Got my GAHH Installed

[dcallas]

Here's an update on the new GAHH top - also, I wanted to answer a few questions people posted last week.

I finally put it down for the first time on Saturday, after the two-day waiting period. Turns out, I probably should have waited a little longer (I found one guy online who waited 10 days). The top doesn't quite get itself closed yet - I really have to force it into place when I bring it back up. The lock/hook stops about 2 inches short of the windshield. I had it down this weekend, but I'm going to leave it up all week this week to finish "stretching" the fabric. Hopefully it closes with ease eventually.

In addition to the added practicality, I really like the look of the glass back window. The lower profile looks really sharp - I know it's only smaller because it has to be to open/close, but I think the shorter window actually looks better too. It just looks sleeker/more stealthy from the rear now. Much like an old 356 - those windshields and rear windows are a good 8" shorter than a Boxsters.

Some of your questions:

blinkwatt: yes, you can still put it in service position. The GAHH top functions exactly the same as the stock top in that regard.

Arona: regarding noise reduction, I honestly think it is a little quieter, but that is not something GAHH claims, so it could be wishful thinking on my part. But it does seem quieter to me.

Bmussati: thanks for the tip. Actually, GAHH will scotch guard the whole thing for me - I'm going to take it back next month.

RandallNeighbour: yes, the top came with the headliner pictured in the first post of this thread. I think it's pretty nice!

Thanks everybody for your thoughts and questions - let me know if you want to know anything else about the GAHH, and please share any other thoughts you have on things I should be looking out for, etc.

DC