PORSCHE BOXSTER CONVERTIBLE TOP
Fits all models between 1997 & 2002

HEATED GLASS WINDOW GERMAN A5B/DS ACOUSTIC CLOTH FACTORY RETAINERS

Our 1997-2002 Porsche Boxster convertible tops are manufactured in the USA using the original patterns and specifications.  This convertible top is made with an upgraded German A5B/DS Acoustic cloth topping material and includes a new heated glass window and electrical wiring harness.

WINDOW
Includes a new tinted glass window with embedded defroster wiring.  The convertible top window bonding system provides an exceptionally clean look and extremely secure bond guaranteed to not fail for five years to the original owner.


FABRIC
Manufactured using premium Haartz German Sonnenland A5B/DS, a superior quality topping with dobby backing.  The topping material is an acoustically enhanced three-ply composite made of acrylic twill weave outer fabric, a rubber inner layer, and a polyester lining fabric.  It provides up to 3dB (a significant) reduction to noise levels.


  Click to listen how this top material effectively seals out road noise.


This top is special because it is manufactured with A5B/DS German Acoustic Topping material, which is noticeably quieter than standard A5.  AutoTopsDirect.com is one of only a select few in the country offering this material to the aftermarket currently available in black only.  The German A5B/DS is an incredible new technology that effectively seals out road noise.  If you want to learn more about the topping material used in this item click here to go Porsche's supplier's site, the Haartz Corporation.  These Tops have been time-tested in hundreds of installations, which is why we feel comfortable providing a 100% guarantee that you will not have any problems with the fit.

Porsche issued Service Bulletin Group # 6-61 28 55 to address original design issues with certain early models that experienced embedded side cables pulling away from the top during normal use. Our replacement tops solved this issue with design improvements to the side cables and, unlike some competitors, we guarantee the cable stitching will hold under normal use for the warranty period of five years or we will replace your top at no charge. 

This AutoTopsDirect PORSCHE BOXSTER convertible top has been designed and manufactured to be the best aftermarket product available for your vehicle.  We will ship directly to your doorstep via UPS Ground, 3 Day, or Next Day Air.

This convertible top comes with a downloadable PDF installation guide that includes dozens of detailed images for a step-by-step instruction on removing the old top and installing this new one. 

How Does A Glass Window Fit into the Boot?

The 1997-2002 Porsche Boxster convertible tops were offered with plastic rear windows. You can purchase a replacement top with either an original style plastic window or a glass window similar to the 2003 and newer Boxsters.

The Boxster glass window is a DOT approved aftermarket window with the safety emblems and includes embedded defroster wiring and a wire harness kit to connect it to the vehicle's electrical system. 

Like the newer Boxsters, the glass windows for the 1997-2002 Boxster are smaller than the plastic window.  This is necessary since the larger plastic window folds when it is retracted into the top boot.  And since a glass window does not fold it's size is 35.5" wide by 12'' tall to allow it to fit into the boot properly. 

The trade-off is a slight loss in visibility because of the size and a big gain in clarity in your rear view mirror looking through glass compared to a plastic window that will discolor over time.

How to Connect the Wiring Harness

When you purchase the glass window convertible top from us, you receive a new rear window defroster wiring harness.

For all Boxsters sold in the US, with heated, electric mirrors there is a connector behind the seat belt harness on the driver's side where you can plug in the wiring harness.

One side of the wiring harness plugs into the window connector.  On the other side there are two defroster connectors.  One side is for negative and the other side for positive.

Just plug the harness to the window and connector behind the seat belt for it to work. The glass window defroster will activate when you turn on your mirror defroster.  Do not turn on the defroster when the top is down to avoid build up of heat in the top boot.