Front plastic clip for headliner

[steved0x]

Does the clip you are talking about run the length of the headliner in the front where the top meets the windshield? If so mine is giving up the ghost too, about an inch or so on the right side is folded Down...

[nieuwhzn]

The plastic piece that is sewn to the headliner and clips to the front rib of the top is just a piece of crap. It is some kind of plastic that starts disintegrating after less than 10 years on the car while never being exposed to sunlight. Mine broke into small fragments when I tried to fiddle with it. I took it out completely and trying to figure out what to replace it with. For the time being the headliner is kept in place by some small clips.
Unfortunately this plastic piece cannot be replaced, you have to buy a complete new headliner.

[Jamesp]

Yes this is the plastic clip that runs the length of the front frame. I also had plastic pieces falling down on me. Porsche might have put a few pennies into using durable plastics in these cars. GRRR!:troll:. Looks like I'll have to come up with a fix. I'm not thrilled with a $600+ option for a new headliner!

[cjbiv]

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[78F350]

I have this problem on my 01. Tried double stick tape and it didn't last. I have been thinking of just pulling the whole liner out. Does anyone know if I pull the liner out, is it just like the earlier tops without the liner?

[cjbiv]

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[nieuwhzn]

The 'small clips' that I'm using are the ones that are being used to clip name tags to lapels for conferences etc. It looks really awful but does the trick.
The problem with the liner is that there is quit a bit of tension on it. This is why something like double sided tape doesn't work. The original plastic piece of crap is stitched into the liner. No solution, other than full replacement of the liner. Anyway handy with a 3d printer?

[itsnotanova]

Originally Posted by 78F350

I have this problem on my 01. Tried double stick tape and it didn't last. I have been thinking of just pulling the whole liner out. Does anyone know if I pull the liner out, is it just like the earlier tops without the liner?

Don't quote me on this but I believe you can remove the headliner from the back and front pretty easy. I think it's sewn around the second bow though. I think you'll have to take a razor very carefully to that part and cut it out.

[Jamesp]

Mine gave up the ghost so I simply tucked the fabric between the roof and metal frame. Looks ok and has held up.

[cjbiv]

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[alohaboxster]

Hi. 2002 Base Boxster with a new top (glass window) but now the headliner is sagging due to the proverbial broken plastic strip/clip. Been reading the threads, but haven’t come across a good fix. Has anyone tried taking the strip/clip off an old top and sewing that into the existing headliner? Not sure if that’s possible. And would have to figure out how to sew it in without removing the headliner.

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by 78F350

I have this problem on my 01. Tried double stick tape and it didn't last. I have been thinking of just pulling the whole liner out. Does anyone know if I pull the liner out, is it just like the earlier tops without the liner?

yes...my front clip messed up on 2 of my cars and I cut out the headliner, to hell with it. My upholstery shop (the convertible top experts in the area) said this is common, it is expensive to fix and recommended I remove the headliner or buy a new top and headliner. I was tempted, some of the new tops are really nice, but if the top isn't down, I'm probably not driving it.