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CLASSIC-HARDTOPOwner‘s Manual

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Warning reference

Captions

1 Hardtop Rear Section (Rollover-Bar & Rear-Window)2 Roof Panel Left Side3 T-Bar (Middle Section)4 Roof Panel Right Side

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1Introduction

Dear Customer,

We thank you for the trust you have shown in our Classic-Hardtop and congratulate you on your purchase.

In this Owner’s Manual you will find all you need to know about yourClassic-Hardtop.

This manual provides you, your workshop and the next owner of your Classic-Hardtop with useful information on assembly, mainte-nance and care.

In case of queries, our service and sales partner network is glad to be at your service.

We wish you great pleasure with your Classic-Hardtop.

GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KG

No collaboration with Porsche AG, the Porsche Crest, 911, Carrera, and Targa are registered trade-marks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

Printed in Germany.

All contents copyright 2009.

Reprinting, even of extracts,or duplication of any type isonly permissible with thewritten authorization ofGTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KG.

2Introduction

On-board literature

Please always keep this literature in your vehicle together with your Classic-Hardtop and please hand it over to the new owner if you sell your Classic-Hardtop.

Equipment

Because our Classic-Hardtop un-dergoes continuous development, equipment and specification may not be as illustrated or described in this Owner‘s Manual.

Items of equipment are sometimes optional or vary depending on legal requirements or on the country in which the Classic-Hardtop is sold. Your Classic-Hardtop partner will be pleased to advise you retrofitting

such equipment.Should your Classic-Hardtop be fitted with any equipment notdescribed in this Manual, yourClassic-Hardtop partner will beglad to provide informationconcerning correct operation and care of the items concerned.Because of different legal require-ments in individual countries, the equipment in your Classic-Hardtop may vary slightly from this descri-bed in this Driver’ Manual.

Homologation

The Classic Hardtop is homologa-ted through the German “Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt”.ABE (Allgemeine Betriebserlaub-nis) No.: KBA 30854Homologation Date: July 2009

Suggestions

Do you have any questions, suggestions or ideas for your Classic-Hardtop or for theon-board literature?Please write to us:

GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KGAfter Sales ServiceMaybachstrasse 11D-73760 OstfildernGermany

3Introduction

Contents

There is a summary of content at the end of this Owner’s Manual.

Safety Instructions!

Only use Original GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KG spare parts for your Classic-Hardtop or spare parts of similar quality which have been manufactured according to thespecifications and production requirements of GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KG.

These parts are available from your Classic-Hardtop partner or a quali-fied specialist workshop.

Accessories which are relevant to safety should not be used unless they have been tested and appro-ved by GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KG.

Your Classic-Hardtop partner will be pleased to advise you and answer any questions.

However, the use of other parts or accessories may adversely affect the safety of your Classic-Hardtop, and GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KG can take no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by their use.

Even if the supplier of other ac-cessories or parts is a recognized supplier, the safety of your Classic-Hardtop may still be affected if such items are installed. Due to the

large variety of products offered in the accessory market, it is not possible for GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KG to inspect and approve every one.

In addition, please note that the use of replacement parts which are not Genuine GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KG parts or approved or the use of accessories not approved by GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KG may also detrimentally affect the Warranties relating to your Classic-Hardtop.

Regularly check your Classic-Hardtop for signs of damage. Damaged or missing aerodynamic components affect driving behavior and must therefore be replaced immediately.

4Introduction

Technical modifications

Modifications may be carried outon your Classic Hardtop only ifapproved by GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KG.

This ensures that your Classic-Hardtop will remain reliable and safe to drive, and that it will notbe damaged as a result of themodifications.

Your Classic-Hardtop partnerwill be pleased to advise you.

Operation of your Classic Hardtop while driving is dangerous and can result in an accident.

Operation of roof sections and locks while driving could distract your attention from the road and traffic and cause you to lose control of your vehicle and the Classic Hardtop.

Never open or close your Classic Hardtop while driving. Always ope-rate your Classic Hardtop only with the vehicle stationary and in a safe place away from traffic.

Risk of damage and injury.

The T-Bar roof fitting is only to be used in combination with both right and left roof panels.

All three components should therefore be installed or removed collectively together.

Never use the T-Bar either installed alone or with only one of the roof panels (right or left).

Warning Caution

Setting and operatingClassic-Hardtop components

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Sitting during driving Driving on the race circuit Before Driving Off

Check that all your Classic-Hardtop locks are in the closed position.Clean your rear window.Adjust interior and door mirrors for proper vision to the rear.Make sure seat belts are fastened for the driver and any passengers.

Tips for Running In

The following tip will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your new Classic-Hardtop.Despite the most modern,high-precision manufacturingmethods, it cannot be completely avoided that the moving parts have to “wear in” with each other.This wearing-in occurs mainly within the first few months.


Please make sure that all passen-gers are sitting on their seats with their seatbelts fastened.

Do not stand during driving.

Do not sit on a Classic-Hardtop section or panel at any time.

We do not recommend driving on a race circuit with your Classic Hardtop.

GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co.KG therefore refuses to accept any guarantee or liability for damage occurring as a result of non-compli-ance with this provision.

Caution Warning

First time installation

Content of delivery

Preparation for mounting the hardtop-rear section

Conditions for mounting

Fitting the hardtop

Installing the trunk-bag

Removing the Classic-Hardtop

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7First time installation

Unpacking

Contens of delivery

• Hardtop-Rear Section (Rollover-Bar & Rear-Window)• Roof Panel Left Side• Roof Panel Right Side• T-Bar (Middle Section)• Covers (Rear mounting screws)• Metal-Clip (Windscreen central lock)• Trunk-Bag• Tool Set• Manual• ABE document (homologation)

Options

• Hardtop-Cover• Hardtop-Carrier• Hardtop-Care-Set

• Transparent Film Set (3M) for paint protection.

Make sure that the Classic-Hardtop parts are placed on a clean, soft surface.

Please check all parts for transpor-tation damage.

Preparation for Mountingthe Hardtop-Rear section(Rollover-Bar & Rear-Window)

Conditions for mounting your Classic Hardtop

1.This Classic-Hardtop will fit on all Porsche 911 Version 997 (not on 996 and earlier)

2. It is important to ensure that the Classic-Hardtop is horizontal for an easy and correct adjustment of your Classic-Hardtop.

3. Engine is off.

4. You will need a second person to help with installation.


Do not use any part whendamaged. Please inform yourClassic-Hardtop distributionpartner.

Caution


operation in the event of danger, immediately release the switch or remote control.

Please observe chapter“WARNINGS ON THE INSTRU-MENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER” of your Porsche Owner’s Manual.

Opening convertible top with the rocker switch.

Pull and hold up the switch until the convertible top has reached its final position or until the door windows are in their desired position.

The message on the on-board computer goes out.

In case of danger, release the switch.

Convertible top operation stops.Opening convertible with theremote control (depending on the fittings which vary from country to country) Unlock the vehicle.

Keep the convertible-top button on the remote control depressed until the convertible top has reached its final position or until the door win-dows are in the desired position.In case of danger, release the button.

Convertible top operation stops.Re-lock the vehicle if necessary.Conditions for operating the con-vertible top.

With the rocker switchThe ignition must be switched on(Engine running or switched off).

Danger of injury and damage.

Warning

Opening the convertible top

When opening the convertible top, make sure that nobody is at risk of injury from the convertible-top mechanism or the lid of theconvertible-top compartment.

Before opening the convertible top, ensure that there are no objects in the area behind the rear seats.Do not operate the convertible top with the remote control if thevehicle is out of your sight.

In order to interrupt convertible-top


Fitting the hardtop

General information:Installing the hardtop is an easy operation.

All tools are included.

You will need a second adultperson to help with the installation.

If you like you can ask yourClassic-Hardtop specialist ordealer for help with the initialinstallation.

However, by following theseinstructions carefully it is possibleto complete the installation byyourself and with assistancefrom a second person.

1. Please make sure that your convertible top is in its fully open position and all windows are down. If you are not sure please check again. Check the windows with the corresponding rocker switches. If there are problems with your convertible top please refer to your Porsche driver’s manual, or ask your Porsche specialist.

2. Take unlocking handle from the oddments tray between the front seats. Position the unlocking handle on the dot marking. Carefully lever out both plastic covers C.

Risk of damage to the windstop and hardtop.

Always remove the windstop before fitting the hardtop. Please observe chapter “Windstop” of your Porsche Owner’s Manual.

Caution

C


5. Open the side locking levers G (Rollover-Bar) on both sides upwards. You need to press the unlock spring H first before you can open the switch.

3. Fit both protective covers J into the trim panel.

4. Insert the Metal-Clip into the central windscreen lock opening

Please make sure that it is fully inserted and the microswitch (inside the locking opening) is switched. This microswitch disables the convertible-top-drive and the rear windows while your Classic-Hard top is in use.

Don´t forget to remove the clip when you are removing the Classic-Hardtop rear section.

J

Risk of damage to your converti-ble-top and Classic-Hardtop

Do not forget to insert theMetal-Clip when using yourClassic-Hardtop.

Caution

G

H


7. Together with a second person on the other side, grasp the hardtop at points E and F.

8. Carefully lift the hardtop up and over the vehicle from behind.

9. First carefully lower the hardtop into the locking elements at the rear.

The conic mounting tubes needs to find the openings and fully insert.

E

F

Risk of pinching at points “E+F”.

Warning6. Remove cover L with tool X

L

X


You can see them best by looking through the rear windows.

Another easy adjustment point is that the Rollover-Bar fits flush with the door mounts.

When you are sure that you found the inserts, the glass window will meet up flush with the rearconvertible lid.

10. Tighten the fastening screws by hand. Then tighten the fastening screw with the tool D.

11. Repeat the procedure on the other side of the hardtop.

D

46 Nm (34 ftlb.)


12. Swivel the side locking levers G down.

The locking hook K must engage in the windstop receivers V in the side trim panels.The red spring H on the locking side lever must be visible when the hardtop is locked properly. You will hear a click when the spring has moved into the lock position.

13. Store tool in glove box.

Store unlocking handle in oddments tray between the front seats.

G

V

H

K

The locking mechanism should work with acceptable force.

Do not try to close with high force as the locking mechanism may become damaged.

Always check the correct fittingof the locking hooks H into thereceivers V.

Risk of damage or injury.

Do not forget to check that all your locking mechanisms are correctly closed and the unlock springs are in the lock position.

Warning Caution


Installing your trunk bag into your front trunk.

1. Place your trunk bag down and to the rear of the rear trunk and fix it firmly with the Velcro to the rear wall. The small bag chamber faces to the front of the car. Please make sure that the bottom of the bag is positioned squarely and fits well to the floor of the trunk.

2. Remove the Velcro tape paper and press the Velcro to the rear trunk wall.

Installation of roof panels on your Classic-Hardtop

1. Open the locking switch of your T-Bar (Middle-Section). You need to press the unlock spring R first before you can open the switch.

Insert the T-Bar first with theMetal-Pin into the Rollover-BarMiddle Opening.

Push the T-Bar backwards.

Lever the T-Bar Front down to the windshield frame.

R


2. You should have ~4mm space between the T-Bar roof and the Rollover-Bar roof.

If this is not the case please refer to chapter Setup and Adjustments on page 24.

Check if the black plastic nose N of the switch is in the correct position.

Close the locking switch until you can hear a click.

The locking spring must be in the lock-position.

The black plastic nose N must fit perfectly into the hole in yourwindshield frame.

4 mm

N

N

The switch should work with acceptable force.

Do not try to close with high force.

The locking mechanism can bedamaged.

Always check on the right fitting of the T-Bar panel when you feel a too high force while closing the locking mechanism.

Warning


3. Take the right roof panel. You will find an indication A and B on the long side of the roof panels. A is on the roof panel for the right side of your car and B for the left side.

4. Check that the locking mechanism is in the “Open” position.

5. Open the locking mechanism by pressing the unlock button in the lever arm and turn the arm back wards (70°) until you hear a click and the unlock button is in lock position again.

6. Place the roof panel with Side (A or B) towards the T-Bar. Hold the roof panel at an angle until it is inserted into the T-Bar, then lower the roof section down.

Check to see that the roof panel is well positioned between front screen frame and the Rollover- Bar. You should have 4mm space between the T-Bar roof and the Rollover-Bar roof. If this is not the case please refer to chapter Setup and Adjustments on page 25.

70°


7. Unlock the locking mechanism by pressing the unlock button in the lever arm.

8. Turn the locking mechanism towards the front until you can hear a click and the unlock button is in lock position again. The locking mechanism is closing parallel to the front and to the Rollover-Bar. Please make sure that both bolts have found their counterparts safely.

9. Repeat with the procedure with your second roof-panel.

The locking mechanism should work with acceptable force.

Do not try to close with high force. The locking mechanism can be damaged.

Always check on the right fitting of the roof panels when you feel a too high force when closing the locking mechanism.


Do not forget to check that all your locking mechanisms are correctly closed and the unlock buttons and springs are in their lock position.

Never drive with any roof sections or components that are not safely closed or that are damaged.

Do not drive when you are not sure if the locking mechanisms areworking correctly.

Please contact your Classic-Hard-top specialist for assistance.

Warning Caution


Open the Classic-Hardtop and putting the roof panels into your trunk bag

1. Open your trunk first and lift the top cover of your bag to the open position.

2. Please start with the right side roof panel (Indication A).

3. Open the right door or window.

4. Push the unlock-button of your locking mechanism lever arm and move the arm backwards until the unlock-button locks again (snap sound).

5. Lift the panel to about 45° and pull it carefully out of the middle T-Bar section. Handle with care in order to protect the seal. With a little practice it should be very easy.

6. Put the right roof part A into the rear compartment of the bag.

The indication A should be directly visible from above.

ABC


7. Repeat the steps with your left roof panel (Indication B).

8. Put the left roof part (Indication B) into the second chamber.

9. Open the T-Bar locking switch. You need to press the unlock spring (Red) first before you can open the switch.

10. Lift the T-Bar Front (20°) until you can pull the T-Bar out of its rear connection.

11. Close the locking switch before you put it into the front chamber of the bag with the Indication C upwards and facing you.

12. Close the strap from the front chamber tight to the rear Velcro part.

13. Close the top cover to the front Velcro.


2. Open the side locking levers G (Rollover-Bar) on both sides upwards. You need to press the unlock spring H first before you can open the switch.

Removing the Classic-Hardtop Rear section

You will need a second adultperson to help with the removal.

If you like you can ask your Classic- Hardtop specialist or dealer for help with the initial removal, althoughby following these instructions carefully it is possible to complete the removal by yourself and with assistance from a second person.

1. Prepare a location where you can place the Classic Hardtop rear section on a clean soft carpet or cover. Ask your Classic-Hardtop dealer about the Classic-Hardtop carrier.

3. Remove cover L with tool X.

4. Open the fastening screws with the tool D.

D

46 Nm (34 ftlb.)

G

HL

X


E

F

7. Carefully lift the hardtop and remove it above the vehicle rear section and place it onto your soft carpet.

8. Fit both covers C into the trim panels of the rear hardtop locks so that the marking dots are opposite each other.

Risk of pinching at points “E+F”.

Warning Then open the fastening screw by hand until there is 10mm of play. Do not scratch your window.

5. Repeat the procedure on the other side of the Classic-Hardtop rear section.

6. Together with a second person on the other side, grasp the hardtop at points E and F.

9. Store tool. Store unlocking handle in oddments tray between the front seats.

Do not forget to remove the Metal-Clip when using your con-vertible without Classic Hardtop.

Caution

C

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Setup and Adjustments

Adjust the rear section

Front (Sealing) adjustment

Back (Height) adjustment

Position of the roof panels

23Setup and Adjustments


Due to the fact that even in modern car production there are still minor differences from one vehicle toanother, and also given that structural repairs can affect the fit of additional components, it may be necessary to adjust the factory setup in order to achieve an ideal fit of the Classic-Hardtop to your Porsche.

You may ask your Classic-Hardtop supplier to help you in this case.

Position of the Rear Section(Rollover-Bar and rear window).

Losen the three M6 screws(with an Allen key 5 mm) on left and right side of your rear-window supporters.

Losen both bigger M10 screws (with tool included Allen key 8 mm).


All mechanisms are important for your safety.

Please make sure that only approved and trained personnel is working on your Classic-Hardtop setup.

Caution


Adjust the Rear Section to meet these adjustment conditions:

1. Spoiler Rollover-Bar to door opening. Check that the spoiler is in one line with the opening flange on both sides. Please check in addition for a symmetrical fit on both sides.

2. T-Bar (Roof Middle Section) and Rollover-Bar should have a distance of about 4 mm.

Tighten the M10 and then the M6 screws. Position of the T-Bar (middle roof part).

Front (Sealing) adjustment

1. Put the T-Bar in place. Open the locking mechanism

2. Losen the little screw and remove the black plastic cover.

3. Losen the M6 nut a little.

4. The seal between the T-Bar and the window frame should be tight (no gap).

5. To improve the seal you need to move the nut together with hook 1mm backwards (downwards). Tighten the nut and check the seal again. If the hook can not be easily placed in the hole, move the nut and hook in the opposite direc tion (forwards, or upwards).

4 mm

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6. Tighten the nut and make sure that the hook is symmetrical to the hole.

7. Assemble the black plastic covering part with the little screw when your lever arm of the locking mechanism is in open position.

Back (Height) adjustment

Your T-Bar should be in plane with the Rollover-Bar.

If you are not sure how to adjust, please ask your Classic-Hardtop specialist for help.

1. You can adjust the height by loosening the pin on the backside of the T-Bar and or the rosette at the Rollover-Bar side.

2. Adjust them in the required direction and tighten them again.

Position of the roof panels left and right side

Your roof panels should fit on all three sides.

1. Front sealing to front window frame

2. Side window into side window top sealing

3. Height adjustment to Rollover-Bar

There are height adjust mecha-nisms on the rear rosette (roof side panel) the rosette at the Rollover-Bar and the front mechanism.

If you are not sure how to adjust, please ask your Classic-Hardtop specialist for help.


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General Information

Roof Transport System

Power Windows

Roll-Over Protection

Heated Rear Window

Door Mirror Heating

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Roof Transport System

No Roof Transport System can be used together with your Classic-Hardtop. Please ask your Classic-Hardtop dealer for availability of a Roof Transport System qualified by GTN-Automotive.

Power Windows

Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured when the windows close.

Always withdraw the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.Uniformed persons could injure themselves by operating thewindows.

Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended.

Readiness for operation of power windows

- When the ignition is switched on (engine switched on or off) or- With door closed and ignition key withdrawn, but only until door is first opened.

One-touch operation for closing the door windows is available only when the ignition is switched on.

Note for Cabriolet:

When the convertible top is open, the rear side windows can only be closed if the door windows are closed.

Opening/closing windows

For the Cabriolet, select front or rear power windows with rocker switch C.

The selection is displayed by the respective light-emitting diode.

Danger of injury when closing the windows, especially when windows close automatically.

Warning

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Note for Cabriolet

The rear side windows can beopened using one-touch operation.Comfort function for Coupé.

The two rocker switches A and B in the driver’s door and the switch in the passenger’s door have a two-stage function:

Opening window with the rocker switchPress the rocker switch down to the first stage until the window has reached the desired position.

Closing window with the rocker switchPress the rocker switch upwards to the first stage until the window has reached the desired position.

One touch operationPress the rocker switch upwards or downwards to the second stage. Window moves to its final position. Press again to stop the window in the desired position.

For unlocking

Press button 1 of remote control(at least 2 seconds) until thewindows have reached the desired position.Comfort position for Cabriolet(if the convertible is closed orthe hardtop is in place).

This does not apply if the rocker switch is pressed again within 10 seconds of the window being blocked.

The window close with their full closing force.

Note on operation

If a window is blocked duringclosing, it will stop and open again by several centimeters.

For unlocking and locking

Press button 1 of remote control(at least 2 seconds) until thewindows have reached the desired position.

The front windows close once the rear windows are closed.

General Information


Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured when the window close.

One-touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds after the door window is obstructed.

Automatic window lowering

Please observe chapter “Doors”in your onboard vehicle manual.

Please observe chapter “Conver-tible Top” in your onboard vehicle manual.

Storing final position of thewindows

If the battery is disconnected and reconnected, the windows will not be raised automatically when the door is closed.

1. Close windows once with the rocker switch.

2. Press rocker switch upwards again to store the final position of the windows in the control unit.

Roll-Over Protection

With the cabriolet, a roll-over protection system installed behind the rear seats is extended within fractions of a second in the event of accidents or extreme drivingsituations.

If necessary, the seat-belt tensio-ners will be activated.Please observe “Belt Tensioner” in your Porsche Driver‘s Manual.

Extreme driving situations includeextreme tilting or leaning (vehicle threatening to roll away to the side, or roll-over in the fore and aft),The vehicle lifting from the road (e.g. by jumping over a hump).

The roll-over protection system consists of two roll-over bars that,

Danger of injury.

Caution


together with the windscreen frame, ensure sufficient headroom for all occupants if the vehicle should roll-over.Do not open or close the convertib-le top or install the Classic-Hardtop with the roll-over bars extended.

Safety instructions!

Always keep space clear for the roll-over bars to move.

No modifications should be made to the wiring or components of the roll-over protection system.

If the roll-over protection system is in any way faulty, consult a qualified specialist garage.

We recommend that you use a GTN-Automotive partner for this work since these are staffed with trained personnel and have the necessary parts and tools.

Have the operational readiness of the airbag system checked at the specified maintenance intervals

Warning message!

If a fault is present in the roll-over bar system, a message appears in your on-board computer.

Extension on the roll-over bars is no longer ensured.

Have the fault repaired without delay. Consult a qualified specialist garage.

Pushing back the extended roll-over bars. Consult a qualified specialist garage.

We recommend that you use a GTN-Automotive partner for this work since these are staffed with trained personnel and have the necessary parts and tools.

Risk of damage to the Classic-Hardtop or the convertible top and roll-over bars.

Caution


Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating

The heated rear window/door mirror heating is ready for operation when the ignition is on.

Switching on – Press button

The LED in the button lights up.

After approx. 15 minutes, theheating switches off automatically.

The heater can be switched back on pressing the button again.

Switching off – Press button.

The LED in the button goes out.

When your convertible top isdown and your Classic-Hardtopis installed, the switch will heatyour mirrors only as theClassic-Hardtop has no RearWindow Heating installed.

Rear Window Heating for the Classic-Hardtop, is in development, please ask your GTN-Automotive dealer for details.

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Car Care Instructions

High-pressure cleaning units

Washing/Car washes

Sealing and Leakage

Paint /Preservation/Polishing

Leather care and treatment

33Car Care Instructions

High-pressure cleaning units

High-pressure cleaning units can damage the following components:

Regular, skilled care helps tomaintain the value of yourClassic-Hardtop and can be a precondition for the upholding of claims under the Classic-Hardtop guarantee and long-life vehicleguarantee.

You can obtain suitable care products at your Classic-Hardtop distributor, individually or as a com-plete set.

- Follow the instructions for use on the packaging of care products.- Keep care products out of reach of children.- If necessary, dispose of these fluids properly.

- All Classic-Hardtop parts and sealings

- Convertible top

- Tires

- Painted surfaces

- Generator

- Park Assist sensors

Please observe the operating inst-ructions from the unit manufacturer.

When cleaning with a flat-jet nozzle or the like, maintain a minimum distance of 50 cm (20 inches).

Never use high-pressure cleaning units with a round-jet nozzle.

A high-pressure cleaning unit with round nozzle will damage your Classic-Hardtop.

The tires are particularly susceptib-le to damage.

Do not point the cleaning jet directly at any of the aforementioned com-ponents.

Warning


Washing

The best protection for the Classic-Hardtop from the damaging effects of the environment is frequent washing and preservation.

The longer road salt, road dust, industrial dust, insect remains, bird excrement, and tree exudations (resin, pollen), etc. are allowed to remain on the bodywork, the more serious is their harmful effect.

Washing a Classic-Hardtop by hand is gentler on bodyworkthan using a car wash.

Wash your Classic-Hardtop only at sites provided for this purpose, to prevent soot, grease, oil and heavy metals from entering the environ-ment.

Dark paints make even the smallest surface blemishes (scratches) more conspicuous than lighter colours.

Dark colors are also more suscep-tible to scratching because of the composition of their pigments and require particularly careful paint care.

Do not wash your Classic-Hardtop in direct sunlight or when its body is hot.

When washing by hand, use plenty of water, a soft sponge or washing brush and a car shampoo.We recommend GTN-Automotive car shampoo.

Begin washing the Classic-Hardtop by thoroughly wetting the paintwork and rinsing the heavy dirt off.

After washing the Classic-Hardtop, rinse it thoroughly with water.

Always use a clean always fresh terry cloth to dry the Classic-Hardtop. We recommend using microfiber cloth to clean and dry the window.

Car washes

We recommend using a sponge rubber (cellular rubber) car wash.

Normal fiber brush car wash stations will leave small surface scratches in your paint, carbon or window.

Ask the operator or manager of the car wash about this point. Black colors and clear carbon coating are very sensible.


Sealing and Leakage

Your Classic Hardtop has high tech silicone sealing that have been developed for driving conditions.

Car wash operation together with high pressure cleaning units can result in a massive leakage.

Paint

Never rub a dusty Classic-Hardtop with a dry cloth, because the grains of dirt will damage the paintwork.

Paint is exposed to multiplemechanical and chemical effects.Strong sunlight, rain, frost and snow, ultraviolet radiation, rapid temperature changes, industrial dust and chemical deposits act on the paint in repeated succession.

In the long run, these factors can be combated only by regular and, above all, skilled care.

Do not apply care products contai-ning silicone to the convertible top and windows.

Do not treat matt-painted compo-

nents with preservatives or poli-shes, otherwise the matt effectwill be lost.

Preservation

The paint surface becomes dull over time due to weathering.It is therefore necessary to preser-ve the paint regularly. This keeps the paint shiny and elastic.

Dirt is prevented from adhering to the paint surface and industrial dust is prevented from penetrating the paint.

Provided it is washed and treated with preservative regularly, the brand new finish or your Classic-Hardtop will be retained for years to come.

Risk of damage to your Classic-Hardtop, car-electronic and car interiors

Caution


Note

Door windows feature a water-re-pellent (hydrophobic) coating which prevents soiling of the windows. This coating is subject to natural wear and can be renewed.

Simply apply paint preservative after washing the Classic-Hardtop and polish it smooth.

Polishing

Only when the original polish can no longer be obtained using preser-vatives should paint polish be used to clean the paint. We recommend Classic-Hardtop paint polish.

Removing spots and stains

Remove tar spatters, traces of oil, insects etc. as soon as possible with an insect remover, as they discolour the paint if left to work on it over time. Carefully wash the treated areas again.

Minor paint damage

Have minor paint damage (cracks, scratches or stone damage) re-paired immediately before corrosion begins. Consult a qualified specia-list garage.

We recommend that you use a Classic-Hardtop partner for this work since these are staffed with trained personnel and have the necessary parts and tools.

If corrosion has already formed, it must be thoroughly removed. An anti-corrosion primer is then ap-plied, followed by top coat paint.

Paint data can be found on the Classic-Hardtop data bank.

Windows

Clean all windows regularly, inside and out, with window cleaner.We recommend Classic-Hardtop window cleaner.

Do not use the same leather for painted surfaces and for drying the windows. Preservative residues could reduce transparency.

Remove insect residues withinsect remover. Consult a qualified specialist garage.


We recommend that you useClassic-Hardtop partner for this work since these are staffed with trained personnel and have the necessary parts and tools.

Door, roof, lid and window seals

Wash dirt (e. g. abrasion, dust, road salt and grit) from all seals regularly using warm soapy water.

Do not use any chemical cleaning agents or solvents.

When there is a frost hazard, the outer door seals and the lid seals can be protected against freezing into place with a suitable care product.

In order to prevent damage to the anti-friction coating, the inner door seals and the convertible-top and hardtop seals must not be treated with care products.

Interior and exterior plastic parts

Only use clean water and a little dishwasher detergent to clean headlights, lights, plastic parts and surfaces.

Do not clean when dry.

Use a soft sponge or a soft, lint-free cloth. Gently wipe the surface wit-hout applying too much pressure.

An inside window cleaner is also suitable for cleaning plastic sur-faces.

Follow the cleaning instructions on the container.

We recommend Classic-Hardtop inside window cleaner.

Never use other chemical cleaners or solvents.

Rinse cleaned surfaces with clear water.

Leather care

Characteristics and special featuresThe natural surface characteristics of leather, such as creases, healed scars, insect sting marks, structural differences and slight variations in shade and grain add the attractive-ness of the natural leather product.


Cleaning when lightly soiled

Wet a soft cloth with water or a neutral soap solution and wipe off the dirt.

Cleaning when heavily soiled

Wet a soft cloth with lukewarmwater or thinned white spirit and dab the dirt from the outside in.

Laying up your Classic-Hardtop

If you wish to keep your Classic-Hardtop off the road for a lengthy period, we recommend that you contact your Classic-Hardtop part-ner. They will be glad to advise you about the necessary care, mainte-nance and storage.

Notes in Minor Repairs

We advise you to have this work carried out by your Classic-Hardtop partner.

Experienced, Classic-Hardtop trai-ned workshop personnel, supplied with the latest information as well as special tools and equipment are prerequisites for looking after your Classic-Hardtop properly.

If, however, you work on your Classic-Hardtop yourself, you must do it with great care. Only in this way is operational reliability fully guaranteed.

Unskilled maintenance work perfor-med during the guarantee period may cause loss of right to claim under a guarantee.

Do not smoke in the vicinity of the battery or fuel system, and do not use a naked flame.

Only work on the Classic-Hardtop in the open or in well-ventilated spaces.

Take care when working near hot engine parts.

Before working in the engine com-partment, always switch the engine off and let it cool sufficiently.

Risk of death, injury and fire during maintenance work.

Danger

Technical Data

Classic-Hardtop Identification

Classic-Hardtop data sheet

Material List

Aerodynamic data

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Note

The data bank cannot bereordered if it is lost or damaged.

Classic-Hardtop Identification

When ordering spare parts ormaking inquiries, please always quote the Classic-Hardtopidentification number.

You can find this on your rear-win-dow carrier (see picture):

Classic-Hardtop data sheet

The Classic-Hardtop data sheet is attached to your delivery paper-work. It contains all important data about your Classic-Hardtop.

Technical Data

Classic-HardtopSerial No.:Version:Patent No.:ABE No.:

GTN-Automotive GmbH & Co. KG – Hand-Made in Germany

000001CT-997-XXX

00887203DE 1234567890

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Material List

Structural parts: Carbon & Glass-Fiber-Composit 2mm

Mechanic Parts: Stainless Steel

Sealing: Silicone

Window: Macrolon with Nano-particle Coating

Dimensions (rear section)1206 x 412 x 1442 mm

WeightRear section.........................18,6 kgT-Bar......................................2,2 kgRoof-side panel......................3,8 kgTotal weight..........................28,4 kg

Aerodynamic data**

Front surface...........Ax = 2.0011 m²

Closed Hardtop:Cw: 0,2699 Ax*Cw=0,5402 m² (roof & windows closed, spoiler extended)

Cw: 0,2870 Ax*Cw=0,5743 m² (roof & windows closed, spoiler retracted)

Open Hardtop:Cw: 0,3031 Ax*Cw=0,6065 m² (roof open, windows closed, spoiler extended)

**These data are valid for a Porsche 911 (997) 2007 Carrera S convertible (factory standard)

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Warranty

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Warranty

1. If our performance exhibits a defect which already existed at the time of the transfer of risk, we shall be authorized at our option to provide supplementary performance by means of rectification of defects or to deliver a defect-free item. We shall only bear the expenditure required for this, such as wages, material, transport and roadway costs, to the extent that these expenditures do not increase from the fact that a delivery item was subsequently delivered to a place other than the registered office of the Customer, unless delivery to that place corresponds to intended use.

2. If the supplementary performance or rectification of defects should fail, the Customer shall be entitled at his option to demand a reduction in price or – if the breach of duty is significant – to withdraw from the contract. We are entitled to two attempts to rectify defects. The Customer must allow us an adequate and appropriate time period for the supplementary performance, which may not be less than 20 business days for each instance of rectification of defects.

3. Warranty work will only be carried out in our workshop or by authorized partners that we designate. Parts replaced in the process are sent to us for appraisal and transfer to our ownership. Repair work of smaller scope can also be carried out by another accredited motor vehicle specialist with our written consent. Replaced parts will become our property. The defective item is to be sent or delivered in advance to an authorized partner designated by us for inspection.

Warranty

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4. If the Customer is a consumer, the following regulations shall apply: a) The Customer shall be obligated to indicate any obvious defects to us in writing within 2 weeks after they are detected. If they are not indicated within the designated time period, the Customer shall not be entitled to any rights based on warranty for defects. b) Beginning with the date of delivery/acceptance, the warranty periods amount to: aa) For new items: 24 months bb) For used items: 12 months

5. If the Customer is an entrepreneur, the following regulations shall apply: a) A prerequisite for asserting claims based on defects is that the Customer has complied with the requirement to ins pect and make a complaint in respect of a defect immediately upon receipt of the goods incumbent upon him according to § 377 German Commercial Code (HGB). Notice of defects shall be given in this respect in writing within 8 business days after receipt of the delivered item at the place of destination or, if this was not identifiable from a suitable investigation, within 8 business days after discovery of the defect. b) Another prerequisite for asserting claims in respect of defects is the fact that the Customer is not in default of payment. c) In the event of simple negligence, the warranty for used items, shall be excluded, regardless of whether performance-enhanced or not. Liability due to injury to life, limb or health be cause of negligence, as well as based on the product liability act, shall remain unaffected. d) Beginning with the date of delivery/acceptance, the warranty periods amount to : aa) For new items (12 months).

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6. All warranty rights shall expire if defects occur due to the fact that: a) The maintenance work specified in the Classic-Hardtop operating manual is not carried out or not carried out properly. b) The provisions in the operating manual are disregarded, c) The Classic-Hardtop is used for competitive drives, d) The Classic-Hardtop is technically altered in an unapproved manner.

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Technical DataClassic-Hardtop Identification......40

Classic-Hardtop data sheet.........40

Material List ................................41

Aerodynamic data .......................41

WarrantyWarranty.................................43-45

IntroductionIntroduction.................................1-5

First time installationContent of delivery.........................6

Conditions for mounting..............7-8

Fitting the hardtop.....................9-13

Installing Trunk-Bag................14-19

Removing Classic-Hardtop.....20-21

Setup and AdjustmentsAdjust the rear section.................23

Front (Sealing) adjustment..........24

Back (Height) adjustment ............25

Position of the roof panels...........25

General Information

Roof Transport System................27

Power Windows......................27-29

Roll-Over Protection...............29-30

Heated Rear Window...................31

Door Mirror Heating .....................31

Car Care InstructionsHigh-pressure cleaning units.......33

Washing/Car washes..................34

Sealing and Leakage...................35

Paint /Preservation/Polishing 35-37

Leather care and treatment ....37-38

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