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Re: CAB owners, who has the hard top and how often do
Put it on in the fall, take it out in the spring... That's the only use of the hardtop really. For more frequent use, get one of the harnesses where the roof hangs from the ceiling, making it a one person job to put it on and off. I couldn't have peace of mind with the roof hanging by a thread over the car all the time though 
Re: CAB owners, who has the hard top and how often do
I had it the last 7 years on 3 different cars (was inclusive at the 996). I used it for the winter, and bothered me every sunshine. I wkould never buy it again. Have to add, that I drive this is my sunshine car, have two other cars for daily usage!
Further on, the softop is isolated and fits well. No wind noises. With the Hardtop I had more problems that it had wind noises and sometimes water came in.
Further on, the softop is isolated and fits well. No wind noises. With the Hardtop I had more problems that it had wind noises and sometimes water came in.
Re: CAB owners, who has the hard top and how often
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JUPJAI said:
Just bought a 2006 C4S Cab
Sorry to say your decision has probably been made: forget about the hard top.
The hard top is very expensive unless you order one when you order the car.
(I'm not 100% sure about this but it's what cab guys have said in the past).
Re: CAB owners, who has the hard top and how often
Not worth the $$ unless you live in an area where vandalism or theft is a concern.
I had a friend who bought one, and it sat in the basement of the office ALL THE TIME. In the 3 years he had his car, it was on for a total of 3 months and that was only b/c some a-hole slashed his soft top with a knife!
I had a friend who bought one, and it sat in the basement of the office ALL THE TIME. In the 3 years he had his car, it was on for a total of 3 months and that was only b/c some a-hole slashed his soft top with a knife!
Re: CAB owners, who has the hard top and how often
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I didn't get it for the aforementioned reasons, and to me it makes the car look like a turtle with an oversized shell-a bit awkward.
Yeah, I'm not too happy with the look either. BUT it's not a deal breaker for a guy/gal who wants a Cab.
Re: CAB owners, who has the hard top and how often
I use mine periodically when certain conditions dictate. I also like the fact that it does give the car a different look. Certainly not as clean as the coupe but a different look nontheless. Sadly, the hardtop is nothing like the original hardtops that Porsche made for the mid-to-late 1980s 911 cabriolets. On a dark car you could not see the difference between a hard-top equipped cab and a coupe. These are a compromise. I use it quite a bit considering where I live. (For example, we had significant ash fall from this summer's brush fires. It allowed me to keep the soft top from getting exposed to all that mess). I usually put it on when I'm heading to ski country, too.
Dan
Dan
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Dan L said:
I use mine periodically when certain conditions dictate. I also like the fact that it does give the car a different look. Certainly not as clean as the coupe but a different look nontheless. Sadly, the hardtop is nothing like the original hardtops that Porsche made for the mid-to-late 1980s 911 cabriolets. On a dark car you could not see the difference between a hard-top equipped cab and a coupe. These are a compromise. I use it quite a bit considering where I live. (For example, we had significant ash fall from this summer's brush fires. It allowed me to keep the soft top from getting exposed to all that mess). I usually put it on when I'm heading to ski country, too.
Dan
I also agree it is a great pic, like always from you if I may add.
Re: CAB owners, who has the hard top and how often
Here's a little less nerve-wreaking photo of the hardtop. (I knew I had it around someplace). The hardtop is a handy option for the right conditions. I like it, too, as the rear window is larger even than that on the coupe. Improves rear vis.
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In my eyes, the hardtop looks less ostentatious with the right wheels. Dan's Carrera Sport rims look very convenient vor this, the Carrera S and CarreraClassic rims are a bit more elegant yet don't focus the beholder's eye as much as the above mentioned. That said, those Sport rims are quite appropriate to me for that type of car.
Re: CAB owners, who has the hard top and how often
Nice picture of a Santa Barbara 5 o'clock sunset in progress. 
The picture made me wonder...why are the brake calipers on the rear wheels in the "front" of the rotors, while on the front wheels, they are "behind" the rotors. I suppose the rear brakes have greater braking power positioned as they are (?), while the front ones' position reduces "forward" weight, or something along those lines?
The picture made me wonder...why are the brake calipers on the rear wheels in the "front" of the rotors, while on the front wheels, they are "behind" the rotors. I suppose the rear brakes have greater braking power positioned as they are (?), while the front ones' position reduces "forward" weight, or something along those lines?
Re: CAB owners, who has the hard top and how often
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Dan L said:
Here's a little less nerve-wreaking photo of the hardtop. (I knew I had it around someplace). The hardtop is a handy option for the right conditions. I like it, too, as the rear window is larger even than that on the coupe. Improves rear vis.
I agree, gives your car an interesting look almost Speedster like.
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SVNSVN said:
I didn't get it for the aforementioned reasons, and to me it makes the car look like a turtle with an oversized shell-a bit awkward.
Yeah, I'm not too happy with the look either. BUT it's not a deal breaker for a guy/gal who wants a Cab.
Hey! That's my car!
That was last winter, the first winter with the car and my first with a hardtop. The softtop is significantly better than any I've had before (this is my fifth from a variety of brands including a 986). But the hardtop is quieter than the soft, has a bigger rear window, and makes the car feel very 'coupe-like' during the winter months.
And I really hate it in March/April when you get that odd warm day and can't get the top off. It's a two person job unless you have a hoist like Dan. I tried a DIY hoist with comical results (ask my wife someday).
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SVNSVN said:
Dan, that pic makes me nervous.
Definitely would be _worse_ if the wheels were missing from the picture.
We're not so affluent here - the car would have been left on bricks, not nice jacks
Jacks? What jacks?
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Dan L said:
Here's a little less nerve-wreaking photo of the hardtop. (I knew I had it around someplace). The hardtop is a handy option for the right conditions. I like it, too, as the rear window is larger even than that on the coupe. Improves rear vis.
I agree, gives your car an interesting look almost Speedster like.
This is the first cab that looks cool with the hard top. Timeless color choice Dan.
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