Time for a new top. Asking a few questions.

[eli cash]

Out of curiosity, how difficult is it to install the top yourself? If it's just a matter of time and endurance, I think I'd be fine. But if it required some skill or ability, I think I'd be out of luck.

My main reason for wanting to have it professionally installed is that they are responsible and I know it will (should) look great and work perfectly. If I install, I could mess it up beyond fix.

The Autotopsdirect pricing, though, has me bargain minded again. Not sure what to do.

[laphan]

Originally Posted by eli cash

Out of curiosity, how difficult is it to install the top yourself? If it's just a matter of time and endurance, I think I'd be fine. But if it required some skill or ability, I think I'd be out of luck.

My main reason for wanting to have it professionally installed is that they are responsible and I know it will (should) look great and work perfectly. If I install, I could mess it up beyond fix.

The Autotopsdirect pricing, though, has me bargain minded again. Not sure what to do.

Where are you located. I replaced mine with glass last year.
Found an installer who works for a hot rod shop and he charged me $300 to remove the old one and install the top. He said it was one of the easiest top he ever worked on. He got it done in less than 3 hours (removal and install the new one).
I got my top from Robbins.

[brian325is]

Wow!

I would like to meet the man that can do a Boxster top in less than 3 hours and only charged $300.

I must admit the second time around would be easier, but I still wouldn't want to do another one!

[laphan]

Originally Posted by brian325is

Wow!

I would like to meet the man that can do a Boxster top in less than 3 hours and only charged $300.

I must admit the second time around would be easier, but I still wouldn't want to do another one!

his name is Dave. He owns a home based shop, called M D trim shop in canton, Michigan.
he is doing this as a side, he works in National Parts Depot doing lots of muscle cars interior and tops.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by laphan

Where are you located. I replaced mine with glass last year.
Found an installer who works for a hot rod shop and he charged me $300 to remove the old one and install the top. He said it was one of the easiest top he ever worked on. He got it done in less than 3 hours (removal and install the new one).
I got my top from Robbins.

Originally Posted by brian325is

Wow!

I would like to meet the man that can do a Boxster top in less than 3 hours and only charged $300.

I must admit the second time around would be easier, but I still wouldn't want to do another one!

I met another Boxster owner at a coin-operated car wash who said the same.
Piece of cake once you know what you're doing. He even offered to help me with mine, as in for free. Which made me think that it couldn't be very time consuming if a total stranger, however helpful, was willing to do another. I checked out the operation and fit of his new top and it looked 100% factory tight.