Can you get a hardtop for a Boxster?
One of the neat must-have accessories for the Boxster is the hardtop. This roof attaches to the car and insulates the inside from both road noise and cold weather. When you purchase your hardtop, it’s almost always missing the front and side cover trim pieces which snap on to cover up the latch mechanisms.
Will a 987 hardtop fit a 986?
2 are identical. Interestingly the 987 top has some parts with 986 part numbers, but for sure they are not interchangeable.
What should I know about Porsche Boxster 986?
This one is perhaps the most important article of all. Many 996 and Boxster engines suffer from premature failure of this bearing. This article shows you how you can replace the bearing with the engine in the car and ensure your engine will survive well into the future. The most comprehensive Boxster article yet!
How much does a Porsche Boxster hardtop cost?
The bottom line is that you can typically pick up good used tops for about $1000 or so. When you purchase your hardtop, it’s almost always missing the front and side cover trim pieces which snap on to cover up the latch mechanisms. The part number for the top piece is 986-563-551-00 (1997-04), 987-563-551-00 (2005-08) and it costs about $17.
Do you need a roll bar for a Porsche Boxster?
In addition, if you are going to be using your car for track racing, many of the racing clubs and circuits require both a hardtop and roll bar extensions to protect you in the unlikely case of a rollover.
When is it time to rebuild a Porsche Boxster?
Wayne Dempsey outlays the tests and evaluations that you should perform on your engine before deciding it’s time for a rebuild. Mikko Kosonen has compiled a neat list for owners of all cars to check when they are experiencing problems with their ignition systems.
Is the Porsche Boxster 986 hardtop a permanent conversion?
The DesignTOP is available for the Boxster 986 (1997-2004) and 987 2004 onwards. Made from high quality fire glass resin. 1. Is DesignTOP a permanent conversion of my convertible Boxster to coupe (hardtop)?
In addition, if you are going to be using your car for track racing, many of the racing clubs and circuits require both a hardtop and roll bar extensions to protect you in the unlikely case of a rollover.
Is there a hardtop for a Porsche Cayman?
No discussion of hardtops would be complete without mentioning the Zeintop. Designed by an innovative company in South Africa, the Zeintop is an alternative to the Boxster hardtop, and is designed to replicate the look and feel of the Porsche Cayman (the 2006+ Boxster coupe).