Roof up or down in this heat?

Alig · Post by **Alig** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 1:59 pm

36C here yesterday with full on sunshine. Driving out yesterday - very hot with the roof down (but it topped up the tan nicely

)

Saw a few cc's with the roof down and a couple with the roof up (and aircon on probably!)

I'm loathed to put the roof up, as the whole reason I got it was to enjoy driving with the roof down.

What do others think/do?

bif · Post by **bif** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 2:44 pm

I have had an ear/jaw infection for about six weeks with me ending up having to have the infection sucked out at the hospital last Thursday (not one of the nicest experiences of my life).

Then I have had to have an antibiotic wick put in, changed yesterday, and another put in tomorrow.

Today is the first day I have felt remotely like driving, but there was no way there was going to be wind blowing past that bad lug.

I thought of you guys all "dissin" me because I didn't have the roof back......It got worse
someone in a cc told me to get it down. To make matters worse the temp showed the higgest reading since I got the car.

Vanda · Post by **Vanda** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 4:11 pm

Down down down down down....there's no excuse!!!

Been supporting some of my mates in the half marathon today and was sat on the back of the car roof down!!! Fab weather for it but did sympathise with them!

Alig · Post by **Alig** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 4:13 pm

Poor you Bif..hope you are fully recovered soon.

The other option..which I've just tried out, is to have the roof down and the aircon on as well..now that feels good

traceys · Post by **traceys** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 4:15 pm

I thought of you guys all "dissin" me because I didn't have the roof back......It got worse
someone in a cc told me to get it down. To make matters worse the temp showed the higgest reading since I got the car.

Ah Bif!

Poor you. Ear infections are agony - you have my sympathy. I know what you mean about having to drive around with roof up when it's hot - I'm the first to tell people to "Get it off" and then think, maybe they have a good reason for having the roof up.
Hope you feel better soon

:arrow:

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 7:45 pm

definitely down - between living in scotland and having gone 3 months this year with the roof not working then i need to take every opportunity

Ben302 · Post by **Ben302** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 7:58 pm

I normally put roof down despite burning my scalp a few times although I leave it up for short runs (with Aircon turned on - until it decided to pack up today) - now needs a re-gas or new seals as smells damp when turned on. Just hope I don't steam up

DPH · Post by **DPH** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 10:44 pm

Roof must be down unless like bif there is a medical reason not to..........infection or insanity about covers it. I was commutng down south the other day and couldn't have the roof down because my boot was full of stuff, GUTTED.

Vanda · Post by **Vanda** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:44 am

Isn't there something that says you shouldn't have roof down and air con on?

I may be imagining it but I'm sure someone told me so careful Ali

Jussi · Post by **Jussi** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 5:44 am

Down. But we were last weekeng couple of meetings (walking whole day at sunshine) and then have to drive over hundred kilometers to home, so part of the journey have to done with roof up and aircon on. But when we cooled a little then the roof was gone :redhot:
I use on hot days aircon with roof down, it's especially good at traffic lights

it's not so bad thing, aircon just tries to cool temperature to it's prescribed temprature, although it's impossible when outside temperature is about +30celsius

boyracer · Post by **boyracer** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:19 am

Roof OFF with heating or cooling ON definitely works for me !

By the way, I do recall getting called a wimp for having a little whinge about 14 degree topdown driving at the onset of Winter here in Downunder.

I've acclimatized now (not really sure what the lowest temp I've endured topdown - probably about 6 degrees in the middle of the night - great way to cool down on the way home after clubbing

).

I guess it's a matter of what you're accustomed to... We get plenty of 36 degree days down here in Summer and the temp is often over 40 in the middle of the day.

Only real problem is the hole in the ozone layer. 30 mins. exposure here in Sydney is enough to leave you quite burnt if you're not protected. Melanomas should be avoided at all costs. So, not a lot of topless convertibles in the middle of the day here in Summer . But first thing in the morning and driving home of an afternoon are usually just perfect !

thebigkung · Post by **thebigkung** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 2:38 pm

Roof down, Air con on manual, blowing to feet and face.

That does it for me!

lyn2004 · Post by **lyn2004** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:04 pm

Just spent great weekend in peak district with roof down for 2 whole days!

Air con on and onto feet is lovely, especially after a hot day at work in an office with no air con!

So it must be - top down, shades on, air con cold and off you go !!

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 11:22 am

Roof up.

But there again I don't have a choice

Jealous Matt.

VickyRachel · Post by **VickyRachel** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 11:59 am

Definately down!