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jdiba

By jdiba
in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

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jdiba Member

jdiba

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I have an 01 Boxster S with manual tranny. Arctic Silver with black soft top. My rear window is caput. I am weighing having a

new window sewn in OR purchasing a hardtop. I've seen the silver on silver look. I have never ever seen an arctic silver with

a BLACK hardtop. Now is that cuz its a very bad idea ? Or has nobody thought of it ? I'm intrigued by it. I may do some Photoshops

of what it would look like. I'm asking all of you kind Boxster Owner's if: A. has anyone seen such a beast ? B. If you can picture it,

how do you think what I'm describing would look ? and C. If ANYONE has one of these (Arctic Silver, Black hardtop), could you post

photos of it ? Would be greatly appreciated.

Ponch Member

Ponch

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I saw one up close a few years back; like the photoshop'd pic at this link http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=499815 , I think it would look better in satin or matt finish.

From a resale perspective, I've got to believe that a fixed ragtop would fare better than a broken one, with a hardtop...additionally, I found my former Boxster far too noisy (engine noise) with the top up.

mikefocke Member

mikefocke

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Seen one, looked fine. Also seen them in used car ads. Considering the car's tops are commonly black, why would it look odd? If I had one, I wouldn't paint it. Now if it was yellow or red I would. Even seen white.

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Elucidus Member

Elucidus

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My opinion is that cars with non-matching hardtops looked pieced together, you may as well toss a black door on one side too.

Black works a little better, I definitely agree with the sentiment that any other color would look absolutely dreadful.

cbbepop Member

cbbepop

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That looks cool

I would black out the spoiler or carbon fiber it and that will complete the look...

oh yeah and as mentioned above I would blackout the wheels :P

whereswilbur Member

whereswilbur

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I'm in desperate need of a wheel refurb, and I think I will do them black. I think everyones taste will differ though, to be honest. Thing is, as long as the driver of the car is happy then who cares? And a bit of originality never hurts! Theres not many boxsters in my club regions that look like mine! :jump:

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