rxjohn

Place a washer or two on the screw pin. It will get rid of the rattle.

Musclehedz101

Keninirvine, such is notthe case with the kit.... Hence my work around, posted above.
I tried tugging/pulling at the trim pannel securing points but was afraid I'd break the plastic tabs off if I used any additional force. Tips??

KeninBlaine

Is it not possible to splice/solder the leads back together? BTW, where are you located? (anywhere near So Cal?)

Edgy01

Part No. 9 is merely an enclosure secured to the rear 'shelf' and its function is to hide the bolt assembly, and the therefore the wiring that supports the rear window heat. I would imagine there is a short length of wire from that left No. 9 device to where the grid on the rear window gets its power.

Musclehedz101

What I ended up doing was just leave the "old" leads in place, cut them from old Bayonet end and put matching electrical connectors on then simply installed the new screw type hardware and plug the new wire harness in. I then tucked the excess wires up under the headliner trim and done!

I'm in North Texas.

Musclehedz101

You may want to try loseening all the bolts INCLUDING the locking nuts around the shaft for the hardware on the hardtop. adjust the hardtop in position. Now with the mouting pins loose you can "feel" for their natural position. STEP 1: secure nuts hold shaft in it's "new position" THEN alternate tightening the three bolts securing the bracket to the top, untill all are tight. Repeat for the other side and you're good to go!

This is what I did an no creeks/rattles.....so far.

BTW here are some pics of my 997 w/ the new hardtop on.

KeninBlaine

Good news about the solution. Too bad you're not closer, as I was hoping to be able to look at yours when I tackle this job one day. Need to get a top first.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Musclehedz101

BTW, thought I'd share pics of the hardtop stand I made out of 1" PVC, works great!
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ml#post7356859

KeninBlaine

Nice photos. Thanks. So are you happy with the noise reduction inside the car when the hardtop is on?

Musclehedz101

Yes, very much so and love the additional headroom.

wiggy

X2. Totally diggin my hardtop as well. Can't wait for spring though!

louie007

i was always told that no question is ever stupid , do all 997 convertible come ready for a hard top or is that a sperate kit that has to be purschased , thank s

Andrew Davis

Did anyone have an answer to

Do all 997 gen 1 convertibles come ready to accept the hard top or is there a seperate kit ?.

Thanks andrew

Musclehedz101

I can't say "all" but know mine did not come from factory with receiveing mounts installed. It's easy enough to check if your 997.1 has them or not.

Simply pop off the circular plastic caps in your rear deck and look inside to see if the "receivers" for the hardtop hardware is there or not.

Regards!

gota911

Well, you were mistaken!


OK, just kidding. Sorry, I couldn't resist.


Actually, that is a good question. I don't have the answer, but my "guess" is..... if a hardtop was not ordered with the car, then the hardware will not be there. Porsche does not give anything for free.