12-24-2014, 02:03 AM
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Even though I keep the top down 90% of the time, the glass top is a huge plus. I put an '03 top on my '01. The glass rear window, for me, was a huge improvement. It offered a clearer view, looked better and no more "Boxster chop".
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12-24-2014, 02:46 AM
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Odd thing:
My 2000 base Boxster with plastic rear window has the plug-in connector for the rear window defroster already in place. Appears to be original equipment.
Last edited by jotoole; 12-24-2014 at 03:25 AM.
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12-24-2014, 04:05 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jotoole
Odd thing:
My 2000 base Boxster with plastic rear window has the plug-in connector for the rear window defroster already in place. Appears to be original equipment.
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There is a harness behind the passenger seat for the subs to plug into also. May be that. You would need the dash switch.
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12-24-2014, 04:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jotoole
Odd thing:
My 2000 base Boxster with plastic rear window has the plug-in connector for the rear window defroster already in place. Appears to be original equipment.
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Fortunately, for those who retrofit a soft top with glass and defroster, Porsche put the plug there for the defroster in the optional hard top.
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12-24-2014, 04:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jotoole
Odd thing:
My 2000 base Boxster with plastic rear window has the plug-in connector for the rear window defroster already in place. Appears to be original equipment.
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I think the switch should also be on the dash as well. It was (at that point) for the hardtop's defroster.
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12-24-2014, 04:37 AM
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I recently had my plastic window replaced for $450. I do the chop, put a soft cloth in between before lowering it. I live in RI so usually once the top goes down it stays down till the fall. I don't drive it in the winter. I also bought a conditioning kit for the rear window to keep it pliable. If I had a choice I would prefer a glass rear window so I don't have to have it replaced but as others have stated a well documented car goes a long way.
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12-24-2014, 05:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deserion
I think the switch should also be on the dash as well. It was (at that point) for the hardtop's defroster.
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The outside mirrors are also heated and controlled by that switch.
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Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 997 adaptive sports seats, Litronics, silver console
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03-11-2015, 04:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jotoole
Odd thing:
My 2000 base Boxster with plastic rear window has the plug-in connector for the rear window defroster already in place. Appears to be original equipment.
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As already stated that sounds like the harness for the rear speaker package. The plug for the rear window defroster is behind the driver's seat and has a removable cover. It is a rectangular receptacle for the plug in defroster harness and is operated by the heated mirror switch.
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12-24-2014, 06:10 AM
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Location: Fort Collins, Co.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
Even though I keep the top down 90% of the time, the glass top is a huge plus. I put an '03 top on my '01. The glass rear window, for me, was a huge improvement. It offered a clearer view, looked better and no more "Boxster chop".
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Forgive my ignorance but what is "Boxster chop"?
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12-24-2014, 07:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bwillia080261
Forgive my ignorance but what is "Boxster chop"?
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It is where you manually push the plastic window in while you are closing it to ensure that it folds correctly when closed.
Here is a YouTube video showing the procedure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwnwmtyScQY
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