stupid hat question
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From: Rio Vista ca.
How many of you ride with the windows rolled up when the top is off? Also, does anyone use those wind deflectors that attach to the mirrors? My wife insists on keeping her window rolled up at any speed over about 30mph. It does block some wind but ruins the lines of the topless car. My dog would probably enjoy the wind and wouldn't mind if his window was down but he's dirtier than my wife so I don't let him in the car.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
Only problem with that is when you are racing down the freeway, all of a sudden you are at a lose for air, your face is turning blue, and you pass out from strangulation! I like the velcro idea,,,inventive!
Laura
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I actually wear a baseball cap on sunny days. I never adjust it any tighter for driving and have not had any issues with it blowing off at any speed. I do wear it fairly loose and keep a military style hair cut. May be different in a vert though. From what I understand the coups can have quite a bit of buffeting (may be what's causing the loss of head gear). You might try one of those things that raises the hatch up an inch or so when you have the top off (and track down some of the wind deflectors for the mirrors).
Good luck with it.
Good luck with it.
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How many of you ride with the windows rolled up when the top is off?
Also, does anyone use those wind deflectors that attach to the mirrors?
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The other advantage of the baseball cap is keeping the sun out of your eyes in addition to the sunburn. I lost a couple hats myself so I dropped my seat down lower and I try not to look up at high speeds so the wind can't get under the bill of the cap. I also tightened it up around my head too.
If you're just trying to prevent the sunburn a biker's skull cap or doo rag would work. Not the fashion statement that I care for but sunburned scalp hurts!
If you're just trying to prevent the sunburn a biker's skull cap or doo rag would work. Not the fashion statement that I care for but sunburned scalp hurts!
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try this-I think this will work
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
I got one of these and I highly recommend it.
http://ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=32110&dept_id=1402
Pair this with a hatch vent and the reduction in wind and noise is incredible.
http://ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=A5285&dept_id=1610
http://ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=32110&dept_id=1402
Pair this with a hatch vent and the reduction in wind and noise is incredible.
http://ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=A5285&dept_id=1610
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
I got one of these and I highly recommend it.
http://ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=32110&dept_id=1402
Pair this with a hatch vent and the reduction in wind and noise is incredible.
http://ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=A5285&dept_id=1610
http://ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=32110&dept_id=1402
Pair this with a hatch vent and the reduction in wind and noise is incredible.
http://ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=A5285&dept_id=1610
Laura
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I put on my C4 hat when I drive my 94 vert. I put a lanyard thru the back of the cap and the lanyard around my neck. Turn the lanyard around so that it hangs down my back instead of my chest. Believe me, the hat really wants to fly off at highway speeds, but it does stay on and I don't worry about losing it. Been doing this for years.
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I took the top off for the first & only time a few years ago. There were far more annoyances than pleasures, if you ask me. (And I know you didn't. )
Wind, sun, noise, wrenching, the shakes... bah, humbug!
)Wind, sun, noise, wrenching, the shakes... bah, humbug!
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How difficult is it to install the rear hatch vent? I have thought of this as when I have the top on, and dont want to bother with the roof on my way to work, would be a great way to get some extra air. I wish C4s had the hood latches like the C5s do, would be so much easier!
Laura
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From: Rio Vista ca.
I put on my C4 hat when I drive my 94 vert. I put a lanyard thru the back of the cap and the lanyard around my neck. Turn the lanyard around so that it hangs down my back instead of my chest. Believe me, the hat really wants to fly off at highway speeds, but it does stay on and I don't worry about losing it. Been doing this for years.
