A Few Questions

[FrayAdjacent]

Originally Posted by rick3000

I didn't want to start a new post so here are some more questions I have.

Is it normal to hear the soft top shifting while it is up when you drive over a bump?

Yes, you'll hear some creaks and groans sometimes, but it shouldn't be too bad. With a car like the Boxster, the body will flex a bit and the top will move a bit as a result.



Do the porsche OEM dash cup holders work well or is the ultimate cupholder better?

The OEM dash cup holders SUCK. Well, for anything larger than a 12oz can, they suck. I bought one of the Ultimate Cupholders, and love it. I highly recommend.


How hard is it to move the a/c to the lowest console position?

Not too hard, you just need to get the correct bezel for it, and run the cables down there. Which actually might be a little tricky. I did the reverse, moved the climate control to the top, and getting the cable back up there was a little tricky.


Is it normal to have the upper dash the hangs over the lower dash (above the shifter boot) not perfectly centered?

Not sure, but I think it should be. If the bottom dash piece is not straight, it might have been removed and not properly reinstalled.

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[rick3000]

I took it in today, there going to have it for about a week and a half, I just hope that anything the plate went out of shape is fixed. I noticed to day the rear wheels were getting angled inward. If that is causing premature axle damage, etc. I hope it is noticable and they fix it. To bad, no boxster fun for a week.

[98Boxster98]

Is it normal to hear the soft top shifting while it is up when you drive over a bump?

For me, the excessive shifting was caused by a stripped fastener securing the latch mechanism housing to the windshield frame.

If this is the case:

Here's a link on how to remove the roof latch housing:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=4230&view=findpost&p=20543

Here's a link on how I fix mine with tools not normally available at the neighborhood Home Depot:

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2419&highlight=nutserts

Some more reference:

http://www.flat-6.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14020

[rick3000]

Thanks, but it is not that serious.