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Porsche 997 Gen 2 Convertible hardtop roof fitting

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HSG007

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Hi All,

My first ever post so please excuse the lack of terminolgy as I do not know its correct name.

I have a 997 Gen 2 convertible and wish to get a hardtop roof but there is nothing underneath the two round covers for the metal bit of the roof to go into and subsequently lock into place with the hexagonale key.

I believe this part is called a "lug."

So:
1. What would I need (part number) and rough cost?
2. Can I do this job myself and if not, how much is the labour likely to cost?

 
I believe it's called a hardtop receiver kit. I can only find the 996 version online but it won't be cheap! (https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/PK997HTM.html) One side comes with electrical connections for the heated rear screen.
We had a hardtop for our 997.2 GTS and sold it. Why? Cumbersome to fit and remove with the risk of damage to the paintwork, it leaked and found the soft top perfectly adequate in the winter. Also, we had the receivers removed professionally - it's a fiddly job.
My advice would be to save your money!

 
Thank you for your reply tscaptain and your sound advice.

I had the roof also on my 996 and it did not leak but as the hardtops are the same for both and the shapes of the car different, it makes sense something will have to give as in this case the leaks on the 997.

The hardtop roof was made the dimensions of a 996 NOT 997.
 
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