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jb92563 · 05-04-2016, 11:26 AM

Yes, third party tops being Gaah or a few other brands that are frequently sold through Amazon and Ebay.

One person suggested that when checking out canvas or sail shops, if they ask what car the top is from, say a Miata, otherwise you may end up paying the "Porsche" premium price.

I agree with Cris, having a glass top is the nicest upgrade since you don't have to worry about chopping the fabric to make the top fold down nicely. It does that quite well of its own accord with the glass.

The clarity is fantastic as well if you have been unable to see anything more than fuzzy shapes and lights with a failing vinyl window.

I think the Vinyl looks cheap for such an expensive car, so its a fitting enhancement.

05-04-2016, 11:26 AM	#5
jb92563 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,666	Yes, third party tops being Gaah or a few other brands that are frequently sold through Amazon and Ebay. One person suggested that when checking out canvas or sail shops, if they ask what car the top is from, say a Miata, otherwise you may end up paying the "Porsche" premium price. I agree with Cris, having a glass top is the nicest upgrade since you don't have to worry about chopping the fabric to make the top fold down nicely. It does that quite well of its own accord with the glass. The clarity is fantastic as well if you have been unable to see anything more than fuzzy shapes and lights with a failing vinyl window. I think the Vinyl looks cheap for such an expensive car, so its a fitting enhancement. __________________ "It broke because it wants to be Upgraded " 2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region 2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP, Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)