02-26-2012, 08:37 PM
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2001 RUF 3800S
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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How much are new tops with the glass window going for?
I swear a few years ago they were 650! Now almost a 1000?
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02-26-2012, 09:35 PM
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Frank
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Chico, CA
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Auto tops direct sells them for about $650 from what I remember. I've been told GAHH or ATD is the way to go, but GAHH wants nearly $1000. I hear they're basically the same thing, same return address, same company, etc.
I'm looking to buy a glass one too! First day of Boxster ownership rear window cracks :ah:
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02-26-2012, 10:49 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Orange County, CA
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You can patch up the rear window with liquid stitch for the time being.
Look it up, it will seal the crack and drys clear. Quick cheap fix until you can get a replacement.
Looks like it will start raining tomorrow.
Hope that helps.
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02-27-2012, 04:30 AM
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I was going to have the window replaced and they wanted $600 for the repair. Found a local top shop that has done many Porsche tops. New GAAH Glass Window top installed $1275.00 plus any plastic that needed to be replaced which there was. 2 pieces adding another $100. 
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02-27-2012, 04:48 AM
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I bought mine a few years ago for $650 or so. Its the AGT version. Love it and would NEVER go back.
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02-27-2012, 09:00 AM
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2001 RUF 3800S
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 97 Boxster
I bought mine a few years ago for $650 or so. Its the AGT version. Love it and would NEVER go back.
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is there a big difference between the two?
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02-27-2012, 09:41 AM
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02-27-2012, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by violametallic-S-
is there a big difference between the two?
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Not that I am aware of. Its been great for me for the two years I have had it on. Still looks incredible and I did the install myself.
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1997 Boxster Guards - RED 86k mi - 19" Lobster Claw Wheels on Conti's , Porsche side decal for extra "speed", manual tranny -signed by Hurley Haywood
Phoenix, Arizona
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02-27-2012, 10:10 AM
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2001 RUF 3800S
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Originally Posted by 97 Boxster
Not that I am aware of. Its been great for me for the two years I have had it on. Still looks incredible and I did the install myself. |
Nice! I think I'll be getting one now. Any tips for the install? How long did it take you?
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02-27-2012, 10:20 AM
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Location: Phoenix, Arizona Baby
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Nice! I think I'll be getting one now. Any tips for the install? How long did it take you?
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Install took my wife and I about 10 hours. Removal was easy and so we thought the install would be just as easy. It was not. Be patient and it will work out great. Clean everything with the top off. I would also check for bent bars/frame or other parts while you have the top off. I need to make some adjustments to mine to tighten it up but thats normal from what I hear. Adjustments to the top are done via the bolts on the backside area as noted in your instructions. Good luck.
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2006 Hummer H3 - RED 76k mi - LIFTED - 3rd row custom seating on 35's and a manual tranny.
1997 Boxster Guards - RED 86k mi - 19" Lobster Claw Wheels on Conti's , Porsche side decal for extra "speed", manual tranny -signed by Hurley Haywood
Phoenix, Arizona
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02-27-2012, 12:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: California
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I ordered my GAHH top off eBay for less than $700. Installed it myself but it was a challenging project.
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02-27-2012, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Kingwood, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 97 Boxster
Not that I am aware of. Its been great for me for the two years I have had it on. Still looks incredible and I did the install myself. |
So now I know who to call when I get me a new top 
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02-27-2012, 02:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Cape Coral, FL
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I got lucky a month or so ago and picked up a new A5 GAHH Top w/ glass window on Ebay for $415. Got it installed professionally and it's been great so far. No problems. If you keep searching you might5eventually come across one for around that price.
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