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Driving with the roof down at night!

Post by beanie » Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:43 am

I'd say, anyone who thinks its weird or gives you funny looks hasn't ever tried it themselves. :driving:
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Post by SteveSmith » Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:45 pm

I love it at night, London at night with the roof down is great. Cold mornings too, heaters up, seats on and it’s lovely. Not just for the sunny summer days!
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:55 pm

SteveSmith wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:45 pm I love it at night, London at night with the roof down is great. Cold mornings too, heaters up, seats on and it’s lovely. Not just for the sunny summer days!
Agreed, driving to & from work on nightshift is pretty special with the roof down 8)
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Post by buzyg » Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:01 pm

Starlight drive home Thursday, after a meal out with MrsG. Perfect end to the day. :thumbsup:
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Post by john-e89 » Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:15 pm

Just got in after an hour and a half in the E89. Roof down, -0.5 deg, heated steering wheel on, seat on heat setting one, blower on setting 2....100% clear night with the stars showing and a near full moon. Enjoyed every single mile, I LOVE roadsters..... :D
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Post by Rusky » Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:20 pm

Winter driving with the roof down even when its raining hard is just awesome :thumbsup:
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Post by Graeme_NI » Wed Nov 22, 2017 3:17 pm

Absoultely - roof down as much as possible. This is why you have seat warmers and wooly hats

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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Nov 22, 2017 3:19 pm

Rusky wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:20 pm Winter driving with the roof down even when its raining hard is just awesome :thumbsup: 20171008_202212.jpg
Ooh... Hard tops don't count!

How ya getting on with the exhaust??

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Post by ronk » Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:35 pm

Ive got a good flying jacket that when used with heated seats etc makes it very comfortable!
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Post by Silverzedtom » Wed Nov 22, 2017 7:07 pm

Love night drives with the roof down. The roads are always quieter to and that always makes for a fun drive.
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Post by Rusky » Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:24 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Nov 22, 2017 3:19 pm
Rusky wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:20 pm Winter driving with the roof down even when its raining hard is just awesome :thumbsup: 20171008_202212.jpg
Ooh... Hard tops don't count!

How ya getting on with the exhaust??

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Exhaust is spot on Mike, had alot of interest in it so i keep giving your link on the forum. E46 big brakes off for a refurb tomorrow :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:40 pm

Rusky wrote: Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:24 pm
Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Nov 22, 2017 3:19 pm
Rusky wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:20 pm Winter driving with the roof down even when its raining hard is just awesome :thumbsup: 20171008_202212.jpg
Ooh... Hard tops don't count!

How ya getting on with the exhaust??

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Exhaust is spot on Mike, had alot of interest in it so i keep giving your link on the forum. E46 big brakes off for a refurb tomorrow :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Nice one - You WILL notice the difference with the brakes!!

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