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Old 11-05-2009, 10:59 AM   #1
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at first I thought this was an easily removable hard top, but i googled for more pics and it appears you have to remove the trunk......this looks like a "one way" mod....
Not really, if you're capable of taking off 2 or 4 screws that hold the trunk on and know how to line up a panel, it wouldn't take long in on/off time. One of those hardtop hoists would aid in this procedure. Sure, the first time it would take you a while but, there's always a learning curve.

I love the Zeintop but, I can't stomach the cost. The price has come down considerably but, it's still out of my budget. I like the big rear window, comparing that to my GAHH top "slit window". I always enter the drawings they have for a Zeintop, hoping some day I'll win. If I just had to pay for shipping that would great. I missed out on the ebay Zeintop that they sold themselves, it looked like a good deal the last time I looked at it.

That top would completely transform the look of my car. I'm already able to fool people being debadged and turbo front end. With this it would be great fun!
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Old 11-13-2009, 02:50 AM   #2
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Thanks for everyones input on the top. I received new and improved instructions from Zeintec as well and the top is now insulated and the wind noise is significantly reduced from before. Bring on the rain!

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Old 11-13-2009, 01:17 PM   #3
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If I decide to drive my Boxster all year, I'll definitely get a Zeintop for the 6 months of grey weather and rain. For now, I've made my old diesel ForTwo my winter car while the Boxster naps.
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Old 11-13-2009, 03:18 PM   #4
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Why buy a roadster and then put a hard top on?
If it could be removed in 5 min. or less maybe, but otherwise I don't see the point.

The Zeintop looks good but if you want a Cayman, buy one.
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Old 11-13-2009, 04:49 PM   #5
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^^

...because you get a Boxster AND a Cayman if you're willing to deal with the on/off time.

(Unless you're bankrolling the "If you want one, buy one" approach, in which case, yes, I'd love a Cayman. PM me for my mailing address you can send the money order to. )
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Old 11-14-2009, 11:30 PM   #6
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One of the main reasons why I got the zeintop is because I am just not a fan of the boxster look with the soft top up. I love the look with the top down. This way I have the ability to take the box out during the summer top down all the time and then have a sleek coupe during the winter, which here in Washington is from October to June. Two cars in one. Different strokes for different folks, but it makes sense for me. I will post some more pics in the next week as soon as I get a day off.
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Old 11-29-2009, 04:57 PM   #7
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Here are a couple more pictures. These pics include my latest additions(H & R springs, spacers) along with the Zeintop.
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