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Old 05-05-2016, 09:10 AM   #1
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The heated glass window seems like it's the way to go. Found the one below. Would I be able to install on my own? You guys make it sound so easy.

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Now you tel me. Of course they say replacing the roof is a PITA
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The heated glass window seems like it's the way to go. Found the one below. Would I be able to install on my own? You guys make it sound so easy.
This might be of help:

https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/replacingthetop-adiy
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Mike. HAHA! True! called two places, both in the $1800 range for the glass window option installed. So, 1300 just for labor. Ridiculous.
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The heated glass window seems like it's the way to go. Found the one below. Would I be able to install on my own? You guys make it sound so easy.

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The New Fabric install is doable as a DIY if you have a lot of Patience.

Others have said that its a PITA and about 8 hours of work.

However if your up for the challange and want to save ~$1000 on labor for someone else to install it then go for it.

The links from others are quite useful as is the "101 Boxster Projects" and the technical area of the Pelican web site.
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