07-12-2007, 09:40 PM
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Hey, don't be sorry....no accounting for taste!
I fell for the top last year...it hadn't even come accross the pond yet. I had to have a hardtop, so I have a stock one and it's great. I still like the look, but I must agree, I was at the track last week.....this made me drool!!
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07-13-2007, 02:28 AM
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That top is pretty darn sweet. I like the cayman-ish looks and the extra side windows. Bye-bye blind spots.
Sadly, I can't justify spending 5,000 on a top for an 01 box.
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07-13-2007, 05:13 AM
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I like the styling of the Zeintec top but it looks like it would take a lot longer to switch from hard top to rag top than my current original hard top which I thoroughly love too.
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07-13-2007, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob
Hey, don't be sorry....no accounting for taste!
I fell for the top last year...it hadn't even come accross the pond yet. I had to have a hardtop, so I have a stock one and it's great. I still like the look, but I must agree, I was at the track last week.....this made me drool!!
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Well, since you got one, there really is no accounting for taste. 
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07-13-2007, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jmabasa
Well, since you got one, there really is no accounting for taste. |
I guess you don't like the shape of the Cayman then either? Anyone can tell by looking at the Zeintop that it's a basic molded copy from that car, re-fitted and shaped slightly different to fit the Boxster's rear. Look at the lines and shape, there is nothing ugly about it, unless you don't like the look of the Cayman also. 
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07-13-2007, 09:14 AM
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If it were $3k I'd buy one. $5k is too much.
I love the way it looks. Its a big improvement over the OEM hardtop, of which I am not a fan.
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07-13-2007, 09:29 AM
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Yeah Grizzly, lot cheaper than springing for the Cayman, but with a 2.5l motor, I'd still have to do an engine swap. Decisions, decisions.
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07-13-2007, 09:41 AM
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Hardtop, engine swap, twin turbos, nitrous, parachute and ejector seat would still be cheaper than a Cayman!
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07-13-2007, 11:01 AM
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Still cheaper, but alas, no way to recover the costs invested. It's like throwing money down a drain when you try to sell that oh-so-zippy Boxster in Cayman clothing.
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07-13-2007, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche986spyder
I guess you don't like the shape of the Cayman then either? Anyone can tell by looking at the Zeintop that it's a basic molded copy from that car, re-fitted and shaped slightly different to fit the Boxster's rear. Look at the lines and shape, there is nothing ugly about it, unless you don't like the look of the Cayman also. |
I do like the look of the Cayman especially when fitted with the Techart goodies but that Zeintop is just plain ugly when put on the boxster. It looks like it wasn't really made for the boxster even though it is. Just my $.02.
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10-17-2007, 11:48 PM
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A lot of people are ordering them in the UK like this. I love it. White has been a no-no for so long over here and is now super popular again for "sports' cars.
I have been out in a cayman with a PSS9 and LSD update and it goes like hell.
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10-19-2007, 05:34 AM
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yes, i would like to c too if anyone has had this hardtop.
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10-19-2007, 06:12 AM
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Maybe we could put together a group buy with zeintop. I am sure they would like to get their name out, and what better way than with forums/porsche clubs? I would do one for 2500-3000 also.
I emailed them about the tops about 3 weeks ago and they take a 50% deposit, then ship the top from over-seas. I do not think US production is in full force yet (if ever), and our dollar goes nowhere over-seas.
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07-16-2007, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jmabasa
Well, since you got one, there really is no accounting for taste. |
No, goofus, not a zeintec, I have a stock hardtop! But thanks for your input... :ah:
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07-16-2007, 06:21 AM
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i think that the box looks soooo hott with a factory hardtop, or just topdown, but with the rag top , well, not so much, i actually think it looks kinda ugly
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07-16-2007, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by djomlas
i think that the box looks soooo hott with a factory hardtop, or just topdown, but with the rag top , well, not so much, i actually think it looks kinda ugly
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I agree DJ, that's why I got the hardtop recently. I like the option of the convertable, just not the look. From now on, it's hardtop or no top. The softtop will only be for pop up showers.
The Stuttgart top looks great, solves the transition to topless issue. The downside...COST! I talked to them and the current cost is close to 6k by the time you get it imported.
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07-17-2007, 06:19 AM
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Another top, this one is made in England, as I recall. Not too pleasing to the eyes.
http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6564[/QUOTE]
That's the EXACT same one as the Stuttgart one. No different, one company must be a vendor, most likely Stuttgart.
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07-16-2007, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob
No, goofus, not a zeintec, I have a stock hardtop! But thanks for your input... :ah:
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Whoops! My bad! I guess I really am a goofus! 
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07-13-2007, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob
Hey, don't be sorry....no accounting for taste!
I fell for the top last year...it hadn't even come accross the pond yet. I had to have a hardtop, so I have a stock one and it's great. I still like the look, but I must agree, I was at the track last week.....this made me drool!!
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Man I agree! When I picked up my Boxster they had a Cayman S. I had never seen one, not even a picture. I know the 911 of various years are most peoples prize, but I would rather have one of these one day.
I inquired about the Zeintec top early on so I get emails from them. The last one was the announcement the firt U.S. top was installed and the price dropped from $4999 to $4350..plus freight.
I would take one for $2500 to $3000 but would still have think hard due to the removal of the trunk and clamshell.
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