At last

Louisa Currie · Post by **Louisa Currie** » Thu May 09, 2002 4:48 pm

Congrats Sean, its a great feeling isn't it...

Biff [Paradise 2] · Post by **Biff [Paradise 2]** » Thu May 09, 2002 4:52 pm

Nice! Welcome to the ranks

Biff

Graeme Naisbitt · Post by **Graeme Naisbitt** » Thu May 09, 2002 4:57 pm

Well done mate, don't forget that you are no longer allowed to drive with
the top up anywhere!!!

Graeme
D4NGER

xtr515758 · Post by **xtr515758** » Thu May 09, 2002 5:05 pm

Go you good thing! What fine taste in cars you have- and you must have driven a few in your job I imagine..

And be a waver! I saw five roadsters on the motorway going over the (Auckland) harbour bridge and back today- only one other top down, only one wave back - cheers Mr DANG4R!

Phil.
93 S-ltd

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Phil McArthur · Post by **Phil McArthur** » Thu May 09, 2002 5:07 pm

Sorry Graeme, I mean D4NGER!

shaznandy lockyer · Post by **shaznandy lockyer** » Thu May 09, 2002 5:07 pm

Welcome, Sean
after all those pictures I expect you'll be very happy!!
Andy Lockyer
"Biff [Paradise 2]" <biff@paradise.net.nz> wrote: Nice! Welcome to the ranks

Biff

Graeme Naisbitt · Post by **Graeme Naisbitt** » Thu May 09, 2002 5:21 pm

No problem Phil, actually D4NGER is my middle name. You're lucky I didn't
run into the back of you, sheer jealousy - I love the black S-ltd's
something about the red leather... still one day

Graeme
D4NGER

Chrissy & Tony Hoys · Post by **Chrissy & Tony Hoys** » Thu May 09, 2002 7:17 pm

So are you saying, that on our mystery drive for the weekend, it really is
Tops Down and jackets on??
Regards
Chrissy
Manawatu / Taranaki

my2cta · Post by **my2cta** » Thu May 09, 2002 8:49 pm

Chrissy, to be a real MX5 nut you have to consider the top as a last resort
to prevent you from getting soaked in one of:
a) Hailstorm (hail does NOT get slipstreamed over the top at any speed)
b) Torrential downpour, the sort where the wipers just move the lake from
one side of the windscreen to the other
c) In town when speeds tend to be below the speed where the rain doesn't
come in.
You have to have the windows up and a windblocker makes a big difference
too.

Having said that I got some funny looks in Rotorua two weeks ago when I was
stopped at the lights top down with the rain coming in. The shower only
lasted 5 minutes though and the seats (and me) had dried out within 20
minutes when the sun came out.

The top is generally necessary to keep the warmth in. The MX5 has a good
enough heater that all you need is a woolly hat, gloves, scarf and jacket
to drive one in sub-zero temperatures for long distances and still feel
comfortable.

Tim Dutton
MY2CTA

Phil McArthur · Post by **Phil McArthur** » Thu May 09, 2002 9:40 pm

I would have to agree that anyone caught driving their roadster with the top
up in less than tsunami/ heavy hail conditions should be probably flogged
publically and/or have their vehicle confiscated.

Nothing better than a cold night with top down and heater on. (Summer sun
just burns the thin spot up top...)

Phil.

SG & NA Fisk · Post by **SG & NA Fisk** » Thu May 09, 2002 9:43 pm

Welcome Sean
I too like classics - own a Singer Vogue and a Morgan -But nothing makes me
smile as much as when I'm in the little red jelly bean giving it a severe
thrashing
Stevan

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Thu May 09, 2002 10:25 pm

I believe there are some people here who should seek help.
Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery.

We are here to help and support you through this troubling time.

Welcome to the "top-not-down-anonnymous sessions"
Who would like to go first and share with the group

Chrissy & Tony Hoys · Post by **Chrissy & Tony Hoys** » Fri May 10, 2002 6:12 am

I just put milk out for the cat, it is definately warm enough for that top
down I guess but the spits of rain are kinda putting me off - I will however
promise to try the drive to work (15mins on open road) "Top Down" and in any
case my friends saw the need to buy me nipple warmers for my birthday so
that I could do that in the winter!!
That is my sharing "not top up" experience with the group!!
Perhaps I am a closet MX5 nut!

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Hi all

I drive my 91 hard all the time and I would very rarely get less than 500k's
per tank.

MADMXV

Graeme Naisbitt · Post by **Graeme Naisbitt** » Fri May 10, 2002 9:09 am

He He, oh dear Chrissy... It was drizzling a bit this morning, nowhere
near enough to tempt the top up :p (30 mins drive to work) Still, I start a
new job on Monday, working mostly from home, so I'll miss the drive - won't
miss trying to get back across the bridge in the evening though
Muhahahahahah...

G
D4NGER

chrishoys · Post by **chrishoys** » Fri May 10, 2002 10:13 am

The rain came harder so I chickened out!! Awwh c'mon, give me a break - I didn't even hang out my washing...

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ok, its just a manual one. Are these up all the time, or retractable?

And i guess my question really is: where can i get a replacement? does repco have a instant swap, or do mazda do a good price?

my2cta · Post by **my2cta** » Fri May 10, 2002 6:47 pm

Just wear a cap Phil, it doubles to shade the eyes when the sun is in the wrong place too.

Tim Dutton
MY2CTA

my2cta · Post by **my2cta** » Fri May 10, 2002 6:49 pm

Chrissy, you will probably find that you can go for a drive top down AND
dry the washing at the same time. There is enough room on the radio antenna
for a couple of shirts to be pegged...

Tim Dutton
MY2CTA

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