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Old 06-27-2013, 02:22 PM
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you better take another look at the 928 roof as its really quite small and thus isnt going to give you much more roof area to insert a sliding roof.

I would n ot do this modification better to buy a nice set of Bilstiens
Old 06-27-2013, 02:25 PM
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I wonder how noisy it is opened and closed.
Old 06-27-2013, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmerlin
better to buy a nice set of Bilstiens
Yes. That should make it much more airy and convertible- like.........
Old 06-27-2013, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 85euro928
Before I started I'd ask the manufacturer what the speed rating is on that thing It would suck to go through all that work to find out you're limited to 75mph, or less!
No Doubt!...Very good idea.


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Old 06-27-2013, 06:23 PM
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How about modify the 928 roof to be like the 968? The 968 has a sunroof that doesn't slide, it only raises in the rear and can be removed in ~30 seconds. The fact it doesn't slide means it can be much larger.




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Old 06-27-2013, 11:24 PM
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I would love to have a sunroof like in that 968. I have looked into all kinds of options. Universal lexan sunroofs are not the right dimensions at all and I don't know if one can be custom made. That'd be the easiest option. It's true that the factory sunroof limits headroom. I'm only 5'10" and have a set of manual seats (mounted to rear set of holes) and I feel crowded by the roof even with the headliner removed. The frame of the car would allow a pretty large hole that would be double the size of the sunroof (obviously). I read all the threads on getting a lexan panel to put in there. No one locally is willing to form it in Tampa. Just thinking about it. I actually saw a converted 928 at a dealer in Tampa and it was just so sad. I would never cut the roof off the car. I love the shape of the car. Just would like an open air feel. Just thinking out loud.
Old 06-27-2013, 11:50 PM
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Good luck selling it some day.
Old 06-28-2013, 11:56 PM
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I do miss the sunroof in my 944T, tip it up in the back, take it off, plenty of headroom, but I had it for 5 years while new and under warranty, so no issues.
Old 06-29-2013, 01:58 PM
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has anyone ever seen a t-top 928?
Old 06-29-2013, 02:21 PM
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