new boxster owner. Q on BSR build. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

kcpaz · 07-23-2013, 10:08 AM

Brad, I know you and I have talked about this before, but I think others might benefit from my experience on this...

Brad is 100% correct that the Sheridan top is lighter, and it does have it's advantages over the GT Racing top. I do like the rear window design of the Sheridan top over the GT Racing top, and the fact that it doesn't have the little "tits" from the OEM roof rack bungs on the sides of the top. I have noticed however that the Sheridan top isn't as straight as the GT top. Now for guys like Brad who are all about function over form, a little bit of waviness in the finish/paint is no big deal, and worth the weight savings. Some of my customers would rather have a straight top at the expense of a few pounds, plus a slightly cheaper purchase price. ($200 difference)

Both tops are good in different ways. You just have to know what sort of person you are and make your decision based on your preferences.

Brad Roberts · 07-23-2013, 10:12 AM

Spoken like a true painter!!

You saw version 1

not version 7

Not sure how something becomes wavy unless you pull it from the mold early?

I have physically seen the GT molds and helped shape the Sheridan mold.

I promise Sheridan will have better parts over a longer run based on the quality of the mold (I supplied the factory hard top)

But I digress.. I don't paint.. I'd have no idea if it was wavy!!

Jittsl · 07-23-2013, 05:04 PM

I guess I have a Sheridan (since I bought it from Brad) and anyone who has seen my car knows I could not care less about aesthetics but in my mind it looks fine from 5', fits fine and can't weigh more than 10lbs - perfect for a racer.

Oh and thanks for the conversation about the extra bar in the cage - Now I'm not going to feel safe until I've ruined the beautiful work done by Precision and add an extra bar or two. Sorry Kent, too far to drive to Arizona to have you do it.

Laurie