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BMoney5327 06-30-2011 04:44 PM

Speedster Humps installing problems...Help!
 
Said it should take about 2-3mins but for me its taking about um forever lol. I got most parts done but its the middle part where the straps have to go under my rear window and I can not get that up for the straps to go through. I like the humps but if it takes this long then they will be up 4sale soon for a hardtop! Please help so I dont have to install them my "ghetto" way(zip tied in the middle) lol

keithl 06-30-2011 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BMoney5327
Said it should take about 2-3mins but for me its taking about um forever lol. I got most parts done but its the middle part where the straps have to go under my rear window and I can not get that up for the straps to go through. I like the humps but if it takes this long then they will be up 4sale soon for a hardtop! Please help so I dont have to install them my "ghetto" way(zip tied in the middle) lol

I remove the center wind deflector when im putting on the humps, and put it back
After i get the straps on.

BMoney5327 06-30-2011 07:22 PM

HOW did ya??? Thats the question lol...I didnt want to break it.

keithl 07-01-2011 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BMoney5327
HOW did ya??? Thats the question lol...I didnt want to break it.

I think I just push on the tab and it slides out to the back. I would be careful because the plastic tabs could be brittle.

embryoguy@mac.com 07-05-2011 03:36 PM

no thats too much work. easier way is get a ruller. i actually use my old black boxster logo form the trunk and as im feeding the strap thru, im taking this logo and swiping it underneath, this will catch the strap than you can pull it thur.

you can use anything long and flat, ie ruler.

good luck!

embryoguy@mac.com 07-05-2011 03:39 PM

takes me a few mins to put my humps on.

BMoney5327 07-05-2011 04:49 PM

Thanks guys....had it on for one day and had it for almost 2weeks(smh) Not too sure if I want to keep it or not. If anyone has guards red hit me up about my humps.

Gforrest2 07-05-2011 10:10 PM

I thought the same thing when I got mine. The first question I asked the seller was, do those things come off? But they've grown on me now and I like them. Kind of sets the car apart from other Boxsters. Yeah, they're a pain to take on and off, but I just leave mine on throughout the summer.

BMoney5327 07-06-2011 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gforrest2
I thought the same thing when I got mine. The first question I asked the seller was, do those things come off? But they've grown on me now and I like them. Kind of sets the car apart from other Boxsters. Yeah, they're a pain to take on and off, but I just leave mine on throughout the summer.


Exactly! Car looks crazyyy good with the humps on and I get stares left and right! Just a pain right now at this point. I paid $750 painted for mine. My car is red so stands out lovely. I guess ill keep it till I save up enough money to buy a Zeintop(if they still sell em). Both will look badass with my techart kit im getting soon! :dance:

PorscheJim 10-29-2013 12:17 PM

Sppedster humps - front button straps?
 
I figured out how to Velcro the middle of the humps under the roll bar at the windstop, now what do I do with those front "buttons" Where do they go and attach?

epapp 10-29-2013 12:35 PM

I think this thread deserves hump pictures...im interested

boxster6354 10-29-2013 12:47 PM

Another forum members ride.

http://986forum.com/forums/attachmen...ter-pic-p2.jpg

RandallNeighbour 10-29-2013 01:55 PM

I need to find that edge stuff that I see in the pic above. Mine doesn't have it and it needs it.

Any idea where I can source it?

BTW, lots of hump pix of my car here: http://www.iwantaporsche.net/pixpage.htm

nicecar 10-29-2013 04:28 PM

no velcro
 
i havent used the velcro in forever no problem any speed

boxster6354 11-04-2013 08:05 AM

Randall -

You might want to look at this on eBay, I will be picking this up in a couple of weeks to try on mine.

Black Edge Trim Seal for Car Doors Caravans Tractors Lids D001 per Foot | eBay

-Travis





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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour (Post 369896)
I need to find that edge stuff that I see in the pic above. Mine doesn't have it and it needs it.

Any idea where I can source it?

BTW, lots of hump pix of my car here: http://www.iwantaporsche.net/pixpage.htm


silver-S 11-04-2013 08:11 AM

These look really cool.

But do they DO anything, other than look cool and, maybe, keep leaves from falling on your folded top? Do they lower wind noise/buffeting, for example?

Mark_T 11-04-2013 08:54 AM

I think the humps looks good when they are part of the rear deck, all one piece, like on the 987 Spyders. The removable ones for the 986's, to me, look like some crappy aftermarket add-on. I don't think they blend well with the lines of the car at all or enhance the look of it in any way whatsoever. And, from what I'm hearing, they are a real pain if you want to raise/lower your top on a semi-regular basis. I wouldn't have 'em if they were free.

Dave S. 11-04-2013 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark_T (Post 370592)
I think the humps looks good when they are part of the rear deck, all one piece, like on the 987 Spyders. The removable ones for the 986's, to me, look like some crappy aftermarket add-on. I don't think they blend well with the lines of the car at all or enhance the look of it in any way whatsoever. And, from what I'm hearing, they are a real pain if you want to raise/lower your top on a semi-regular basis. I wouldn't have 'em if they were free.

I don't care for the look either, but tell me, do you have to remove them to raise the top? If so, I really don't get it.

always porsche 11-04-2013 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by boxster6354 (Post 370588)
Randall -

You might want to look at this on eBay, I will be picking this up in a couple of weeks to try on mine.

Black Edge Trim Seal for Car Doors Caravans Tractors Lids D001 per Foot | eBay

-Travis

Thought i would let people know that i use the edging in the link a lot at work. The edging is reinforced with steel or a very stiff plastic and therefore is hard to bend around corners and "Barbs" on the inside hold it in place and will mark the paint on the humps.
Any reputable rubber stockist (sellers of gaskets etc) will sell smooth, soft rubber
extrusions in many shapes and sizes and the soft rubber will not mark the paint on the deck lid.
Would hate to think you've scratched your paint work and i've said nothing ;)

silver-S 11-04-2013 03:55 PM

I repeat, do they do anything beyond looking vaguely like a 550?


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