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Old 11-14-2004, 10:38 PM
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Cabrio dirt question

We all know the back end of the coupe gets v.dirty v.fast. Does the convertible have the same problem or are the soft top aerodynamics different enough to keep the back window clean?
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Old 11-15-2004, 06:43 AM
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Same as the hardtop.
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Old 11-15-2004, 07:47 AM
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Is this enough proof that they are the same??? It sucks not having a back wiper.
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Old 11-15-2004, 08:51 AM
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I wonder if it's the same with the top down? That would suck to be sandblasted the whole while the top is down. Hopefully some current Cabrio owners can let us know!
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maganoo theres that much snow in long island already??? damn, i wish there was that much snow here, but alas, it is just cold here in chicago, damn lake and its breezes.

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Old 11-15-2004, 12:30 PM
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lol!

I see that Maganoo has posted already! Beating me to the punch.

That, my friends, was the result of blasting through NW Connecticut this past Saturday at a MINI meet. There was freezing rain and snow Friday night into early Saturday morning.

I think she'll be packing 1Z Glass cleaner in the future. :smile:

I had to wash my MINI and there was sand in every nook and cranny. Cheers!

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Old 11-15-2004, 12:48 PM
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ACK! Please don't wish for snow in Chicago! PLEASE!




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maganoo theres that much snow in long island already??? damn, i wish there was that much snow here, but alas, it is just cold here in chicago, damn lake and its breezes.

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maganoo theres that much snow in long island already??? damn, i wish there was that much snow here, but alas, it is just cold here in chicago, damn lake and its breezes.

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Only a slight dusting of snow in LI on Saturday morning. Just enough to cover my roof. The pic, as heyduard stated, is after a fun and twistie run through CT.
It was suggested that I put the top down so then I would be able to see behind me, however I didn't want to end up covered in that junk. Took me almost three hours to wash and wax my baby the next day. I really had to get in and clean the wheek wells too.

And yes heyduard I already have plans to put a can of glass cleaner and a roll of paper towels in my boot.
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