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stateofidleness · 09-25-2011, 08:05 PM

Gents,
I'm looking to finally break down and replace my vinyl window which is yellowed, covered in clear sealant, tape and all kinds of shame

I've been "holding out" for a hard top for a long time, but I think the cloth top with the upgraded glass window is the best of both worlds and I think I'm sold on that idea.

What I'm wondering is, has anyone here used an "ebay" top, such as:

Porsche Boxster 97-02 Convertible Top OEM Material German Cloth Window, Warranty | eBay

Is the installation a DIY project (and by that I mean.. just me... a weekend timeframe (daily driver) and no help around)

And! I notice a lot of them say "headliner not included"... I have a headliner in mine (right? MY '00) and not sure what exactly that should mean to me. Does it not make it waterproof? sound reducing? rigid? confused...

thanks fellas!

09-25-2011, 08:05 PM	#1
stateofidleness Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canyon Lake, Texas Posts: 801	Anyone bought an "ebay" top? Install a DIY? Gents, I'm looking to finally break down and replace my vinyl window which is yellowed, covered in clear sealant, tape and all kinds of shame I've been "holding out" for a hard top for a long time, but I think the cloth top with the upgraded glass window is the best of both worlds and I think I'm sold on that idea. What I'm wondering is, has anyone here used an "ebay" top, such as: Porsche Boxster 97-02 Convertible Top OEM Material German Cloth Window, Warranty \| eBay Is the installation a DIY project (and by that I mean.. just me... a weekend timeframe (daily driver) and no help around) And! I notice a lot of them say "headliner not included"... I have a headliner in mine (right? MY '00) and not sure what exactly that should mean to me. Does it not make it waterproof? sound reducing? rigid? confused... thanks fellas!