New Member, Z-Art Question

[JBauer]

Well dont leave us hanging. Hows it fit?

[morbidelli17]

Hey all. Sorry, still swamped, and I decided to follow JBauer's route and ordered trunk hinges and latch for the hardtop to make swapping easier. The stuff should be here in a few days, and I have a friend lined up to do test fitting next week.

Would I buy it again? Absolutely. I just went into it thinking that there was a very good chance the thing never would show up. But Aliexpress has a refund/dispute system, my bank card is another route to get money back, and (this is important) I didn't spend the rent money here! But I really, really wanted a Porsche, a convertible isn't as useful as you might think in Los Angeles, and I was willing to take the chance on this entire project, fully aware that it might be a financial disaster. Your mileage may vary.

Joeyutts, here's the link that the seller just sent to me:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32848970530.html

I talked to my boat guy about the moonroof concept. He said, "Dude, I've been a fabricator since 1978. Anything is possible. Bring it by and we'll take a look." He says a removable panel is possible, but now I'm kind of leaning toward a fixed clear panel. We'll see what he has to say.

And Qingdao, I just love the visual image that comes along with that saying ... :dance:

[morbidelli17]

Here's the contact info for the seller:

for inquiry contact me by whatsapp / wechat +8618676340367 or email jason@z-artdesign.com if i can't reply you here in time

[Cheems]

I very recently bought a porsche 986 and saw this thread with the z-art hardtops. Ive not been able to find anything online about where to find or buy them so if someone could please help me I'd greatly appreciate it.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by Cheems

I very recently bought a porsche 986 and saw this thread with the z-art hardtops. Ive not been able to find anything online about where to find or buy them so if someone could please help me I'd greatly appreciate it.

The 'shipped from China' tops are available on eBay.
There's also a top that was first developed here: https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/60747-stelan-986-targa-project-rendering.html

[hermes]

I have a Zeintop for sale. Anyone interested?

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by hermes

I have a Zeintop for sale. Anyone interested?

They haven't made Zeintops in years. Is it old or is it a Z-Art top? Thats who makes them now. What do you want for it?

[hermes]

It is old but in good shape. I listed it on craigslist in Chicago for $3500.

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by hermes

It is old but in good shape. I listed it on craigslist in Chicago for $3500.

That's more than a new updated Z-Art top. They've made improvements over the years. Not saying you won't get that but last time I looked a new one is under $3000 shipped on alli baba. Good luck with your sale.

[MikeMcMo]

Originally Posted by hermes

I have a Zeintop for sale. Anyone interested?

I am in the area and am interested. What color?

[Doug Life]

I went ahead and bought the hardtop from Jason at Z-Art in China and I have no regrets whatsoever! Sal-Mar Auto Body of Newark, New Jersey did the phenomenal work, including some much-needed fiberglass fabrication because the tops never come perfect. Yes, there's wind noise at speed. Yes, there's rattling when you go over bumps. Yes, you need STRONG GLUE and SEALANT on the window rubber. BUT WHO CARES??? People think I'm driving a Cayman. I just keep my mouth SHUT!

I want to thank everyone on this forum who talked about the custom hardtop, especially those like JBauer who actually did it. I was inspired by a YouTube video called "The Bauer Build" that I watched over and over until I finally pulled the trigger and PayPal'd Jason at Z-Art my $$$. Now I get Ferrari props on a Boxster budget! Thanks again and Happy Holidays from the Bronx, New York, USA!