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Old 04-21-2014, 12:31 PM   #1
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Installed a new GAHH top, blue on blue

I had a new GAHH top installed on my box over the weekend and thought I'd share the pic.

I was looking all over the web for a blue boxster with blue GAHH top and didn't really come up with anything.

Let me know what you guys think.



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Old 04-21-2014, 12:32 PM   #2
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I think it looks great!
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Old 04-21-2014, 12:45 PM   #3
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It really does!
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Old 04-21-2014, 01:05 PM   #4
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Beautiful! I replaced the grey top on my Lapis Blue with a blue one as well
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Looks great. Congrats!!
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Old 04-21-2014, 02:12 PM   #6
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Looks great, but use lots of RaggTopp, otherwise it will turn purple.
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I have one!

I have the same color combo. I also have the metropole blue interior! Somewhat rare but we are out there. Love the new top. I am looking to do the same upgrade soon.
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Old 04-22-2014, 06:28 PM   #8
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Beautiful color combo! How much was the new top installed? I have a silver 2000S with Metropole blue top and interior...
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Old 04-22-2014, 06:43 PM   #9
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Looks really nice
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Beautiful color combo! How much was the new top installed? I have a silver 2000S with Metropole blue top and interior...
Thanks! The top was $641 shipped to Hawaii and my local installer charged $450 for the labor (remove and reinstall). Total: $1091. They hooked up the rear defroster for me as well, which is a matter of plugging in the wire.
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I assume the top frame is the 3 bow. How well does the top go up/down with the glass window ? What about the service position ?
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Incredible!

Is that Lapis? I've been working with Lapis 3A8 over the last few days and got to say that I'm loving it.
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Wow - agree with everyone...looks amazing!

My top is still in great shape. The plastic window is starting to show some age, so thanks for posting a great option for future replacement.
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My car is Ocean Blue and the top is Metropol Blue.

Yes, the frame is the pre-2003/2004 facelift. I can't comment on the function just yet as I had it done this past weekend and I have to leave it closed for a few days to let the fabric stretch. I'll probably give it a shot when I get back from vacation in a couple weeks. I don't want any hassles before I leave. I will be sure to report back.
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Old 04-22-2014, 08:44 PM   #15
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Looks great!! I love your wheels too!
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Old 04-22-2014, 11:30 PM   #16
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Let me know what you guys think.

What I think.... I think it is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

amazing actually. Lucky dude
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Looking great, I've been looking for the same one as well. Not that I'm really in need of a new one, but the day my break, I'll def go for one of thoose blue ones.
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looks sharp....did mine in black last year ...love the glass window....except when trying to access the engine
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My car is Ocean Blue and the top is Metropol Blue.
Mine is ocean blue but it doesn't look like that... I guess I am past time for the car wash and some wax and polish

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