megapixelmike534@gmail.com Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 hi just to pass info on ...no more creaking from my 986 hardtop got a pair of these cheers mike http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-Boxster-Boxter-Hard-Top-Hardtop-Lug-Covers-NEW/152613910950?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 If you were missing these in the first place it would creek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megapixelmike534@gmail.com Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 true lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 These were fitted on mine but it still creaked. The two long bits of trim down the side were causing it, putting some felt pads between the trim and hardtop cured it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 10 hours ago, RickLS7 said: These were fitted on mine but it still creaked. The two long bits of trim down the side were causing it, putting some felt pads between the trim and hardtop cured it. Any pics of that, mine still creaks even after copious and frequent application of Gummi phledge or however it’s spelt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 It was the two long pieces of plastic trim down the sides, they just clip in. I pulled mine away at the fronts and the creaking stopped. Then put some felt pads in between for a permanent solution: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 9 hours ago, RickLS7 said: It was the two long pieces of plastic trim down the sides, they just clip in. I pulled mine away at the fronts and the creaking stopped. Then put some felt pads in between for a permanent solution: Thanks for the pic, so you mean the long curved L shape piece left and right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Yes, the LH panel on mine creaked like hell. Probably why it sat on the garage wall for 6 years until I decided to fit it in October and see what the problem was. It creaked at the front so unclip the trim a few inches and go for a drive and see if that stops it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 01/01/2018 at 11:14 PM, RickLS7 said: Yes, the LH panel on mine creaked like hell. Probably why it sat on the garage wall for 6 years until I decided to fit it in October and see what the problem was. It creaked at the front so unclip the trim a few inches and go for a drive and see if that stops it. Thanks, will give that a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxm1275 Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 I ordered these for my soft top and fitted them this weekend. I tried it in the cold, which used to make it creak badly and am pleased to report that it was silent. Cheap fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk188 Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 51 minutes ago, mxm1275 said: I ordered these for my soft top and fitted them this weekend. I tried it in the cold, which used to make it creak badly and am pleased to report that it was silent. Cheap fix. What did you order........? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxm1275 Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 7 hours ago, mxm1275 said: I ordered these for my soft top and fitted them this weekend. I tried it in the cold, which used to make it creak badly and am pleased to report that it was silent. Cheap fix. A pair of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-Boxster-Boxter-Hard-Top-Hardtop-Lug-Covers-NEW/152613910950?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk188 Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 1 hour ago, mxm1275 said: A pair of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-Boxster-Boxter-Hard-Top-Hardtop-Lug-Covers-NEW/152613910950?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Good luck Ah, I read it as you'd a soft top rattle fix.....sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxm1275 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 08/01/2018 at 10:13 PM, pgk188 said: Ah, I read it as you'd a soft top rattle fix.....sorry! Yes, it was for my soft top. The hard top components mentioned before fit the soft top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 On 01/01/2018 at 11:14 PM, RickLS7 said: Yes, the LH panel on mine creaked like hell. Probably why it sat on the garage wall for 6 years until I decided to fit it in October and see what the problem was. It creaked at the front so unclip the trim a few inches and go for a drive and see if that stops it. I tried at the weekend to unclip but it didn’t seem to want too, I felt I might snap if forced too much, any suggestions, did you unclip in situ or did you take roof off? Any tools required? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk188 Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 21 hours ago, mxm1275 said: Yes, it was for my soft top. The hard top components mentioned before fit the soft top. How to confuse a simple man, ie me! I understand now though, ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT986 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Thread Hi- Jack ( but hardtop related ) - anyone know of a reasonably priced source for the front catch cover ? Mine squeaks , but I cannot bring myself to spend the bucks being asked on flebay for a bit of plastic - I'm too tight ! KT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 39 minutes ago, KT986 said: Thread Hi- Jack ( but hardtop related ) - anyone know of a reasonably priced source for the front catch cover ? Mine squeaks , but I cannot bring myself to spend the bucks being asked on flebay for a bit of plastic - I'm too tight ! KT Call your local OPC - you are very likely to be surprised at the price from them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 15/01/2018 at 9:22 AM, the baron said: I tried at the weekend to unclip but it didn’t seem to want too, I felt I might snap if forced too much, any suggestions, did you unclip in situ or did you take roof off? Any tools required? Thanks Mine unclipped quite easily from the front which the roof fitted. Take it for a run first or use a hair drier to warm the plastic first, wont be as brittle then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 4 hours ago, RickLS7 said: Mine unclipped quite easily from the front which the roof fitted. Take it for a run first or use a hair drier to warm the plastic first, wont be as brittle then. Ok, good idea thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT986 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 16/01/2018 at 11:14 AM, map said: Call your local OPC - you are very likely to be surprised at the price from them.... Sound advice map - never occurred to me that OPC would be cheaper than OPC - but they are significantly cheaper ! Cant believe the mark up on the prices quoted on fleabay KT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 2 hours ago, KT986 said: Sound advice map - never occurred to me that OPC would be cheaper than OPC - but they are significantly cheaper ! Cant believe the mark up on the prices quoted on fleabay KT Good news. Have learned it is always as well to price check with an OPC when you're looking at parts from any other source. I think eBay vendors succeed because it is quite easy to find the parts on that site and many folks won't go near an OPC for a whole host of reasons. Best thing to do is photograph the area of the car you're looking at and then the specific parts - that way the OPC Parts guys can find it really easily. If you're spending a chunk of change I now price check several OPCs and one or two other trustworthy sources. The OPCs don't tend to want to hold onto 986 parts and equipment, if it's on the shelf at the dealership they cannot return it to Porsche so sometimes their pricing can be "pinch me" good just to release the capital and reduce the value and age of the stock. Out of interest what were the prices for this part from an OPC and eBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT986 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 75 Euro inc P&P from the bay to the Emerald Isle - 20 euro from OPC Dublin inc free postage & 10 % discount for PCI member = result KT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 These are the sorts of parts the OPC has a monopoly on supply. Those eBay parts are either second hand or sourced from Porsche anyway. But it's exactly these parts which tend to be the cheapest. Another great example of this is the fascia panel when you relocate the aircon control to the bottom. Last time I bought it it was about £3 from OPC but was several 100% more on eBay. Brake parts and suspension parts where there is more completion and platform sharing and a ready aftermarket supply are more expensive from OPC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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