Originally Posted By DJ7K >> Or if is windy << See, for me personally, that'd sounds like a reason to enjoy having it down Like when riding along the freeway with the window all the way down. But I think I get what you're saying. >> Also, if I am going to be driving fast on the freeway and/or a long distance (a couple hours), I like to leave the top up << I think that's another reason I understand now. My Dad would tell me having the window rolled down while driving (at certain speeds on the freeway), somehow uses up gas? So I'm guessing having the top down on a convertible would increase that problem? Thanks for the clarification on that though.
Originally Posted By DJ7K With that said, what are some of the best times one would drop the top? Like if you're stuck in traffic? Or the weather is just right (not too hot, not too windy)?
Originally Posted By ReadingMom Happy Birthday, Iceknyght! Sorry I'm late to this thread. I hope it was a great one.
Originally Posted By iceknyght Thanks ReadingMom! It was! >>See, for me personally, that'd sounds like a reason to enjoy having it down << There's a little windy and then there is WINDY... when it's a little windy, it's not bad, but when it is really windy, it's not worth it... Plus it dries out the eyes! >>My Dad would tell me having the window rolled down while driving (at certain speeds on the freeway), somehow uses up gas?<< Cars are designed aerodynamically, you take that away and the car is no longer *slicing* through the air, so it tends to drag down more with the windows open or the top down... Nothing serious, but on a long trip it would probably make a bit of a difference... >>Like if you're stuck in traffic? Or the weather is just right (not too hot, not too windy)?<< Exactly... Or night, I love to drive at night with the top down... Especially in the summer... Nice cool night just cruising with the top down listening to the gurgle of the exhuast... Ah, heaven.
Originally Posted By JazzCat Gee whiz! I leave for a few days and you go and have a birthday! Happy belated birthday!
