topless driving
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15, '21
Leave the top on.
I hate having the top off due to the wind/noise and also hate the look.
The top on my car has come off about 3 times in the 20K miles i've had it and I dont anticipate it ever coming off again. I took it off for those times for my gf and even she got sick of it.
I hate having the top off due to the wind/noise and also hate the look.
The top on my car has come off about 3 times in the 20K miles i've had it and I dont anticipate it ever coming off again. I took it off for those times for my gf and even she got sick of it.
I love the look but I hate the noise. The backend is like a windtunnel with no outlet. I doubt I'll take mine off except when I drive it around town, now highway driving. I can't hear myself think,
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You kidding? I love to take the top off on the drive home from work (and on weekends), on as many days as possible as the weather allows. My commute involves about 20 minutes on a toll road where I drive 70 mph, and I absolutely love the wind in my hair (what's left of it).
If it gets too windy, I roll the windows up almost all the way to the top - because if I roll them all the way up then there are some weird vibration noises.
And I think Vettes look even cooler with the top off....
If it gets too windy, I roll the windows up almost all the way to the top - because if I roll them all the way up then there are some weird vibration noises.
And I think Vettes look even cooler with the top off....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jacksonville, NC
Hmmm, didn't realize our cars came with tops and windows....I think I got ripped by GM.
By the way, the wife and I make fun of people with tops removed and windows up...just sayin'.
By the way, the wife and I make fun of people with tops removed and windows up...just sayin'.
Last edited by Corpsvette; Jun 19, 2008 at 11:12 AM. Reason: Mistake
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
You really should try it with the windows down as there is not as much wind buffeting. As far as the wind goes, the Corvette Museum has come up with a solution. It can be found here http://store.corvettemuseum.com/detail.aspx?ID=1772
Having the top off also makes for some pretty cool shots, like these I took today
Having the top off also makes for some pretty cool shots, like these I took today
P.S. These are a couple of gorgeous shots. Donn
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Thanks !
I will take the top off anyway, I was just thinking that I missed some secret method to keep the wind out. I do not have to worry about my hair getting messed up, I have none. I will try today with the windows down a little. today is a great California day to go on a ride to the coast, but I must work. Great picturs on the topless Vette, I have the same color.
Max
I will take the top off anyway, I was just thinking that I missed some secret method to keep the wind out. I do not have to worry about my hair getting messed up, I have none. I will try today with the windows down a little. today is a great California day to go on a ride to the coast, but I must work. Great picturs on the topless Vette, I have the same color.
Max