Convertible Top Tension Cable

[Crono0001]

My cord (the one that holds the top) ripped as well. I just left it that way, as it didn't seem really necessary to replace. Might as well get a whole new top when I get the money for it.

[lifeisgood]

Just got mine done, and it was 1 week out of CPO warranty. I paid Porsche dealer $400 to it. Come to find out that they subcontract to the guy down the street to put it in for them.

[NoGaBiker]

Originally Posted by lifeisgood

Just got mine done, and it was 1 week out of CPO warranty. I paid Porsche dealer $400 to it. Come to find out that they subcontract to the guy down the street to put it in for them.

Hah, had mine done today. $405. It was in for the 45k and I had noticed a little looseness on the driver's side, right behind the back upper edge of the side window. Hated to pay that much but got a lot going on right now, and when it's done it will just be done. I have to take this car in so rarely for so few things that I just use the dealer and let them give it a once over. (They also found that one of my horns isn't working. Who knew? I told them I'd wait till both of them aren't working. )

[lifeisgood]

Originally Posted by NoGaBiker

Hah, had mine done today. $405. It was in for the 45k and I had noticed a little looseness on the driver's side, right behind the back upper edge of the side window. Hated to pay that much but got a lot going on right now, and when it's done it will just be done. I have to take this car in so rarely for so few things that I just use the dealer and let them give it a once over. (They also found that one of my horns isn't working. Who knew? I told them I'd wait till both of them aren't working. )

Is it Hennessy or Jim Ellis?

[Deserion]

If I had access to my Boxster right now I'd do a quick photo how-to. However, if I can get over to my dad's garage this week (if you don't have the parts by then) I'll make one.

The hard part is the upper portion. A small wire clip pivots on the top end of the cable to keep it secure to the socket on the bottom roof bow. Using needle-nose pliers makes quicker work of this. It can be a little difficult since the roof has to be pulled up into service mode a bit to get enough vision and room to work. Once the new one is on and secured, feed it through the pocket on the weather flap and pop the bottom end onto the lower socket.

[Coffinhunter]

Originally Posted by Deserion

If I had access to my Boxster right now I'd do a quick photo how-to. However, if I can get over to my dad's garage this week (if you don't have the parts by then) I'll make one.

The hard part is the upper portion. A small wire clip pivots on the top end of the cable to keep it secure to the socket on the bottom roof bow. Using needle-nose pliers makes quicker work of this. It can be a little difficult since the roof has to be pulled up into service mode a bit to get enough vision and room to work. Once the new one is on and secured, feed it through the pocket on the weather flap and pop the bottom end onto the lower socket.

If you feel like making a trip to Spring Hill, you can do a photo how to on mine!!! I am ordering the parts today