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Old 10-20-2012, 10:54 AM   #1
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Hardtop season is here, can I see some pics? Mainly for the gap

Hard top season is here and I think my hard top sits too far from the actual body at the back.

How big is your gap? Any pics?

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Old 10-20-2012, 12:13 PM   #2
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MIne is off now here in Florida, but the back does sit about 3/4 " above the body. It sits on the seal gasket.
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Old 10-20-2012, 12:16 PM   #3
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how big is your gap? Any pics?
LMFAO!

But I will share some pics of the hardtop on the car
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Old 10-20-2012, 12:48 PM   #4
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Here is a good pic of mine to give you a good idea of the gap.

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Old 10-21-2012, 12:31 PM   #5
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[QUOTE=j.fro;310010]how big is your gap? Any pics?
LMFAO!




Haha, I didn't even realize how it sounded!

Gotta love the gap tho
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Old 10-21-2012, 01:21 PM   #6
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Its all about the gap between the thighs...


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Old 10-22-2012, 03:45 AM   #7
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Old 10-22-2012, 07:12 AM   #8
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I guess my top is just fine then. I thought it could be more flush but it seems impossible.
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Old 10-22-2012, 08:47 AM   #9
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Zientop...........still got gaps but in different places


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Old 10-23-2012, 05:30 AM   #10
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HT in place, no fastening.
Some sideways alignment in front part can b e done with the "Flips" that enter the front window frame
Between window frame and HT front , 5,5 +/-1mm
Gap in the area between side and rear window 5,5 +/- 3,5mm
Remove cover above the Spinlock, there are 5 allen bolts for adjustment in hight an sideways.
All takes 30 - 60 minutes.
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for exact details: http://www.2010.cannell.co.uk/manuals/manuals_porsche.html
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Old 10-23-2012, 05:41 AM   #11
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I put my top on last week. I'd say I have about 1/2" or more. I was wondering the same thing but it does seal well and stays in place in the triple digits.
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Old 10-27-2012, 12:19 AM   #12
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Be careful, you can adjust it too tight resulting in breaking the pins in the shafts of the red levers when you move the levers to the closed position. BTDT.

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