Miata Mailing List: June 1992, Message #72
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   From: (none)
Subject: Wet Tops.
   Date: (none)

Hi there-

    I keep hearing that one mustn't lower the top of a Miata while 
    it is wet. I have been violating this dictum on a regular 
    (albeit short-term) basis and have not detected any deleterious effects.
    
    I haven't put the top down while it was *really* wet (not while raining 
    or anything, but rather after morning dew, drizzle or washing the car),
    but it would seem a drag to come out in the AM to a gorgeous day but not 
    be able to enjoy it topless. I have about a 30 minute commute, after 
    which the top usually comes up (always when wet...). 

    Am I hurting anything to leave the top down while damp for the 
    30 minute commute? What's the rationale behind the "no fun while wet"
    warning?

    Thanks for your responses...

Best regards-
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