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POLL for Roadster lovers: How cold for you to GENERALLY put the top UP?

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Old 12-22-2002, 11:33 AM
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Default It is +5 F today and the top is down on my CRX Spyder

<center><img src="http://images.fotki.com/v1/photos/1/19722/43856/ns-2-vi.jpg"></center><p>Of course it no longer has a top and is safely stored for the winter in a Conex van. That said I have driven it in the high 20's and it does not have heated seats.
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42 - bleow that the Ice symbol comes on and manual says don't use convertible top.
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45F is my limit. The seats will keep you comfortable.
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Below 50 and I get funny looks.
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50 is the limit for long trips...pretty comfortable with seats &amp; heater
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Default if driving at highway speeds: 55F on local slower roads: 40F

all depending on what you wear, whether it's windy, etc. with headgear, ear protection, and a warm coat, lower temps can be OK.
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Highway? (65MPH +) about 65. Local? If sun out, low as 40, if not, 50 - 55
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Default Wear a hat and gloves 35F >>>

The coldest I've done. Lately there's been a break in the weather in NYC. Low 40's high 30's at night. Wonderful top down weather
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Have done 25ºF with no ill effects. Dress warm and crank up those seats!


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