Porsche: "Training" boxster plastic glass to not pinch?

On Thu, 16 Feb 2006 04:07:29 GMT, Dan Stephenson
<com> wrote:
 
From what I've read, it's an issue year round. When I was thinking
of getting one, I planned on swapping to a top with a glass window;
there are aftermarket versions available.
epbrown
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Happens all the time. On my 2000 Boxster, I rarely do it anymore,
because it has been "trained". But, I still get out of the car and do
the "Chop" when it is a bit colder out, maybe 60-80 degrees. Any
warmer then that, I'm usually OK.

You can certainly leave the top down for a short term, not more then a
week or so I would guess. I like to put my top up to keep the dust and
dirt out, but I leave it down for long periods as well, not a big deal.

Dan Stephenson wrote: 

In article <com>, E Brown
<net> wrote:
 

How is that possible when the 'hole' for the plastic window needs to
split? Are you referring to replacing the whole top?
 

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In article <googlegroups.com>,
<com> wrote:
 

Glad to hear of your training. Especially on the hottest days here in
Texas the plastic is especially soft so even if there is some creasing
it rights itself smoothly and doesn't sit like that.

My plastic window is a sewn-on replacement, and it doesn't 'fog up'
like the original window. This is good. Maybe it'll survive better.
 

I have heard about putting a towel in the crease. Anyone know how
thick it should be?

Dan

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On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:22:11 GMT, Dan Stephenson
<com> wrote:
 

Yep - there are places that advertise top replacements for the
early model Boxsters, and the replacements have glass windows. Sorry
if I was unclear - I meant swapping to a new top, not just the window.
epbrown
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