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Convertible top bead not setting into place properly

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My convertible top is not setting into the guide channels properly when I close it on my 1997 Boxster. The bead overlaps the molding on both the driver and passenger side. I know this is a common problem with Boxsters as almost every Boxster I've seen has displayed this. I've noticed some members have mentioned tying a knot in the cables to tighten the slack so that the bead falls into the guide channel, but I can't find anymore information on how to do this. This is my first Boxster so I'm not very familiar with anything on it. Is there a DIY for this procedure? I looked around but couldn't find anything.

Thanks guys!

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My convertible top is not setting into the guide channels properly when I close it on my 1997 Boxster. The bead overlaps the molding on both the driver and passenger side. I know this is a common problem with Boxsters as almost every Boxster I've seen has displayed this. I've noticed some members have mentioned tying a knot in the cables to tighten the slack so that the bead falls into the guide channel, but I can't find anymore information on how to do this. This is my first Boxster so I'm not very familiar with anything on it. Is there a DIY for this procedure? I looked around but couldn't find anything.

Thanks guys!

Patrick:

I wrote up a DYI on this topic and Mike Focke has hosted it on his website here:

http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/converti...fallintoguidech

Tying a knot is not the proper procedure for a lasting or predictable fix.

Regards, Maurice.

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I have replaced over 100 of these tops.... I never had a problem with side cables....

I'm surprised. Almost every Boxster that I've seen, even the 987's, have had this issue.

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