I have a vert...and drive it 99% of the time with the top down. I get called polar bear at work when I show up red cheeked and bundled up in the morning (it does get 20-40 F in the am here in N.Ga). If the top can come off and the A/C/heat works...why not use it.

 

If I'm in the car by myself, the top comes off. Nothing like rolling down the interstate with the stereo blasting and the top off.

 

The roof comes off ALWAYS at 70 to 85 degrees.

 

I absolutely must respond to this thread. Part of the beauty of Coupe ownership is the Targa topless option. The topless ride is amazingly invigorating and SO MUCH FRIGGIN' FUN

There is a need for caution while driving at high speeds, however. I once read a thread, when I first joined the Forum Family, about a guy who had a horrible experience with the effects of turbulence. He was following another Forum member on a fun drive and his car cover, which was rolled up in the back, came unravelled, crept to the cockpit, and wrapped around his head, causing him to flip the car.

The day after I read that thread, I had a similar experience, except I saw the cover coming up from the back. I caught it under my arm, rolled the windows up, and pulled off the road to better stow my cover.

I ordered my hatch vent latches from Eckler's, put 'em in, and the difference in wind noise and internal turbulence was amazing. I could have a conversation and even leave books in the back without fear of them taking flight. Of course, at excessive speeds, you still need to be careful, but overall, it's the best money I've spent on the car.

The thing you have to adjust to is the blind spot from the deck position, and the fact that it looks to people who don't know better constantly telling you that your hatch is up. But the benefits far outweigh the problems.

I don't sell 'em, but I definitely recommend 'em! So get topless, be safe, and enjoy!

 

 

I use the Windjammer all the time, and I love it. Yes, it takes a few minutes to put on, but no big deal.

 

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had the top down in my vert just before Christmas in Connecticut, about 30 degrees...nice sunny day, coat, hat, gloves, heat going full blast...great fun.

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Absolutely. I often go weeks with it off. Of course, when I park it around town, it goes on for security...but otherwise off it goes when I get ready to drive again...

 

I can confirm that 120 or so with the top off.....

A. Any parking permit you forgot and left hanging from the rear-view mirror will be sucked out of the car at about 110;

B. Any hat you're wearing should be stapled to your head;

C. Looking at yourself in the mirror with your hair standing straight up like Don King's can be more scary than driving around at triple digits.

D. My ears start to flap at 115.

Other than that, it's a hoot.

 

I enjoy cruising with the top off - only takes a few seconds. Usually on a cool summer evening.

 

I put take the top off when its warm enough. Usually 70 degrees and above. I would like to have a Z06 but I wouldn't give up the removable top. I cruise on the highway with it off.

 

That is the main reason for getting the targa top to get the best of both worlds. BTW 130 + w/top off is very loud and will suck anything not anchored right out of the car. Very much fun dirving in the breeze.

 

All the time. I've noticed no trouble with driving roofless at 90-100 MPH. There is a lot more wind noise, however.