Cabs Are Underrated
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In Canada where it is winter for 5 months car is stored but the other 7 months top is down every day (daily driver) and if it is raining drive something else.
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Top down drive
Summer day drive down PCH
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FlatsixS (12-10-2019)
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Personally, I prefer the looks of the cab with the top up. I prefer the cab with top up than a coupe.
But, I can't stand the sun. It ain't the sun we had when I was a young adult in the early 90s where I drove around in my jeeps top down and doors off and sometimes even the windshield down. Nowadays, the sun will blister you to death. So I'd rather drive around in my Targa and at least see the sky, than drive a cab, but have to wear a hat to protect from the sun.
But sometimes in the early morning or late evening when the sun is weeker, I wish my Targa was a cab.
But, I can't stand the sun. It ain't the sun we had when I was a young adult in the early 90s where I drove around in my jeeps top down and doors off and sometimes even the windshield down. Nowadays, the sun will blister you to death. So I'd rather drive around in my Targa and at least see the sky, than drive a cab, but have to wear a hat to protect from the sun.
But sometimes in the early morning or late evening when the sun is weeker, I wish my Targa was a cab.
Owned a TR-6, MG and Fiat so old school POV. My other car's a Cab as well!
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Living in the south we enjoy our convertibles very much. If it gets colder a scarf and heated seats will just do it. Nothing compares to smell and feel your surrounding. Here are the current 3 CAB's in our family where 2 are DD.
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#25
Just don't forget to put on sunblock. The UV rays can do a lot of harm. This is a big part of the reason I can't get a cab.
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I thought I was a coupe guy until I drove a 997 turbo cabriolet. Now I can’t see myself owning a coupe again, at least not as my only Porsche.
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I went for a top down drive today, November 26th in New England!
#28
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Since I got my first convertible at age 18 (32 years ago), I've never NOT owned a convertible.
Ok, one of those cars had T-tops, but to me, that's close enough for government work.
If the temperature is above 50, my top is down. There is no maximum temperature.
Ok, one of those cars had T-tops, but to me, that's close enough for government work.
If the temperature is above 50, my top is down. There is no maximum temperature.
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Here is one of my older hot rodded 911 cabs. May not be to everyone's liking, but back in 2004 I built the engine out to 3.8 with Lenz stand alone fuel management system and had around 305 hp and 265 tq to the wheels. Installed factory RS seats custom painted and custom covered center seat cushion. did red dash surround, had all carbon fibre trim and about $10k in a mostly McIntosh and Scan Speak system. Outside modifications include 993 cabriolet top, Speedlines and other obvious changes. This thing was a beast and would set car alarms off when driving it through parking garages.
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Cabs are what they are. Sacrifice performance and looks to feel the wind, the sun and hear more than you would with the windows and sunroof down. To some of us the body shape (particularly the roof line, C-pillar, etc) are what makes the 911 so iconic. To others, the performance is incredible. These 2 things are very high on my list for a sports car. I also happen to do a lot of outdoor activities (race Karts, surf, mountain bike, dirt bike, etc...) so I get my "wind in the face" fix through different avenues. I wouldn't mind adding an S2000 to the stable if I ever get into a situation where I can't participate in those other activities, but my 911s will always remain in coupe variety.
This is exactly where I am with it as well.
GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS? Not a sports car I guess?
I have had a couple S2ks, still do although my current is a full track car with bolted in hard top. Some of my most memorable drives were in an S2k with the top down.
After owning an S2k I told myself I would never own a convertible that wasn’t build ground up as a convertible. Not saying it is a logical thought, but that is sorta where I am at on the cab vs coupe thing.
After owning an S2k I told myself I would never own a convertible that wasn’t build ground up as a convertible. Not saying it is a logical thought, but that is sorta where I am at on the cab vs coupe thing.
GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS? Not a sports car I guess?
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