Glass Top and Rear Speakers

[imback]

I have searched the forum and can't find an answer to my dilemma. My '02 S is proudly sporting a new GAHH top with a glass window.

My problem is that I had a rear speaker enclosure. My installer has informed me that the glass top prevents the installation of the speaker unit.

Any solutions or do i go without rear speakers.? Thanks for the help.

Nels

[kbrandsma]

I have searched the forum and can't find an answer to my dilemma. My '02 S is proudly sporting a new GAHH top with a glass window.

My problem is that I had a rear speaker enclosure. My installer has informed me that the glass top prevents the installation of the speaker unit.

Any solutions or do i go without rear speakers.? Thanks for the help.

Nels

I am not sure that is entirely true. Which rear speaker unit are you referring to? Bose or standard 2 speaker kit? Do you have the rear compartment? or are you looking to replace the soft leather sport case?

[imback]

I have a two speaker unit with a storage compartment in the middle. I installed it a few years ago.

My mechanic is concerned that the glass window will break because of the height of the speaker unit.

Any help is appreciated.

While the sound has never been wonderful, the "fill" is really missed.

Nels

[saxman61]

I installed a GHAA Top with rear glass window on my 2001 Boxster. It took 2 evenings by myself but saved alot of cash. I installed everything and there are no problems because the window is actually smaller to fit in place behind the speaker unit. That is why your rear view is smaller that the OEM plastic rear window. I would suggest installing it, and make slow movements while stopping to check to make sure everything fits.. Good luck!

[saxman61]

I have searched the forum and can't find an answer to my dilemma. My '02 S is proudly sporting a new GAHH top with a glass window.

My problem is that I had a rear speaker enclosure. My installer has informed me that the glass top prevents the installation of the speaker unit.

Any solutions or do i go without rear speakers.? Thanks for the help.

Nels

I am not sure that is entirely true. Which rear speaker unit are you referring to? Bose or standard 2 speaker kit? Do you have the rear compartment? or are you looking to replace the soft leather sport case?

[kbrandsma]

Shoudn't be a problem.

Edited October 7, 2010 by kbrandsma

[tuanle16]

so you said it took two days to install. was it that difficult? any special equipment? or just screws and bolts, etc

[saxman61]

so you said it took two days to install. was it that difficult? any special equipment? or just screws and bolts, etc

No it was actually quite simple, I am an Aviation Technician, but that doesn't matter, as long as you follow directions and read the documents more than once to make sure no mistakes are made.

1st evening top removal, clean parts. install new top. not glued yet.

2nd evening glue top front and sides and let sit overnight ..done!

The following link is to remove the top, then proceed to top replacement with the link provided in the directions.

http://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/replacingthetop-adiy

I am also a member of 986 Forum.com for additional tech advice!!

http://www.boxsterforum.com/forums/index.php

Good Luck!!