Why I converted to a manual top...

[Eric G]

JD, believe it or not I am able to open my trunk without having to undo the latches...it may not go all the way open, but I can put groceries and other items without issue. This was another concern when I was looking at placement of the latches.

[Jake Raby]

I did this with my old test Boxster 5 years ago and never looked back! I prefer manual over factory any day.

[pothole]

My roof has been manual for 2.5 years and 30k miles - including up to about 140mph on the autobahn.

There's no need to secure the clam.

Due to the weight of is and the way it's hinged, it's not going anywhere.