@ Randall - Anytime bud, would be great to see you again.
@ CrisZenithBlue - There are a few posts on here that I looked over along with the following DIY at Pelican
Porsche Boxster Convertible Top Repair - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article
It took a bit of trial and error on my part as I tried the drill method and stripped the end of one cable (thanks god I ordered two
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But basically with the clam shell in full up position just as the soft top began to go back I stopped and measured from the bottom of the "boomerang-shaped lever" to the top of trunk lip
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair/images_med/Pic8.jpg
and then whichever side was lower I disconnected the cable from the motor and used the top switch to move a little at a time till both were same distance.