Convertibles

[Lightkeeper]

Anyone here drive a convertible? I've been thinking about getting one. What are the pros and cons and what would you buy? I've always thought it would be easy to hijack a convertible at a stoplight or rip into the top with a knife.

 

[Melody]

Anyone here drive a convertible? I've been thinking about getting one. What are the pros and cons and what would you buy? I've always thought it would be easy to hijack a convertible at a stoplight or rip into the top with a knife.

That's why I did not get my little Miata convertible. Check your insurance. I found that I would have needed a special add on policy to cover damage due to storms. A friend of mine had to replace two tops after hail storms.

 

[mrscardero]

Anyone here drive a convertible? I've been thinking about getting one. What are the pros and cons and what would you buy? I've always thought it would be easy to hijack a convertible at a stoplight or rip into the top with a knife.

If the top is not metal, I wouldn't trust it. Easy accessible and easily breakable.

I wouldn't go for a Mini2 (MOC). Mini coops are bad news. Read too much about it. REJECTS.

TIPS FOR CONVERTIBLE OWNERS
Installation of our Products: Robbins strongly recommends that convertible owners always have our convertible tops, glass windows and other products installed at Automotive Upholstery and Trim Shops. Trim Shops have the tools and experience to correctly install our tops and other products on your convertible.

Always watch your convertible top (and glass or plastic window) as it is lowered or raised: Watch for any irregular motion, snagging or other problems. If you notice any problems and your convertible is still under new car Warranty, immediately go to your dealer to have your convertible top frame inspected.

If your convertible is out of Warranty, immediately take your convertible to your local automotive Trim and Upholstery shop to have your top frame examined. Whenever any problems are observed when tops are lowered or raised, convertible owners need to quickly respond to have potential problems with top frames repaired before convertible tops, glass or plastic windows, or headliners are damaged.

As convertibles age: When convertibles are out of warranty, top frame, bow links and other frame components no longer have the alignment they did when your convertible was new. Weatherseals, top frame pads or straps, side and rear cables, rain rails etc., may need to be replaced to avoid water leakage and damage to tops and glass or plastic window assemblies. Not replacing weatherseals can result in wind noise and water leakage when you replace your top. If rust develops on your top frame, have this removed and your top frame repainted to protect your top frame and convertible top.

Leave your Top Up when Not Driving: We strongly recommend that you leave convertible tops latched in the up position overnight or whenever you are not driving your convertible. This will help retain the original shape of your top, resist shrinkage, and avoid crease marks where the top folds when in the down position. Leaving your top up when you are not driving will also help to prolong the service life of plastic windows.

Too many things to worry about. But I guess it depends on where you live. If you are in a location where it rains, snows, hails, etc. all the time, then I wouldn't recommend it. It would be nice to drive around in a convertable.

 

[Scuba Pete]

What Mrs. C said.

As an ASE Master Certified Auto Technician, that is a great synopsis of why I love convertibles, but won't buy one. I simply hate wind noise and there is a ton of it in a convertible.

 

[mrscardero]

What Mrs. C said.

As an ASE Master Certified Auto Technician, that is a great synopsis of why I love convertibles, but won't buy one. I simply hate wind noise and there is a ton of it in a convertible.

Hmmm..Is there anything else you would like us to know that you are certified in :flirt: ?
Let's get this typed now. You are also CPR and First Aid Trainer Certified. Do you live in a small town? But you are not certified to be a doctor. I found that out in another thread .

 

[Scuba Pete]

This will be seen as off topic...

In another thread, I pointed out that I only do things %110. I am an ASE Master Certified Technician, and also am an MCSE, A+ and Net+ rated on PCs & Networks.

I am a Scuba Instructor, First Aid/CPR Instructor and instructor trainer, a climbing instructor and serve on the Council and District training staffs for the BSA.

This year I hope to become a "Leave No Trace" trainer as well.