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Old 05-12-2018, 07:15 AM   #31
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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.
The lack of visible seal around the window actually looks better to me.

Do you know what brand of top they used? On my 986, I put on a Robbins brand top, and while it looked different, it seemed to be very high quality. The fabric was very close in look and feel to stock.

I can understand why you're upset because at the very least it's different, but I' not sure there's anything you can do about it at this point.
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Old 05-12-2018, 08:23 AM   #32
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The lack of visible seal around the window actually looks better to me.

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I agree ... overall I think the new top looks a lot better than the old one. In time you’ll get used to the smaller window ... I would think the visibility wasn’t that great to begin with
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Old 05-12-2018, 08:47 AM   #33
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Sorry to hear about your experience... yikes! Tops are tough because they do outsource this to upholstery specialists, most dealers or body shops don’t do that in house. The top itself looks ok but do agree that rear window looks off and definitely smaller. 😞

Your insurance is usually only required to use a “like kind and quality” part but not OEM. Some sell an add-on to provide OEM parts, might want to ask about this if it’s important to you. A few of the high net worth companies (Chubb, AIG) default to OEM only but are also a lot more $$$. As an alternative, you should be able to pay the difference in cost for OEM vs. aftermarket part when they are making the repair.
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Old 05-12-2018, 09:14 AM   #34
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Did they use a 981 compatible window? My rear window looks iike that. Maybe you should just live with it.
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Old 05-12-2018, 09:15 AM   #35
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If you can figure out how to force your insurance co. to use OE parts please share.
I have - in the past - by asking. It was an e90 windshield and I pointed out the rain and light sensor, asked for pilkington or whatever french glass it was.
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Old 05-12-2018, 09:31 AM   #36
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I think the problem was that Josh didn't know they weren't going to use OEM parts. But, of course, now it's a painful lesson learned.
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Old 05-12-2018, 09:52 AM   #37
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Hold on a second. There's a difference between non-OEM and not-the-same-shape.

When I get a non-OEM windshield or control arm it still fits perfectly and provides the same functionality.

A smaller rear window (or reduced headroom if that happened too) is changing something fundamental about the vehicle. I feel like there's a valid complaint here, even if they are allowed to use non-OEM parts.
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Old 05-12-2018, 09:55 AM   #38
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Hold on a second. There's a difference between non-OEM and not-the-same-shape.

When I get a non-OEM windshield or control arm it still fits perfectly and provides the same functionality.

A smaller rear window (or reduced headroom if that happened too) is changing something fundamental about the vehicle. I feel like there's a valid complaint here, even if they are allowed to use non-OEM parts.


I agree - it should be an equivalent part, and if not then that is an issue. Not sure how far out of spec it is just based on this pic though, would need a closer look to tell.
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Old 05-12-2018, 10:43 AM   #39
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Yes, I don’t really care about oem—the cover they used seems to be equivalent, fabric-wise.

I am pissed about the window, though the adjuster assures me it’s only about 3/4” difference in height. Still, on a window that small that’s a big deal, and I mostly hate that it’s so obvious that it’s a replacement unit.

The adjuster tells me essentially there’s nothing to be done; Porsche has discontinued this part and this is the only thing available. Do I believe that? I guess. Don’t have much choice.

They still have the car because the frame they put on is inarguably damaged and they are replacing that.

Am likely going to list the car for sale when I get it back. Frankly just tired of having a third car that I don’t get to drive and that I can’t garage.
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Old 05-12-2018, 10:46 AM   #40
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Porsche discontinues parts on cars that are 12 years old? 10 if yours were a 2008?

Having a car you don't drive and isn't garaged sucks. I find it better to keep the cars I drive least garaged and the one I drive most outside. The battery stays fresh, the dirt blows off, the bugs get blown out the tail pipe..

It feels silly to have a garage then walk outside in the rain to drive to work (or worse, brush the snow off my car after it snowed) but I find I like it better than the alternative. It's the cost of owning N+1 cars.
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