Boxster Spyder Top Sealing

[glapira]

Hi Guys,

first of all, I would like to introduce myself as this is my first post on this forum. I recently bough my new Porsche, a Boxster Spyder. I am absolutely delighted with it and I think it's just the car I wanted... :-)

I have been driving it for a bit now, but as I live in Spain, the convertible top hasn't been on a lot, to be honest! Now the other day I drove it with the top mounted (both of them), so the car was completely "closed".

I could clearly feel the left side, just above the left side window, doesn't seal completely... and I could hear both the wind noise and some fresh air getting inside the car. The right side seals perfectly and it's much quieter!

In fact, once I stopped, I tried to adjust the top by stretching it a little bit, but i could clearly feel with my hand that it wasn't sealing completely on the left side. There was nothing strange I could see or feel though.

Anybody experienced something similar? Any solution to it before I bring it to Porsche?

The car is still under warranty, but, just as a matter of interest, how much would a new convertible top cost?

I understand the convertible top is not perfect, but I believe that it could seal a little bit better... :-)

Thanks a lot in advance for your help!

Gio

[khushy]

Lift the rear lid up - at the same time as closing it, pull the top slightly towards the side that isnt sealing properly and it should be fine.

[rob.kellock]

It will never be perfect though. Mine has always been as OP describes.

[mrdemon]

It's a sun shade :-)

[DS240]

Don't be expecting a snug seal like on a normal boxster. It just won't happen.

There will be wind noise and a gap at speed.

It's just part of the car, the roof is just meant to keep the elements out. It won't let in water though. As someone said, even Porsche just call it a sun shade.

Enjoy.

[glapira]

Hi Guys,

thanks a lot for your replies... well, the thing is I've washed the car a couple times, no water in so far... the seal for external elements seems quite good so far.

The thing is that, one of the sides seals much better... and the window is just touching the top, so there is no noise or flapping so far. On the left side, there is about 0,5-1cm between the window and the plastic little flap on the top, that basically acts as "seal". As I said, one of the sides is perfect.

I believe there isn't much that can be done, as you guys say... this is not really supposed to be a conventional top... I will bring it to Porsche anyways for a quite check, and assume the car is like this... it beautiful the way it is... :-)

Thanks a lot and let me know if you think of anything else!

Gio

[mrdemon]

glapira said:

Hi Guys,

thanks a lot for your replies... well, the thing is I've washed the car a couple times, no water in so far... the seal for external elements seems quite good so far.

The thing is that, one of the sides seals much better... and the window is just touching the top, so there is no noise or flapping so far. On the left side, there is about 0,5-1cm between the window and the plastic little flap on the top, that basically acts as "seal". As I said, one of the sides is perfect.

I believe there isn't much that can be done, as you guys say... this is not really supposed to be a conventional top... I will bring it to Porsche anyways for a quite check, and assume the car is like this... it beautiful the way it is... :-)

Thanks a lot and let me know if you think of anything else!

Gio

If you take it to Porsche , they will not even know how to fit the roof and have prob never done it.

[Timbo_Mint]

It will be fine. I've had mine for five weeks, most of which the car has been rained on but the inside is still dry.

As has been said the tops just a 'sun shield'