Comments on: Topless in Montenegro: a convertible calamity http://www.501places.com/2012/11/topless-in-montenegro-a-convertible-calamity/ Travel stories that won't change the world Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:43:32 +0000 hourly 1 By: Andy Jarosz http://www.501places.com/2012/11/topless-in-montenegro-a-convertible-calamity/#comment-70374 Andy Jarosz Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:33:02 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=8877#comment-70374 Thank you Damian. If I'm ever in that position again, I'll remember your tip. Though I will be unlikely to hire a convertible again I think :) Thank you Damian. If I’m ever in that position again, I’ll remember your tip. Though I will be unlikely to hire a convertible again I think :)

]]> By: Damian Galvin http://www.501places.com/2012/11/topless-in-montenegro-a-convertible-calamity/#comment-70373 Damian Galvin Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:32:13 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=8877#comment-70373 A bit late now but for future readers, the same thing happened to me in an Aston DB9, 100x more embarrassing than a family car, I can tell you. Usually, most modern convertibles use similar safety features to prevent use while driving. Ensure handbrake is on, car in park or neutral, brake applied, doors are closed, ignition on but probably engine off, windows down, seat belts maybe, unworn. Basically the opposite of driving condition. Failing all that, there is always a manual over ride valve on the pump, probably located in the spare wheel area or boot sides. A small valve you can open which releases the hydraulic control & allows you to easily pull the roof up & down manually without fighting highly geared hydraulic pistons. Best of luck in future Damian A bit late now but for future readers, the same thing happened to me in an Aston DB9, 100x more embarrassing than a family car, I can tell you.

Usually, most modern convertibles use similar safety features to prevent use while driving. Ensure handbrake is on, car in park or neutral, brake applied, doors are closed, ignition on but probably engine off, windows down, seat belts maybe, unworn. Basically the opposite of driving condition.

Failing all that, there is always a manual over ride valve on the pump, probably located in the spare wheel area or boot sides. A small valve you can open which releases the hydraulic control & allows you to easily pull the roof up & down manually without fighting highly geared hydraulic pistons.

Best of luck in future
Damian

]]> By: Kay Rodriguez http://www.501places.com/2012/11/topless-in-montenegro-a-convertible-calamity/#comment-70357 Kay Rodriguez Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:00:14 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=8877#comment-70357 Oh no! Sometimes it's best to go with a boring car rather than going out on a limb with a snazzy one. But hey, it makes for a funny story, right? I really like your writing style after reading a couple posts...it's witty, descriptive and eye-catching. Thanks so much for sharing and I can't wait to read more! ~Kay Oh no! Sometimes it’s best to go with a boring car rather than going out on a limb with a snazzy one. But hey, it makes for a funny story, right?

I really like your writing style after reading a couple posts…it’s witty, descriptive and eye-catching. Thanks so much for sharing and I can’t wait to read more!

~Kay

]]> By: Linda http://www.501places.com/2012/11/topless-in-montenegro-a-convertible-calamity/#comment-70353 Linda Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:40:48 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=8877#comment-70353 LOL! Definitely right the first time! Around here (Tenerife) you definitely only see tourists and wanabes driving topless. Those with any local knowledge prefer air con! I floored an Avis guy in Florida once refusing an upgrade to a topless something-or-other :=) How great that you can see the funny side though! LOL! Definitely right the first time! Around here (Tenerife) you definitely only see tourists and wanabes driving topless. Those with any local knowledge prefer air con! I floored an Avis guy in Florida once refusing an upgrade to a topless something-or-other :=) How great that you can see the funny side though!

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