Speedster Humps installing problems...Help!

[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

[keithl]

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]

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

[keithl]

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]

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]

takes me a few mins to put my humps on.

[BMoney5327]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[boxster6354]

Another forum members ride.

[RandallNeighbour]

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]

i havent used the velcro in forever no problem any speed

[boxster6354]

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

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

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]

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]

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.]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

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]

Originally Posted by boxster6354

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]

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