DIY convertible top install?

[tconnarn]

Someone cut my top open with a knife, so i took it to the dealer, and it was covered by my insurance claim, minus the deductible. the dealers cost for the aftermarket top (with glass,) and interior liner, and labor was over $5k. I had to go back repeatedly, i don't even want to say how many times i had to back there, but lets just say i got to know the service guys very well during the process. On one visit, i had to take home an overnight loaner. Seems like it must be quite a tricky job if even they struggled with it! One thing to note, they told me not to open the replacement top for 30 days, because it needs time to stretch and break in just like a pair of new shoes.

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Originally Posted by tconnarn

Someone cut my top open with a knife, so i took it to the dealer, and it was covered by my insurance claim, minus the deductible. the dealers cost for the aftermarket top (with glass,) and interior liner, and labor was over $5k. I had to go back repeatedly, i don't even want to say how many times i had to back there, but lets just say i got to know the service guys very well during the process. On one visit, i had to take home an overnight loaner. Seems like it must be quite a tricky job if even they struggled with it! One thing to note, they told me not to open the replacement top for 30 days, because it needs time to stretch and break in just like a pair of new shoes.

Let me guess, they warranty their work for 30 days, lol.

I think the dealer made out like bandits if they convinced the insurer to pay over $5k. You can buy a new top with glass for just over $500. Someone is scamming insurer. I've heard that a car upholstery shop will charge approx $500 labor to install.

[texomawaves]

I want to personally thank mikefocke for the awesome DIY. My top turned out perfect. I'm guessing you saved me $1k. I owe ya one Mike! The only issue I had was the double sided tape didn't work too well, but I used spray adhesive and it worked well. Here is what I installed... Porsche 986 Boxster Convertible Top Black German A5 1997 2002 | eBay

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