Ninesomething Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Porsche item. Blutack or something? Bit of cereal box top wedged in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiBerty Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Push it down harder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Think you can buy new clips relatively cheaply from OPC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Cable ties. Will get a photo tomorrow if I remember. But small black cable ties at the right angle and you won’t even notice 👍🏼 Took mine out to clean once and just didn’t go back in as snug ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Or draft excluder foam (sticky one side). But OPC do a "repair kit" - all the bits and pieces (clips etc.) known to have solved the issue previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 24 minutes ago, Paul P said: Or draft excluder foam (sticky one side). But OPC do a "repair kit" - all the bits and pieces (clips etc.) known to have solved the issue previously. Yup re OPC repair kit, had it applied to mine on vehicle purchase and fixed the rattly issue I had. Ballpark £50 from memory but check with OPC if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 £15, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-Boxster-987-Wind-Deflector-Fitting-Mounting-Kit/133336844033?hash=item1f0b7ec701:g:vKcAAOSw5T9eOCQx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 £15 at the moment. 😉 Still 4 days left to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Scubaregs said: £15 at the moment. 😉 Still 4 days left to run. Yes fair I'd missed that. Pics show what is in the kit if OPC route is engaged for £50(ish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Another pic here of the bits in the OPC kit https://www.rosepassion.com/en/parts-porsche-boxster-987-2005-eu-boxster-s-3-2-cabrio-manual-gearbox-6-speed/bodywork-271/convertible-top-575/98756190104-p122280-set-of-fastening-parts-98756190101-98756190102-98756190100-98756173700-98756190103-2214-4082-122280 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Often mentioned here with solutions ranging from Sugru to Velcro. Just do a search and you'll find plenty of suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanatoid Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Think I used the thick gaffa tape, ages ago, not about to take out to look :-) (trimmed bits of...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted February 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 OK. Lots of ideas. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 I bought new fixing rubbers for mine and it still rattled. Until it flies out at 80 mph and landed on the road ! ive bought another one but I can’t tell any difference in driving it at all so I’ve not fitted it. it’s a rubbish design as it’s too flimsy and is removed by unclipping towards the back of the car ! Same direction as the air floor when you’re on the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 50 minutes ago, sa utah said: it’s a rubbish design as it’s too flimsy and is removed by unclipping towards the back of the car ! Same direction as the air floor when you’re on the move. I think you'll find that the air flow is from the back of the car going forward and is actually pushing the wind deflector into position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 24 minutes ago, Boxob said: I think you'll find that the air flow is from the back of the car going forward and is actually pushing the wind deflector into position. Correct. The fast air flowing over the windscreen curls back around over the rear boot towards the lower pressure air in the cabin. You can see the window blowing the hair forward in the first part of this video: https://youtu.be/YokPn010VmY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Still didn’t blow the deflector Ito the cabin though did it. move had loads of convertibles over the years and the deflector in the987 is the worst of all of them. Like I said it makes zero difference as for as I can tell when driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 More info on aerodynamics of convertibles in general: 4 minutes ago, sa utah said: Still didn’t blow the deflector Ito the cabin though did it Not had any trouble with mine. Stupid question, but was the bottom grove mated with the bump in the bodywork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 You’re obviously not driving fast enough if you’ve had no problems. I’ve got my Boxster and look after a friends and hers is exactly the same. Rattles at speed. It’s just too flexible the Mx5 I have had a tiny webbed plastic deflector which makes a huge difference in the cabin. Subs having some holes or slots cut into the Porsche one would help. I’ve got a small CNC machine so might give it a go. like I said it makes non difference as far as I can tell. It was 5 degrees here yesterday and I had the roof down all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 18 hours ago, Gutley said: Correct. The fast air flowing over the windscreen curls back around over the rear boot towards the lower pressure air in the cabin. You can see the window blowing the hair forward in the first part of this video: https://youtu.be/YokPn010VmY If only I had hair to blow forwards...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVO Chris Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Had the same issue, upon investigation it was noted the Perspex (?) sheet its made from had distorted slightly and put in a slight curve, when pulled straight it tightened in the mounts and did not vibrate. My solution was to purchase a length of aluminium U shape extrusion that was a tight fit over the top of the edge, cut it to fit including edge chamfers and painted satin black, applied double sided tap into the inner U and forced it over the perspex, this straightened it, reinforced it and stopped any rattling, no noise now above 90+. I will load up a picture if your interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Yes please ☝🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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