Can we get a convertible top/frame/window issue subforum?

[Lair]

I've seen convertible top threads scattered all over the tech and general forums.

Can we get a dedicated forum for convertible FAQs and issues?

[Danny]

No.

Just make a giant problem thread.

[E30_fiend]

better yet a Common Problems Thread

[peerless]

better yet a Common Problems Thread

I wouldn't call Convertible tops and frame work common problems overall to the E30.

I wouldn't see a problem with having a separate forum dedicated to the convertible chassis, this would encompass all problems directly unique to the convertibles such as the folding frame structure, top repairs, cleaning tips, etc..

Convertible top frame repairs are difficult and very few shops will do the work. Lots of shops will do a new top, but not repair the frames. Only one shop I know of in Socal that specializes in Convertible tops and frame repair, thats AAA convertible in Costa Mesa, CA.

Point being, a Convertible is a separate E30 species and a separate forum would be a good thing for vert owners.

[Lair]

If nothing else, it would cut down on the convertible clutter in the other forums.

[SpecM]

If nothing else, it would cut down on the convertible clutter in the other forums.

damn vert owners, posting in OUR forum!

[Sam Cogley]

Cabby FTW. :D

[DaveSmed]

I'll back this only if the following forums are added:

The 4 door forum
The lugnut forum
The alpine white forum
The Canadian forum
The engine mount forum
The left taillight forum
The rear headrest forum (with cabrio, 4 dr, and 2 dr subforums)


Make these too. The need is obvious, it would cut down on all of the clutter!

[Miasma]

Trying to be funny, And actually being funny, Are two completely different thing's.

[Ray McCooney]

Not the first time this has been covered/mentioned. The most recent:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=116288

We do have a Forum Suggestions sub-forum.

[Lair]

Trying to be funny, And actually being funny, Are two completely different thing's.

Agreed.

Where would one post a question about a convertible top issue?

Body & paint?

Interior?

General?

General technical?

I've seen convertible Q's in all of them.

[Aptyp]

now look who wants to be different.
Your socialist voting ass shall be like the rest of us.

I'll support Lair in this cause only if he stops posting in Off-Topic threads. LOL

JK buddy. And I would like to have an eS sub forum for our extra-sexy rides.

[Miasma]

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe30ic/

Nothing but vert owners talking about verts.

[DaveSmed]

Nothing but vert owners talking about verts? Shit! I have one of those! Lets take a look.

Damn 36 new messages in the last 7 days, not bad. Lets see what there is to discuss about cabrios.

12 posts about how to put a hardtop on
7 posts about a paint job
16 posts about a plastic bumper swap
1 post about Motorsport color interior fabric

1/3 cabrio specific. Ok, lets look at the month of August.

48 posts so far in August. (Damn, last week must have been a busy one with 3/4 of the total posts for the month!)

(In addition to those above)
1 post about euro bumpers
1 post about speeding tickets
3 posts about synthetic oil
3 posts about euro headlight wipers
1 post selling a car
3 posts about changing an airbag wheel for a non-airbag.




The "Testing 123" forum at the bottom of the main page is the slowest forum here. The oldest thread is from 3/20/08. Since then, there have been 471 posts in there. Since 3/20/08 there have been 579 total posts on that cabrio specific board, and that is not excluding non-cabrio specific topics (which as a reminder, made up a staggering 3/4 of the total posts for August)


Yea, real big need. You sure convinced me.

[DaveSmed]

Agreed.

Where would one post a question about a convertible top issue?

Body & paint?

Interior?

General?

General technical?

I've seen convertible Q's in all of them.

Body and paint for the top, as its a body part.

Interior for seats and door cards and such.

etc.