Tritonkev Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Hi all I don't know what you would call it but here goes It's the little bit about 30mm x 60mm between the top of the door skin the top of rear wing and end of the clam shell What I want to know is how does it come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 A photo would help 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Paint bubbling.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 @Tritonkev do you mean this piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazza Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Good question... been trying to figure out myself if it has any movement as mine seems out of alignment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanB Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 I'm sure it's integral to the design, but how annoying is that part??? It just seems to attract dirt, generally looks manky and out of place. It almost looks like they didn't make the clam shell long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 I was wondering the same thing, I have a bit of lacquer peel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 It has a part number 986 504 862 00. The top bit that's painted seems to be removable from the bottom piece which looks like its riveted to the body. This bit is also removable but would probably need the rivets drill etc. That's my interpretation of the parts diagram anyway. It's a horrible looking piece and looks like a real afterthought. It's disappeared from 987 versions onwards so Porsche can't have been that keen either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Terryg said: I was wondering the same thing, I have a bit of lacquer peel. Your form with this is not stellar, Mr Badger😳 Ask @986CKY as he did some work on his. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Oh dear....... So much disdain and anger for a seemingly innocuous component 🤦♂️ It is the cover for the B pillar mount used by the genius that is the Porsche Roof Transport System (RTS) Like this: If you’re determined to remove it for whatever reason it simply eases out, by using a broad flat edge under the outer edge to gently lift it straight up. A trim remover is ideal. Imagine Porsche decided to remove that ace piece of functionality when their engineers realised that any post 986 Boxster would be a princess car destined to be polished and used as little as possible 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 2 hours ago, map said: Oh dear....... So much disdain and anger for a seemingly innocuous component 🤦♂️ It is the cover for the B pillar mount used by the genius that is the Porsche Roof Transport System (RTS) Like this: If you’re determined to remove it for whatever reason it simply eases out, by using a broad flat edge under the outer edge to gently lift it straight up. A trim remover is ideal. Imagine Porsche decided to remove that ace piece of functionality when their engineers realised that any post 986 Boxster would be a princess car destined to be polished and used as little as possible 😂 Just love the RTS on a hardtop, just looks so right, I'm still on the look out for the RTS but they are rarer then hens teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 22 minutes ago, the baron said: Just love the RTS on a hardtop, just looks so right, I'm still on the look out for the RTS but they are rarer then hens teeth. The RTS/hardtop combo gets a generally positive response - especially with skis and poles on top. The few naysayers cannot be heard once I’m driving away..... As you say hard to find - it’s essential that when you do uncover one you make absolutely certain all the parts are included as there are some funky shapes and fasteners needed. Happy to help anyone about to push the button on buying a RTS with a set of reference photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Good bit of trivia from @map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 17 minutes ago, map said: The RTS/hardtop combo gets a generally positive response - especially with skis and poles on top. The few naysayers cannot be heard once I’m driving away..... As you say hard to find - it’s essential that when you do uncover one you make absolutely certain all the parts are included as there are some funky shapes and fasteners needed. Happy to help anyone about to push the button on buying a RTS with a set of reference photos. If I ever find one I'll take you up on your offer, out of interest where did you get your RTS from and how much did you pay and did it come in the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tritonkev Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 17 hours ago, Andy Mac said: @Tritonkev do you mean this piece? Yes that's it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tritonkev Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 17 hours ago, PaulQ said: Paint bubbling.? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 1 hour ago, the baron said: If I ever find one I'll take you up on your offer, out of interest where did you get your RTS from and how much did you pay and did it come in the case? Just shout as and when. Found the RTS about 10/11 years ago - there were a few available at the time - fortunately it was local and so an easy collection. Genuinely cannot remember what it cost but imagine it was a lot less than someone might pay today. I didn’t get a case for the arms and bars (is there one?) but there’s one for the fittings including the original toolset, installation guide and protective cardboard slips. As a piece of engineering in its own right I think it’s great - installed and as you say it it’s brilliant. Proper Porsche everyday usability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 9 hours ago, Mr96er said: Your form with this is not stellar, Mr Badger😳 Ask @986CKY as he did some work on his. 👍 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 41 minutes ago, Terryg said: ? wasn’t lacquer at the heart of the badger stripes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 8 hours ago, the baron said: still on the look out for the RTS but they are rarer then hens teeth. By chance i spotted this yesterday https://teile.com/en/porsche-parts-shop/model-boxster-986/5/body-parts/811-sunroof-targa-and-convertible-top-hardtop/52/811-05-convertible-top/roof-transport-system/15470 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 29 minutes ago, red rocket said: By chance i spotted this yesterday https://teile.com/en/porsche-parts-shop/model-boxster-986/5/body-parts/811-sunroof-targa-and-convertible-top-hardtop/52/811-05-convertible-top/roof-transport-system/15470 Wow, that's a good find, I'll see if its still available, many thanks for posting the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Ive sent an email to them, but am a little nervous pulling the trigger due to all the bad reviews and suspected fraud (see link below), anybody had any dealings @red rocket ? https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/teile-profis.de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, the baron said: Ive sent an email to them, but am a little nervous pulling the trigger due to all the bad reviews and suspected fraud (see link below), anybody had any dealings @red rocket ? https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/teile-profis.de Looks like a different supplier. Teile.com means parts.com. teile-profis means parts professionals. Without, i hope, confusing you the teile.com website looks very professional with full addresses, vat numbers etc etc. Have often looked at the site but not had cause to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 14 minutes ago, red rocket said: Looks like a different supplier. Teile.com means parts.com. teile-profis means parts professionals. Without, i hope, confusing you the teile.com website looks very professional with full addresses, vat numbers etc etc. Have often looked at the site but not had cause to buy. Good spot, Ill see if they reply and if so buy through PayPal, once again thanks for the link, have been looking for a long time to get an RTS as I do mountain biking and skiing so if the land rovers is not available Im still able to do stuff, along with potentially attaching a roof box for my trips down to the S. France. Hopefully they are genuine. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 1 hour ago, the baron said: Wow, that's a good find, I'll see if its still available, many thanks for posting the link Steve. Took a look at this and running the quoted part number in a search, it looks like a bracket for the hard top storage trolley system to store the RTS on the hard top trolley. If I'm wrong it looks stunningly cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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