eshane

Thanks for the reply, Damian.(Sorry for the mis-spelling of Porsche). I've looked at a bunch (10) of parts seller's links and Auto-Atlanta have been the cheapest so far. Evidently these cars are rare enough that not every one stocks the parts. The big guys (Pelican, Werks, etc...) don't have them, at least not on-line. One dealer, Stoddards, wanted $435 for a B-pillar inner gasket. Tweeks wants $299.00. Holy cow, Batman....they are proud of their parts! I sent an email to Sunset imports out in Oregon to see their prices. Hope they're lower. I can use the top in manual mode, but the weather sealing around the windows still needs to be tight. We get some real thunderstorms down here in MickeyWorld in the summer

db944

eshane (and others)

You may want to check out German Auto Dismantlers (formerly PAP) in Georgia. The tops for 968 cabs and 944 cabs are interchangeable and so are the seals. GAD usually have at least one cab frame lying around.

http://www.germanautodismantlers.com

Dsalillas

I wouldn't get a used seal off a dismantled car becuase they most likely leak too. Get them new so you don't have to worry. Keep us posted on where you get the parts from becuase my S2 cab leaks at the top corners too. Luckily its in a garage but it would suck if I got caught in the rain while driving cuase mine leaks like someone is pouring water out of a cup.

culture

ditto...i planned on replacing all seals when i replaced my top. i know that's going to be one costly affair.

eshane

OK guys. I've been doing my research. B-pillar inner seal..941.561.520.10 right/941.561.519.10 left - Atlanta auto $105 left only, Vertex $110/each both sides, Perf.prod. $107/each both sides, Sunset (are you ready?) $369.24/each-both sides. B-pillar outer seal.. 941.561.518.10 right/ 941.561.517.10 left - Atlanta auto $ 235/each-both sides, Sunset $187 right/$177 left. B-pillar rail.. 941.561.552.10 right/941.561.551.10 left Sunset $103.36/each both sides. Roof frame seal inner.. 941.561.386.10 right/941.561.385.10 left - Atlanta auto $105/each,both sides, Sunset $246.03/each,both sides. roof frame seal outer.. 941.561.388.10 right/941.561.387.10 left - Sunset $166.68 right/$210.08 left (go figure!). roof frame rail 941.561.390.10 right/941.561.389.10 left Atlanta auto $70/each both sides, Sunset $54.90/each both sides.
Now to get off my wallet........only takes dynamite & a crowbar.

Dsalillas

So it it looks like you'll have to source from different stores to save some money, or would it be more cost effective t have them all shipped from one?

Mr. Avionics

Eshane,
Check out Pelican Parts and Paragon, I've bought from both and good prices good service. I recommend them as will alot of others here on the list.
Congrats on the new ride,
Bill

culture

DAMN!! you're looking at ~$1376 just for seals?!?! i hope i got my math wrong. that's almost the cost of a new top install! and that is hoping you do the labor yourself.

storkman

no one ever told me bout the key position when u raise/lower the top.. how does that affect it working properly?

DarylJ

It completely affects it. It simply doesn't do anything unless the key is in the proper position. It's a safety interlock. Same as the ones with sunroofs - unless the key is in position 1, you can't get the lifters to unlatch (to remove it)....because that would be a bad thing to do while you were moving.

ernie9468

Congrats hope you enjoy it fully,and follow Damian advices when looking for parts , shop around.Automobile atlanta?