Alberto Ends 37-Day Topless Spell
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Alberto Ends 37-Day Topless Spell
I bought a 2001 Torch Red coupe on May 6, drove it home and removed the top. I haven't had it on since! I had one close call when I j-u-s-t made it into my garage as a deluge started, but the weather in Atlanta has been mostly dry since the purchase. As this is my first open car I've been enjoying it immensley.
It was raining at lunch so I finally installed the top. Tropical storm Alberto has ended my fun at 37 days. Geez it was nice!
It was raining at lunch so I finally installed the top. Tropical storm Alberto has ended my fun at 37 days. Geez it was nice!
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congrats, that sounds like a blast! We've been getting some of that crappy weather down here too. Thankfully it won't last too much longer and the roof can come back off!
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Ask Alberto to send some of that rain our way. We are in a drought here.
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Originally Posted by CUlookin
Yo Chris, you going to push your car around with the top off!?! Just bustin your ***** haha, it's finally nice around here too!!
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Quite a spell of decent weather you had. Hopefully you'll get another stretch of dry time soon.
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Originally Posted by Just say n2o
I need to take the roof out of mine and enjoy it some more, especially since it looks as if I may be selling it soon.
I'd think twice about selling the roof - you may need or want it someday.......
I'd at least keep it in storage! 
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From: Redlands CA
I'm ashamed to say that I've had my C5 coupe over 6 months and have never had the top off (and I live in southern California). Is it hard to do? I'm afraid if I take it off I may never put it back on ! 
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From: Atlanta GA
>>Is it hard to do?
No. Rotate two latches on the front header then pop the rear center release. Lift the front and pull slightly forward. Turn it 180 degrees (the rear part is now facing forward) to fit it into the hatch.
>>I'm afraid if I take it off I may never put it back on!
I see a trend starting!
No. Rotate two latches on the front header then pop the rear center release. Lift the front and pull slightly forward. Turn it 180 degrees (the rear part is now facing forward) to fit it into the hatch.
>>I'm afraid if I take it off I may never put it back on!
I see a trend starting!
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Originally Posted by garymilgrom
I bought a 2001 Torch Red coupe on May 6, drove it home and removed the top. I haven't had it on since! I had one close call when I j-u-s-t made it into my garage as a deluge started, but the weather in Atlanta has been mostly dry since the purchase. As this is my first open car I've been enjoying it immensley.
It was raining at lunch so I finally installed the top. Tropical storm Alberto has ended my fun at 37 days. Geez it was nice!
It was raining at lunch so I finally installed the top. Tropical storm Alberto has ended my fun at 37 days. Geez it was nice!
) p.s.-I'm surprised you didn't trade your NSX for a NSX-T!
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>>p.s.-I'm surprised you didn't trade your NSX for a NSX-T!
About 10K more plus don't forget I owned an NSX for 14 years. Life's too short to sing one tune the entire time! Forza torque!
About 10K more plus don't forget I owned an NSX for 14 years. Life's too short to sing one tune the entire time! Forza torque!