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howardpm · May 11th, 2005, 06:40 PM

When do you consider it to hot to have the top down? Today is was only 80 but the sun was blazing and my back was starting to get wet and stick against the seat. Now grant it you can turn on the AC, but to me that seems like a nice waste.

Howard

am0eba · May 11th, 2005, 10:40 PM

When you can feel your brain baking, that's prolly too hot. Actually, I don't think the heat is the issue, but rather the damaging UV rays. Skin cancer is no fun, so if it hurts, put that top up!

_Dave_

eeney · May 12th, 2005, 04:21 AM

Here in Sydney it's gets pretty hot in the summer, I've had the top down with the temp reading up above 35C.

I just keep a couple of hats and a bottle of sun block handy, the AC goes on when I'm sat in traffic.

Wren · May 12th, 2005, 04:49 AM

It has not been hot here in Los Angeles yet. I am enjoying motoring with the top down BUT I do take precautions. I always wear my 30 SPF sunblock, pair of sunglasses and a cap/hat to protect my face from the Sun. Remember the rays of the Sun is most intense between 11:30 to about 2:30 P.M. I have the auto climate control on everytime as well, set at 68 to 70 degrees. Happy Motoring!

LagunaSol · May 12th, 2005, 10:07 PM

Do you have cloth seats? That's what I specced for my MCSC. I figured cloth seating surfaces will raise the temperature limit of "comfortable" topless motoring. My Miata has black cloth = cool and comfortable. My Passat had black leather = hot and sticky. Makes a big difference.

TastsLikeChicken · May 13th, 2005, 06:16 AM

I live in Colorado where we have as many sunny days but the temperature is generally lower - but dry - which makes a big difference in the heat and the cold. This is my rule of thumb.

45 - 55 long sleeve, heat = ON, seat warmers = HIGH
55 - 65 heat = ON, seat warmers = LOW
65 - 75 seat warmers = LOW
75 - 85 puuuuuuuuurfect (check sunscreen)
85 - 92 It's getting hot

Top down

Coldest = 32 between Flagstaff and Phoenix
Hottest = 92 I-15 near Scripps Ranch (I decided that if it's over 92 the top goes up)
Best = 82 cruising the strip in Las Vegas

Paul · May 13th, 2005, 07:36 AM

In the south of Spain in summer we found it far too hot in the afternoons on long, very open roads and often had to put the top up, even with hats, sunblock, and lots of water on board!

Darren Jones · May 13th, 2005, 10:56 AM

I don't understand the term hot as I live in Britain.

rentagas · May 13th, 2005, 03:20 PM

5-6 degrees C is about the limit with indoor clothes on (as it was this am). -Wind deflector up, windows up, a/c on "hi", 100mph. Not many other cars with the roof down......
It has never been too hot in the UK since last July-I'll let you know if/when it is!

TastsLikeChicken · May 13th, 2005, 03:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Darren Jones

I don't understand the term hot as I live in Britain.

According to the world most respected and used online dictionary, the UrbanDictionary http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hot&r=f this may assist you:

hot (ht)
adj. hot·ter, hot·test

1. Warmer then 55 degrees.

2. A word used by white suburban kids who think they are gangster to describe how ****** a girl looks.

3. Brooke Burke

DavyP · May 18th, 2005, 02:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Darren Jones

I don't understand the term hot as I live in Britain.

LOl my thought exactly, it's been pishin down in N.ireland all day. I wonder if i'm wise having ordered a MCC lol!

LagunaSol · May 18th, 2005, 09:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TastsLikeChicken

I live in Colorado where we have as many sunny days but the temperature is generally lower - but dry - which makes a big difference in the heat and the cold. This is my rule of thumb.

45 - 55 long sleeve, heat = ON, seat warmers = HIGH
55 - 65 heat = ON, seat warmers = LOW
65 - 75 seat warmers = LOW
75 - 85 puuuuuuuuurfect (check sunscreen)
85 - 92 It's getting hot

Being in Utah with a similar climate to yours, I'll have to print a copy of your chart and tape it to the inside of my windshield, heh.

paulworthing · May 20th, 2005, 08:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DavyP

LOl my thought exactly, it's been pishin down in N.ireland all day. I wonder if i'm wise having ordered a MCC lol!

Know what you mean - I am beginning to wish I had brought an MCS instead of my kitted MOC.

Oh well, at least it the weather is like this now then maybe we will have an 'indian summer' and then think of all those jealous people in their tin boxes while we are out, roof down, living the high life. (well thats the dream!)

By the way coldest with roof down was 3C at night and warmest was 21.5C (but thats as hot as its been since I got Tango in October last year!)

May 11th, 2005, 06:40 PM	#1
howardpm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 08:04 AM Posts: 401 Offline	When is hot to hot? When do you consider it to hot to have the top down? Today is was only 80 but the sun was blazing and my back was starting to get wet and stick against the seat. Now grant it you can turn on the AC, but to me that seems like a nice waste. Howard

May 11th, 2005, 10:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
am0eba the ZERO is silent! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Pedro, CA Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 256 Offline	When you can feel your brain baking, that's prolly too hot. Actually, I don't think the heat is the issue, but rather the damaging UV rays. Skin cancer is no fun, so if it hurts, put that top up! _Dave_ "Murray" 2005 MCSC (click here for more) "F" the ineffable!

May 13th, 2005, 06:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
TastsLikeChicken MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 47 Offline	It's a dry heat I live in Colorado where we have as many sunny days but the temperature is generally lower - but dry - which makes a big difference in the heat and the cold. This is my rule of thumb. 45 - 55 long sleeve, heat = ON, seat warmers = HIGH 55 - 65 heat = ON, seat warmers = LOW 65 - 75 seat warmers = LOW 75 - 85 puuuuuuuuurfect (check sunscreen) 85 - 92 It's getting hot Top down Coldest = 32 between Flagstaff and Phoenix Hottest = 92 I-15 near Scripps Ranch (I decided that if it's over 92 the top goes up) Best = 82 cruising the strip in Las Vegas

May 13th, 2005, 07:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:04 PM Posts: 41,211 Online	In the south of Spain in summer we found it far too hot in the afternoons on long, very open roads and often had to put the top up, even with hats, sunblock, and lots of water on board! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

May 13th, 2005, 03:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
TastsLikeChicken MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Hope this helps Quote: Originally Posted by Darren Jones I don't understand the term hot as I live in Britain. According to the world most respected and used online dictionary, the UrbanDictionary http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hot&r=f this may assist you: hot (ht) adj. hot·ter, hot·test 1. Warmer then 55 degrees. 2. A word used by white suburban kids who think they are gangster to describe how ****** a girl looks. 3. Brooke Burke

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May 12th, 2005, 04:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
eeney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny Sydney Local Time: 11:04 PM Posts: 83 Offline	Here in Sydney it's gets pretty hot in the summer, I've had the top down with the temp reading up above 35C. I just keep a couple of hats and a bottle of sun block handy, the AC goes on when I'm sat in traffic.

May 12th, 2005, 04:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wren MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Califor Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 48 Offline	It has not been hot here in Los Angeles yet. I am enjoying motoring with the top down BUT I do take precautions. I always wear my 30 SPF sunblock, pair of sunglasses and a cap/hat to protect my face from the Sun. Remember the rays of the Sun is most intense between 11:30 to about 2:30 P.M. I have the auto climate control on everytime as well, set at 68 to 70 degrees. Happy Motoring!

May 12th, 2005, 10:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
LagunaSol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Utah Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 251 Offline	Do you have cloth seats? That's what I specced for my MCSC. I figured cloth seating surfaces will raise the temperature limit of "comfortable" topless motoring. My Miata has black cloth = cool and comfortable. My Passat had black leather = hot and sticky. Makes a big difference.

May 13th, 2005, 10:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Darren Jones MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cheshire, UK Local Time: 02:04 PM Posts: 51 Offline	I don't understand the term hot as I live in Britain.

May 13th, 2005, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
rentagas MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 02:04 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	5-6 degrees C is about the limit with indoor clothes on (as it was this am). -Wind deflector up, windows up, a/c on "hi", 100mph. Not many other cars with the roof down...... It has never been too hot in the UK since last July-I'll let you know if/when it is!

May 18th, 2005, 02:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
DavyP MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 01:04 PM Posts: 170 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Darren Jones I don't understand the term hot as I live in Britain. LOl my thought exactly, it's been pishin down in N.ireland all day. I wonder if i'm wise having ordered a MCC lol!

May 18th, 2005, 09:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
LagunaSol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Utah Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 251 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TastsLikeChicken I live in Colorado where we have as many sunny days but the temperature is generally lower - but dry - which makes a big difference in the heat and the cold. This is my rule of thumb. 45 - 55 long sleeve, heat = ON, seat warmers = HIGH 55 - 65 heat = ON, seat warmers = LOW 65 - 75 seat warmers = LOW 75 - 85 puuuuuuuuurfect (check sunscreen) 85 - 92 It's getting hot Being in Utah with a similar climate to yours, I'll have to print a copy of your chart and tape it to the inside of my windshield, heh.

May 20th, 2005, 08:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
paulworthing MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worthing Local Time: 01:04 PM Posts: 409 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DavyP LOl my thought exactly, it's been pishin down in N.ireland all day. I wonder if i'm wise having ordered a MCC lol! Know what you mean - I am beginning to wish I had brought an MCS instead of my kitted MOC. Oh well, at least it the weather is like this now then maybe we will have an 'indian summer' and then think of all those jealous people in their tin boxes while we are out, roof down, living the high life. (well thats the dream!) By the way coldest with roof down was 3C at night and warmest was 21.5C (but thats as hot as its been since I got Tango in October last year!) MINI One Convertible Hot Orange, Full Aero Kit, Heated Sports Seats, X-Lites, etc

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