E30 Hard top buying guide

[bimmerboy12]

I drove up to Chicago and got my minty hardtop for $575. I am stripping the vinyl off and painting as phase II to my complete exterior restoration project... check it out and follow my progress here: http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=144754
I've already started and I don't think it will be too bad. Replacing my headliner with a tan suede to match my new interior.

[McGyver]

anyone know where i can get roof rack for the top that will fit? like does it have to be an OEM type thing, or can any rack that has holes which line up work?

[hotrodlincoln]

Who is still looking for a hardtop?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories

[reelizmpro]

Good thread. I've been toying around with the idea of buying a hardtop but thought...why? So let's post some pros and cons. These are just a few that jump out at me.

Pros:

Rare, looks better, more secure, no foggy rear window, quieter, warmer in winter? doesn't leak like soft tops can? Don't have to worry about replacing the soft top ever again.

Cons:

Cost (a big one), can't just fold it away on the road, when off you have to store it somewhere.

Anymore?

[McGyver]

I just picked this one up yeasterday for $500.

damn, now i feel like an idiot for buying one for twice that with a sagging liner. how does the top look in person with paint instead of vinyl? i was thinking of painting my top when i paint my car, but im not sure.

[edocm]

Top looks great. Looks like the vinyl was taken off and painted. Any info. on that? Also, anyone know where would be the best place to get replacement back window? Also the front weather seal?
Thanks!

[handysmurf59]

I just picked this one up yeasterday for $500.

[3bvert]

congrats on getting a top
Im jealous

[McGyver]

ok, so when you said get the hardware, i thought that was the wrench. now i have a top that was only used a few times, but not the factory bolts to hold it down or the covers for the inside. if anyone has a set of those bolts and or covers, pm me so i can work on completing my set!

[hotrodlincoln]

by the way, i know the top came with a strange wrench, is it nessasary to secure the top? and is their anything else the top needs? (other than a bag and a stand for the rich)

Not needed to secure the top itself. Just used to make minor adjustment.

[McGyver]

by the way, i know the top came with a strange wrench, is it nessasary to secure the top? and is their anything else the top needs? (other than a bag and a stand for the rich)

[McGyver]

Check it out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-...RCHQ3aUSQ3a101

yeah, i saw that one, but it is more than i have to spend, although those roof racks look pretty cool. any one wanna give me 2200? :D

[hotrodlincoln]

Check it out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-...RCHQ3aUSQ3a101

[3bvert]

wow , nice site so using this site I found

origianl poster, so there is a hardtop within about a half days drive from you for less then 1k, looks good

[woodisgood]

try this site www.searchtempest.com I find all kinds of e-30 stuff this way.