hardtop?
HOW CAN I IDENTIFY A OEM FROM AN AFTERMARKET HARDTOP FOR MY 2000 BOXSTER:confused::confused:?
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. http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1511734788.jpghttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1511734846.jpg It's factory. |
Aluminum=factory
Fiberglass=aftermarket Make sure you don't buy a 996 for your 986. Big difference in fit but look similar to a noob |
For the first year or two the factory hardtop also had some external covers at the bottom of the B pillar. My understanding is that all 986 hardtops fit all 986 model years.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1511808545.jpg
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It's the original mounting location for the B-pillar of the 986 roof rack, the are normally referred to as hardtop "ears." However, it is a very unstable mounting location for the RTS roof rack, so Porsche removed it from the hardtop and recommends anyone with a RTS use the body mounts located just below the ears underneath the wingtip trim. I have some more info about it on my website. :cheers:
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Thanks Rick and Paul for education! Now I'm interested in the rack for my winter scheme!
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If you can find a RTS, they normally run about $250-300. Make sure it has the complete toolbox, several of the fittings required to mount it to the car cannot be bought individually. :cheers:
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I had an opportunity to buy a complete RTS a few years ago for less than $200 and took a pass. Looking at online tutorial for installing it, I knew I would end up scratching my paint getting the hardware installed and I have Yakima roof racks and ski and bike mounts for my daily driver. But if your only car is a Boxster, and are careful, it looks very useful!
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