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Gberg2119 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:17 pm When do 2019's start hitting :dillerman: lots?
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D Griff wrote: ↑Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:46 am Drove an ND yesterday, was :jimp: .
I drove one two weeks ago. It was surprisingly smooth and easy to drive. The clutch was great for engagement and the gearing seemed significantly longer than my NB.
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Anyone know a better way to get rear visibility out of an NB? I cant see anything out of the rearview. At least with the top up.
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Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:08 pm Anyone know a better way to get rear visibility out of an NB? I cant see anything out of the rearview. At least with the top up.
put the top down.
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Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:08 pm Anyone know a better way to get rear visibility out of an NB? I cant see anything out of the rearview. At least with the top up.
Hard tops have decently sized windows, soft tops are stupid.

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Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:09 pm
Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:08 pm Anyone know a better way to get rear visibility out of an NB? I cant see anything out of the rearview. At least with the top up.
put the top down.
It rains daily in SC right now.
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troyguitar wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:10 pm
Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:08 pm Anyone know a better way to get rear visibility out of an NB? I cant see anything out of the rearview. At least with the top up.
Hard tops have decently sized windows, soft tops are stupid.

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Yeah I was looking for an option that still allowed me to use the convertible when I desired. And wouldnt cost $1,200.
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Oh wow, so apparently this used to be a thing but hasn't been produced in 10 years... :thanksobama:

Robbins 3 window top:

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BUT you might be able to get a :scrooge: knockoff version here:

https://www.gomiata.com/keeautopmxmi3.html

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troyguitar wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:47 pm Image
That sorta defeats the purpose of the top.
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[user not found] wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:06 pm
Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:38 pm

That sorta defeats the purpose of the top.
Drive faster.
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troyguitar wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:47 pm Image
Yay a Coleman tent
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troyguitar wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:52 pm Oh wow, so apparently this used to be a thing but hasn't been produced in 10 years... :thanksobama:

Robbins 3 window top:

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BUT you might be able to get a :scrooge: knockoff version here:

https://www.gomiata.com/keeautopmxmi3.html

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:iono:
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Makes a lot of sense doe.
:wap: Where are these mangos?
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Looks like a hell of a lot of fun.
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max225 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:28 pm
troyguitar wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:47 pm Image
Yay a Coleman tent
I'm gonna take you tent camping off grid someday and make you poop in a hole in the ground to show you how great it is.
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troyguitar wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:52 pmImage
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Johnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:38 am
max225 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:28 pm

Yay a Coleman tent
I'm gonna take you tent camping off grid someday and make you poop in a hole in the ground to show you how great it is.
I’m too much of a city slicker :(
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Pooping in holes is awesome :doe:
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CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:03 am Image
LOL
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Needs more stance. That's a MONSTER TRUCK
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Those seats look amazing
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Did you fart in it?
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Skittles colors! I like the orange. Wheels look strange but maybe better in person?

I keep seeing one of those ceramic white ones in my hood. Rook good.
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I just noticed; 3 round vents and one rectangular vent. :notsure:
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Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
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