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Hard Top : can non-hard top convertables be retrofitted ?

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Check the TSB's on Renntech.
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There is a retrofit kit that changes the style of the mechanisms to more securly hold down the top, this MAY have all the parts you need.
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I'm not sure if the 996 uses additional hardware, but if so it must be available from the dealer.
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There is a retrofit kit that changes the style of the mechanisms to more securly hold down the top, this MAY have all the parts you need.
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I'm not sure if the 996 uses additional hardware, but if so it must be available from the dealer.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Guys, Question. Went from a C2 convertible to a TT. My new car did not come with the hard top top option and as a result does not have the hardware (behind the rear seats) to lock down the hard top. Does anybody know whether a retrofit is possible ? Which part numbers ? Difficult to install ? Thanks !

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I'm pretty sure the top can be installed. On the Boxster the parts needed are called spinlocks. I'm not sure if the 996 uses additional hardware, but if so it must be available from the dealer.

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Yes. If your didn't already have the hardware installed then you can get it done. I have seen several threads over the years (here and renntech.org) discussing it.

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When do you plan to install the hardtop living in GA?

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Check the TSB's on Renntech. There is a retrofit kit that changes the style of the mechanisms to more securly hold down the top, this MAY have all the parts you need.

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