Winter topless driving

Zut · 12-14-2006

Today (December 14th) I have driven my SLK with the hood down in beautiful downtown Montréal.

What a delightful experience! The Airscarf worked splendidly. What heater setting should one use for maximum Airscarf efficiency? So far, I had used the Auto setting but tonight I tried the defogger and it felt better for some reason. What setting has worked best for you?

bmwnomore · 12-14-2006

Below 40 degrees F, airscarf on three, seat heaters on three, heater on auto, windows up. Point the vents toward the steering wheel. A perfect recipe for topless nirvana.

Zut · 12-14-2006

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Originally Posted by bmwnomore

Below 40 degrees F, airscarf on three, seat heaters on three, heater on auto, windows up. Point the vents toward the steering wheel. A perfect recipe for topless nirvana.

I never thought of reorienting the vents. Good tip! Thanks!

**alroumi** · 12-15-2006

I drove here in Kuwait 11-13 degrees weather, I swear even with the heating seats on and airscarf, I was shiverring.

Zut · 12-15-2006

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Originally Posted by alroumi

I drove here in Kuwait 11-13 degrees weather, I swear even with the heating seats on and airscarf, I was shiverring.

I know what you mean. For some reason, I find relatively cool summer nights (±15ºC) cooler than relatively warm winter days (±10ºC). Go figure! I am sure this is simply due to the fact that we wear warmer clothes in the winter. I can imagine that you guys in Kuwait wear lighter clothes in 11º-13ºC weather than us in the same kind of temperatures.

**F111F** · 12-15-2006

It also helps to wear a light winter jacket. A cap of some type will keep you from getting quite so cold if you need it. Although IMHO, the cold makes it a more vibrant experience. After working outside in 20 degree weather last winter with 20 - 40 mph winds, driving in 32 F weather was nothing.

Zut · 12-15-2006

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Originally Posted by F111F

It also helps to wear a light winter jacket. A cap of some type will keep you from getting quite so cold if you need it. Although IMHO, the cold makes it a more vibrant experience. After working outside in 20 degree weather last winter with 20 - 40 mph winds, driving in 32 F weather was nothing.

I totally agree. Last winter, I went on a 300 km trip with the hood down (it was 0°C) and I had a great time. I would love to drive my SLK in extreme temperatures (-30°C or -40°C) but due to global warming we have relatively mild winters now! Whenever we have one of our occasional Siberian cold spells, I shall drive with the hood down and take some piccies!

**bclark** · 12-15-2006

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Originally Posted by bmwnomore

Below 40 degrees F, airscarf on three, seat heaters on three, heater on auto, windows up. Point the vents toward the steering wheel. A perfect recipe for topless nirvana.

Works great but be careful not to get arrested for (what
only looks, not feels, like) indecent exposure

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Zut Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montréal QC Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 805 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Winter topless driving Today (December 14th) I have driven my SLK with the hood down in beautiful downtown Montréal. What a delightful experience! The Airscarf worked splendidly. What heater setting should one use for maximum Airscarf efficiency? So far, I had used the Auto setting but tonight I tried the defogger and it felt better for some reason. What setting has worked best for you?

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F111F Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plano, TX Vehicle: SLK55 Black Mocha Designo Posts: 290 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 22 Times in 10 Posts	It also helps to wear a light winter jacket. A cap of some type will keep you from getting quite so cold if you need it. Although IMHO, the cold makes it a more vibrant experience. After working outside in 20 degree weather last winter with 20 - 40 mph winds, driving in 32 F weather was nothing.

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