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Old 01-19-2009, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick Parker View Post
I find the sideways visibility to be quite intimidating with the top installed. You will have to become a contortionist to get in and out, and the noise from the sidepipes is amplified considerably due to the enclosure, even without side curtains.
In my situation (6' 1") I have to drop my head and lean forward to peer under the side window opening for any sort of visability. It makes merging into traffic and right turns a little unnerving.
I agree with these comments plus it is a PITA to put up. Bought one with the car and have only had it on three times, one of those times was just to familiarize myself with how to put it on. Otherwise I have never used it. For cold I just put on more layers. For rain, just drive faster to send the rain over your head! Side curtains do greatly decrease the wind buffet and also help a little with the cold.
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