So today I drove with the top up
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So today I drove with the top up
I must say, it felt extremely weird. I bought the car back in January, ever since the California storms passed here in around April the car hasn't been driven with the top up since. Mentally, I wasn't thinking of driving differently but subconciously I just seemed to want to attack corners. I was stuck behind a car on the freeway and felt like I was doing 55-60, only to look down at the speedo and see 85 I completely forgot just how planted and graceful the S feels at speeds without the elements whipping you in the face. Have any of you top always downers experienced something similar when putting the top up for the first time in a long while?
#2
I tend to drive more aggressively with the top too.
Studies have shown convertible drivers to be the nicer/friendlier and less susceptible to road rage (top down of couse) - likely attributed to exposure to other drivers.
Mood changes driving styles as well as other factors, like when I leave the gym and am all amped up - really gotta keep the speed in check.
Studies have shown convertible drivers to be the nicer/friendlier and less susceptible to road rage (top down of couse) - likely attributed to exposure to other drivers.
Mood changes driving styles as well as other factors, like when I leave the gym and am all amped up - really gotta keep the speed in check.
#3
Originally Posted by whiteflash,Aug 29 2010, 09:39 PM
I must say, it felt extremely weird. I bought the car back in January, ever since the California storms passed here in around April the car hasn't been driven with the top up since. Mentally, I wasn't thinking of driving differently but subconciously I just seemed to want to attack corners. I was stuck behind a car on the freeway and felt like I was doing 55-60, only to look down at the speedo and see 85 I completely forgot just how planted and graceful the S feels at speeds without the elements whipping you in the face. Have any of you top always downers experienced something similar when putting the top up for the first time in a long while?
even with just a softtop, it feels cozy and sporty.
I may be exaggerating here a litte bit, but unless the weather is perfect, driving top down is just a little annoying. haha. And now that cooler fall weather is coming, I think I'm not going to have the top down as much.
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Originally Posted by chubbychu,Aug 29 2010, 11:42 PM
you're definitely right!
even with just a softtop, it feels cozy and sporty.
I may be exaggerating here a litte bit, but unless the weather is perfect, driving top down is just a little annoying. haha. And now that cooler fall weather is coming, I think I'm not going to have the top down as much.
even with just a softtop, it feels cozy and sporty.
I may be exaggerating here a litte bit, but unless the weather is perfect, driving top down is just a little annoying. haha. And now that cooler fall weather is coming, I think I'm not going to have the top down as much.
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Top down when I can - leave the top up if it looks like rain or I am only going a short distance (to save on wear).
I find I drive more aggressively with the top down, but everyones different.
I find I drive more aggressively with the top down, but everyones different.
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Originally Posted by Reckon,Aug 30 2010, 05:49 AM
Top down when I can - leave the top up if it looks like rain or I am only going a short distance (to save on wear).
I find I drive more aggressively with the top down, but everyones different.
I find I drive more aggressively with the top down, but everyones different.
And I usually drive more aggressively with the top down.
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Really don't like this car with the top up. More drone, more rattles, blind spots etc. Wish I had a different car when the top is up really.
Top down I love it.
Top down I love it.