Replacing plastic back window '01 Boxster's Top

[Rick V]

If you upgrade to a glass windowed top, and you have an older car (like me) it is my understanding that you will have to upgrade the lifting mech. For now I am pimpin' the clear tape mod. Mine split in the fall, and I fugured I would replace it after the winter. No sence in putting a new top on so old man winter can have his way with it. Mine is a daily driver.

[mikefocke]

1. uses the entire frame and top from a 2003-2004 wreck.
2. The other re-uses the existing frame from a 1997-2002 Boxster and uses a special glass windowed top made especially for the older Boxster frame. No mods to the lifting mechanism necessary.

Ask the local P-car dealer where he sends cars for window replacement. Or ask at boat dealers or upholstery shops that do boats. Make sure they have done a Boxster before and talk with the tech to see how he is going to do it.

Once you have the window in, maintain it with a plastic polish that restores the oils in the plastic that keep it supple. (I use Novus 1, 2 and 3)

[RZimm1]

Thanks to Kabel. I think I'll probably go with the professional install this spring. I already got my local porsche shop to recommend a shop and they quoted $500. to install a new plastic window. You guys have been very helpful. I guess I'll use one of those idiot icons. :dance: