Boxster Soft top replacement recommendations?

[pidj]

Dumb question: when you're talking about the top, you mean the frame too? I thought the 04 swap has an extra rib versus the 2002 and older ... ?

[Toppy986]

Originally Posted by pidj

Dumb question: when you're talking about the top, you mean the frame too? I thought the 04 swap has an extra rib versus the 2002 and older ... ?

03/04 OEM top has 4 ribs due to the glass window, 2000/2002 cars are basically plug and play, 6 bolts and done. for 97/99 cars you will also need to replace the top transmissions, top relay and perform some simple re-wiring. one of the best mods I did.

[pidj]

I see. But when you see tops for sale, they're not including the frame? Is there a retailer from whom you can purchase the top and frame set?

[Rob175]

JoCal.......just sent you a private message.......

[Toppy986]

Originally Posted by pidj

I see. But when you see tops for sale, they're not including the frame? Is there a retailer from whom you can purchase the top and frame set?

Top and frame only from the dealer, to get the 03/04 top assembly, you are looking for a used one. I was lucky to find one at the Hershey PA Porsche parts swap, which is this weekend. To find a used one in Canada, they come up rarely. I still have my old 3 bow top with a plastic window that I took off, if you are interested in having an aftermarket top installed off the car.

[Xpit77]

Originally Posted by Toppy986

Top and frame only from the dealer, to get the 03/04 top assembly, you are looking for a used one. I was lucky to find one at the Hershey PA Porsche parts swap, which is this weekend. To find a used one in Canada, they come up rarely. I still have my old 3 bow top with a plastic window that I took off, if you are interested in having an aftermarket top installed off the car.

As of today there are none available in Canada. I have a request in to a re-cycler`s website.
I`ve started to get quotes installed.
$1750 for plastic + HST ( Robbins )
$22 - 2500. for glass.+ HST ( Hartz )