Why do people go topless?
Discussion
Time for a debate, this site is too quiet. Convertibles - what are they good for? Nothing at all as far as I can ascertain because the occupants either get frostbite or skin cancer,you cannot hear your fave tunes or hold an interesting conversation with your wife/lover/mate/husband/family member or sheep - if you live in Norfolk ( choose whichever suits ) because you are deaf from howling gales. Any opinions would be most welcome.
The 88 rules.
The 88 rules.
with the roof off. Little traffic about and just the roar of the exhausts
Now what you all want is pillarless coupe!
All windows down and sunroof open - just as "one with the elements" as a convertible, except you don't need to stop and put the roof up if the weather becomes hostile.
Then again....with the roof, you can't hide from the gorgeous exhaust note of some cars
Darren
All windows down and sunroof open - just as "one with the elements" as a convertible, except you don't need to stop and put the roof up if the weather becomes hostile.
Then again....with the roof, you can't hide from the gorgeous exhaust note of some cars
Darren
I don't entirely get convertable versions of regular cars, my mum has a Saab 93 ragtop, which is civilised and warm with the top on in winter and OK for posing in summer. The Caterham on the other hand just feels so connected to the road/air/whatever in a way that an enclosed car never could. Talking and/or tunes is easily solved with a motorbike intercom unit.
TC
TC
Of the convertibles i've driven all have something more to offer over standard cars in respect of driving enjoyment.
A mate and I drove an Audi TT to Silverstone, arriving at midnight, as we had chairs and tents etc, we had to have the roof down to wedge stuff in. Oddly it was one of the most enjoyable jaunts i've had in a car.
The wife and I had the top down on the parents new megane all the way from York doing the coastal roads about 8 years ago, and that was superb too.
Can't beat topless motoring. Full stop.
A mate and I drove an Audi TT to Silverstone, arriving at midnight, as we had chairs and tents etc, we had to have the roof down to wedge stuff in. Oddly it was one of the most enjoyable jaunts i've had in a car.
The wife and I had the top down on the parents new megane all the way from York doing the coastal roads about 8 years ago, and that was superb too.
Can't beat topless motoring. Full stop.
I have an MX5 and put the roof down to enjoy the odd wind in the hair blast when it's not to cold. Emagine my surprise this morning whilst sat at the lights all warm and snug listening to the radio, when some nutter went by in his Audi cab with the roof down, ITS THE MIDDLE OF WINTER FFS.
RVVUNM said:
I have an MX5 and put the roof down to enjoy the odd wind in the hair blast when it's not to cold. Emagine my surprise this morning whilst sat at the lights all warm and snug listening to the radio, when some nutter went by in his Audi cab with the roof down, ITS THE MIDDLE OF WINTER FFS.
With a wind deflector in and a modern heating system he'd be fine in an Audi. Next time I take the 7 out I'll need the sheepskin flying jacket, and quite possibly my salopettes as well. Who needs a heater anyway...TC
Tom_C76 said:
RVVUNM said:
I have an MX5 and put the roof down to enjoy the odd wind in the hair blast when it's not to cold. Emagine my surprise this morning whilst sat at the lights all warm and snug listening to the radio, when some nutter went by in his Audi cab with the roof down, ITS THE MIDDLE OF WINTER FFS.
With a wind deflector in and a modern heating system he'd be fine in an Audi. Next time I take the 7 out I'll need the sheepskin flying jacket, and quite possibly my salopettes as well. Who needs a heater anyway...TC
You either get it or you don't.
HRG has it
you either get it or you don't
My MG Midget is a different planet if really foul weather forces the roof up.
I drive most places with it down
Brum to Le Mans
Brum to Marham (the reason I P/H in East Anglia Gassing)
Brum to London for the ACE Classic Cars many Tuesdays each year
And to many and various regular evening dashes with fellow Club members
It can be cool, chilly even, but with suitable clothing (Only a decent fleece and a hat) even medium drizzle doesnt come inside with me, simply wets the inside of the screen a bit
If I want warm and enclosed I take the SAAB
(Secret: I went to Cambridge yesterday in the SAAB--- my missus DOESN'T get it)
;-)
you either get it or you don't
My MG Midget is a different planet if really foul weather forces the roof up.
I drive most places with it down
Brum to Le Mans
Brum to Marham (the reason I P/H in East Anglia Gassing)
Brum to London for the ACE Classic Cars many Tuesdays each year
And to many and various regular evening dashes with fellow Club members
It can be cool, chilly even, but with suitable clothing (Only a decent fleece and a hat) even medium drizzle doesnt come inside with me, simply wets the inside of the screen a bit
If I want warm and enclosed I take the SAAB
(Secret: I went to Cambridge yesterday in the SAAB--- my missus DOESN'T get it)
;-)
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