2003 top upgrade problem

[DG Boxster]

Forgive my ignorance - why would one install a later model top on an early car?

I have a 98 and am in need of a new top. I didn't know I could / should be looking at later tops

[911monty]

Originally Posted by DG Boxster

Forgive my ignorance - why would one install a later model top on an early car?

I have a 98 and am in need of a new top. I didn't know I could / should be looking at later tops

The 03-04 tops have a glass rear window and headliner. However they also have an additional bow which places additional weight above CG, potentially impacting handling.

[DG Boxster]

Originally Posted by 911monty

The 03-04 tops have a glass rear window and headliner. However they also have an additional bow which places additional weight above CG, potentially impacting handling.

Very helpful, thanks. My car has 3 bows (I think?) and I thought it had a headliner but maybe not.

I was planning on getting a 98 aftermarket top with a glass window.

[Toppy986]

Originally Posted by 911monty

The 03-04 tops have a glass rear window and headliner. However they also have an additional bow which places additional weight above CG, potentially impacting handling.

I couldn't tell the weight difference when I picked them up, and for the driving I do, it won't make a difference, I don't track my car

[itsnotanova]

It's hard for me to tell you what's wrong without seeing it in person. I'd double check the micro switch behind the driver and the one on the motor again. Those 97-99 transmissions can jump out of gear too.