I FIXED My Porsche Boxster Convertible Top For ONLY $3... You Can't Top This

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Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2006 Porsche Boxster powered by the legendary flat 6, backed up by a 5 speed manual transmission, and it was cheap. Of course these cars aren't cheap but this one has nearly 200,000 miles on it, making it the cheapest one in the country. Now I've serviced it, replaced the flaky radio with a modern CarPlay headunit, and today we're fixing one of the last issues because of all the comments... the convertible top! Now it was working just fine but it wasn't seating correctly when it was up so we're replacing the failed elastic that pulls the top into shape while it's closing.
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@terrylessmann2274 Жыл бұрын

My 1st Porsche was a 15K mi, 4 yr old 01 Box S. It was not very reliable but thankfully it was CPO'd so Porsche paid for most of the repairs. 6 mo after the CPO ran out, I traded it in on a new 08 Boxster S LE (the orange one). Kind of surprised I stayed with Porsche after all the troubles with my 986, but I wanted an orange Box S. Coming up on my 14th anniversary of owning her and she's been one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned. Porsche did get it right with the 987.

@thatguymichaelhtx Жыл бұрын

What problems did you have with the 986?

@terrylessmann2274 Жыл бұрын

@@thatguymichaelhtx right rear wheel bearing failed, left front bushing shot craps, power steering pump failed, left window drop failed. All these in 3 yrs of ownership and 17K mi. Window regulator failures and pixel issues with the dash were also common but didn't catch my 986.

@gingerhz Жыл бұрын

Didn't know Gabe had a Honda Del Sol. My first car was a 1995 Honda Del Sol S and I still have it. Granted it has a blown motor atm but one of these days it will be back on the street. This channel has inspired me to try and bring it back. Thanks JR and friends for all of the amazing content!

@Gabe-ABNCW3 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!!! Make it happen!😉👍🏼

@ewallacestudent1 Жыл бұрын

lots of motors out there, good luck

@MrMattDat Жыл бұрын

Great job and such a practical fix! Perfect WJrG tip!

@devonosborne2512 Жыл бұрын

I swear by those Atoto head units! I took a shot putting one in my f body and I LOVED it. Awesome using and obd2 reader and putting dashcommand on the head unit for some additional gauges. I now have one in my truck and have trans temp without adding any gauges to to the “a” pillar or anything!

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

Isn't Dashcommand awesome? I still keep that setup in my backpack all the time 💪

@devonosborne2512 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo well worth the purchase for sure!

@auzmo Жыл бұрын

How would an Atoto unit compare to a similar unit from a brand like pioneer that cost $600 with wireless carplay? The price is great, but a pretty leery of something named Atoto. Are the features just as good, any features you are giving up? The newest Atoto with wireless carplay has almost no reviews.

@dcautomotive1369 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos! Be worth pulling off the front bumper and easing the aircon condensers away and clear out any debris trapped in front of the main rads. Might help with cooling and definitely be good for the new owner.

@seanwalsh999 Жыл бұрын

Yes, mine rotted out the bottom row of both AC condensers, causing the AC to fail.

@WildDigger Жыл бұрын

Good easy cheap fix. Nicely done John.

@houseofno Жыл бұрын

I agree. I like this solution better. Otherwise you might have had to change your channel name to WatchJRSew! LOL. Great job! 😄

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

Sounds rough, I'd be watching KZfaq videos to learn how 😂

@Cartier_specialist Жыл бұрын

I was hoping for more Bentley content but I can't really complain about Porsche content. They really do handle incredibly and Porsche has been perfecting the handling for 50 plus years.

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

I'm also hoping to work on the Bentley, I need a shop so I can pull the whole interior and really everything else apart 😬

@Cartier_specialist Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo I didn't realize that was the delay. 🍻

@jtuominen72 Жыл бұрын

Fiskars scissors from Finland! Great!

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

Why is everything they make amazing? Scissors, lawn tools, linear cutters 😳

@Devilacme Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo I guess they just have what it takes to make proper tools.

@kimthomas3005 Жыл бұрын

Theres a surprising number of fixes where on youtube its a weird bodge but in reality its only $3 to fix. Have a 996 and first fault I had was a gearshift cable popping off, "fixes" on you tube were all bad mods or dodgy bodges with cable ties etc. I looked at the exploded diagram and could see a tiny pop pin in the end, sure enough no where to be found on my car, bought part off Porsche for £2.60 ($3) and 3 years later still no more issues.

@jtr159 Жыл бұрын

8:13 FISKARS SCISSORS MY HOME VILLAGE WOOOOO torille

@robsdeviceunknown Жыл бұрын

I just got the same Autel you have, I LOVE IT! does way mor ethan I had hoped for. Sadly, I don't know how to use most of what it's capable of lol.

@MrJbipes Жыл бұрын

One of the first things I did when I got my '05 Boxster. Went to JoAnn Fabrics here. I did sew it. yes, multiple passes, but it was simple sewing, not seam-stress style by any means. I also had to re-do the strap that holds the rear window up an in place in top service mode

@justinmaccreery2490 Жыл бұрын

When you installed the replacement elastic bands, did you add any tension to the elastic as they were sewn back in?

@MrJbipes Жыл бұрын

@@justinmaccreery2490 Not sure I understand what you mean by 'tension'. The elastic itself provides the tension. I didn;t make the new ones any shorter or longer than OEM

@justinmaccreery2490 Жыл бұрын

@@MrJbipes Thank you for your reply : o ) Let me re-phase; after sewing the initial side, did you stretch the elastic before stitching the other side, or leave it tought but not stretched?

@MrJbipes Жыл бұрын

@@justinmaccreery2490 It was taught yes, not streteched

@MassProject Жыл бұрын

Good job buddy!! I have the opposite problem on my 911. To much pull, think there is a stuck spring somewhere.

@Reclusive_x Жыл бұрын

Its 1am and been wanting to go to sleep but cannot not watch your new videos!

@salty6pence672 Жыл бұрын

Always good to see Gabe drop by. I will miss that when you move. "I love Progress, It's Change I hate." ~ Samuel Clemens

@talon262 Жыл бұрын

JR, please ask Gabe (or, Gabe, if you see this) where he got that BSA-USAF roundel tee; as a Scouter, I'd love to be able to get one or two of them.

@Gabe-ABNCW3 Жыл бұрын

I bought it from my Council’s Scout Shop about ten years ago…

@talon262 Жыл бұрын

@@Gabe-ABNCW3 Drats... thanks anyway, Gabe.

@ajw828 Жыл бұрын

Hope you're having a blast out there on those epic roads!

@ewallacestudent1 Жыл бұрын

Good fix, nice job.

@nxvx9208 Жыл бұрын

Love the videos. Keep it up!

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 💯

@GTroy Жыл бұрын

been watching for 3 years...still moving faster and faster

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

This car just needs to leave because the new car comes next week 😛

@GTroy Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo I fix copart cars for my own toys, so I appreciate your work...omg I wish I could work as hard as you

@justinmaccreery2490 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. It'll probably save me a few hundred bucks, as my car has the exact same symptom!

@jamil_cars Жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos even tho they come out at 1 am where I am 😅

@Shauma_llama Жыл бұрын

Exclusive parts from Wal Mart, love it. 😄

@gregwatson8246 4 ай бұрын

I’ve had to do this elastic-band fix twice in 20 years. Find the elastic strap. Loosen the screw (and washer) that hold the elastic to the top bow. Pull out the elastic and flap it’s sewn onto. Cut off old elastic. Sew or staple new elastic to flap. Cut a slot into elastic to fit around bow screw (and washer). Feed new elastic and flap back into top and secure around screw (and washer). Elastic length and tension are set where basic slack is taken up as top nears arch, and tension (elastic stretch) happens just as top moves behind arch, where it should be. A important fix to avoid damage to top, tension cable, and decorative arch !! You only need to sew or staple the flap end. The top-bow end with screw, just loosen screw (and washer) and cut a small slot in the elastic Your way is easier.

@joemtbr5052 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great content.

@dewdew34 Жыл бұрын

Always cool to see Gabe.

@31dknight Жыл бұрын

another great video from JR. thanks

@HoboJoeGarage Жыл бұрын

The only approved stapler is a red Swingline stapler

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

They took my stapler 😬

@rieskame Жыл бұрын

My 997 had a similar issue. It was a rivet that broke off near windshield that held the tension cable that needed replaced.

@jamesluke7377 Жыл бұрын

Ooooo... John had some KS State tree on his top. LOL 😆

@wrenchesinmotion3282 Жыл бұрын

Gabe appearance!! And he had a Del Sol, fantastic. I've had 4 of them. Love the little go karts.

@ksteak27 Жыл бұрын

Sweet. I have this issue with my 996 911 top. Will give this a try...

@kerrylewis2581 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to more footage of the Boxster before it goes to its next, hopefully, well-cared-for home.

@britishcarfan9601 Жыл бұрын

Hey JRGO nice video!! I enjoy your series of videos that you make. Anyways I suggest that you sell your car on Bring a Trailer which is a car auction site. People go crazy on there and over bid like crazy!! So you can make some nice money. You have the option to set a reserve or have no reserve.

@hawkinsjd11 Жыл бұрын

It is virtually the same my 2003 S is fantastic. I've thrown my Boxster around a few times but I have to try.

@tedll75 Жыл бұрын

best fix ever!!

@nicholastaylor1546 Жыл бұрын

Another great video but I am sorry but your dad is the MVP of this channel Either way with or without him please keep up the great content - you really don’t need a massive shop but it does allow many different types of projects. I do wish you luck in finding your new home but if you decide to stay as you are I bet I will still watch all of your videos

@wolfc7280 Жыл бұрын

Hope things are working out for you regarding your new building.

@edpoell2876 Жыл бұрын

Love the bargain basement of cool cars, it's been my wheelhouse for 50 years.

@titanicfilmsbymark Жыл бұрын

Why do people complain about vehicles they don't own? Nice video JR.

@thatsonebadhatharry8610 Жыл бұрын

Great cheap fix on the top. Another quick and temporary fix to the trim is to take a black sharpie and just go over all the bad areas, no tape needed, just be careful not to touch the cloth top. It won't be perfect but will look better than the aluminum that's showing. Latter if you decide to paint it you just prep and paint like normal.

@shysgarage2405 Жыл бұрын

Hope that heater works good. Most of the US is going to be getting a cold spell starting this weekend... 🤯

@samlyda7558 Жыл бұрын

Excited to go Drive IT.

@VidTubeWatch Жыл бұрын

And at 11:22 we have Gabe for the win! Looks like he just woke up from a much needed nappy poo. LOL

@halhammond6831 Жыл бұрын

Stitching would be better than stapling-try using a Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl. Really simple to use and you can use it to repair a ton of things such as fabric tops, upholstery etc,

@pops55650 Жыл бұрын

What a nice looking 911

@MrGazzaj Жыл бұрын

I guess with the Porsche all set and him driving with friends, JR will be miles away from the car crusher. NO chance for vision of it crushing from start to finish this week :-(

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

When it's time to work on the car crusher they'll call me, nothing I can do until that phone call comes 🍻

@MrGazzaj Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo Thanks for the heads up. It is the project that stands out from them all and has really caught my imagination and interest.

@tomjo9838 Жыл бұрын

Great job. Does the Atoto head unit brightness adjust with your dash lights ?

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

It sure does, crazy bright when it’s not dimmed 😳

@AzTurboMini Жыл бұрын

Gabe... where the heck have you been son? You fix your car and disappear. 😆

@Gabe-ABNCW3 Жыл бұрын

LOL! Been crazy busy man. I’ve been running nonstop since we got the Sky up.

@AzTurboMini Жыл бұрын

@@Gabe-ABNCW3 Oh stop! You ack like you gotta work to pay bills or something. 😂 Seriously, I hope all is well buddy. 🙏

@Gabe-ABNCW3 Жыл бұрын

@@AzTurboMini 🍻😜👍🏼

@BRBTechTalk Жыл бұрын

There is a product called speed sew, it is a glue for fabric, I would think a little dab of that with the staples would help hold the parts together.

@trapjohnson Жыл бұрын

Gabe AGAIN with a "Shirt I wish I could find"

@lovellmills7959 Жыл бұрын

Nice. you are Porsche king 🤴 😊

@gwaddles Жыл бұрын

Getting back to your DIY Roots

@BrianGeissman1136 Жыл бұрын

I like my 986 Boxster. I came from a 3rd gen MR2, so that might be why I think it’s a great car. Cars 23 year birthday this month (November)

@Doc1855 Жыл бұрын

I love the video… What about the Bentley?

@lancenutter1067 Жыл бұрын

Love my Boxster S!

@unstablebobgable Жыл бұрын

If I could work on the Porsche Boxter with Watch JR Goes I would drink the shot of whiskey and cold Bartle Skeets with him and puff on the Cannibus cigars with him and get all schmoked up.

@donreinholz8121 Жыл бұрын

Mopar AL also put an Atoto unit in his son's car. More tractor videos with your Dad JR!

@shanesimmons6079 Жыл бұрын

JR get a smaller modest shop it's honestly nice too watch oldschool JR from the garage

@DaveSomething Жыл бұрын

I got that stereo, so far I like it.

@bmwloco Жыл бұрын

I, too, drove an early Boxter and thought "meh". Then I drove a Cayman. Then the newer Boxter. Fixed. Nice cars.

@JP-tm5nf Жыл бұрын

Just bought exactly the same one but 2005 and only cost us $1500. The old owner thought he messed up the transmission but doesnt.

@chrismooney225 Жыл бұрын

There’s two cables you need to adjust which helps the slack 10mm spanner and sorted

@slickrock1371 Жыл бұрын

It looks like someone painted the convertible top with a roller, and got some on the black trim you were pointing to.

@69Dartman Жыл бұрын

Why couldn't you have a very cheap repair on any vehicle, even if it was very expensive at one time. If you can do your own work and get a good price on the part new or used very doable whether it's parts or some other type of fix. Watching now👍

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

Just weird when the badge says Porsche 😳

@69Dartman Жыл бұрын

Yep, but as you know parts is parts so just depends on what it is and if it's factory or what I just saw as I typed this... Brilliant.

@Uathankicks Жыл бұрын

Yeah man they are the same, 20 more hp I think. Once it starts sliding it’s snappy though.

@dhass1776 Жыл бұрын

The subtitles are funny On Today's episode of Watch Jericho......what is this Y2J/Chris Jericho channel? Ha

@jamesmorrison7847 Жыл бұрын

FYI You can use liquid black shoe polish to dye that convertible roof. Sounds crazy, but it works. Then seal it with clear floor wax. Best of luck.

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

This is a gray top, there's no way you can use black on the grey 😳

@KrazyKarlProjects Жыл бұрын

Cheap repairs are the best repairs.

@Slyder42 Жыл бұрын

That head unit looks like it belongs there!

@gs3504 Жыл бұрын

The stretched piece you replaced looked identical the the piece that holds the C6 convertible top and also fails... The C6 requires a little more gymnastics!!

@cudaboy71 Жыл бұрын

What kind of bike is that hanging up?

@1mlb704 Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for the BSA shirt

@theevilspanky Жыл бұрын

Im trying this myself… this is way more difficult than you make it seem… lol it’s hard to fit a stapler in there and also the tension… wow. No advice on how which side to do first top or bottom..

@Hoster987 Жыл бұрын

Hope this worked out for you. Check other videos where you can take out the whole elastics out which makes it really easy. Just fixed mine

@Perceni Жыл бұрын

I have had both 986 and 987 and they drive exactly the same. The interior probably gives you the perception that is a better driver but it's the same.

@hoozthair6076 Жыл бұрын

The best Porsche.

@chollythecrazycorgihesinsa6505 Жыл бұрын

Do you think Walmart might have a hood for my 911? 😂 ( I don’t have a 911…wish I did)

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

They might, I hear they sell OEM parts from Germany 😛

@andreasturlese5003 Жыл бұрын

Done, Thanks...

@macho4x4warlock98 Жыл бұрын

What does the staple tool look like?

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

It's a mini swingline I keep in my desk. Nothing special at all! 🍻

@alfyer5 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo GET ME THE GOLDEN STAPLER

@JaysElectronicTinkerShack Жыл бұрын

dude cars coing nicely use paper playing cards there awesome for masking slip niceliy behind the piece on the roof there same with painting wheels great tip used many times

@Robsav-yx6vi Жыл бұрын

Gabe , good to see yah . Agreed with you btw .

@pkt1213 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could head to Palooza this year but I have a work trip instead. 😞 You would think that I wouldn't want to go to Eureka Springs after my wife did $3k of damage to my A4 on our honeymoon.

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

Would be cool to see you there! 🍻

@pkt1213 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo I would also have to finish the stereo in my 944 so I can put the 1/4 windows in. 🤣

@michaelgrow8630 Жыл бұрын

Let's go Gabe

@jarrodt3620 Жыл бұрын

Can you change the background screen on the radio

@kencrouch668 Жыл бұрын

This is a question for Gage- you were in the military in 2004 - are you still in the service now? That was 18 years ago!

@JunixBoiix91 Жыл бұрын

Okay now we've gotta see the trim painted or else it just won't feel completed and satisfied...

@oscarocampo4575 Жыл бұрын

You not keeping it?.. what did you do with it?

@windronner1 Жыл бұрын

Non OEM?!?! They’ll never let you join PCA. LOL

@jtelliso Жыл бұрын

DEL SLOW FOR LIFE!!!

@Gabe-ABNCW3 Жыл бұрын

Facts.

@bluefalcon69 Жыл бұрын

Gabe had a Del Sol? All respect lost.

@Gabe-ABNCW3 Жыл бұрын

🍻😂👍🏼

@kirand483 Жыл бұрын

Bentley update please John Ross.

@johnhughes3796 Жыл бұрын

Whoever knew you could fix a Porsche with knicker elastic.

@alfyer5 Жыл бұрын

Can you please get a fabric dye and colour the top

@JB77070 Жыл бұрын

Big profit

@starrguitarworks Жыл бұрын

I’ve owned both… 986 and 987. Both great. Comparing the 986 to a DeSol is a total joke.

@vicrattlehead8665 Жыл бұрын

10 o clock gang :]

@vfhondas Жыл бұрын

Unless you use stainless steel staples they are going to rust. We sew them in at the dealer level.

@auzmo Жыл бұрын

Have you gone to your event in the Porsche yet?

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

It’s this weekend 🍻

@retrobear9367 Жыл бұрын

I wish i could get into wireless carplay. It's just too laggy for me