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Old 07-30-2015, 11:10 AM
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is there sucha thing as an aftermarket or more modern convertible top i can put on my 95' 993 Cab
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Look into GAHH Convertible Tops.
Old 07-30-2015, 11:29 AM
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I bought mine from German auto top and was very satisfied.

https://www.germanautotops.com/
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Look into GAHH Convertible Tops.
are those modern or just copies of oem. i want something a little upgraded. i hate the bad plastic rear window
Old 07-30-2015, 11:33 AM
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are those modern or just copies of oem. i want something a little upgraded. i hate the bad plastic rear window
Not sure. Check their web site. They are pretty much an OEM supplier. Maybe they offer a glass upgrade. They do for the Boxster, not sure about older 911s. Good luck.

Have you tried Plexus on your current plastic window? May help.

UPDATE. Maybe not glass:

http://www.gahh.com/store.php?cPath=...arch_for=Glass Window Upgrades&products_family_id=1
Old 07-30-2015, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Not sure. Check their web site. They are pretty much an OEM supplier. Maybe they offer a glass upgrade. They do for the Boxster, not sure about older 911s. Good luck.

Have you tried Plexus on your current plastic window? May help.

UPDATE. Maybe not glass:

http://www.gahh.com/store.php?cPath=...arch_for=Glass Window Upgrades&products_family_id=1
no ill pick one up at napa tonight
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I don' t think a glass window would work; the top third of the plastic window folds over itself when opened.

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I havent driven my car since the summer so i went to the garage to start it up and go for a ride. I took the top down just to make sure everything was working. the back window cracked. what is recommended for me to do
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Don't lower the top if temps are 50 degrees or lower.
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Originally Posted by Howdy993
Don't lower the top if temps are 50 degrees or lower.
thanks for the advise. now since i already did that what would you recommend i do to fix it?
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Originally Posted by slash32487
thanks for the advise. now since i already did that what would you recommend i do to fix it?
A good upholstery shop can replace the plastic window, but it depends on the condition of your top. If they can just replace the plastic you're golden if not, you can get a really good top on ebay for under $400. I just purchased this top and I've had this exact one for the last 10 years. Comes with a 5 year warranty, but installation can get pricey. Good luck.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180322876388?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Originally Posted by slash32487

i want a little upgrade. i hate the plastic rear window
Originally Posted by LexVan

Maybe a glass upgrade.
Thank you for ALMOST validating the amount of 993 images I save to my computer, in case they might ever be useful in a case like this

Hopefully helpful:

CK-Cabrio.de's CURRUS® Speedster-style Cabriolet cover with glass rear window
link one and link two...















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Nice Jager!

For english...

https://translate.google.com/transla...e/&prev=search

go to canopies, then convertible tops AZ, then scroll to Porsche 993.
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how can i buy just the back window?
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I'm not crazy about the look of that glass one.

If my top holds up, but the back window craps out I am going to look at having an upholstery place sew in a new tinted plastic rear window. I have seen that on a 993 in the past and it looked good (my $0.02) I assume they used the same "smoked/tinted" plastic that is used in late model Jeep soft tops.


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