Thread: Proper roadster pilot etiquette

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Last, but not least, the really traditional way to run the California coast.

Couldn't resist....

Both pictures really show great ways to enjoy life. Most people never know either one.

Talking about roadster experiences, two instances come to mind. The first is the one I mentioned where I went to a car show during the day, and it was nice weather, but all afternoon the temp started to drop, and by 8 Pm or so it was 40 degrees. All I had on was my leather motorcycle jacket and shorts. It was so cold that I was shaking like a leaf and couldn't keep my foot steady on the gas, as my leg was shaking so bad. The car kept doing little hops and chirping the tires when I pulled out from a light. At one light a car pulled up next to me, the guy rolled down the window and said "you poor dumb SOB." I couldn't argue with him.

And, the very last time I drove my roadster before I tore it down for the rebuild I took it to Daytona for the Turkey Rod Run, it is about 5 hours each way. It was nice going up, but the day we left it was raining cats and dogs, and didn't stop the whole time I was driving back. My Girlfriend was with me, but she was smart enough to follow me in her Honda, so she had heat and wipers and stereo, all that good stuff. She made me stop at a KMart and buy one of those yellow rain suits with pants and a jacket with a hood. So here I am, all bundled up, with my sunglasses on, and this big yellow suit. I looked like a big banana driving the car all the way back. It was so bad she said she couldn't even see me in front of her most of the time.

But that isn't the funny part. All the way back I kept feeling water dripping down my neck and chest because the suit was slightly open there. After about 4 hours of driving, I shifted my sitting position because my butt was getting tired, and found out there were about 5 gallons of water trapped in my pants. When I finally got out of the car all of this water dumped out of my pants legs.

I tore the car apart the next week for a rebuild and haven't driven it since.


Don

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

I shifted my sitting position because my butt was getting tired, and found out there were about 5 gallons of water trapped in my pants. When I finally got out of the car all of this water dumped out of my pants legs Don

"something" must have gotten pretty wrinkled

yesterday was a VERY HOT day here, maybe 100 to 110? I drove the roadster to work cause my truck & boyfriend was on the way to ventura towing my travel trailer (we are camping out on the beach for 5 days to attend the Primer national car show).. Anywhoo, it was SO HOT, the only way I made it back home without passing out was pouring water on me every 4 minutes (out of a water bottle). I plan on keeping a spray bottle from now on. I use hat, sunscreen protection #45 and it prevents you from burning. The water will cool your body down.

In the trunk I have a laundry basket (will be upgraded to a vintage 50's suitcase soon, don't worry) in which I keep all the goodies:

1- gloves
2- fedora hat with brim (if the sun is low)
3- Aviator cap (for night ride or sun high up)
4- thermal long sleeve T-shirt
5- Leather jacket with wool lining (for night)
6- One thick wool blanket
7- sunscreen lotion
8- water bottle (filled)
9- CDs
10- sun shade device (I put that on the seat when I park in the sun - it keeps my butt from frying when I come back!)

I also keep in a seperate car bag:

1- flares
2- orange road cones (4 of them)
3- latex gloves (in case I need to perform a deep cavity search )
4- fuses, duct tape, tie wraps (and chewing gum LOL - whatever fill keep the roadster together )
5- small tool box
5- Flash light with flashers

IS MY TRUNK THAT BIG? YOP, I even have room for an entire non compact car cover and a small bag. (plus, I'm a woman, we know how to pack a lot in small space - we have LOTS of practice LOL)

"something" must have gotten pretty wrinkled


I'm still having problems with that one.


Don

Damn, all this talk about roadsters makes me want to take the sawsall to my sedan. Maybe the plasma cutter would be faster and neater.