05-26-2005, 06:24 AM
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Location: Pittsburgh, Pa
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
Aftermarket Tops:
German material with plastic window off Ebay: $395
German material with plastic window from other internet vendors: $600-850
German material with glass window for older boxsters: $1200?
Factory Replacement top:
Porsche top with plastic window: $2200.00
(Installation is not included in these prices)
A new top on your older boxster? The feeling is going to be priceless!
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I found the german material GAHH top w/ glass for $750... 
http://www.gahh.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_57_341_3005&products_id=1536
I'm just worried if i'll be able to install it or not.
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05-26-2005, 06:41 AM
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I can't speak for the Boxster, but I installed a top on my old 325iC, and it took 3 full days (18 hr days) and was miserable. I would highly recommend paying someone!
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05-26-2005, 06:56 AM
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Porscheguy05 has reported a successful top install on this board. I think he said it took about 6.5 hours but he also said that he's mechanically-inclined. You can search the board for more info.
The GAHH price at the GAHH website is only good until the end of the month so buy it soon. I think it goes back up to $950. Cabrioworld is a distributor for GAHH. At the GAHH site, there are more color choices but colors other than black involve a slight premium. Cabrioworld has fewer colors (the factory colors) but the last time I checked, all the same price.
GAHH can supply a list of installers in your area. Just fill out the form at the website. I believe that the shops estimate 9 hours for the install. FWIW, I got quotes for the install in the range $425 to $550. One consideration is that if anything goes wrong with the top, the installer will handle the warranty issues.
I haven't decided whether I'm going to do it. I'm going to study the workshop manual before I decide. A subscription to alldatadiy.com is said to help in lieu of the workshop manual.
Last edited by 98Boxster98; 05-26-2005 at 07:00 AM.
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05-26-2005, 06:59 AM
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Someone on ppbb had the GAHH installed recently, I don't think installation was that expensive, they were very pleased. Do a search, it was within the last two weeks I think.
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05-26-2005, 07:08 AM
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Everyone think I should get another black top, or should I go with tan to match the interior or something else that goes with green?
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When people risk their lives, shouldn't it be for something very important?
Well, it better be.
But what is so important about driving faster than anyone else?
Lots of people go through life doing things badly. Racing's important to men who do it well.
When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.
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05-26-2005, 07:47 AM
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A tan colored top on that car, one that matches your interior, would look spectacular in my book. Green and tan is a classic combination.
On the other hand, a black top will make the car look very elegant as well.
I am afraid I'm not much help, and I'd be very perplexed if I were you right now. Ugh.
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05-26-2005, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
A tan colored top on that car, one that matches your interior, would look spectacular in my book. Green and tan is a classic combination.
On the other hand, a black top will make the car look very elegant as well.
I am afraid I'm not much help, and I'd be very perplexed if I were you right now. Ugh.
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Haha, I am. I'm leaning towards black though... Probably looks better with tint and doesn't dirty as easily.
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When people risk their lives, shouldn't it be for something very important?
Well, it better be.
But what is so important about driving faster than anyone else?
Lots of people go through life doing things badly. Racing's important to men who do it well.
When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.
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05-26-2005, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Porschekid
Haha, I am. I'm leaning towards black though... Probably looks better with tint and doesn't dirty as easily.
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I have a graphite grey top right now and it does seem that darker color top hides the dirt and abrasions better as the top ages. I'm probably going to get a darker shade of grey.
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05-26-2005, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Porschekid
Everyone think I should get another black top, or should I go with tan to match the interior or something else that goes with green?
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I would keep it the stock color, whatever came on the car from teh dealer for the top color
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