Fluff time: How hot temperature wise, is too hot to use the convertible with the top down (or off if it is a convertible hardtop)?
It is a de facto survey question of no importance we just love around here, but it is pretty much as stated, how hot is too hot to use the convertible as a convertible?
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I wouldn’t use mine if it were 90 or above.
85 is really pushing it. It would depend how long the trip is, what I was wearing, and where I was going. It also matters if the sun is pounding down on me or not.
No limit, I like the top down. I used to ride motorcycles in full leather at 90+ degrees without thinking twice though.
On the freeway, okay up to 110 F.
Around town, up to 105.
But best to wear a cap, sunglasses, and have cooler full of water on ice handy.
I’ve never ridden in a convertible with the top down.
I imagine it’s much like riding with the windows open, with less shade.
In that case, the temperature isn’t as big a deal as direct sunlight. I’d prefer a cloudy day.
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