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SD987 · 03-13-2007, 08:36 AM

The 987 top (and perhaps 986) is prone to developing pressure circles with the top down for long periods of time. This is particularly true when the top is put down damp (a no-no per the manual).

The 987 top design is derived from the 996 turbo cabriolet with motors strong enough to raise or lower the top when moving at up to 60 mph (even though it's limited for liability reasons to below 31). If it can do that, then it can certainly handle the rigors of conventional usage. I'd also believe that like any other motor, it benefits from being put to use rather than neglect.

03-13-2007, 08:36 AM	#9
SD987 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 874	The 987 top (and perhaps 986) is prone to developing pressure circles with the top down for long periods of time. This is particularly true when the top is put down damp (a no-no per the manual). The 987 top design is derived from the 996 turbo cabriolet with motors strong enough to raise or lower the top when moving at up to 60 mph (even though it's limited for liability reasons to below 31). If it can do that, then it can certainly handle the rigors of conventional usage. I'd also believe that like any other motor, it benefits from being put to use rather than neglect. __________________ http://i7.tinypic.com/24ovngk.jpg http://i7.tinypic.com/24ow0id.jpg 06 987S- Sold Carrara White / Black / Black/Stone Grey Two-tone 05 987 5-speed - Sold Midnight Blue Metallic / Metropol Blue / Sand Beige 06 MB SLK350- Lease escapee Iridium Silver Metallic / Black We've heard that a million monkeys at a million keyboards could produce the complete works of Shakespeare; now, thanks to the Internet, we know that is not true. - Robert Wilensky