How often do you drive with the windows down?

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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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How often do you drive with the windows down?

How often do you drive with the windows down? I usually drive with the windows down as long as its warm out. The only thing i hate about driving with the windows down is that the dash gets dust all over it pretty quick.

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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Since we've been seeing this 70+ degree weather in the ATL i've been driving with all windows down and sunroof back every time I get in the car.

I use a protectant on the dash so it's cool.

I need to get some shades though so i can actually see where I'm going with all the wind in my eyes at high speeds.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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Only when driving through a drive through. I don't even like using the sun roof. It doesn't take a lot of dust to show on a black interior
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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only at low speeds and only halfway down. i dont like ppl seeing me in my car. i like the privacy of my tint. its crazy when i drive my momz van, i hate the fact that ppl can see inside
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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i would hate to be seen driving a van too
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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rarely! set the temp. to comfortable setting and almost never have to roll down the window.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Windows down if weather permits....has to be above 80 for me to consider the A/C
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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My windows are down alot. Even in winter. The only thing i hate is the moon roof. I wish i coud have gotten the car with out it.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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I love the windows down and the roof open. I'm proud of my car so I like people to see me in it.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Only when I'm doing a drive by
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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Windows open + Heated Seats on high = Very comfortable
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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i kinda like to hear the road when i Drive sometimes, so i drive with my windows down............
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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this is an obscure question. hmm - whenever I feel like putting the windows down, I put them down. Sunroof is almost always opened unless I'm on the interstate. Before it's real hot out I'll ride with the front windows down
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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i drive with the windows down in jersey cause of tint...


like tonight i told my friend i will drive but bring a sweatshirt


any where else its windows up ac on weather depending
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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my roof is permantly open no matter where i am....window, only on streets.....i need fresh air! and the dusty dash does get pretty annoying overtime for a lazy ass like me
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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during mid spring through mid summer, I drive with window down...feel the fresh air my friend (just like Gandalf the white said to King Theoden of Rohan) hehehehehe sorry a bit LOTRy. Naaah, I drive with window down during that time cause I like it.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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I rock the windows down as much as possible. I think it gets the dust out of your car. When I get up to speed on the highway I just wipe the dust off the dash and center consol with a rag. I'd say 80% of the time, windows down or up, I have the roof on tilt. And I do have tints, but I think since our back windows go all the way down, its more pimp to have all the windows down sometimes, leanin back. I dont like the way any car looks with all its windows half way down. lol looks a little flamen. Just fronts half way is aight.


Roll ur windows down ppl, the east coast weather is getting nice so get some fresh air in!
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by xanctus
during mid spring through mid summer, I drive with window down...feel the fresh air my friend (just like Gandalf the white said to King Theoden of Rohan) hehehehehe sorry a bit LOTRy. Naaah, I drive with window down during that time cause I like it.
Nutin like FRESH crisp air to air the car out in the winter!
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 02:54 AM
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every day, I hate A/C makes me feel nasty.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 03:38 AM
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Windows down on the streets, windows up on the highway. Sunroof almost always open - even in light drizzle cuz I like the sun in the day and the stars at night.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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all the time... windows down, sunroof wide open. Florida is cool for that stuff.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by stiletto
all the time... windows down, sunroof wide open. Florida is cool for that stuff.
ARE you serious?! lol Florida is not cool most of the time. I do put my windows down too most of the time, but sometimes the heat gets to you. I put the front window down half way and open the sun roof (Tilted from top). That keeps me cool but if not AC put on 60 Degrees!
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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I put the windows down whenever...It doesn't matter if it's freezing up here in N.E. Yesterday was a nice 60 degree day. I had all the windows and sunroof open to enjoy the sound of my intake and I just installed my Comptech axle backs!
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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Only when throwing money at the toll booth.

Since my other car is a convertible, if I want windows down per se, I drive that.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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whenever there is nice weather out. during the day of summers it just gets too hot...but gotta love those nights with the windows down and the system up...

just got back to ATL and my windows are ALWAYS down right now...

soon enough its going to get too hot when i get back to DFW
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by MegaKillTron
every day, I hate A/C makes me feel nasty.
Windows down whenever weather permits for me. I'd rather have the fresh air than a/c, although sometimes it just gets to hot. I just moved to VA from Texas so we'll see if I need a/x in this state to but I know in Texas i needed it for sure. Don't know how you do it Eric.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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I like window up because I like my privacy. But lately I been force to drive wth window down in the city cause of tint.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Window's down when I wanna be seen. Up when its time to be on the low.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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windows down always!
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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i'm in FL and i VERY RARELY drive with the windows down....even when the weather is nice. The ONLY time i drive with windows down is either coming from the beach (10min away!!) or very late at night after a party or something when i have ppl in the car

juz don't like it when the hair gets messed up


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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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whenever i have the chance.
usually in the spring/summer seasons.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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I like 'em down during the spring and fall. Moonroof wide open too. Summer air in the ATL is nasty and full of smog, so I leave 'em up.
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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better than where it is freezin'...

Originally Posted by FL3.2TL
ARE you serious?! lol Florida is not cool most of the time...
Although I will admit to being sort of a masochist reptile and enjoying above average temperatures, you misunderstood what I said. To quote me, I said:
Originally Posted by stiletto
...Florida is cool for that stuff.
, implying that it was like in state of existance rather than in terms of temperature.
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