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by Mise » Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:04 +0000
I have had the top down twice this month Just wondering is it just me or has anyone else done the same ? Also... I am thinking that people must be looking at me and thinking *anker ... But I am now starting to think 8UCK THEM This is class. Does anyone else think like this ?
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by mrges » Sat, 16 Feb 2008 1:28 +0000
On Wednesday I drove from Maynooth to Athlone with the top off - absolutely fantastic. Although it was all motorway (to Kilbeggan) it was thoroughly enjoyable. I had the heater set to my feet and to the steering wheel, put on a hat and let rip. Am about to reach that magic 1000km mark, so am still keeping the engine to 4000rpm, but that equates to approx 140kph (though at one point I'm sure I saw 160kph.........only joking officer ). I thought the windbreaker on the MK 3 looked rather small and I doubted its effectiveness, so dropped it for a few seconds and the wind came swirling in. I see there are larger ones available, but it did a grand job of keeping the cabin reasonably calm. I think it works because the rear deck is also high. mrges
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by Reesy » Sat, 16 Feb 2008 6:03 +0000
Yep, I've had the top down lots this week. Really cheers me up!
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No more Mk1, now driving an '08 Mk3. Still fun!
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by Medic5 » Sat, 16 Feb 2008 7:00 +0000
Went top less today! Nice spin through Maam Vallry to Cong and back in by Headford to Galway city! Loved it!
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by MX5Steve » Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:04 +0000
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by mrges » Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:53 +0000
Stephen - I'd forgotten just how often this happens in this type of car. I met a friend at Liffey Valley on Wednesday, to show him the car, and we (well, he) took it for a drive in and around Lucan. We had the roof up and down, and at one point he said "You are really aware of people looking at you". In the 6 years I had the MK1 I (thankfully) only had 2 experiences of being given the bird - on many occasions it was just the opposite, when I had the roof down I would often get smiles/nods etc, and a few times had "nice car" shouted at me. mrges
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by Fergus » Sun, 17 Feb 2008 2:59 +0000
I've been topless a few times already this year. You forget about people looking after a while and you won't really care as the car is way better driving with the top down. Everybody goes through that at the start, then it becomes like ANY excuse to drop the top and drive !!
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by fabfiveferg » Sun, 17 Feb 2008 3:35 +0000
You can be full sure anyone calling you a tosser has never driven a 5 with the top down.
Yeee Haww!
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by Ivan » Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:46 +0000
i was down to cork last friday with the top down... think it's the first time i drove in fog and dark with the roof down. -2 at one stage...it was cold! but very enjoyable.
i think the roof down at night is the best
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by deccydoo » Wed, 20 Feb 2008 6:38 +0000
had the roof down last sunday for a quick spin to kinsale. popped into the dock for a coffee and couldnt wait to get back into the car for a spin
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by Fergus » Wed, 20 Feb 2008 8:47 +0000
I went to Youghal last Sunday with the top down...
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by Mise » Sat, 23 Feb 2008 7:53 +0000
Ivan wrote:
i think the roof down at night is the best
That's a cool idea.. Wont work driving around the city suburbs just yet though
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by Mise » Sat, 23 Feb 2008 7:59 +0000
Had the top down yesterday ..Sun was shining..Shades were on ...Depeche mode playing on the stereo heading over to Carrigaline to attend a biotech course..life was good then all of a sudden a young schoolboy voice shouts at me.... "PUT UP YOUR HOOD YA LANGER !! " Ya gotta laugh !!!
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by Fergus » Sat, 23 Feb 2008 8:02 +0000
Could have been worse....he could have called you a hairdresser !
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