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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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It hit 53* this afternoon and I had to run out for work. Had to put the top down. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic.

50* is the absolute minimum temp for me. It was a little chilly, but after the -10* we had earlier this week it didn't feel too bad.

The car is dirty now, but oh well.. at 126,500 miles, it's definately not a garage queen . Gonna try and get it cleaned up tonight before it gets back into the 20's tomorrow

What's the coldest temp you will go top down / topless?

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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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About 55 for me. But we had upper 70's yesterday! It was GREAT! But down in the low 30's tomorrow. Gotta enjoy it when ya have it!
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Glad you enjoyed your afternoon!
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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only in the 30's today. Will keep dreaming
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Sounds great!

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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Good for you!!!! Glad we have rebels out there!
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Put about 30 miles on the clock yesterday for no good reason, oh yeah, it was in the 70's and the targa top needed to ride in the back!



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Nice....especially this time of the year.
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Originally Posted by 87 Ragtop
What's the coldest temp you will go top down / topless?
In the fall, 65 starts to feel cold.

But March is different, the first nice sunny 40* day and yeah the top must come off for that first cruise of the season.

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I also couldn't resist keeping the vert in the garage. Temp was around 60 today so i dropped the top and went for a cruise. Around 55 degrees is about low as I will go with the top down.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Depends on if the wife is on board. 50 for the vette 50 for the harley. Not saying havn't done it colder, just not that enjoyable. (guess I am getting old and do it for the pleasure anymore.) 75+ with the wife.
Give or take 5 to 10 degrees depending on spring or fall.
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