05-26-2005, 08:49 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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05-26-2005, 09:20 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, 11:11 AM
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I talked to a shop that says they can get the GAHH top w/ glass for $621 after shipping and charge $650 for installation so I would be looking at close to $1300. I am gonna call a couple other shops and get an install price too.
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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, 12:19 PM
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That's a great deal!! A friend just replaced the convertible top on her Oldsmobile Cutlass (yes, I also wonder why my friend drives an Oldsmobile) for $1200. It's a vinyl top of far inferior quality to the GAHH. And she shopped around for a good deal, too!
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Originally Posted by Porschekid
I talked to a shop that says they can get the GAHH top w/ glass for $621 after shipping and charge $650 for installation so I would be looking at close to $1300. I am gonna call a couple other shops and get an install price too.
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05-26-2005, 12:26 PM
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I've installed several tops on old MG's, Triumph's, Healey's, etc. I could usually install one in an afternoon. I don't know how much more involved a Boxster top would be to install. But I would imagine that it could be done in a day.
I wonder if the GAHH replacement top comes with instructions?
My top is still in great shape, but I do plan on going with the new replacement top with the glass back window when the time comes.
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05-26-2005, 12:54 PM
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I just need to find out from someone who did it, how long it takes and how hard. If I can save $500 doing it myself even in like 6 hours then I will. ****************, I don't make any $100/hour and I'm not gonna pay someone that much if it's something I can do. Has toolpants or anyone else tackled this task? I didn't find much in a search.
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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.
Last edited by Porschekid; 05-26-2005 at 12:58 PM.
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05-26-2005, 01:12 PM
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That totally Blows......even AFTER you busted out the Boxster Chop it still split.
I'd get the Gahh with the glass window.
you don't need the agony of having another plastic mess on your hands which in all likelyhood, that day after you put it on, the top is up and it's cold....snap,......could happen.
KRZ
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05-28-2005, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Porschekid
I just need to find out from someone who did it, how long it takes and how hard. If I can save $500 doing it myself even in like 6 hours then I will. ****************, I don't make any $100/hour and I'm not gonna pay someone that much if it's something I can do. Has toolpants or anyone else tackled this task? I didn't find much in a search.
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I posted alot of info on my GAHH install from a couple of weeks ago on another thread. I think it is a 4 page thread. It took me 6 hours, and that was taking my time. I am not sure what your experience is with working on cars, but if a person had a working knowledge of basic concepts such as weatherstrip instalation, measuring for proper alignment etc...and some patience it could be done. Like I advised others, if you are unsure of your abilities then it is best to bite the bullet and pay because you could mess it up and still have to pay an installer. Or worse, you could damage the top if you got in a hurry. To be honest, 500.00 for the install is fair, but I had installed before and felt comfortable tackling it. On my scale of 1-10, 1 being changing an air filter, and 10 being a total restoration of a car, I would rate this project a 4.
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05-30-2005, 09:45 AM
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Kid: "One day" - you'll learn it is sometimes better to work 12hrs at what you do well to pay someone to do what they do well in five hours...plus pay the Yellow page ad, etc..
I think along the lines of Randall; Tan top would be classic...Green - yuk...some lady's Jag....Black covers all the bases.
I'd do the hard window when/if the time comes.
jim
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05-28-2005, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Thumper
I've installed several tops on old MG's, Triumph's, Healey's, etc. I could usually install one in an afternoon. I don't know how much more involved a Boxster top would be to install. But I would imagine that it could be done in a day.
I wonder if the GAHH replacement top comes with instructions?
My top is still in great shape, but I do plan on going with the new replacement top with the glass back window when the time comes.
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Yes, it came with instructions.
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