What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[kirkandorules]

Finally finished replacing the soft top tonight. I have some serious wrinkles along the side, I'll probably go back and clean those up on a rainy day in the future - I suspect it was too cold for the tape to stick as well as it should. Overall looks a whole lot better than with the old yellow cracked window, though.

Yet another project that would go twice as fast if I ever had to do it again. Seems to be a lot of those with these cars.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by kirkandorules

Finally finished replacing the soft top tonight. I have some serious wrinkles along the side, I'll probably go back and clean those up on a rainy day in the future - I suspect it was too cold for the tape to stick as well as it should. Overall looks a whole lot better than with the old yellow cracked window, though.

Yet another project that would go twice as fast if I ever had to do it again. Seems to be a lot of those with these cars.

Yes there does--every project seems to be an adventure.

I did my top on Thursday. An 03 top on my 01. It's a used top that looks used, but very nice. No thin patches in the cloth. Best part is it has a glass window. Buying a top with the cloth & stuff already installed on the frame sure makes it easy.

My only criticism is that the top itself doesn't look as pleasing as the 01 top did. The frame bows are way to prominent.

[Pepik]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

I did my top on Thursday. An 03 top on my 01. It's a used top that looks used, but very nice. No thin patches in the cloth. Best part is it has a glass window. Buying a top with the cloth & stuff already installed on the frame sure makes it easy.

My only criticism is that the top itself doesn't look as pleasing as the 01 top did. The frame bows are way to prominent.

How's access to the engine? I decided to just replace the vinyl window instead of getting an 03 or 04 top because Woody mentioned it was harder to work on the engine after the switch.

[steved0x]

Got some new 17" Cayman wheels, I really like them and they are a little different than most Boxsters.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by Pepik

How's access to the engine? I decided to just replace the vinyl window instead of getting an 03 or 04 top because Woody mentioned it was harder to work on the engine after the switch.

I was surprised by the crummy access. Fortunately, except for accessing the MAF and putting power steering fluid in the pump, there isn't much minor stuff to do in the top of the engine bay. I suspect if I ever have a major top end repair, I'll just pull the top back off, it's not that hard and I can do it by myself.

The trade off, having a clear glass window, is worth it for me.

[Deserion]

Originally Posted by Pepik

How's access to the engine? I decided to just replace the vinyl window instead of getting an 03 or 04 top because Woody mentioned it was harder to work on the engine after the switch.

I can't compare it to the early roof (since I've never folded one), but I haven't had a lot of difficulty with folding the later roof for engine access. It does take a little finesse to raise the top just enough to flip the window up against the rollbar.

[philipjayadler]

Originally Posted by kirkandorules

Finally finished replacing the soft top tonight. I have some serious wrinkles along the side, I'll probably go back and clean those up on a rainy day in the future - I suspect it was too cold for the tape to stick as well as it should. Overall looks a whole lot better than with the old yellow cracked window, though.

Yet another project that would go twice as fast if I ever had to do it again. Seems to be a lot of those with these cars.

Hi,
I plan to replace the top of my 1999 Boxster in May. Cloth shrinkage tore the top of the plastic window away from the cloth stiching
Couldn't see threw the window anymore.
How bad was the job, how long did it take, and did you need any special tools or additional parts?
Did you use the Pelican instructions?
Any help, and thanks!



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[kirkandorules]

My 5 year old is off school on spring break this week, so we spent the day driving around running errands. First test of my new Michelin Super Sports in the rain - so much better traction than the all-season tires I had before, even in mid-40 degree temps. We stopped at the local dealership to pick up a few parts, and drooled over a 991 Targa in the showroom. I think I need one of those.

Originally Posted by philipjayadler

Hi,
I plan to replace the top of my 1999 Boxster in May. Cloth shrinkage tore the top of the plastic window away from the cloth stiching
Couldn't see threw the window anymore.
How bad was the job, how long did it take, and did you need any special tools or additional parts?
Did you use the Pelican instructions?
Any help, and thanks!

I took an afternoon off of work and got most of it done, then finished up over the next two nights. All in all, probably about 10 hours of work. Long and at times tedious, but there wasn't really a point where I felt it was too difficult. I followed the Pelican instructions, the guide on Mike Focke's site, and this guy's videos.

Tool-wise, nothing more obscure than a set of torx bits is needed. The thing that made the job take so many days for me was materials - I had some double-sided Gorilla Tape which I tried first, but that didn't work. All of the guides recommend 3M 06384 tape, and they're absolutely right. Make sure to get two rolls of this - I was lucky that a local O'Relly had it in stock, otherwise I would have been waiting longer. I'd also recommend grabbing a can of 3M 08090 adhesive spray. The 3 guides I followed were all helpful, and it was nice to reference different perspectives on things the handful of times I got stuck - they all did it slightly differently, and I'd recommend reading/watching all before doing the job.

[philipjayadler]

Originally Posted by kirkandorules

My 5 year old is off school on spring break this week, so we spent the day driving around running errands. First test of my new Michelin Super Sports in the rain - so much better traction than the all-season tires I had before, even in mid-40 degree temps. We stopped at the local dealership to pick up a few parts, and drooled over a 991 Targa in the showroom. I think I need one of those.



I took an afternoon off of work and got most of it done, then finished up over the next two nights. All in all, probably about 10 hours of work. Long and at times tedious, but there wasn't really a point where I felt it was too difficult. I followed the Pelican instructions, the guide on Mike Focke's site, and this guy's videos.

Tool-wise, nothing more obscure than a set of torx bits is needed. The thing that made the job take so many days for me was materials - I had some double-sided Gorilla Tape which I tried first, but that didn't work. All of the guides recommend 3M 06384 tape, and they're absolutely right. Make sure to get two rolls of this - I was lucky that a local O'Relly had it in stock, otherwise I would have been waiting longer. I'd also recommend grabbing a can of 3M 08090 adhesive spray. The 3 guides I followed were all helpful, and it was nice to reference different perspectives on things the handful of times I got stuck - they all did it slightly differently, and I'd recommend reading/watching all before doing the job.

Thanks!

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[Cunningr]

Drove to work in anticipation of sunny warm afternoon drive home. I was rewarded with 70 degree sunny afternoon and first topless drive of the year taking the long curvy route home!

I also received my new speakers today so almost everything on hand to execute stero upgrade.

[jccash]

Originally Posted by Cunningr

Drove to work in anticipation of sunny warm afternoon drive home. I was rewarded with 70 degree sunny afternoon and first topless drive of the year taking the long curvy route home!



I also received my new speakers today so almost everything on hand to execute stero upgrade.

Did the same with my 986. I live in the Orlando area. Perfect weather.


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[Heron]

Got my 2004 Boxster S Anniversary Edition out of winter storage week before last and got it over to my local indie for last week while I was out of town.

They did the LN Engineering single row pro IMS bearing retrofit, and the RMS. The buggy is at 96k, bearing was the OEM Porsche bearing and looked ok but had noticeable movement in the bearing shaft.

Also replaced the heater core which had been corroded and leaking coolant (for some time, they say), fogging the inside of the windows. originally CA car, now in the midwest, 14 year old heater core wasn't up to it I guess.

Anyway, love these guys: BT Racing in Evanston, IL. Very communicative, sent photos throughout the process, put in the air filter and clear side blinkers that I brought them as well.

Very excited now for better weather, a thorough cleaning and top protection and the summers' car events!

[rexcramer]

First coolant flush and fill with a Uview 550000 Airlift. That was almost too easy. Well worth the money IMHO. And the time savings is significant also. Times 2 cars, a no brainer for me.