Experiences with Cabs
Track Day
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: San Jose, CA
no problems,
I have 06 c4s cab and wouldn't have it any other way, the only downside is also an upside...it is really too loud to use your cell phone with the top down, but easy solution, don't use your phone....have 8k miles and top still functions and looks good as new...
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From: Raleigh, NC
I have a 2006 C4S Cab which is jusy over a year old and has 12,000 mile on it in all weather conditions. Regarding care for the top, I have used the Cabriolet Top treatment by Porsche once, when the water was not beading as wellas it did when new. Per the dealer, this should be done about once a year on a car that gets exposed to the elements regularly. As to enjoying a cabriolet, I don't think I can add any more to what has been stated above.
Jerry
Jerry
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From: Vacuuming Cal Speedway
I've owned 5 Porsche Cabs and have never had any problems with them nor have I ever regretted choosing a Cab. Your're apparently behind the orange curtain where Porsche intended Cabs to reside. All it will take is one warm summer night on PCH from CDM to Laguna. Here's my first Cab (well Roadster actually) on PCH in CDM back in 69'.....
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From: Vacuuming Cal Speedway
Originally Posted by 98carrera4S
JR, is that cop writing you a ticket in the photo? Oh...and who's the cute girl in the passenger seat? 
As for the cute girl.... that was then, this is now. She'd be 57....
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From: Tejas Hill Country
Just about every car I've ever owned has been a convertible. I started in high school with a Bugeye Sprite, which ruined me. After that I spent a few bleak years driving cars with normal roofs, moved up to t-tops and then finally I recognized the error in my ways. It's been nothing but ragtops for me ever since -- a Miata and an M Roadster being the highlights. My latest car, my first Porsche, is a C2S Cab and it is without a doubt the least compromised, most livable convertible I've ever owned. Absolutely fantastic car.
Cabin noise is quite livable, you don't sit too deep in the car (some convertibles like the Z4 or MR2 Spyder feel sort of like driving a bathtub), the chassis is stiff and solid, and visibility with the top up is not bad at all.
If you're even remotely considering a convertible I'd enthusiastically encourage you to give one a shot.
Cabin noise is quite livable, you don't sit too deep in the car (some convertibles like the Z4 or MR2 Spyder feel sort of like driving a bathtub), the chassis is stiff and solid, and visibility with the top up is not bad at all.
If you're even remotely considering a convertible I'd enthusiastically encourage you to give one a shot.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2007
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From: Semiahmoo/Blaine, Wa
Well, I must say, you folks sure haven't done anything to dampen my interest in purchasing a 997S Cab. Your feedback and comments are really appreciated. It is amazing how happy you all seem to be with your Cab purchases. Now I'm going to get really serious about a purchase. I think it is time for a different kind of fun from my C55.
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From: Connecticut
Not only is it fun during the day, but one of the best times my wife and I had was when we were driving at night with the full moon shining in the car. It was absolutely fantastic. The only downside is that it takes a lot to get car track approved because of soft top. Other than that no problems.
Jay
Jay
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Originally Posted by keninirvine
Well, I must say, you folks sure haven't done anything to dampen my interest in purchasing a 997S Cab. Your feedback and comments are really appreciated. It is amazing how happy you all seem to be with your Cab purchases. Now I'm going to get really serious about a purchase. I think it is time for a different kind of fun from my C55.
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From: AZ
Cab Maintenance
Originally Posted by todd.
If anyone does know of maintenance on the top I would like to know too.
I had read about other protectants on Rennlist and even saw a thread where one guy taped off his whole car before applying some protectant - too much prep!!! They advertise Raggtopp as "wipe off" and that's not exactly accurate but it's not too bad - just drape a towel over the side windows when applying and wash the car within a day, the overspray comes right off the paint/windshield. No affiliation, just happy with the product and ease of application. When i sold my 993 i gave my extra two cans to my dad for his Boxster S.
Any Google search for Raggtopp will provide several sources for purchase. Hope this helps all of you!
Last edited by fluid15; May 31, 2007 at 01:56 AM. Reason: grammar
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Drifting
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From: Semiahmoo/Blaine, Wa
Originally Posted by 500
You may miss the torque of your 55...make sure you take a few test drives just to be sure.
