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mikefocke · 12-06-2010, 07:09 AM

different because the early one had little flaps just back of the side window made IIRC for the mounting of a top carrier that Porsche sold but few used. The later version of the hardtop has a smooth one piece look just back of the side window.

Both versions mount the same and either will fit all years of the 986.

You will need what are called spinlocks to mount the top. See if the seller will give you those in the deal.

12-06-2010, 07:09 AM	#5
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,573	There were 2 versions of the hardtop different because the early one had little flaps just back of the side window made IIRC for the mounting of a top carrier that Porsche sold but few used. The later version of the hardtop has a smooth one piece look just back of the side window. Both versions mount the same and either will fit all years of the 986. You will need what are called spinlocks to mount the top. See if the seller will give you those in the deal.