Stupid Convertible Question

"Poor_Sh" (ar4x) 01/16/2020 at 20:15 • Filed to: None

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Do you convertible owners drop the top when it’s nice out but the road is still wet? I feel like the other cars kicking that up would be like dirty rain but maybe I’m wrong?

Clearly the cars we’re all driving...

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 20:23

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Sometimes still remove it. depends if its standing puddles

WilliamsSW > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 20:25

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If it’s warm and not too muggy, yep.

Top down as much as reasonably possible.

Poor_Sh > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 01/16/2020 at 20:25

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Lol  ninja edit

Poor_Sh > WilliamsSW 01/16/2020 at 20:27

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So does the mist get everywhere or does moving forward push it away due to the aero effects? 

WilliamsSW > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 20:33

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A lot of variables - how wet it is, how fast you’re going, etc. But generally no it doesn’ t.

At 65 mph in my E46 it has to be raining pretty hard for me to get wet at all ( back seat is a different story, and yes I’ve tested this).

Poor_Sh > WilliamsSW 01/16/2020 at 20:34

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Nice. Figured I might just wear coveralls and a race helmet lol actually other stupid convertible question: ever just drive around with a race helmet on? 

AestheticsInMotion > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 20:35

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Yes. That’s the best time for top-down shenanigans because wet roads mean you can slide around corners safely and dry sky means you get the full 360° view. Best of both worlds!

I've never noticed any kind of spray getting inside from other vehicles, puddles, whatever. Not even when offroading at high speeds in the mud. Gets all over the exterior, but the inside seems to be safe. Something something air pressure, convergence zone, yata yata.... 

WilliamsSW > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 20:39

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No, I haven’t - mostly because I don’t own one I guess.

The best kind of convertible is one you don’t care * too* much about - so you can drive it with the top down in less than perfect weather.

Hell - look at aestheticsinmotion’s history with his NA.

Poor_Sh > WilliamsSW 01/16/2020 at 20:40

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He’s my spirit animal. 

Poor_Sh > AestheticsInMotion 01/16/2020 at 20:40

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I like the way you think!

WilliamsSW > AestheticsInMotion 01/16/2020 at 20:45

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Was hoping you’d chime in on this one.

For what it’s worth, the back seat in a 4 place car can get some spray if it’s bad, or raining. Not an issue f or you!

SmugAardvark > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 20:55

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To answer your question, yes you can and should do so.

Beyond that, I used to occasionally drive in the rain with the top down when I had my S2000. When you are at above 50mph or so , you do not get rained on. But if you have to come to a stop, well, you will quickly become moist.

Chuckles > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 20:57

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If you’re that worried about road spray, just keep more distance between you and whatever car you’re following.

I drove my Miata on wet roads with the top down. No real issues. If you wait for the perfect day, you’re going to be waiting a long time.

Poor_Sh > SmugAardvark 01/16/2020 at 21:00

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Haha sounds like a bunch of you have done this. I want to. 

Poor_Sh > Chuckles 01/16/2020 at 21:01

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Wait, don't tailgate? But...

SmugAardvark > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 21:05

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You absolutely should.

AestheticsInMotion > WilliamsSW 01/16/2020 at 21:16

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I would love a 4 door convertible for summer. Maybe an e46, or even a newer BMW... Seems like it could be a lot of fun with a few friends on a nice day

Chuckles > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 21:20

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Correct. 

Poor_Sh > SmugAardvark 01/16/2020 at 21:21

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So far my opportunities would have been in other people's cars and I'd feel bad... but soon?

Poor_Sh > AestheticsInMotion 01/16/2020 at 21:22

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Friends? Plural? 

AestheticsInMotion > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 21:26

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Ugh. There is that. I AM the guy who has had a single seat for over a year... 

WilliamsSW > AestheticsInMotion 01/16/2020 at 21:28

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  They’re great - but I warn you, the E46 convertible back seat is tiny, especially on leg room. Look closely at the rear seat room if you plan to use it. I think the E90 is better in that area. 

SmugAardvark > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 21:36

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Have no regrets. Just say you were testing the...uhhh...wet weather efficiency?

Poor_Sh > AestheticsInMotion 01/16/2020 at 21:36

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I might soon have 2 2-seat sports cars lol

Poor_Sh > SmugAardvark 01/16/2020 at 21:36

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I might in the Slingshot in Florida soon!

SiennaMan > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 22:10

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Thats a good place to start since there's no real top for a slingshot anyway..

SiennaMan > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 22:17

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 Total non-sequitur, but I've secretly wanted to get a white full face helmet, white racing jacket and drive around in them in something like a slingshot and see if it gets people thinking that an episode of Top Gear was filming near by..

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 22:26

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I generally avoid driving the TR6 in wet at all because rust but I have gotten caught in a little rain a couple times. Unfortunately around here there’s no way to keep up enough to not get you and the ( not mint but still pretty decent)  interior wet.

Poor_Sh > MiniGTI - now with XJ6 01/16/2020 at 22:43

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Yeah if it's a cherished car I can see more care like that. 

NojustNo > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 23:06

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Turo !

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > Poor_Sh 01/16/2020 at 23:14

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Probably why it has the lowest mileage of the four cars in my driveway despite being the oldest by almost 10 years.

Poor_Sh > NojustNo 01/16/2020 at 23:47

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Yup, hence other people's cars lol