Vandalism!!!!!!

[dennizxxx]

I just noticed that someone had taken a sharp object or knife to the rear window of my 99 box...!!!!!!!!!

I noticed it as I was trying to put down my top and had to get out for the "Boxster chop"!!!!!!!!

THe cut is about 3 inches long..and is deep enough that it goes all the way through the plexiglass..,,,!!!!

I don't think I will replace the whole top just for this little cut.....but I seem to recall some other people on this forum who experienced similar vandalism....

are there any DIY that I can perform on this..??? besides water proof tape!!


THanks guys!!

[Perfectlap]

that blows. Take it directly to a top installer. My guess is a mixture of clear silicone with a narrow strip of clear vinyl.

[RandallNeighbour]

Take the car to a trim shop that does replacements on convertible windows. They can usually replace just the window... price varies. I've read forum posts of $200 to $500.

A new, German-made top from Ebay is $400 plus a hard day's work to install it yourself. My mechanic quoted $400 to install one if I brought the top to him.

You do not want to even talk to the dealer as their prices for tops begin with a four digit price and go up from there.

This may well be the perfect time to save up and buy the newer glass window replacement tops for non-glass window boxsters hitting the market for about $1100.00. I know you probably didn't want to hear that price tag... I winced when I heard it as well—but it will certainly come down over time.

Hope this helps.

[tqtran]

Can you post some info on a glass top conversion for a 97-02 986? for a little over 1K I would be interested in that.

[dennizxxx]

thanks guys...

this definitely bummed me out....

I was looking at the ebay top....does anyone know if it isan easy install...I'm not the most technical person but not the worst either...I ouwldn't mind giving it a go/...any special tools required..??

although the sound of a glass replacement top is quite enticing....no more boxster chop, bigger glass window.....the price is what puts me off though....

[98Boxster98]

Originally Posted by tqtran

Can you post some info on a glass top conversion for a 97-02 986? for a little over 1K I would be interested in that.

Check out www.gahh.com or www.cabrioworld.com for pictures. Cabrioworld is a distributor for the manufacturer GAHH. Right now the price at both sites is about $695 but the the the price at GAHH is only temporary until the end of the month and goes back up to $950. A person at a different Porsche forum has reported a successful self install.

There's also the one from BAS International but I think it goes for about $1100.

I don't have any business ties with any of the companies mentioned.

[dennizxxx]

does anyone know a good/reputable.. convertible top installer shop in the boston area.....???

I am considering a glass top replacement....IF i can keep the cost down...

[98Boxster98]

Originally Posted by dennizxxx

does anyone know a good/reputable.. convertible top installer shop in the boston area.....???

I am considering a glass top replacement....IF i can keep the cost down...

If you can't get anyone to refer a good top shop, GAHH can provide a list of installers in your area via a form at their website.