New Glass Top!

[donjuan143]

Anyone bought a top from the link below? Is it good

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-02-PORSC...013365764QQrdZ1

[Tool Pants]

You can read about the glass tops here. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=4503

Can't tell what is on ebay because the picture is a 2003/4 with the oem glass top.

[BT986]

Just got mine in the mail today...I orderd from this seller on ebay. He took about a week before it shipped, but it arrived in perfect condition. It is the GAHH top, and it looks like top quality. I'm getting it installed at the dealer next week.

Edited November 16, 2005 by BT986

[donjuan143]

how much is the dealer charging you for installing the top?

[alfatony]

[Many problems with these tops. Gahh has been working to solve the glass separation problem. Before installing, call Gahh and ask if you have the updated top . ...which is better than the early ones...but still may or may not fail after one year of use. GAHH 1-800-722-2292

Also some dealers will refuse to work on the car because of limited engine access.

Disclaimer......This is only based on hearsay....and GAHH is reputed to be good and responsible people who are working hard to correct this

Tony ..BTW good luck and keep us updated please

Edited November 16, 2005 by alfatony

[BT986]

Porsche dealer charging $800 to install the top....Too bad it's so expensive. I've seen quotes anywhere from $400-$600, but I prefer letting my dealer do it as I know the work will be quality and warranteed.

[Tool Pants]

Too bad about the window separation issue. Now you know why Porsche did not use a zipper with the plastic window. Have not seen a separation issue with the BAS glass window top on the UK boards.

I still have not seen the GAHH top in the service position. The pictures of the BAS top in the service position does not show a problem with engine access.

Any local owner who is considering the GAHH top might want to email me.

[alfatony]

Well,, my Blue GAHH top ( glass window) arrived today for my 01 Lapis 2.7. It has X205 as the serial number , so it has to go back. Even at this late date...there is no guarranty any top you order will not be from old stock...guarranteed to fail. I have to send it back an try for a X269 ( for Blue)...which is made with a more generous fitment ( not so tight...ie more material...ie looser fit) and a stitching 1/2 inch from the glass window edge. Thankfully, I have been patient and suspicious of a new product....and have not installed a defective top and then have to face a reinstallation project ( I plan to do the installation myself if Tool Pants is so kind as to find a link to installation instuctions....I saw this before..but doesn't show up on my search)

Regards, Tony