Did the prices go up for the GAHH Glass Top??

[97 Boxster]

I have the GAHH top and if you read all "top" posts everybodys problem is with the rear window cracking. With that being said even though the new window is glass having a bonding problem will probably be a topic on here in a few years once these glass windows have had a chance to go through the real world test of us users.

Not many things on our cars have a warranty so I went for the extra piece of mind.

[23109VC]

how big of a PITA is the aftermarket glass tops in terms of engine bay access?

i have read that it makes it harder to get to the engine - but isit just a little harder or does it make it a nightmare?

am I going to get charged "extra" by the indie or the dealer for service - because they actually can't get into the cjjar, or will they end up having to remove the top to some degree to get into the engine bay?

just curious. my plastic window is cracked...not bad, but my homemade repair with silicone has failed. i can fix it again, but it's eventually going to be time to either have an upholstery shop sew in a new window for about $400 or buy a new top..

with labor..what is a new glass window top REALLY costing... whatg is installed price given that hte top itself costs about $600...

[97 Boxster]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

how big of a PITA is the aftermarket glass tops in terms of engine bay access?

i have read that it makes it harder to get to the engine - but isit just a little harder or does it make it a nightmare?

am I going to get charged "extra" by the indie or the dealer for service - because they actually can't get into the cjjar, or will they end up having to remove the top to some degree to get into the engine bay?

just curious. my plastic window is cracked...not bad, but my homemade repair with silicone has failed. i can fix it again, but it's eventually going to be time to either have an upholstery shop sew in a new window for about $400 or buy a new top..

with labor..what is a new glass window top REALLY costing... whatg is installed price given that hte top itself costs about $600...

I installed my top myself. Took all day.. and i mean all day. Would I do it again? Probably not but it is rewarding to look at. Its perfect and has held up well the past few months. I have had some service done and not been charged extra for it. Not sure why others are saying that. All I know is it has not cost me more.... yet. Hope this helps.

[RandallNeighbour]

97 box, if I bought one would you help me swap mine out since you're well versed in doing it? I could pay you in beers.

[funkdefino]

97 Boxster,

What top did you use?

[97 Boxster]

Originally Posted by funkdefino

97 Boxster,

What top did you use?

I purchased the GAHH Glass window top with defroster. Lifetime warranty IMHO was worth the extra $$. Install took a complete day. My wife helped as well as you will need 2 hands. I read that a 3rd person is nice and comes in handy when you need the extra patience.

[funkdefino]

Interesting. Did you confirm that they would honer the warranty if you installed it yourself? Did they provide you instructions?

When I called Gahh they told me that they would not warranty the top if I installed it myself. However Auto Tops Direct said they would and even provided installation instructions.

Gahh definitely has a satisfied customer base here on the board while nobody seems to have any info on Auto Tops Direct. A Google search pulls up good reviews on ATD if you look hard enough...

Having a hard time pulling the trigger. Wishing I wasn't the guinea pig.

[97 Boxster]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

97 box, if I bought one would you help me swap mine out since you're well versed in doing it? I could pay you in beers.

I dont drink, but I could certainly help if I am in town. Let me know and it would need to be a full day. Make sure to get the 3M adhesive spray recommended as well.