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Old 01-03-2007, 02:25 PM   #1
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There's no way to have a larger window and it still fold up with the old-style factory frame.
Yes there is. The window can be split into two parts with a fabric hinge in between. The window can then be larger and the top can be fully folded for engine service. There would be a blind spot in the center of the rear window but I've driven pleny of cars with spoilers that have the same effect with no real impedence on visibility. The top manufacturers simply haven't caught on yet.
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:33 PM   #2
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Yes there is. The window can be split into two parts with a fabric hinge in between. The window can then be larger and the top can be fully folded for engine service. There would be a blind spot in the center of the rear window but I've driven pleny of cars with spoilers that have the same effect with no real impedence on visibility. The top manufacturers simply haven't caught on yet.
Seeme like a "folding glass window" would just cause issues, A fabric hinge would be a real weak spot.

That said, I thought the smaller window on my GAHH top would bug me, I got used to it so fast I never even thought about it.
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:37 PM   #3
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Seeme like a "folding glass window" would just cause issues, A fabric hinge would be a real weak spot.

That said, I thought the smaller window on my GAHH top would bug me, I got used to it so fast I never even thought about it.
It's no different than what happens with the top material and glass seams now.
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Old 01-03-2007, 03:14 PM   #4
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I've had my GAHH top for a year now, and really like it. Cabrioworld tops are GAHH tops. I am due for my 30K service. Do they need to access the engine for this service?
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Old 01-03-2007, 04:27 PM   #5
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I paid Cabrio World for my top, it was drop shipped from Robbins Tops direct. Tops from Gahh have a rubber/plastic molding around the glass. Robbins Tops are flush. See mine......
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Old 01-03-2007, 07:19 PM   #6
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That's the view I want when I look at the back of my boxster this summer! What on earth do you do with all the spare time you have now that you don't have to get out and chop the top?
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Old 01-03-2007, 08:00 PM   #7
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That's funny I was just looking at this top on fleabay the other day. As some of you already know I ripped a 7 inch hole in mine. Due to my dumbass forgetting to chop the window before opening! Anyway let me know if this is a good item and how many hours of install it will take if I bring it somewhere professional to do it. I live in Walnut Creek(San Francisco area) California. So if anybody knows of a person or shop that can install this for me??? Thanks in advance guys!
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