Glass Window Replacement Convertible Top
1997-2002 Porsche Boxster and Boxster S convertible tops are manufactured in the USA using the original patterns and specifications to the original vehicle. This item is manufactured from a Haartz Twillfast RPC acoustically enhanced fabric. The similar material, sometimes referred to as Sonnendeck in the convertible top aftermarket, is available but that is generally a standard TwillFast, not the acoustically enhanced RPC. TwillFast RPC has an acrylic twill weave outer fabric, a rubber inner layer and a polyester lining fabric. It is an excellent lower cost substitute to German A5.
WINDOW
Tinted glass window with embedded defroster wiring and wire harness kit. It is a great upgrade to older plastic window tops. It is smaller than the plastic window so it does not not interfere with opening or closing and fits perfectly in the top boot. The rear window is securely bonded to the canvas topping material such that there is no external stitching or piping around the outside edge of the window. The convertible top window bonding system provides an exceptionally clean look and extremely secure bond guaranteed to not fail for the lifetime of the original owner.
FABRIC
Manufactured using premium US made Twillfast RPC canvas. This raw material is an economical alternative to the German A5 with similar look and feel. The canvas is an acoustically enhanced three-ply composite made of acrylic twill weave outer fabric, a rubber inner layer and polyester lining fabric.
If you want to learn more about the topping material used in this item click here to go Porsche’s supplier site, The Haartz Corporation.
I haven’t actually seen the top as of yet because I’m in Nova Scotia and I asked the gentleman that took my order to ship it to the condo in Florida. We don’t leave for the condo for another week. I know it arrived though because I was notified.
….. and I’m going to let a professional installer to open that box anyway. 🙂
The covertible top I bought fits beautifully and is of good quality. I am happy with the purchase. However, I was sent the wrong color! I ordered blue and got black. For a number of reasons I kept the black, and it looks ok. But a mistake like that should not happen.