new top with glass

[teacher]

hey all! I wanted to touch base with you to ask about buying a top for my car. I posted recently within another heading (I was in a hurry, NY vacation). Anyway, I need information concerning buying a top with glass...the headliner that I have is good, I think, but the plastic is now separating from the vinyl (understood when I bought the car for a deal at $25K four years ago. So now is the time! I need a convertible top with glass for my 2001 Boxster, any ideas? Not exactly factory, mind you, that runs for $2500 and I plan on keeping the car. I'm looking for what works best WITH the glass, not the cheapo plastic
Thanks,
Bill

[RandallNeighbour]

Forum members have had good results with both Robbins tops and GAHH tops, both have glass windows retrofitted for our cars.

Robbins tops are cheaper, but I am saving up for a GAHH top that will be purchased from the installer. By doing it this way, if the top goes wonky or the glass separates from the top a year from the install date, both the top AND the labor to fix it is covered by GAHH.

Look to the left to see GAHH's sponsor link. I'd call them and tell them you are a forum member and you heard forum members get a healthy discount.

[teacher]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Forum members have had good results with both Robbins tops and GAHH tops, both have glass windows retrofitted for our cars.

Robbins tops are cheaper, but I am saving up for a GAHH top that will be purchased from the installer. By doing it this way, if the top goes wonky or the glass separates from the top a year from the install date, both the top AND the labor to fix it is covered by GAHH.

Look to the left to see GAHH's sponsor link. I'd call them and tell them you are a forum member and you heard forum members get a healthy discount.

I will look into that, Randall, and thanks big time!

[Quickurt]

try a couple of searches, Bill. There was recently someone who picked up a newer frame , used, from a later box because you could then buy a later top with the larger glass rear window. I may be wrong but I believe it was 2003 or 2004 frame.
You may be able to get frame, top and all from a parter. Try Joe Cogbill at http://www.germanautodismantlers.com/

[Marc Gelefsky]

I had the GAHH top put on my ex-Boxster S, it was a great top but I did have a few issues however GAHH stood bhind their product and made me a happy customer! If would do it again for sure.

[teacher]

Originally Posted by Quickurt

try a couple of searches, Bill. There was recently someone who picked up a newer frame , used, from a later box because you could then buy a later top with the larger glass rear window. I may be wrong but I believe it was 2003 or 2004 frame.
You may be able to get frame, top and all from a parter. Try Joe Cogbill at http://www.germanautodismantlers.com/

As Randall, thnk you for your reply, it is sincerely appreciated!

[teacher]

is quality. I want to buy a top that will not show etchings and all that, which happens with these cars. Call me paranoid but still, this is an investment, are these people reputable?

[brewer69]

I recently had a Robbins glass top with original German canvas installed on my '02. It looks fantastic and I've no problem whatsoever so far, knock on wood. It cost me 750 for the top and 600 for the install. Not cheap, but a quality top and install.
My installer raved about Robbins quality.

[teacher]

Originally Posted by brewer69

I recently had a Robbins glass top with original German canvas installed on my '02. It looks fantastic and I've no problem whatsoever so far, knock on wood. It cost me 750 for the top and 600 for the install. Not cheap, but a quality top and install.
My installer raved about Robbins quality.

Actually that does sound cheap in a sensible way, compared to other prices I've seen...hmm okay Robbins sounds good too, now about that pesky install charge, you said $600 which sounds like a good deal.

To all readers and responders, what do you think the average install time should be? I went to J&S Auto Body and they charge 99 bucks an hour...what is the likely time charge that I can expect? Thanks for all your help!
Bill

[RandallNeighbour]

My Porsche tech told me that if I bought a Robbins top and gave it to him, he'd install it in 5 hours = $500.

[Peter Serbanica]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

My Porsche tech told me that if I bought a Robbins top and gave it to him, he'd install it in 5 hours = $500.

I charge $410.00 in New Jersey........