Basalt Black Hardtop on Carrara White 986
 

Finally installed the hardtop for the very first time... and I love it! :cheers:

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That looks amazing! :cool:

I've often wondered how a black hardtop would look...

That works!:cheers:

Dang!
 

That is DIRR-TAY!!

Your wife looks mad. :cool:


How's the fit? Could be camera angle, but looks tight on the passenger side and loose on the driver's side.

Looks great!



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Thanks guys!

Mike, after the adjustments the hardtop seems to sit about 3mm to the passenger side, both alignment tabs and center locking mechanism are leaning against the passenger side. Will I be able to adjust anything in order for it to sit dead center? Other than that both sides have the same tightness.

Old school look from 356s. Especially Speedsters.

Looks really good.

That looks good. Lets see some pictures of that interior. Two tone?

Looks great! I like the black top and black wheels. Here's a shot of mine (sorry for the hijack) that I put back on yesterday. Summer's pretty much over in western Wyoming, but I love the hard top. Silver car, top, and wheels...

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I'm not sure what you mean by that. Can you share a picture?


Hardtops settle. I would adjust again after a drive or two.


Make sure the passenger side isn't too tight (too low). You definitely want to avoid paint on paint.



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Thx, only the seats are 2-tone, thread here; http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/46472-2-tone-recaro-style-seat-2.html

Very nice!!:cheers:

I am really digging your mods evo-r! Looks great!

Great look!:cheers::cheers:

Looks good!
My box is in Arctic silver and the top, Lapis Blue.......

Thats not looking god :/

Thanks! :cheers:

Going back to the fitment issue, it turns out that my hardtop is missing the 2 "pilot pin caps" (part #: 986 563 625 03) so I've ordered them yesterday (less than $6 for both from Porsche dealer). Hope this will solve the problem :rolleyes:

I like you black mirrors and black windshield frame. Paint or vinyl?

:cheers:

Mirrors: Real Carbon Fiber Covers + Plasti Dip http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/47833-carbon-fiber-mirror-plasti-dip.html

Windshield Frame: 4D Carbon Fiber Vinyl http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/48124-windshield-frame-wrapped-4d-carbon-fiber.html

Hate to say it, but not a fan of the black top or wheels.

Took some shots at work last week... still love the white/black/CF theme!

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Looks great. Tinting the windows might be a nice touch to the black and white look. I think it looks great on mine but think it would be super sharp on yours.

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I really like it!

Great look....well done.

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Really nice mate, black and white looks great together.
Rims should have been darker tho, as they're grey and not black. :)

Thanks guys! I gotta paint my calipers red once the weather is warmer. :cheers:


I was going for the gunmetal color with those winter shoes. My summer shoes below are darker however.
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I would love to tint it but I think the way it is now already catches enough attention from the 5-0, any more will result in unnecessary ticket for illegal tint here in Long Island and NYC. However, both my wife and mine DD have tints as they are the "normal cars". :D

Here in Phoenix you can tint all but the front windshield. There are guys that will even do the front at the risk of getting a ticket. With the intense sun, even in winter, you all the UV protection and heat reflection as possible.