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Any hardtop from a 1997-2004 will fit any other 1997-2004.

The profile of the side windows on a 987 is different than a 986. So a 986 hardtop will not fit a 987.

Newbie question then, 986 = Boxster 987 = ??

al

I am thinking of getting a hardtop for MY03, but then started thinking of the "what if's"

What if I move up to a MY06 or MY07, will it fit those as well?

Are all years the same, I read somewhere that the soft top for the MY03 was changed from previous years, more rounded etc. Would this affect the hardtop?

Thanks, Al

All colors have a clear coat.

Over the years I have heard claims that the paint is made by Glasurit (owned by BASF), or Sikkens, or Spies Hecker (owned by Dupont). In reality Porsche could have several suppliers, and different suppliers depending on where the car is assembled.

There was an article in one of the magazines, I think Panorama, and it was said to be Dupont.

thanks for the info, I usually use Dupont when I paint so when (if) I try to paint anything I should be able to get resopectable results with locally mixed Dupont.

Al

I have a 2003 Boxster in Speed Yellow and would like to know as much about the paint as possible... is it base-clear, base-only, manufacturer etc, etc.

Thanks!

Its held on by the single bolt underneath which clamps the trim against the twin outlets on the back box muffler. There is also a small bent piece on the frontedge on the top of the trim which hooks onto the seam of the muffler box

All trims are stainless, even the Tequipment one from the 550 anniversary

Thanks, that's what I saw (including the small bent piece at the front), the bolt must be corroded, it wouldn't turn much more then 1/8 of a turn.

I might have to either use an impact wrench or drill the bolt out as I don't want to damage where the bolt goes in... I was planning to polish the tip, currenlty is appears to have a 'sand blasted' look.

I have a 2003 Boxster, does the exhaust tip come off by removing the single bolt under and towards the front of the car? Also is it aluminum or stainless?

thanks, Al