Do people not realise it's sunny?

Del Lardo · 21 Jan 2006 at 20:27

Went out for a blast in the sunshine this afternoon and must have seen 30+ soft tops. Only two of them had their roofs off and they were both Elises. I did manage to embarris a Z4 driver into putting his roof down but no other victories.

On a sunny day winter soft top motoring is as much fun as summer soft top motoring. Get your tops off people!

mr tommo · 21 Jan 2006 at 20:34

Did you have your heaters on?

eidolon · 21 Jan 2006 at 20:34

I went out in a VXT today, naturally the top was off and I was flippin' freezing!!

My hair is a mess too now

Del Lardo · 21 Jan 2006 at 20:39

mr tommo said:
Did you have your heaters on?

I had some hot air blowing on my feet to keep them nice and warm for heel 'n' toeing but a jacket was all that was required to keep me warm.

Hair was trashed but it is rather long at the moment and needs cutting.

mr tommo · 21 Jan 2006 at 20:43

I cant wait till i get my mr2, you will be certain to find me with the roof down on days like this.

The only thing i don't like seeing is someone in a convertible with a big woolie hat on.
....At least pretend your not freezing :rolleyes:

loltim · 21 Jan 2006 at 20:49

I saw a Volvo convertable today with 2 people in, they both looked freezing

I think most people are waiting for the summer, it was only 10°C or so today?

Fusion · 21 Jan 2006 at 20:50

Tim said:
I think most people are waiting for the summer, it was only 10°C or so today?

That's 'mild' territory in this country mate.

Del Lardo · 21 Jan 2006 at 20:54

mr tommo said:
The only thing i don't like seeing is someone in a convertible with a big woolie hat on.
....At least pretend your not freezing

Drove back to my parents on Christmas Eve with the roof off wearing a big coat, gloves and a Santa hat. Best reaction I've even had from pedestrians. As I was driving through Cambridge kids were waving from all directions and everyone knows that 6 year olds have the best taste is cars

The Santa hat may have had something to do with it

djbenjo · 21 Jan 2006 at 20:55

Loved the guy with bleach blonde hair and sunglasses in his new shape Megane cab with the roof down around New Years

agw_01 · 21 Jan 2006 at 21:02

I had my sunroof up today.

Also noticed a 206cc with its roof down. Was all good

Haly · 21 Jan 2006 at 22:44

Tim said:
I think most people are waiting for the summer, it was only 10°C or so today?

So?

Saw loads of people wearing t-shirts out and about today. Didn't see any soft tops though.

[TW]Fox · 21 Jan 2006 at 22:46

Noticed your sig eidolon, you bought one then? Congratulations

loltim · 21 Jan 2006 at 22:49

Haly said:
So?
Saw loads of people wearing t-shirts out and about today. Didn't see any soft tops though.

I've been outside for most of the day and it wasn't T-shirt'able

Had my fleece on

You must be further south than me

andi · 21 Jan 2006 at 23:06

I don't get this obsession with having the roof down. If you've got a roof, and its cold, whats the problem with using it? I think people with the roof down when its freezing look daft tbh

Mr_Sukebe · 21 Jan 2006 at 23:15

I drove to Portsmouth with my top down. Other roof down cars I saw were a Saab 900, an Elise, another MX5 and if it counts an MR2 mk2 T-bar with the side bits out.
Was a lovely day to be out and about.

Haly · 21 Jan 2006 at 23:29

Tim said:
I've been outside for most of the day and it wasn't T-shirt'able Had my fleece on

You must be further south than me

A lot

South Wales. And tbh round here, people are down the beach as soon as a glimmer of sun appears behind the clouds. Personally i kept to a long sleeved shirt but I didn't need my heater on in the car on the drive home which was a good sign

Brycheiniog · 21 Jan 2006 at 23:56

I was out south of Cambridge in the Fury today. I did not see any other cars with the top down apart from a Morgan. Loads of bikes out though.

Jonathan

Del Lardo · 22 Jan 2006 at 00:17

andi said:
I don't get this obsession with having the roof down. If you've got a roof, and its cold, whats the problem with using it? I think people with the roof down when its freezing look daft tbh

Alas you are missing the point. I get as much fun driving with the roof off in the cold as I do in 30 degree heat. Probs best if I don't start in 35 degree heat

eidolon · 22 Jan 2006 at 00:33

[TW]Fox said:
Noticed your sig eidolon, you bought one then? Congratulations

Not yet but I've decided that I'm definitely getting one. I went for a drive in a proper one today which was nothing like that shed last week and I'm convinced that the 2 needs to make way for a VXT

I'm gonna MOT the MR2 (it's SORN'd for the Winter) and get it up for sale soon then I just have to find the right VXT.

Problem is that due to their rarity it might take some time. Don't worry, I'll post pics in due course

Freefaller · 22 Jan 2006 at 00:35

Been driving topless all weekend. It rocks. No wooly hat, a little bit of heat, but that's it (I can't wear a jacket when driving...) If you have a convertible, then bloody well convert dammit!

I hear you bruv.

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