Winter Storage Tips
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From: Smalltown
Originally Posted by Spokes Man,Nov 9 2010, 10:04 PM
^^ Riiiiiiiiiiiiight! 
I'd be a little reluctant to raise and lower that cold vinyl roof in sub-freezing temperatures due to tearing or cracking. I coped with Midwestern winters for over 42 years, so I know you all are just trying to convince yourselves that top down driving is no problem in the winter.
I'd be a little reluctant to raise and lower that cold vinyl roof in sub-freezing temperatures due to tearing or cracking. I coped with Midwestern winters for over 42 years, so I know you all are just trying to convince yourselves that top down driving is no problem in the winter.
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From: Randolph, NJ
Originally Posted by Spokes Man,Nov 9 2010, 10:04 PM
^^ Riiiiiiiiiiiiight!
I'd be a little reluctant to raise and lower that cold vinyl roof in sub-freezing temperatures due to tearing or cracking. I coped with Midwestern winters for over 42 years, so I know you all are just trying to convince yourselves that top down driving is no problem in the winter.
I'd be a little reluctant to raise and lower that cold vinyl roof in sub-freezing temperatures due to tearing or cracking. I coped with Midwestern winters for over 42 years, so I know you all are just trying to convince yourselves that top down driving is no problem in the winter.
I think the real problem is with the model years 2000 & 2001. I think the plastic rear window is prone to cracking in the very cold. I have a MY 2002 with a glass rear window.
Like Chazmo, I drive all winter with the top down. Its exhilarating.
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From: The (S)Low Country
Originally Posted by ralper,Nov 9 2010, 10:29 PM
Like Chazmo, I drive all winter with the top down. Its exhilarating.
I drove mine top-down all year in Virginia (unless there was a lot of snow/slush on the roadways. People who didn't understand thought I was nuts. The heater is great and inside the cabin is nice and toasty. The cold air is exhilarating. 
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From: Central Massachusetts
Originally Posted by Lainey,Nov 9 2010, 10:13 PM
Chaz is serious. He's top down just about all the time. We give up at 50 degrees.
I've also eaten through two vinyl tops (and currently need a new one but probably won't anytime soon), but who's counting. [QUOTE=patty]You go, Dude!
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From: St-Redempteur,Qc.
Originally Posted by Scooterboy,Nov 10 2010, 09:25 AM
What brand of trickle charger does everyone use?
http://www.ctek.com/fr/consumer/mxs-3600.aspx
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