Ever hear a 'snap' from the windshield area?

[deliriousga]

What year?

There are 13 TSBs concerning the convertible top making snap noises throughout the top and where it contacts the windshield. Which one it could be depends on the year since they have updated things over the different model years.

Ours makes cracking sounds when it's hot because the top is blazing hot in the sun and the A/C cools the cabin down so there's a big pressure difference. That pressure difference causes the seals to rub against each other. Without being lubricated, they make a cracking sound when you hit a bump. I'm going to be fixing that problem while it's in the garage waiting for a new ignition switch to come in.

Give me the year and I'll look up the right TSBs.

[bzzi]

I have the same noise, a dry, loud crack like if a pebble had hit the windshield. I thought it was the leather dashboard expanding against the glass, or the top doing the same. If you have a solution for this, I'd be glad to hear it.
I have a 2000 Boxster S, just 9500 miles, so it's all kind of new inside.

Thanks!

Alex

[Porschekid]

Wierd, I have heard the same noise while driving a few times. I at first cringe because I think it is a rock but then have dismissed it when I didn't see anything hit it. My top was down when it happened I believe so I don't think it was the top.

[Porschekid]

Also, Wetstuff: I was looking at your site and was wondering if you made any heat shields for the boxster's windshield that was black in color. I am looking to keep my interior cool and already have 5% tint all around but the windshield needs to be guarded and I would like the look of an all black shield.

-thanks