Windows Down?

HRC · 04-29-2008, 04:32 PM

Do you drive with windows up or down? Regardless of the seasons, I always drive with windows up. I'll open the sunroof, but I hardly ever drive the freeway with the sunroof open.

Danny

EastCoast335i · 04-29-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

Do you drive with windows up or down? Regardless of the seasons, I always drive with windows up. I'll open the sunroof, but I hardly ever drive the freeway with the sunroof open.

Danny

Windows up right now.. allergies

HRC · 04-29-2008, 04:36 PM

Yea, the micro filter does a great job keeping out alot of pollen!

Danny

benny90 · 04-29-2008, 04:37 PM

no allergies so almost always all the way down or at least a cracked

jetblk328i · 04-29-2008, 04:39 PM

i have allergies but i still like driving with at a window somewhat down. however my sunroof is almost always tipped up.

Revlis · 04-29-2008, 04:51 PM

Sort of a limited poll really... Sometimes up sometimes down...

david @ eas · 04-29-2008, 04:52 PM

With allergies at the moment, windows up... But ever chance I get when I get my hands on some allergy medicine, I get the windows down.

arabbmw · 04-29-2008, 04:52 PM

i always have my windows down and sunroof open just not on the freeway.
The people that ride with me in the winter hate me.

Tag · 04-29-2008, 04:55 PM

I can't vote because its all relative to the weather. Should have had more choices.

rambalu80 · 04-29-2008, 04:56 PM

I do both depending on the weather at the time and the type of road I am in.

Sedan_Clan · 04-29-2008, 04:56 PM

I drive with the windows up or just slightly cracked. It minimizes dust in the car, and it keeps the headliner from getting dirty.

HRC · 04-29-2008, 04:58 PM

Maybe I always drive with the windows up because on my motorcycles, the wind and noise is always there. Part of the fun for sure, but I'm glad to be in a car until there is traffic, then I wish for my bike...

Danny

HRC · 04-29-2008, 05:01 PM

BTW, I made the poll with only 2 choices because I assume most people do both. I'm looking for the people who only do one or the other...more or less. I happen to think of my windows up habbit as a bit of OCD...

Danny

danimal · 04-29-2008, 05:05 PM

When it's hot out but not so hot that I need a/c, I usually drive with the sunroof tilted and all four windows (E90 here) open about 3 inches. This gives me just the right amount of ventilation without any wind buffeting. I prefer not to use a/c unless I have to.

-Dan

CPI · 04-29-2008, 05:07 PM

I have my sunroof usally tilted and windows cracked open a bit. But most of the time I would say they are always up!

kamek · 04-29-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastCoast335i

Windows up right now.. allergies

I feel your pain!

Windows up for me ATM. I like driving around the city with the windows down, but I usually have them up.

AJerman · 04-29-2008, 05:36 PM

Windows down almost always. I have no allergies, so there is no problem there, and call me weird, but I love driving in the winter when it's cold with the windows down and the heat blasting. I should have gotten heated seats too for that, but I didn't think it was worth $500.

I get annoyed when it's raining because I can't roll down the windows, and sometimes try to sneak them down just a crack. I don't know, I feel more connected to the car with the windows down.

On the highway though, I typically roll them up. If I'm going to be going more than about 50-60 MPH I put them up at least most of the way. Too much drag.

amuzement · 04-29-2008, 05:37 PM

Most of the time, I just crack them open about 5 inches or so.

SteveMondragon · 04-29-2008, 05:38 PM

Windows up. If I put them down, I always just go down a little bit for some air but then you see a line of dust form on the tinted glass. Plus I don't like dirt and crap flying into the car since it shows up with black interior.

thegeneral101 · 04-29-2008, 05:48 PM

windows down ALL the time regardless of my horrible allergies right now...its miami why not!

Kbueno · 04-29-2008, 06:00 PM

Depends on weather, but in the city: DOWN..to hear that wonderful symphony happening from the engine bay and exhaust.

rs6654 · 04-29-2008, 06:10 PM

Depends on the weather and speed. Nice weather on back roads or around town... down. Always up on the freeway.

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jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	i have allergies but i still like driving with at a window somewhat down. however my sunroof is almost always tipped up.
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04-29-2008, 04:52 PM	#7
david @ eas 257 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	With allergies at the moment, windows up... But ever chance I get when I get my hands on some allergy medicine, I get the windows down.
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arabbmw Lieutenant 17 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: G hills iTrader: (2)	i always have my windows down and sunroof open just not on the freeway. The people that ride with me in the winter hate me.
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Tag this is the way 18349 Rep 8,554 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	I can't vote because its all relative to the weather. Should have had more choices.
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rambalu80 Major 78 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 340i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Katy TX iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	I do both depending on the weather at the time and the type of road I am in.
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25164 Rep 22,295 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	I drive with the windows up or just slightly cracked. It minimizes dust in the car, and it keeps the headliner from getting dirty.
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Maybe I always drive with the windows up because on my motorcycles, the wind and noise is always there. Part of the fun for sure, but I'm glad to be in a car until there is traffic, then I wish for my bike... Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	BTW, I made the poll with only 2 choices because I assume most people do both. I'm looking for the people who only do one or the other...more or less. I happen to think of my windows up habbit as a bit of OCD... Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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danimal Captain 50 Rep 755 Posts Drives: '14 228i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 228i [10.00] 2007 BMW 328i Sedan [0.00]	When it's hot out but not so hot that I need a/c, I usually drive with the sunroof tilted and all four windows (E90 here) open about 3 inches. This gives me just the right amount of ventilation without any wind buffeting. I prefer not to use a/c unless I have to. -Dan __________________ 2014 228i alpine white \| sport line \| 6-speed manual \| lighting package \| driver assistance package interior - black Sensatec \| aluminum & red trim Last edited by danimal; 04-29-2008 at 06:03 PM..
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04-29-2008, 05:36 PM	#17
AJerman Major 30 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (0)	Windows down almost always. I have no allergies, so there is no problem there, and call me weird, but I love driving in the winter when it's cold with the windows down and the heat blasting. I should have gotten heated seats too for that, but I didn't think it was worth $500. I get annoyed when it's raining because I can't roll down the windows, and sometimes try to sneak them down just a crack. I don't know, I feel more connected to the car with the windows down. On the highway though, I typically roll them up. If I'm going to be going more than about 50-60 MPH I put them up at least most of the way. Too much drag. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i: Jet Black, Jade Gray, Gray Poplar, 6MT - Stock... for now.
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amuzement First Lieutenant 10 Rep 312 Posts Drives: F22 228i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Most of the time, I just crack them open about 5 inches or so.
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04-29-2008, 05:38 PM	#19
SteveMondragon Seaman 69 Rep 518 Posts Drives: E92 \| I01 \| G30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (4)	Windows up. If I put them down, I always just go down a little bit for some air but then you see a line of dust form on the tinted glass. Plus I don't like dirt and crap flying into the car since it shows up with black interior.
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04-29-2008, 05:48 PM	#20
thegeneral101 Colonel 76 Rep 2,304 Posts Drives: '15 Z06,'13 750Li,'11 Raptor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami/Michigan iTrader: (0)	windows down ALL the time regardless of my horrible allergies right now...its miami why not! __________________
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04-29-2008, 06:00 PM	#21
Kbueno Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,712 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California iTrader: (5)	Depends on weather, but in the city: DOWN..to hear that wonderful symphony happening from the engine bay and exhaust.
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04-29-2008, 06:10 PM	#22
rs6654 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: '07 328i sold Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SE USA iTrader: (0)	Depends on the weather and speed. Nice weather on back roads or around town... down. Always up on the freeway.
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