Targa Owners: Let's chip in and get this video translated?

[universeman]

Team, those of you who own a targa and want to adjust the top for leaks etc. are probably looking for something comprehensive like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYmjT8so5Lo

Even though the video itself is very very good, I'd like it more if it wasn't in German.

Turns out we can get it translated to English for probably just a couple hundred bucks.

Please PM me if you'd be willing to chip in to defray the cost of the project, and say how much you'd be willing to pay. I am thinking $5-$10 each via PayPal will do it.

If enough people take me up, I'll organize the effort. Volunteer - no profit on my part. Thanks!

[jac1976]

Count me in. Where in Austin are you located?

[lpsalsaman]

Although I don't speak German, I can tell that it is pretty much the re-installation of the gaskets. However the additions of the "clips" for the top, and the extra rubber 5mm gaskets on the front top and door sills, also the adjustment of the side window height. I guess this could be done with existing gaskets that are in good condition. Nice find, it seems like a factory direct DIY old video. Really cool!

[DRACO A5OG]

Where can one get those clips at 6:00?

With a proper OEM seal, you do not need that filler at 11:06

Good Idea putting the top on to measure the rear seal. I like the seal in front pillar and at the quarter window.

[rwest]

Looks like it is full of great info, count me in for $10

Rutager

[bavaria911]

This is a great clip from Porsche, I'll just have my wife translate the technical words. It is a visual video, so a full translation may not be necessary.

[Robert Adams]

I'm in. Sent PM

[Targa Me]

I'm in too.
PM sent.

[bugstrider]

I'm in too, PM sent

[jason2guy]

yeah thats a great clip. im in

[Bob Kontak]

This is fantastic. At 13:20 you can see him putting in the plastic plugs that are at each side of the receiver hole in the rear bar. There is no pussy footing around. BAM, it's in.

I'll kick in. Dan just did my top but I put in the seals. A re-do is in order.

Thank you. Count me in for a contribution.

I say go with bavaria's offer.

[mikesride]

I couldn't understand the whole video, but I am pretty sure the first line said.."Dear girly man....I bet you are wishing you bought the coupe now....." Tee Hee Hee.....
Just kidding guys! I hope to have a cool targa stable mate for my coupe one day.
The info gained and shared on this site is amazing!!!

[jason2guy]

google translate will take audio input. i just tried it and it works.
not perfect but close.

[Ronnie's.930]

Originally Posted by mikesride

I couldn't understand the whole video, but I am pretty sure the first line said.."Dear girly man....I bet you are wishing you bought the coupe now....." Tee Hee Hee.....

That's how I translated it as well, and in fact, those are the only words in the video and are repeated over and over and over!

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by jason2guy

google translate will take audio input. i just tried it and it works.
not perfect but close.

Awesome. Going to try now. Never knew that functionality was available.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Ronnie's.930

That's how I translated it as well, and in fact, those are the only words in the video and are repeated over and over and over!

Save Your Breath ... You'll need it to blow up your date!

[pc100porsche]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Save Your Breath ... You'll need it to blow up your date!

[Ronnie's.930]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Save Your Breath ... You'll need it to blow up your date!

Bob, good thing you included the word "up" in there or I was gonna sick The Hound on yer asprin!!!

[DRACO A5OG]

The only real thing I did not like was when he was hammering on the corner to force align the rain gutter. I did that and snapped one of the arms. NOT FUN, NOT RECOMMENDED.

Just ordered the 4 spring clips and the Rubber Joints. Going to try that pulling the paper thru the seals test :-)

[Justin@Athens]

I know some German, but not enough to really make sense of what is being said.

I did however have very good results altering the height of the latches on my top, (moving them upward) and therefore pulling the whole top down when latched to create a better seal. I highly recommend this procedure to reduce wind noise generated at the front lip. Simply loosen the three allen head bolts and move the latch toward the canvas. It will now require significant force to latch the top onto the car, but has made a huge improvement in my particular circumstance.