Parked with your top down?
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From: Houston, TX
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From: Reading, PA
I only park with the top down at a meet or club picnic/event, when I can SEE the car (like from Arby's windows), or at my parent's house on a dead end street.
I left my car in the driveway for 5 minutes and came back to crap on the back of my seat. Always keep papertowels and detailer in the trunk.
One other major problem is tree sap
I left my car in the driveway for 5 minutes and came back to crap on the back of my seat. Always keep papertowels and detailer in the trunk.
One other major problem is tree sap
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From: Vienna, VA
I will leave my top down if I'm just running into a store to pick something up and will be quick.
Otherwise, not usually, no. Just too many haters, and haters spit and throw things.
If I'm in a handicap spot and put my handicap parking permit up, top goes up...those are just too tempting to steal, plus the "hater factor" goes way, way up.
Otherwise, not usually, no. Just too many haters, and haters spit and throw things.
If I'm in a handicap spot and put my handicap parking permit up, top goes up...those are just too tempting to steal, plus the "hater factor" goes way, way up.
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From: Miramar, FloriDUH
I removed my soft top so when I decide to take the HT off on nice days I only park in areas that I can still view the car. Where I live top down weather is basically Dec-May and every now and then during those months I get antsy for a top down drive.
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From: New Market, AL
Originally Posted by Conedodger' timestamp='1307976139' post='20676829
Only takes 30 seconds to put it up. Worth it to protect the interior from sun and birds.
I only leave my top down if it's not blaring hot and I'm within sight of the car (ie: at a restaurant, at the park, etc.)
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From: Louisville, KY
Originally Posted by Fredster' timestamp='1307980770' post='20677181
i once came back to find a diaper with do do on it because i left my top down.
i also have this fear of something pulling down the handbrake and putting the gear on neutral. is it just me?
i also have this fear of something pulling down the handbrake and putting the gear on neutral. is it just me?
Bottom line - unless it's a super quick trip or you can see the car, you should always put the top up.
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