Soft Top replacement recommendations

[liifesfun]

Hi All

 

I am looking to replace the soft top on 97/8 986. The plastic has cracked and is no longer translucent.

 

It makes sense to me to replace with a glass insert as well.

 

I am looking for recommendations on where to purchase and what brand to replace it with. Also what I need to watch out for eg what material brand, sound proofing and especially proper fit.

 

Whilst looking for a good deal , I am not looking for the cheapest as I would hate to have wind/water/noise issues. Also are any better than others to install.

 

So far I have had a look on ebay  http://www.ebay.com/itm/310573975855?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

and Pelican parts.

 

Will need to ship Australia.

 

Regards

 

Bruce

 

 

[Philip Adler]

Hey Bruce,

 

I've been looking at this vendor on eBay.

Reviews have been favorable,

Still plastic.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-Boxster-986-Convertible-Soft-Top-Replacement-1997-2002-Black-Stayfast/281201896792?_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40130%26meid%3Dcd9ea2327c0748a8893f2a01cb3e630b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D310573975855

[liifesfun]

Thanks Philip,

 

its the same seller I have ben looking at too (except glass version)

 

Where did you find the reviews?

 

Bruce

Edited April 1, 2017 by liifesfun
extra question added

[Schnell Gelb]

Beware the complete canvas+glass top replacement for a canvas+plastic  window top  is not plug & play. Suggest you Search that subject first.

The glass top severely restricts rear 3/4 visibility. If you take care of a plastic top ,it will last many years. If you are in a climate where you may want to drop the top in cold weather then Glass is undoubtedly better. In  Melbourne , Florida, not a problem. In Melbourne U.K. - yes , a problem. In Melbourne Oz - maybe?

 

[mikefocke]

There are aspheric (curved) rear view mirrors from Porsche which replace the flat glass on your side mirror and allow your blind spot (3/4) to be viewable. I loved one I put on my first Boxster so much I got one for my second.

[Philip Adler]

Mike, do you have a part # or a webpage for the mirror?

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[BobOman53]

Mike I've been hoping to see a recent post from you on this subject so I could say thanks for your post on roof replacement.  I followed your directions and it all worked like a charm, especially the tip about using screwdrivers (I used nail punches) through the holes above the windows in order to lever the new rag into place. Below are the "before" and after "shots".  The top came from Topsonline and after two years has shown no signs of leakage or malfunction (sorry for the delay in thanking you but during that time I have retired and moved house and country).  The colour is probably not to everyone's taste, but I believe it really lifts the look of the car.  The glass is smaller, granted, but one adjusts as one does with any new car. However, it has the advantage of containing demisting elements; swings and roundabouts.  Of greater inconvenience is the restricted space for accessing the engine as the rear of the roof doesn't fold upwards so easily.  I also moved the aircon. controls and put in a double DIN with satnav and rear camera, enabled the OBC and wired up cruise control .... I think I need to thank Wayne and his project book for those. Again, many thanks Mike for all your efforts.

[mikefocke]

Credit Maurice/1stchoir who provided the material. All I did was host them.

[BobOman53]

Found the original directions, my thanks to Chris in NH, Fred Adler, and Maurice/1stchoir .... great detail!