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Chris_911

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My dealer is quoting me 3 hours labour and £50 in parts to prepare my wife's 987 Boxster for hardtop fitting. The car was not originally ordered with a hardtop - we've bought it as an ex-demo but want to put a hardtop on it through the winter.

Does this sound right?

Is this something I can do myself? - think I saw something in the manual about it but not sure. I would consider myself to be a competent spannerman ( though others might disagree!)

Thanks.
 
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My dealer is quoting me 3 hours labour and £50 in parts to prepare my wife's 987 Boxster for hardtop fitting. The car was not originally ordered with a hardtop - we've bought it as an ex-demo but want to put a hardtop on it through the winter.

Does this sound right?

Is this something I can do myself? - think I saw something in the manual about it but not sure. I would consider myself to be a competent spannerman ( though others might disagree!)

Thanks.
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You can do it yourself but getting a good fit can be a pain.

With the current top and glass window I wouldn't bother.

 
When we bought our first Boxster in 1997 we didn't order the hardtop, but had it retro fitted later. And, yes it can take a couple of hours to set up and fit properly, and checked for rattles and creaks. Correct adjustment is very important to avoid problems.

Always think the Boxster looks good with the hardtop - only in mid-winter of course.
 
Chris,

I fitted the kit to my 986 Boxster, a bit of a fiddly job but all ok in the end.

I live in Liverpool and if you brought your car to me I could help you fit the kit for the price of a drink!

Dave Brooks
 
The spinlocks can be very fiddly to fit, but once you know the procedure its actually very easy (fit both sides in under an hour). As for the hard top i didn't have to adjust mine at all, just lubricated the seals and clamped it in place.
 
Hmm - undecided.

Don't like paying the dealer for 3 hours labour, but sounds potentially fiddly and I have no experience of the procedure.

Is there a guide anywhere on-line?
 
Chris

I bought one with my car but I have a plastic rear screen so a few months of clear rear vision are welcome. However as many on this forum will tell you the hood is well up to the job of coping with a UK winter particularly with the glass window.

Why not try it for a season and see how it goes before taking the plunge? It could also save you the trouble of off-loading it when you come to sell the car.

JCB..
 
I have the instructions for a 986 - I don't know how different it is on a 987, but you are welcome to a copy if you want them. Send me an email if you do.
 
I can't see this would be that difficult to do as they make the parts very user friendly for assemberly. ( Porsche do ) it's the undoing and replacing what costs the money.. Dealer prices I would do your self there is a

The statisfaction you have done it

B the money saving.. I can't think what OPC charges but I am sure it's enough.

C the fact is you probably do a better job..

My Dad's Merc pampered C class on a 96 P is a real gem of a car he has had from NEW Merc did a big service They always comment on how good the car is and what stunning condition it is in..

When my Dad came back from France Car stored in Home Garage.. there was water on the floor and when we had a look the water bottle was empty..

So we looked we filled it up it leaked... we could see why the Mechanic who worked on the car saw that the washer bottle was in the way.... I quick yank out the way and he could work on the item he wanted.... Merc now say that they don't want to know it should have been reported to them straight away ( prob knowing my Dad had the car serviced before he goes to Live in France for 6 months so when he comes back he knows the car is serviced and ready to go.. ) and say that there is no way their mechanic could have damaged it.. and that the bottle must have been damaged because he used the wrong type of SCREEN WASH THAT DAMAGED THE PLASTIC!!!!!!!!!

now on their bill it says screen wash My Dad has never EVER needed to top up the screen wash the dealer does it all.......

Main Dealers are CROOKS we have had the same type of problems with our BMW and we have now given up with Scothall BM Wasters!! and taken our case to BMW AG Germany... as they have had our car in 8 times to fix the same fault and it still is not fixed.......... but they will offer us a part exchange on a new car......F**** ***

I say again Crooks the best mechanic is your local independant BMW PORSCHE or what ever make as they HAVE TO EARN YOUR trust...

Main dealers sit on their arse and wait for mugs to come to the desk...

Save your money it probably will only take you 3 hrs but them 1.5 hrs tops and still charge you...
 
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