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YOUR RESEARCHWhere to find a hardtop tool?
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I've been looking for a hardtop tool because my (used) '99 C2 came without one.
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Once you add shipping, it's probably a wash, or even more expensive on ebay.
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Buy one from the dealer for your concourse competitions but USE a Craftsman ratchet with a 6mm allen drive.
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I've been looking for a hardtop tool because my (used) '99 C2 came without one. It doesn't seem to be available at the online parts places or on ebay. My last resort will be going to the local dealership parts counter, but I'd rather not, so before I do, I'll ask the experts:
Any ideas for where to buy a hardtop tool?
Thanks,
CP
As sad as it sounds, the dealer is your quickest as best bet if you need it now. It is such a low dollar item that trying eBay etc, probably isn't worth it.
Yeah I was going to say...I have seen a couple on ebay for sale.
I usually search PORSCHE, 996, 911 and then narrow it to car parts and access..then I have them list it from LOWEST Price items first...
I'm usually a big ebay fan but it's not really worth to go via ebay for this tool. I bought mine from my local Porsche dealer some months ago who had it on stock. Price is $35; no shipping, risk of loss, or other potential ebay troubles; I guess $5 difference is hardly worth going via ebay.
As far as the money goes, you're right. Once you add shipping, it's probably a wash, or even more expensive on ebay. There is a convenience factor to ebay, though, because you don't have to go anywhere.
On the other hand, there's no point passing up a chance to
drive
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I don't have mine in front of me to measure, but from what I recall of the design it seems you could probably substitute a metric hex socket in a pinch.
Speaking of Hardtop wrenches, I actually have 2, one for use, and one for Concours display. The Concours one has the Cadmium polished and a leather handle!
Omigod! Please tell me that was a joke and I was too dense to get it.
BTW, the dealer I tried today was out of stock. $30, he said, but he'd have to order it.
Sorry; I didn't mean to offend. Forgive my ignorance. I had no idea concours judging would include the quality of the accessories. Surely it's not a deduction if the tool is in a contrasting color?
Anyway, mine is a driver all the way. I don't have the patience or the pocketbook to maintain something as beautiful as your car.
It's also worth trying Sunset Imports. They may be able to get you a slightly better price than your own dealer. Either way, as you saw, it's not that expensive an item.
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