I had a fairly long day yesterday. Early start, busy all day.
I managed to finish up at work around 6pm. Was feeling tired, but it's only a 15-20 min drive home.
Now, it had been hot and sunny all day, but the sun angle and temperature had both decreased to a point that I figured I'd be fine to go top-down on the short jaunt home.
I like to feel the wind in my hair after a busy day
About 5 minutes into the drive, I realized I had left my water bottle in the trunk. Oh well! I can survive.

Being mere minutes from home, I started to feel extra "sleepy". Gonna have a nice little nap on the couch!, I thought. At this point I had been driving East for about 15 minutes, with the sun continuously on the back of my unadorned head.

All that remained to negotiate was the 4-level parkade of my building (I'm all the way at the bottom, of course!).
I was feeling a bit "out of it", but the end was in sight.
Then, as I was rounding the penultimate corner - BOP! The unmistakable sound of wheel-on-pillar contact! I had taken the turn too sharply.
I'd already known that the sun had affected me somewhat, but I had underestimated the extent.
"Dizziness, light-headedness, weakness, clumsiness and poor coordination, fatigue, headache" are listed at the top of the Google search for heat exhaustion (later confirmation was added when I was unable to sleep until 5am due to a throbbing headache).

So, convertible drivers, take it from me: don't underestimate the sun!

 

ouch.

 

I do not think you can attribute this to the sun after just 15 minutes unless you have some underlying health issue.
Having said that, I always wear a (Jaguar) ball cap and sun glasses with the top down.
Hope you can get the car fixed soon.

 

So sorry to read this, Luc. But it could have been worse, couldn’t it? A good warning as we are about to have a very hot summer.

 

Ouch indeed! Remember to stay well hydrated.

 

Clear and 110 today in Vegas, will not be putting roof down!

 

Overcast in sunny Southampton - can't put roof down!

 

And I thought this was going to be a sunburn warning. (Been there, done that)

I don't what the temperature was, but in Vancouver, I would have assumed it was below the mid-80's.
(My own top's down range is roughly 60-95, but I've been know to stretch that a bit, depending on season and driving speed.)

Still, the advice on staying hydrated is a must.

Best of luck. Cheers.

 

On the positive side, a wheel repair is a lot easier and less expensive than if you had hit the bodywork.

 

Update: 112 today still not putting roof down, maybe after sun goes down and it drops to 90.

 

Not from the sun in such a short time. Maybe overworked or lack of sleep. If not i would advise seeing a doctor.