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12-21-2011, 04:21 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-22-2011, 03:37 AM by mwestboxster.)
I am considering this option for our '02 boxster. I thought the glass version would offer a smaller window, but how much smaller are we talking about? The field of vision out the rear is not exactly the greatest now, how much more would it be compromised? But, on the other hand would this be off-set by the new clarity of the glass window? I've also read comments that the glass window may inhibit access to the engine compartment. Is this true? And how much of a problem is it?
But, from what I could tell all these comments were "hear-say". I did not see any comments from anyone that has actually done this.
One of the other benefits of doing this is the ability to change the top color from boring black to whatever?
My current top is actually in pretty good condition. The plastic window though not perfect is reasonably clear. And with periodic cleaning with a plastic cleaner/scratch remover it clears up pretty well.
I am wondering if the old top would be sale-able and help reduce the cost of the replacement.
But, getting back to my real question:
Has anyone actually replaced their plastic window top with the glass version and are they happy with it?
Which supplier top did they use?
I've seen these tops offered by:
GAHH at around $1000, and I've seen them sold by Cabrioworld (Panorama advertiser) and by Autotops Direct. Cabrioworld and Autotops Direct are selling these at 1/2 the price of GAHH.
The descriptions of the tops, the material used, sound insulation, the way the glass is attached to the tops all sounds the same. They all offer the same color options too. And they all come with the electric defroster in the glass and the wiring harnesses for the defroster.
But, from what I could tell all these comments were "hear-say". I did not see any comments from anyone that has actually done this.
One of the other benefits of doing this is the ability to change the top color from boring black to whatever?
My current top is actually in pretty good condition. The plastic window though not perfect is reasonably clear. And with periodic cleaning with a plastic cleaner/scratch remover it clears up pretty well.
I am wondering if the old top would be sale-able and help reduce the cost of the replacement.
But, getting back to my real question:
Has anyone actually replaced their plastic window top with the glass version and are they happy with it?
Which supplier top did they use?
I've seen these tops offered by:
GAHH at around $1000, and I've seen them sold by Cabrioworld (Panorama advertiser) and by Autotops Direct. Cabrioworld and Autotops Direct are selling these at 1/2 the price of GAHH.
The descriptions of the tops, the material used, sound insulation, the way the glass is attached to the tops all sounds the same. They all offer the same color options too. And they all come with the electric defroster in the glass and the wiring harnesses for the defroster.