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dghii · 10-28-2013, 11:57 AM

I'm messing with both kinds on two different Boxsters ('98 and '00). The glass top is superior and IMHO makes the car look newer.

Engine access is a little tougher with the glass window but certainly not a show stopper.
1. For normal access to top of engine, connect a bungee or some sort of strap from front of unlatched top to the rear bow and you can keep the glass window up and out of the way without fighting it.
2. If engine work requires prolonged access to the top of the motor, remove entire top assembly and set it out of the way. Top assembly can be removed in about 30 minutes. Install always take me a bit longer as I always seem to 'have fun' getting the first bolt on each side lined up and started.

10-28-2013, 11:57 AM	#7
dghii Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,493	I'm messing with both kinds on two different Boxsters ('98 and '00). The glass top is superior and IMHO makes the car look newer. Engine access is a little tougher with the glass window but certainly not a show stopper. 1. For normal access to top of engine, connect a bungee or some sort of strap from front of unlatched top to the rear bow and you can keep the glass window up and out of the way without fighting it. 2. If engine work requires prolonged access to the top of the motor, remove entire top assembly and set it out of the way. Top assembly can be removed in about 30 minutes. Install always take me a bit longer as I always seem to 'have fun' getting the first bolt on each side lined up and started.