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Another is probably a cost factor.

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BMW did this, too, when changing from the E30 to the E36.

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BMW did this, too, when changing from the E30 to the E36.

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BMW did this, too, when changing from the E30 to the E36.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Just curious, why did Porsche get rid of the full window frames that totally surrounded the glass? I wonder if would have helped with keeping the old thud the doors use to make. Thoughts?

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They look out of place on a convertible. That is the only reason I can think of. BMW did this, too, when changing from the E30 to the E36.

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The Porsche convertibles have never had them, but the coupes did up to the 996, right? One reason could have been the need for the triangular vent window that was common back then on cars. Lots of them didn't have AC. Another is probably a cost factor. Maybe a weight savings too?

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The earlier Porsche convertibles up to 993's had the front section with the vent windows. It looks out of place. The BMW E30 had this setup as well, the front section only. Most pre-1995 convertibles had the front section, as I recall. The VW Cabrios had it, MGB's, Fiat Spyder, it was a relic of the 60's. With the windows that pop down when you pull the handle it's not really needed anymore.

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It's aerodynamically desirable to have windows flush with bodywork; the frames preclude the flushest fitment. So: losing weight, drag, production cost, and wind noise probably drove the decision.

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