TrafficPro/220/210, convertible tops

[trustn01]

Hi again everyone. I hope you're all glad to know that I'm probably keeping my '98 Boxster after finding this group. I was frustrated with the little "nickle and dime" things that kept going wrong with it, and the things that I supposedly couldn't fix myself, but you all have answered so many of my questions and saved me big bucks in the process. Thanks

Here's my most current question. As I mentioned before, my car's a '98. It has the crappy CDR210 in it and I really don't like it. Sound quality is mediocre and the front panel moves when I hit the buttons. I've been wondering what to upgrade to. It looks like the trafficpro is the way to go if you can find one. Will it wire right into my car? All of the swaps have been CDR210 to 220 or 220 to trafficpro, I haven't seen anyone jump from the 210 to trafficpro.

Also, I'm disappointed with the speaker setup in the car, the 2 door speakers and dash speakers. I see a lot of people mention the rear speakers. Is that an easy upgrade? If I find the bose rear board, what should I look for? Does the system include a sub?

FINALLY (for this round of posts). My car has a new top that was put on last year, but with the crappy plastic window. I have to get out when I put the top down because the plastic will pinch whenever it's below 80 degrees outside, marking the window. I found this one on ebay with a glass rear window but I don't understand how it can work and fold down correctly. Does anyone know if this is a decent top to switch to?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Box...1QQcmdZViewItem

I sat in my first 987 the other day and they've fixed all the things I hate about my car (slightly roomier, better legroom, solid rear window, better sound, CUPHOLDERS, much more powerful), but I could buy 3 cars like mine for what they're asking for a new S model, so it'll be a while until I upgrade. I'll stick with trying to make mine into what I want.

Scott

[LVDell]

Wow, if that top is legit then I would be all over it. I have a 2000 996 CAB and the ONLY thing I wish I could change about the car is the plastic window. There really isn't a fix for it since the way the top mechanism pulls the top back into the storage area a glass window would not fit. Same for the 986 but if these guys have figured out how to keep the glass from being forced into the back without breaking then that is very cool. I would do some serious checking around though (is it a direct replacement, would the dealer install it, etc.)

Oh yeah, glad to hear you are staying in the P-Car community!!!!

[Tool Pants]

The top on ebay is made by GAHH and we have been talking about it here. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=4503 You can find it for less money.

I have a 1997 with the 210 radio. I bought a Traffic Pro but have not put it in yet.

[toddwess]

The top on ebay is made by GAHH and we have been talking about it here. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=4503 You can find it for less money.

I have a 1997 with the 210 radio. I bought a Traffic Pro but have not put it in yet.

Where does someone go to get the US CD's for the Traffic Pro models? I'm looking at getting the 7820 or similar, but it would be useless without the CD's.

Thanks,

Todd

[Chris_in_NH]

the Nakamichi CD400 is a nice alternative.