I don't recall making that statement. You should go back and read my post. I said it's difficult without raising your voice, which is true.

 

Wind noise is significantly reduced with the hardtop. I think the engine is louder when cruising at highway speeds than the wind is.

 

I know, i just just bustin' your chops. The car is certainly a lot quieter than I thought it was going to be at speed...but then again, I've owned two Jeep Wranglers.

 

haha....the wranglers made the s feel like a civilized car after i drove the jeep with the top down all day in hawaii. That thing doesnt take bumps too well...

 

oh wow...that puts it in a clear perspective...thanks.

 

I would have to agree with this one. The hardtop makes the car sound like pretty much any other non-convertible car.....but with a loud engine. If you have a nice stereo system, I noticed that it makes it sound a LOT better. Perhaps because of how the sound resonates in the interior with the hardtop on?

The other plus is the significantly increased rear visibility (through the hardtop window).

 

Much quieter I can actually talk to my wife in the car now without yelling, well as long as were not going over 65 Invidia 70MM single FTW

 

I agree with the others, you cut wind noise drastically, but engine/exhaust noise resonates at a higher db level. And +1 on rear visibility increase...it is much better with the hardtop.

Another advantage is winter months in the northeast, since I don't have a garage, the hardtop keeps heavy snow accumulations from damaging the convertible.

And the hardtop looks cool!

 

Is the hardtop finished on the inside? Which material?

 

If you're speaking about the OEM hardtop, yes it is finished/lined inside. The material seems to be just like any other leather-like material that's inside a car's roof (the ones that aren't fabric, obviously). I wish I had a pic.

Hmm, I can't even find one on Google images. Anyway, it's pretty much exactly like the center console area of AP2s (the leather part).