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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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the other nite I was out driving in my 2000 vert, and had a flash back to when I was 16 riding in my friends 59 vert, I got a big smile on my face with that one
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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wheres the "get your click back here" button?
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Originally Posted by ieatyllwcryns
wheres the "get your click back here" button?
You must not have a 'vert

<------------ I'm with the OP, gotta love drivin' in a 'vert!
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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You must not have a 'vert

<------------ I'm with the OP, gotta love drivin' in a 'vert!
thats for sure
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I agree , need to own a vert , to understand
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i was just giving ya crap man.. lol.. i have a coupe, and i do like me some top off enjoy fellas
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wheres the "get your click back here" button?
that's OK, I think we all have those moment's
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i was just giving ya crap man.. lol.. i have a coupe, and i do like me some top off enjoy fellas
We figured that Just throwin' some crap backatcha! It's all good
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Most of the time, however in the middle of summer on a hot scorching day, then it's put the top back up and turn the AC on MAX!!

Yes, driving the vert around in the evening is very cool. I was so happy when the temps warmed up some so we can get some top down driving going again.

Speaking of AC, be sure to remember to set the AC mode to something other than AUTO when driving with the top down. I usually set it to vent and foot mode. Then about 75 or so on the temp, little higher in mid summer.
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man I got to go for another ride tonight, the weather is perrrfic
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Let me start by saying.......... I know it not a Vert............ But.

I just bought a Carbrella from a forum member and I love how much easier it is to drive with the top off. I never drive in bad weather but I don't like to leave the top off in the garage either. With the Carbrella I just pop it on and off. Haven't had the top on since I got it.

Making me think............. Maybe it's time to................
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It's a vert thing.
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all that fresh air and NO BLIND SPOTS !!
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Ok, i do have to say that hopefully you arent the type that have the top off but the windows all the way UP.. sorry but that just looks retarded
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Originally Posted by THNXHON
You must not have a 'vert

<------------ I'm with the OP, gotta love drivin' in a 'vert!
i wouldn't trade that ride for anything. i have always owned at least one convertible (with the exception of sept '00 to feb '04) my entire life. nothing like cruising along in my 04 CE convert with the top down!!
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Keep the Top Down and smile. Nothing like it for sure.
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wheres the "get your click back here" button?
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The weather hee has been very warm for a few weeks now. My top hasnt been up yet
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