11-21-2010, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: shoreham, ny
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Last mod of the season.
I have always thought about getting a hard top for the fall months and early spring here in the north east. The deal was sweet and local. Paint this week hopefully. Its a shame because the paint on this top was kept perfectly. I cant wait to see it painted and on my car in the near future! If anyone has a cover or stand idea fir it when it's not on. Let me know.
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996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission
Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
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11-21-2010, 08:47 PM
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#2
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Freeport, New York
Posts: 471
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Hardtop
Jaay:
Did you get my PM about the paint shop?
Regards, Maurice.
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11-22-2010, 04:04 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: shoreham, ny
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Yes. I'm going to look local first. I'll let you know the outcome.
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996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission
Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
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11-22-2010, 05:13 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Virginia
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I also added a hardtop this fall -- local dealership was selling used tops for $499, so I couldn't pass that deal up.
I think you'll like it. Changes the lines of the car & makes it much quieter and coupe-like inside.
As far as storage goes... I built a hoist using some wood, pipe insulation, pulleys, sheet metal, rubber pads, and rope purchased at Home Depot. Now I can lift the top on & off by myself and when not in use it hangs out of harm's way. If you are interested in doing the same, let me know and I can snap some pics. It's nothing fancy, but it works.
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'00 Boxster S
'86 911 Carrera Coupe (Sold)
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11-22-2010, 06:24 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: toronto canada
Posts: 244
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Hard top
Hey Lucky guy,
you mind telling me which local dealership you bought your hard top from?
I have a sister that lives in Virginia might ask her to pick one up for me...
you can just pm me, if you wish.
thanks very much for you time..
t2
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11-28-2010, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: U.S.
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I'm a bit curious about hard tops on a Boxster. I've always liked the look, and kinda wanted one, but I wonder about the installation and how it affects the existing soft top. How does that work?
What steps are taken to install / remove the hardtop?
Presumably, the soft top stays installed, and lowered? Are there any risks of long-term damage or creases developing by keeping the soft top lowered for an entire winter?
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11-29-2010, 03:15 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: MD
Posts: 628
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Quote:
Originally Posted by t2-bxtrs
Hey Lucky guy,
you mind telling me which local dealership you bought your hard top from?
I have a sister that lives in Virginia might ask her to pick one up for me...
you can just pm me, if you wish.
thanks very much for you time..
t2
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I called them last week. No Boxster tops left but had some 996 tops left.
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