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JST 05-10-2018 11:45 AM

Ugh, you guys are really being positive. I'm all kinds of pissed off, though, because the rear window on the new top is noticeably smaller (and, I have to say, cheaper looking) than the one on the old top. It's not an OEM part, which is something they didn't tell me before I went to pick it up.

There's also some cosmetic damage on the new frame that they installed, which they'll have to replace.

wdc330i 05-10-2018 11:56 AM

Well crap. Smaller window, WTF!

rumatt 05-10-2018 12:02 PM

Oh no! Is the cabin smaller inside now? I thought it was just camera angle.

JST 05-10-2018 12:20 PM

Hm, rumatt, good question. I didn’t actually get in the car. Left it there and am now in discussions with insurance company. It’s a mess.

Josh (PA) 05-10-2018 12:48 PM

Oh that sucks, I didn't notice the window. Sorry Josh, that would make me very unhappy too.

equ 05-10-2018 01:14 PM

It looks ok but how can they use a non-OEM or OEM-equivalent (i.e. same supplier as Porsche just not branded) part?

rumatt 05-10-2018 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST (Post 529554)
It’s a mess.

I don't see any scenario where this is going to end well. :ack: :(

Alan 05-10-2018 01:31 PM

I was about to post it looks great but then read about the window which I completely didn't notice.

Argh ... frustrating !!

clyde 05-10-2018 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST (Post 529543)
Ugh, you guys are really being positive. I'm all kinds of pissed off, though, because the rear window on the new top is noticeably smaller (and, I have to say, cheaper looking) than the one on the old top. It's not an OEM part, which is something they didn't tell me before I went to pick it up.

There's also some cosmetic damage on the new frame that they installed, which they'll have to replace.

Is the lack of visible seal the "cheaper looking" part to which you refer?

I'd be pretty pissed about non-OE parts being using without disclosure. And I'd be checking my policy and work authorizations to make sure I'm not pissed at myself for letting it happen.

bren 05-10-2018 03:13 PM

If you can figure out how to force your insurance co. to use OE parts please share.


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