Convertible Top Covers - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

10-10-2005, 04:08 PM

Does anyone know where to get a convertible top cover? Not a whole car cover, just something to cover the top and windows. I think Perfectlap posted a picture of one here several months ago on a black Carrera. How about for a 987?

Thanks!

mjw930 · 10-10-2005, 04:29 PM

I bought this one off ebay and it's a very nice cover ,especially for the price ($49 - $59 depending on who bids). It fit's all years.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-05-PORSCHE-BOXSTER-CONVERTIBLE-TOP-COVER-TAUPE_W0QQitemZ8005883452QQcategoryZ50456QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

tommy986 · 10-10-2005, 04:49 PM

I got one from him too. I ordered the "Sunbrella" material. Really nice stuff and well made. If you email him you can pretty much specify anything you want. I got the elastic around the door handles too.

10-10-2005, 05:23 PM

Thanks Tommy986 and MJW930. I have seen those on E-bay. Will he make other colors? How long does it take to puy on? What keeps it from being stollen?

mjw930 · 10-11-2005, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bmussatti

Thanks Tommy986 and MJW930. I have seen those on E-bay. Will he make other colors? How long does it take to puy on? What keeps it from being stollen?

I think you can get custom colors and materials working with him directly. I have no idea on the lead time. With the ones he sells on ebay I got mine 3 days after the auction ended.

It's held on by velcro straps around the wipers and door handles as well as 3 tabs that go under the rear trunk cover. These tabs have a raised end that prevents them from being pulled out. I suppose, with enough force, they could be pulled out or simply cut off. If you are worried about the cover being stolen write your tag number on it in BIG letters with a Sharpie. It might make them think twice (probably not

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The reality is if they want it they will get it. If you have a metal gromet sewn in you could run a cable into the trunk. FWIW I would rather them take it vs. the type of damage they WILL do trying to remove it if it's cabled on.

MNBoxster · 10-11-2005, 07:50 AM

Hi,

I got one from him on eBay about 6 mos. ago. It's very well made, but as mentioned, isn't theft proof. One thing in your favor is that it is custom made for the Boxster which could discourage some would-be thieves with thoughts of using it on their cars, 'course, there's always eBay.

Like I said, have had mine for 6 mos. - never put it on once - great investment for me...

Happy Motoring!...Jim'99