Top Up/Top Down
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Top Up/Top Down
Why do I see so many S's with their top up? At what speed (freeway wise) do y'all roll with the top down??? I think if I had an S, my top would be down all the time. 
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Huh? I don't understand. Why would speed on a freeway affect whether we want top down? 0 mph or 140mph 
as long as it's not bad weather (actual rain), or above 95 or below 60. Or when I just get too damn dark.
as long as it's not bad weather (actual rain), or above 95 or below 60. Or when I just get too damn dark.
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top down rain or shine or cold or hot.
The only time it stays up is if I'm making a short 5 min hop, and the top was already up from being outside somewhere else. I never leave the top down while away from the car.
The only time it stays up is if I'm making a short 5 min hop, and the top was already up from being outside somewhere else. I never leave the top down while away from the car.
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The magic number is about 75 - 80.
That's the speed you should be traveling in moderately heavy rain to stay dry.
Of course, since we don't have speed limits like that around here, this was tested on a track somewhere...
On Edit: Oh, but I'm usually top down if it's sunny or just sprinkling unless I need to be on the phone or something when I hit the highway. Sometimes I feel like an idiot because I'll roll the windows about half way up to get better sound from the music w/o distortion at high speeds (lots of road noise)... man I need to quit being lazy and install that amp, heh.
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That's the speed you should be traveling in moderately heavy rain to stay dry.
Of course, since we don't have speed limits like that around here, this was tested on a track somewhere...
On Edit: Oh, but I'm usually top down if it's sunny or just sprinkling unless I need to be on the phone or something when I hit the highway. Sometimes I feel like an idiot because I'll roll the windows about half way up to get better sound from the music w/o distortion at high speeds (lots of road noise)... man I need to quit being lazy and install that amp, heh.
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I try to drive top-down always. I can't stand the poor rearward visibility with the top up. However, I'll put the top up in the following situations:
- Temps below 40. Above that, it's bearable/enjoyable with the windows up, heat cranked, and something to keep my head/ears warm.
- Rain. I've driven a few times with the top down in light rain. As long as you're on the freeway, it's usually fine, but doesn't work if you have to slow below 60ish.
- Very short trips. It's 2 blocks from my office to my gym. 9 times out of 10, I wouldn't put the top down for that trip.
Most of the people that frequently drive top-up probably aren't on this board. They're the same people that bought the S2000 because they thought it was "cute" or because they were having a mid-life crisis or because they think it's some sort of status symbol. Most people here are enthusiasts that bought the car to use it the way it was intended.
I think that also depends on your height. I was doing 65 in moderate rain and at 5'9" tall I was perfectly dry. However, my 6'4" cousin in the passenger seat was getting pelted in the forehead. 
- Temps below 40. Above that, it's bearable/enjoyable with the windows up, heat cranked, and something to keep my head/ears warm.
- Rain. I've driven a few times with the top down in light rain. As long as you're on the freeway, it's usually fine, but doesn't work if you have to slow below 60ish.
- Very short trips. It's 2 blocks from my office to my gym. 9 times out of 10, I wouldn't put the top down for that trip.
Most of the people that frequently drive top-up probably aren't on this board. They're the same people that bought the S2000 because they thought it was "cute" or because they were having a mid-life crisis or because they think it's some sort of status symbol. Most people here are enthusiasts that bought the car to use it the way it was intended.
Originally Posted by Doug0716
The magic number is about 75 - 80.
That's the speed you should be traveling in moderately heavy rain to stay dry.
That's the speed you should be traveling in moderately heavy rain to stay dry.
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Originally Posted by mxt_77,May 12 2007, 06:23 AM
Most of the people that frequently drive top-up probably aren't on this board. They're the same people that bought the S2000 because they thought it was "cute" or because they were having a mid-life crisis or because they think it's some sort of status symbol. Most people here are enthusiasts that bought the car to use it the way it was intended.