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    Electric to manual convertible top conversion

    Is your auto top disconnected but the cover (tonneau) won't lock down?
    This is a full kit with all latches and locks. These are discontinued from bmw.
    Kit includes

    Tonneau latches (left and right)
    Base brackets to locate the tonneau helper shock (this will need to be welded/riveted/through-bolted
    Left and right locks
    Auxiliary lock and tonneau contact.
    Mechanism so the top cover will not hit trunk.
    All lines.

    There is a crack or two in the lines. You can likely reinforce with heat shrink tubing or buy new from bmw for around $25 each.

    The only cable That needs to be replaced/ is broken Is the one that goes on the bracket so that the trunk lid can not hit the top cover. If you are a careful person, this might be an optional feature for you.
    local pickup is preferred.

    You can remove the bars from your electric top and install this system ( get s manual top side cover where the handle sits - by speaker - or cut a hole in yours for a fully functioning manual top.
    Last edited by fuzzysux; 01-19-2015, 10:10 AM.

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        #4
        wow, nobody needs a conversion?? i feel like i get asked about this at least 4-5x a year..

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          #5
          Price might be too high. People usually just pocket the parts at the pick n pull
          '91 Laguna vert
          '89 Bronzit 325i
          '87 Royal Blau 325 Four door

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            #6
            You're getting close to the cost of just fixing a power top..
            Drive it hard. Maintain it well.


            Convertible Technical & Discussion
            A Topless Memorandum

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              #7
              this kit is not for the person who just wants to make something work. you can lock the top with a broken auto system also.
              this kit is for the guy who wants to do it 100% complete and with all factory parts.

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