What kind of window does a Porsche Boxster convertible top have?
Top with Heated Glass Window made with DOT Rated professional grade safety Glass and includes Defroster wiring kit to connect to pre-wired Defroster socket (shown in instruction). This Porsche Boxster Convertible Top product includes a Porsche Boxster Convertible Top installation guide.
Is the glass window on a Boxster good?
The glass window is fantastic, has perfect clarity, has the option for the rear defroster, and doesn’t scratch like the plastic ones. The only downsides are that the actual window area is quite a bit smaller and the glass window slightly restricts access to the engine compartment when the convertible top is in the service position.
Is there a glass hood on a Porsche Boxster?
986 Boxster Glass Upgrade (H809E) Porsche Boxster Glass window hood. Porsche produced the original Boxster with a plastic rear screen, consequently the limitations for use are quite high because of “cold crack” and scratching problems, in 2003 Porsche upgraded the Boxster to a glass rear screen,…
Is the rear window the same as the 987 Boxster?
The rear window is the exact same size and shape as the 987 Boxster and is bonded to the material in the same way as the original Porsche method. This method is patented and BAS are the only company in the world who have the rights to use this system that has been extensivly tested by Porsche and is still used in the latest cars.
What kind of window does a Porsche Boxster have?
The original Boxsters came with a plastic window: later ones were upgraded to include a real glass one. You can purchase a new roof that has a built-in glass rear window instead of the rear plastic window.
How to fix a glass window on a Boxster?
Go over the Boxster frame carefully and remove all traces of double-sided tape and residue with a mild degreaser and isopropyl alcohol. Also clean the two aluminum pieces that you removed from the original roof. Apply new tape to the aluminum pieces (3M 06384 recommended).
When did the Porsche Boxster convertible top change?
The 2003 and 2004 models were reasonably similar. In 2003, the Boxster received a styling update, including updating the rear window from plastic to glass. This required a new convertible top pattern to be designed and the inclusion of a glass window as standard. The 2003 and 2004 models were reasonably similar.
How much is a Boxster window hood in the UK?
The price shown is plus UK vat (20%) and plus carriage. 1997-2002 Porsche Boxster Glass window hood.