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I just installed my auto top direct top two weeks ago.
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I just had the Sierra top installed on my '02S about 6 months ago.
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Replace but the cost savings was worth it
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It took me the better part of a full weekend to get my top replaced but the cost savings was worth it to me.
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Replace top
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Ok the time is coming to drive our Boxsters again and for me to replace my top.
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Replace top based
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Most places seems to be in the 600-800 dollar range to replace the top based on what little research I have done.
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Ok the time is coming to drive our Boxsters again and for me to replace my top. I bought my car in September with a torn rear plastic glass, and I've decided to go with a glass rear window. I'm finding two companies out there with a $300 difference in price, they both seem to be offering the same material (German acoustic A5 material ) with heated rear glass. Any advice as to which one to buy? The two companies are Sierra and GAHH and appear to offer similar tops.
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I went with GAAH and have been very happy with it for almost three years. I keep it treated with Raggtopp conditioner and it is parked under an overhang with a car cover.
Take a look at Auto Tops Direct
Boxster Glass Window Upgrades
They are the same top as GAHH and also sell on eBay. I had mine installed and use 303 protectant on mine.
I appreciate all the info guys, I've found an installer locally but he's asking for $750 to install it. Seems high to me, I'll check with some other shops even if they are a little farther. I think $400-500 is the range I want to be. I'll continue searching for an installer and keep u updated.
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, the aftermarket tops have a smaller glass window. Definitely smaller than the plastic but to be honest, the roll bars block more of the view than the smaller window. It is not an issue for me.
if you have some basic tools (torx bits for one) and ideally a helping hand. There are various places on the internet where the install process is documented. It took me the better part of a full weekend to get my top replaced but the cost savings was worth it to me. Most places seems to be in the 600-800 dollar range to replace the top based on what little research I have done.
Last summer I was able source genuine Porsche glass top (2003 S) from junkyard for 350$, and it took me 1-2 hour to remove (2001 S) original top and drop a new one in place.
Looks awesome ArmenT
I have decided to order the Sierra top w/glass in the German material. I don't know if spending the extra $300 is worth it? I hope I don't kick myself. As for the install I am handy and have a decent tool set I think I'll give it a shot.
Thanks guys, I'll post pics once it happens.
I love the vibe on this forum, thanks Kram36. It's schedule to arrive on Wednesday, I got and email with tracking number. I was wondering should I begin to remove the old top now so that when it arrives I will be half way done? Or should I just wait and do it all over the weekend?
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