Re: Speaking of Tops

[Hal Taylor <taylor@domain.elided>]

Actually, I meant to say, "the main problem with putting the top down from within the
car, especially while moving, is that..."

Hal Taylor wrote:

> > The main problem with putting the top down is that the wind can blow the window
> > out of shape, resuling in warpage, creasing, lack of optical clarity and, in
> > some cases, cracking (AMHIK).  The other problem is that you really SHOULD do
> > the hold-down straps, which is difficult from the driver's seat.
> >
> > Now that I've replaced the top, and the cloth and window are both in good shape,
> > I get out, guide the window into shape as the top goes down, and put on the
> > straps.
> >
> > Just my opinion; do what you like with your top.
> >
> > Hal Taylor
> >
> > Peacewar@domain.elided wrote:
> >
> > > Hey since we are on the subjects of tops.
> > >
> > > I was wondering if anyone could top (no pun intended) my  RAISE and LOWER
> > > speeds.
> > > my LOWER is about 40 mph... Coming off a freeway exit.
> > > my RAISE is Probably about 20 mph coming to a light probably before parking
> > > the car.
> > > Please no comments on how bad this is for my top or saftey of others on the
> > > road..
> > > ;-)    It just looks and feels really cool to do.
> > >
> > > also its nice to leave the top up but not latched when parked to keep the sun
> > > off the car, windows down.. ......from far away people can't tell its not
> > > locked, up close they wouldn't bother cutting the top etc etc.
> > >
> > > ----------------------------
> > > I just bought a spider interior from World Upholstery.. full leather for
> > > about $850 I think it was in black.. I'm putting the covers on myself.. .....
> > > far easier than the new top looks to put on.
> > >
> > > rs side so I am planning to soon redo it all in new leather and suede to
> > > > veloce spec.  Can anyone recommend a good place in L.A.?

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