Windows down, Heat Blasting, 40degrees or less outside...Who's with me!

LloydChristmas · 12-03-2012, 10:01 PM

I'm curious as to how many of us drive with the windows down, nearing the Winter time. I know when I cruise around in the Fall/Winter months if I'm by myself in the car I crank the heat full-blast and go windows all the way down(outside circulating air). If I have a coat and beanie/scarf I usually can pull off low 30's in the Chicago weather we have so often.

Anybody else a freak of nature....?

assasain · 12-03-2012, 10:53 PM

I wouldn't call it a freak of nature! but I'm right there with you!

bigdog826 · 12-03-2012, 10:54 PM

gotta do what you gotta do. besides, my exhaust sounds so much better with the windows down

Tenament · 12-04-2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog826

gotta do what you gotta do. besides, my exhaust sounds so much better with the windows down

+1

all it really needs is a crack from the back passenger window

itsover9000 · 12-03-2012, 10:54 PM

i do it too but it only gets to about 40s at its coldest in san diego...

you wanna know what it is dude? you have a motorcycle. I wish i never got rid of my R1

the gf hates it lol

hozouria · 12-04-2012, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by itsover9000

i do it too but it only gets to about 40s at its coldest in san diego...

you wanna know what it is dude? you have a motorcycle. I wish i never got rid of my R1

the gf hates it lol

this. I'm right there with ya in san diego. doesn't necessarily get as cold as in the windy city, but we do some chills here and there. but all is well with heat blasting and the throaty growl of the sounds coming out back

575rider · 12-04-2012, 03:54 AM

Unless it raining, that's how I roll.

mtarr07 · 12-04-2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsover9000

i do it too but it only gets to about 40s at its coldest in san diego...

you wanna know what it is dude? you have a motorcycle. I wish i never got rid of my R1

the gf hates it lol

This. I rode my r6 year round. Just use more layers!

Dusten · 12-03-2012, 11:09 PM

In the subie no, its stock and quiet. I do in my lightning, especially when datalogging

J.biz · 12-03-2012, 11:39 PM

Hahaha!! Man I can't even remember the last time I had my windows down??.. Sun roof is open all the time for me!!

Lindyn11 · 12-04-2012, 12:49 AM

It's been 70*-80* here for a week.

(I prefer cold in December)

djdalaney · 12-04-2012, 02:04 AM

Always! I love this, but the girlfriend hates it haha

built4rally · 12-04-2012, 02:21 AM

to much rain for now but i would rock that if i could.

cal_look_zero · 12-04-2012, 04:26 AM

Best served on a 20* bluebird day after a day of serious boarding on the mountain.

I always have the windows down, unless it's raining (See; October to May) or I'm on the freeway.

Zach Thomas · 12-04-2012, 05:45 AM

Unless its raining then that's what I usually do. Love doing it in the snow, don't know why!

Decipher · 12-04-2012, 07:58 AM

Not freakish at all. The exhaust is intoxicating and I do it all the time. I don't know about doing it with the windows all the way down, but they're at least cracked and the sunroof is almost always open. I like your style.

WiechWRX · 12-04-2012, 08:15 AM

It's December and right now it's 68 degrees in western PA. I had all windows down and sunroof open. Never felt so good, but yea I usually like to freeze my passengers to the point to where they want to ride with somebody else!

rsaz904 · 12-04-2012, 09:08 AM

I do the opposite of this in the summer and everyone thinks I'm weird. Windows down, AC on full blast.

a517dogg · 12-04-2012, 09:27 AM

Windows down, heat on, this is how we do it. Although sometimes the sound of my engine is drowned out by the sound of my wife's teeth chattering.

equiraptor · 12-04-2012, 09:27 AM

I can't be bothered to in the Subaru. The airflow it gets is just... wrong. When I daily drove the Miata, though, the top was down unless it was raining. While I do live in Texas, I had many drives in sub-freezing temperatures with the top down. And these days, I daily a motorcycle, and do so regardless of weather.

So, yeah, I'm out there in it, whatever the weather may be. If you enjoy that, I'd suggest looking for a convertible or a motorcycle to have as "another" vehicle - the experience is vastly improved with the greater openness these vehicles offer.

wumfpirate · 12-04-2012, 11:04 AM

*Proudly raises frost bitten hand*

Badler · 12-04-2012, 11:17 AM

It's the only way. Wife hates it. Dog loves it.

Jack ffr1846 · 12-04-2012, 12:23 PM

Hipsters

That guy in Maine · 12-04-2012, 12:29 PM

I do, I just don't use the heat (Also just did a 5 hour highway ride on my motorcycle in high 30 temps the other day)

JermTheHerm · 12-04-2012, 12:58 PM

I do this as well, mostly because of exhaust sound and fresh air.

12-03-2012, 10:01 PM	#1
LloydChristmas Scooby Specialist Member#: 160516 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Naperville,IL Vehicle: 2005 Aspen White STi 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 750	Windows down, Heat Blasting, 40degrees or less outside...Who's with me! I'm curious as to how many of us drive with the windows down, nearing the Winter time. I know when I cruise around in the Fall/Winter months if I'm by myself in the car I crank the heat full-blast and go windows all the way down(outside circulating air). If I have a coat and beanie/scarf I usually can pull off low 30's in the Chicago weather we have so often. Anybody else a freak of nature....?

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12-03-2012, 10:53 PM	#2
assasain Scooby Newbie Member#: 323978 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota Vehicle: 2005 WRX Wagon Black	I wouldn't call it a freak of nature! but I'm right there with you!

12-03-2012, 10:54 PM	#3
bigdog826 Scooby Newbie Member#: 314841 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS Black	gotta do what you gotta do. besides, my exhaust sounds so much better with the windows down

12-03-2012, 10:54 PM	#5
itsover9000 Scooby Newbie Member#: 309498 Join Date: Feb 2012 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego Vehicle: 2012 STI Limited WRB	i do it too but it only gets to about 40s at its coldest in san diego... you wanna know what it is dude? you have a motorcycle. I wish i never got rid of my R1 the gf hates it lol

12-04-2012, 03:54 AM	#7
575rider Scooby Specialist Member#: 112024 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: on epic singletrack Vehicle: 03 WRX vf34 wagon 6 spd, track & dd duty	Unless it raining, that's how I roll.

12-03-2012, 11:09 PM	#9
Dusten Scooby Newbie Member#: 190891 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Marysville, Wa Vehicle: 2013 WRX Limited Plasma Blue	In the subie no, its stock and quiet. I do in my lightning, especially when datalogging

12-03-2012, 11:39 PM	#10
J.biz Scooby Specialist Member#: 191825 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Wisconsin Vehicle: 2009 WRX DGM	Hahaha!! Man I can't even remember the last time I had my windows down??.. Sun roof is open all the time for me!!

12-04-2012, 12:49 AM	#11
Lindyn11 Scooby Newbie Member#: 326221 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Vehicle: 2011 WRX WRBP	It's been 70-80 here for a week. (I prefer cold in December)

12-04-2012, 02:04 AM	#12
djdalaney NASIOC Supporter Member#: 301136 Join Date: Nov 2011	Always! I love this, but the girlfriend hates it haha

12-04-2012, 02:21 AM	#13
built4rally Scooby Newbie Member#: 276647 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Salem, Oregon Vehicle: 92 SVX LS Pearl white	to much rain for now but i would rock that if i could.

12-04-2012, 04:26 AM	#14
cal_look_zero Scooby Specialist Member#: 294461 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Grass Pants, OR Vehicle: 1997 Outback Sport Acadia Green Metallic	Best served on a 20* bluebird day after a day of serious boarding on the mountain. I always have the windows down, unless it's raining (See; October to May) or I'm on the freeway.

12-04-2012, 05:45 AM	#15
Zach Thomas Scooby Newbie Member#: 278763 Join Date: Apr 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lake Stevens, WA Vehicle: 2004 WRX Silver	Unless its raining then that's what I usually do. Love doing it in the snow, don't know why!

12-04-2012, 07:58 AM	#16
Decipher Scooby Specialist Member#: 262760 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lake in the Hills, ILLnoise Vehicle: 2011 WRX Hatch Limtd Satin White Pearl	Not freakish at all. The exhaust is intoxicating and I do it all the time. I don't know about doing it with the windows all the way down, but they're at least cracked and the sunroof is almost always open. I like your style.

12-04-2012, 08:15 AM	#17
WiechWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 249659 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: New Castle ,PA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Limited SWP	It's December and right now it's 68 degrees in western PA. I had all windows down and sunroof open. Never felt so good, but yea I usually like to freeze my passengers to the point to where they want to ride with somebody else!

12-04-2012, 09:08 AM	#18
rsaz904 Scooby Newbie Member#: 332548 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Connecticut Vehicle: 2013 WRX Limited 5Dr DGM	I do the opposite of this in the summer and everyone thinks I'm weird. Windows down, AC on full blast.

12-04-2012, 09:27 AM	#19
a517dogg Scooby Newbie Member#: 321494 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Vehicle: 2004 Impreza 2012 Mazda3 i Touring	Windows down, heat on, this is how we do it. Although sometimes the sound of my engine is drowned out by the sound of my wife's teeth chattering.

12-04-2012, 09:27 AM	#20
equiraptor Scooby Newbie Member#: 300017 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston, TX, USA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Limited WR Blue	I can't be bothered to in the Subaru. The airflow it gets is just... wrong. When I daily drove the Miata, though, the top was down unless it was raining. While I do live in Texas, I had many drives in sub-freezing temperatures with the top down. And these days, I daily a motorcycle, and do so regardless of weather. So, yeah, I'm out there in it, whatever the weather may be. If you enjoy that, I'd suggest looking for a convertible or a motorcycle to have as "another" vehicle - the experience is vastly improved with the greater openness these vehicles offer.

12-04-2012, 11:04 AM	#21
wumfpirate Scooby Newbie Member#: 179656 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Southern Maine Vehicle: 2005 Impreza San Remo red	Proudly raises frost bitten hand

12-04-2012, 11:17 AM	#22
Badler Scooby Guru Member#: 133597 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Costa Mesa	It's the only way. Wife hates it. Dog loves it.

12-04-2012, 12:23 PM	#23
Jack ffr1846 Add Lightness Moderator Member#: 13699 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Hopkinton, MA Vehicle: 2007 Lotus Elise (From General)	Hipsters

12-04-2012, 12:29 PM	#24
That guy in Maine Scooby Specialist Member#: 256642 Join Date: Sep 2010 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maine Vehicle: '00 Forester S, '94 CBR600F2, '12 CBR250R	I do, I just don't use the heat (Also just did a 5 hour highway ride on my motorcycle in high 30 temps the other day)

12-04-2012, 12:58 PM	#25
JermTheHerm Scooby Newbie Member#: 329828 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pittsburgh, PA Vehicle: 2013 WRX Ice Silver Metallic	I do this as well, mostly because of exhaust sound and fresh air.