Something broke when I tried to put the top down. What happened?

[kavlono]

I could not wait to get the parts from overseas so I went to the dealer and bought the two assemblies which cost $70 each or $140 total. I unscrewed the white plastic end caps from the parts and put them on my car. Then hooked to the corresponding balls and, whalla!, the top works perfectly now. Even though it cost me $140 I think of all the money I saved by not having the dealer put on the whole assembly.
Thanks to everyone for their help. I could not have done it without you.

[chaudanova]

Success! Glad it worked out for you!

[schoir]

Originally Posted by kavlono

I could not wait to get the parts from overseas so I went to the dealer and bought the two assemblies which cost $70 each or $140 total. I unscrewed the white plastic end caps from the parts and put them on my car. Then hooked to the corresponding balls and, whalla!, the top works perfectly now. Even though it cost me $140 I think of all the money I saved by not having the dealer put on the whole assembly.
Thanks to everyone for their help. I could not have done it without you.

Congrats! Give yourself a pat on the back...you've just become a little more "mechanically oriented" and now have one area of your Boxster that you will be less apprehensive about in the future. Adds to the enjoyment, IMO.

Good work!

Regards, Maurice.