2003 OEM glass convertible top installed on an 01 Boxster

[tuanle16]

wow... so i guess the 03/04 will fit. i was also told that it would ABSOLUTELY not fit. so i was debating on the aftermarket glass windows. also i had concerns of tinting the back window and it getting scatched everytime it's lowered into it's compartment. thoughts?

[MN 986]

tuanle16 -
Yes, it definitely fits! We still have about 20" of snow on the ground so it may be a while before I get to drive it, but I can't wait to raise and lower the top without worrying about the plastic window cracking.

bobiam -
I paid a little over a thousand shipped. There were a couple very small marks on the frame, but they are not very obvious after I touched them up. Other than that the top is in nearly perfect condition.

[tuanle16]

great! congrats! looks awesome.

so now i have to start looking for one too. what exactly do i need to ask for? ie..what encompasses the "complete" top so that i don't get it and realize i needed another part.

-tuan

[schoir]

Originally Posted by tuanle16

great! congrats! looks awesome.

so now i have to start looking for one too. what exactly do i need to ask for? ie..what encompasses the "complete" top so that i don't get it and realize i needed another part.

-tuan

Tuan:

All the parts you need (with part numbers) are listed here:

http://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/installinga'03-'04glasstopandframeona'97

Regards, Maurice.

[tuanle16]

thanks maurice.

[Jake D]

Called around to some of the larger salvage yards in the Ohio area... Nobody has one. Gotta keep checking I guess

[KevinH1990]

According to this web site: https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/installinga%2703-%2704glasstopandframeona%2797

You can install an '03 or '04 glass windowed top on any of the earlier 986 Boxsters (1997-2002), which all came with a vinyl rear window from the factory. If you plan on installing one on a 1997 to 1999 Boxster, and want the more reliable operating system, then you will also have to replace the 'A Version' transmissions, mounting studs, cables, and double relay, as well as doing some rewiring in the areas briefly described above.

It looks like you can keep your “A version “ transmission, but the “B style” may be less trouble prone.