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DreamSign · 06-23-2022, 03:38 PM

I'm curious if anyone knows what year the doors started coming up higher relative to one's head? I believe they call this the "belt line"

I've noticed the 986 has the top of the door lower to the ground which gives a much more open feeling and better visibility. I know they raised the door height for 'safety' but I much prefer the lower door height.

Might anyone know when this changed?

I'm thinking about buying a newer Boxster with a manual trans and more power. I prefer working all 3 pedals at once and being more engaged in the driving :0)

06-23-2022, 03:38 PM	#1
DreamSign Registered User Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Sunny Silicon Valley, California Posts: 79	? In what year did the doors get higher up the shoulder? I'm curious if anyone knows what year the doors started coming up higher relative to one's head? I believe they call this the "belt line" I've noticed the 986 has the top of the door lower to the ground which gives a much more open feeling and better visibility. I know they raised the door height for 'safety' but I much prefer the lower door height. Might anyone know when this changed? I'm thinking about buying a newer Boxster with a manual trans and more power. I prefer working all 3 pedals at once and being more engaged in the driving :0) Last edited by DreamSign; 06-23-2022 at 04:47 PM.