Removing the top is relatively easy, as designed by Porsche. However, since we rarely have rain around here, I wanted it to be REAL easy.
I ordered a set of five 5/16-18 clamping knobs (star shaped) from Amazon for under $10. They replace the normal acorn cap nuts and allow you to totally remove or replace the cabrio in under 2 minutes with no tools. Not everyone's cup of tea, but it might scratch someone else's itch.
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BRILLIANT! 
@Michael Pickett Just when we think you've peaked, BAM, another tidbit of brilliant advice.
@Robert M posted:@Michael Pickett Just when we think you've peaked, BAM, another tidbit of brilliant advice.
Ha! I couldn't let ketchup storage be my legacy. Thanks for the kind words.
Well Michael, you KaughtUp with that invention 
@IaM-Ray posted:Well Michael, you KaughtUp with that invention
Ray doesn't need(or could possibly use) the in-door storage. Ray has an IM, with electric rollup windows. He don't need no stinkin' storage!
He merely pulls up, rolls down his window, and says "Pardon me, do you have any Grey Poupon?"
He he he!
With the short season here that is the must for some sort of driving season without weatherproofing, well it just gets even shorter.
It's not "the must", it's "the mustard" LOL!
I learned today that I violated protocol by storing an American brand ketchup. Evidently VW part number 199 398 500 B is for the factory made ketchup. This is not a joke. VW also make a sausage under part number 199 398 500 A. Just when I thought I couldn't be surprised by anything.
that mustard if made in France is excellent..however the "french" version made in Canada SUX, doesnt even come close...
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You probably made the right choice, Michael.
Car and Driver tested the sausage and ketchup 'package' and discovered some typically VW performance issues. First impressions were great, but 30 minutes later, noxious emissions were through the roof.
Their summary: "Gewürz ketchup we ever tested."
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@IaM-Ray posted:
The best mustard, IMO, it really does cut the mustard, it's french don't you know. Oui oui.
Alstertor for me.
I believe I previously posted the story of my family taking a steamship to Rotterdam, then traveling by train to the Westfalia factory to pick up a 1960 23 Window ragtop Kombi with a Weekender camping kit.
While we waited for the train we ate Franfurters in the railway diner and the aroma of that Düsseldorf mustard always conjures that memory.
VW has been having some emissions problems of all sorts lately
fyi most mustard comes from Canada, shipped then to France to put the label on it ;-)
My personal favorite is Koskiusko. Yum!
