Buttercup Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Hello Seasoned RBRR's, First-timer here! So looking at the week ahead we still haven't decided whether to put the hardtop on or go with the soft-top? I guess both have their pros and cons and will ultimately depend on the weather which was the right choice. Going by the weather app it's not looking too bad and temperatures are not getting very low. I would like to hear from those members who have done either or even both what their preference is and why. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Have done it both ways in my 7, but never with the top down. Usually we encounter some bad weather along the route so my top is always up - some hardy folks drive the whole route with the top down so take your choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Onle done the RBRR in a GT6 or a Saloon, this time Jason and I are in a TR6, will keep the soft top in place andmay drop it down during the day. At this time of year, the nights are starting to get cold, so we may regret this. I suppose it depends upon how good the soft top is at being water and draft tight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I did my first two RBRRs with the hardtop on my Spitfire. It’s slightly quieter and drier. The third time I decided to keep the soft top on as a challenge. I’ve never looked back as I’ve done the last 6 with the soft top. Weather permitting, nothing beats driving through parts of the event like Scotland with the roof down. You can always wrap up if cold. I’ve made adjustments to the soft top over the years to help make it more water tight and less drafts. I just ensure we take warm clothes, hats and waterproofs and have never felt cold in the car. As the weather is looking OK I would do it in the soft top. The next RBRR (and you will want to do another one) you could do it in the hardtop and then compare. 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Top down as much as you can the scenery is fantastic and with the top down you really get the panoramic view. My first RBRR was in a herald and the roof down was fab the weather was good too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttercup Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Soft-top it is!! 😀 thanks for sharing your experiences! Final checks done, all rubber cooling hoses replaced with silicone hoses! See you all Thursday/Friday!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Weaver Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Good choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttercup Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 (edited) It was apart from the Scotland leg! But hardtop would not have helped either, water was entering through the bulkhead when we hit several 'lakes'! 🙂 Had the top down on Sunday once we got to Land's End. Edited October 10, 2023 by Buttercup 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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