Soft top with glass

[mwestboxster]

Replaced top on my '02 Boxster with glass rear window top. Could not be happier with end result. Concerns about smaller window are unfounded. Glass is same size as plastic horizontally and is slightly shorter in height. But, the loss of height is at the bottom of the window where it has absolutely Zero impact on visibility. Visibility out the rear is better then when car was new. Top came with electrical connections for defroster, plugged right into the connections already in the car. Got the top from GAHH as suggested by my installer. He has been using their tops for years and is confident in their fit and quality. I was pleasantly surprised to see the Haartz A-5 fabric to be a better quality then the OE top coming off the car. The heavier weight cloth and the glass window make for a quieter interior ride. An unexpected plus. My top was in perfect shape, no wear spots or tears, but the plastic window had developed a 2" slit that was only going to get bigger. So it was time to replace. Yes the glass top does make it more difficult to access the engine, but a friend who is a Master Porsche Tech said, yes it's a bit more of a PITA to access, but that should not deter me from getting a better top on my car.
Also took this opportunity to go from a black top to blue. Makes the car look like a whole new Boxster.