Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > Boxster General Discussions

Post Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-24-2005, 02:58 PM   #1
Registered User
 
JonnyBGood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 211
Hardtop Question

Okay guys, I got a hardtop for this winter and something's been bugging me.

I need to know if anything goes over the 4 holes by the front latch of the hardtop and if it does, does anyone have a part number?

Thanks,

JBG

JonnyBGood is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2005, 07:59 PM   #2
Registered User
 
Ckrikos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 633
There is actually a cover piece that fits over the latch. The cover attaches to the top using those 4 holes.
__________________
LB/GG/MB 02 2.7 sold
MB/GG 02 996TT
Ckrikos is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2005, 11:16 PM   #3
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: San Jose
Posts: 1,889
We call it the bow tie.
Tool Pants is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2005, 03:49 AM   #4
Registered User
 
JonnyBGood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 211
Bowtie

Jeff,

Got a part number?

Thanks,

JBG
JonnyBGood is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2005, 03:59 AM   #5
Registered User
 
Automon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Outside of Detroit
Posts: 174
I would just call the dealer i will bet that there is only one and they will know what your talking about.
Automon
Automon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2005, 04:43 AM   #6
Registered User
 
Brucelee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 8,083
BTW-How heavy is that hardtop? Do you need a pully and winch or is this a two man job?
Brucelee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2005, 02:12 PM   #7
Registered User
 
JonnyBGood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 211
Hardtop weight

Its not so heavy, but it is awkward. Its too wide for you to hold it, and there is simply no way to take it off without 2 people unless you have the winch. I've had it on the car since I bought it so I've not had to store it yet. I'm thinking of building a rack out of plumbing pipe and insulation foam (pipe foam) for the areas that the hardtop will sit on.

If I had to guess, I would think that its between 60-70 lbs.
JonnyBGood is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2005, 03:02 PM   #8
porsche986
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
yes i know someone who build a rack out of copper tube.
you can get a porsche rack and its not that much... it also comes complete with a porsche boxster hardtop cover with a color crest on.
  Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2005, 07:05 PM   #9
Registered User
 
JonnyBGood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 211
Yeah, but I think I want to mount it to the wall in my garage so It won't be sitting on the floor. I've got a small garage and every bit of space counts. The Porsche rack looks good no doubt. I just can't see it being that hard to replicate and I've got to fiture out how to attach it to the studs in the wall.
JonnyBGood is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2005, 07:53 PM   #10
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: San Jose
Posts: 1,889
The trim cover is 986 563 551 00.
Tool Pants is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2005, 05:47 AM   #11
Registered User
 
Brucelee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 8,083
Talking

Thanks for info. I am glad I live in a climate where the top is not essential!
Brucelee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2005, 10:05 AM   #12
Registered User
 
Automon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Outside of Detroit
Posts: 174
I would not have your wife help you lift it my wife dropped mine on the back of my car and the guide pin put a real nice dent in my trunk. She then started crying because she knows that I can't be mad when tears are running down her face
Automon
Automon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2005, 12:04 PM   #13
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: San Jose
Posts: 1,889
You can always try this.
Tool Pants is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2005, 12:10 PM   #14
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 104
Quote:
Originally Posted by Automon
I would not have your wife help you lift it my wife dropped mine on the back of my car and the guide pin put a real nice dent in my trunk. She then started crying because she knows that I can't be mad when tears are running down her face
Automon
Heh that's funny. Is that your wife in your avatar? J/K. But, if that was my wife I couldn't be mad at her even if no tears are involved
jwocky is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2005, 12:40 PM   #15
Registered User
 
Automon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Outside of Detroit
Posts: 174
I wish but it is Paris Hilton
Automon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2005, 02:05 PM   #16
Registered User
 
JonnyBGood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 211
Automon, so thats not your wife... then I've got to ask, why do you have a picture of Paris Hilton as your avatar?

Oh, and my girlfriend is taking offense at your statement I've only had it off once or twice when I was adjusting the pins so that I can get my top on straight and not too tight. She was quite helpful. It is awkward even with two people. Especially inside of a garage where its not very wide and you have to walk funny to clear the back of the car.

But the way I see it, it goes on once in the winter, and off once in the spring Then TOPLESS all the way!

Toolpants, thanks for the part number. You're a life saver.

JBG
JonnyBGood is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2005, 05:13 PM   #17
Registered User
 
JonnyBGood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 211
Jeff,

Okay, I tried to order the part, and I got 3 separate things:

986 563 551 00 A03
986 563 551 00 B12
986 563 551 00 FFF

I assume that the last 3 digits refer to a color? Anyone have any idea what just a black trim would be?

Thanks again,

JBG
JonnyBGood is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2005, 04:50 AM   #18
Registered User
 
Automon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Outside of Detroit
Posts: 174
Why Paris? Because I love dumb wealthy women they are my favorite
Automon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2005, 03:04 PM   #19
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: San Jose
Posts: 1,889
Ooops. The part number I gave is missing the extension for the color code.

Black plastic trim cover is 987 563 551 00 B12.
Tool Pants is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2005, 06:48 PM   #20
Registered User
 
JonnyBGood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 211
was that 986 or 987? I'm guessing 986

JonnyBGood is offline   Reply With Quote
Post Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:25 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page