How do you cruise with the windows open?!?!

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Jun 9, 2016 | 11:24 PM

#16

V8Lex

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Originally Posted by tas02

Part of the problem is that low drag coefficient cars like the F are so optimized for aero efficiency with the windows closed, that any openings create major resonances.

Driving my GF's prius windows down is a lot more tolerable than my IS-F.

To me part of a great driving experience (especially living in southern california) is being able to cruise around with your windows down to listen to that sweeeeet exhaust note.

I do it so often even when its cooler out I turn on the heater on my truck so I can have it down.

Jun 10, 2016 | 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dprada01

This is exactly how I cruise. I also lower the rear windows to about an inch higher than the fronts, and tilt the sunroof and retract the slide about a quarter way. I can cruise at 80-100 no problems. At least from my perspective.

Although my favorite open air cruiser has been my s2000 with the ap2 wind deflector. Talk about awesome driving experience.

That's hysterical that it's a 10 step process just to be able to have an enjoyable open air experience! I wonder if you could get the key fob programmed to perfectly adjust the 5 different window/sunroof openings just so that driving with the windows down is bearable

Jun 10, 2016 | 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by isfdave86

I open both front windows the same amount. it's hard to explain how much, but I drop them a couple inches until the top of the glass is at the level of the front corner of the window behind the tweeter.

This plus the roof set to vent and the rear windows at the same height as the front. Perfecto!