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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Have had mine off since April and will proably stay off until end of November. Love the southwest temp today 88 and that means cruise after work.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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I took mine off in April and didn't put it back on until recently. It usually stays off and stored in my garage. I have a RainCoat that I use when the weather looks like its turning bad. That takes up less room in the cargo bay.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck A
I have a convertible i was told to always put it back up, and the end of the driving day, even though i rather have it down
I was also told that when installer did my top, he says he has to do the straps, so the top don't balloon up when driving with the top up.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Took mine off a couple weeks ago to do body work and put it back on. Last time it was off was 5 years ago. Body work that time too. Been driving Vettes since 1980. It would not bother me if the roof was permanantly attached. I'm just not a vert type of guy. I like the climate control.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue 92
Add wind deflectors to your side mirrors, a hatch vent and sunglasses.

The first two items make the car much nicer at highway speeds with the top off.
Big difference.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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My first summer that I owned my car the top came off when I bought it and didn't go on till October.
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