Convertible top installation...DIY?

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  • danalyse
    Advanced Member
    • Apr 2009
    • 153

    #1

    Convertible top installation...DIY?

    Am I crazy in thinking about installing a new convertible top myself. Are there any detailed instructions out there.
  • NC325iC
    R3V OG
    • Mar 2004
    • 6565

    #2
    its not that bad really.

    theres a video from the factory that they sent out to dealerships/techs about how to do it. my dad and i got a hold of it when we did this and we then sent to a guy that was gonna make copies and sell them, actually i think you can buy copies on ebay. its really just a matter of lining it up right and gluing everything. i havent had any leaks from my ebay top in 5 years.
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    • CorvallisBMW
      Long Schlong Longhammer
      • Feb 2005
      • 13039

      #3
      +1. You can buy the factory CD on eBay and it was instructions on how to replace the top.

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      • IS300E30
        E30 Addict
        • Apr 2009
        • 400

        #4
        Originally posted by NC325iC
        its not that bad really.

        theres a video from the factory that they sent out to dealerships/techs about how to do it. my dad and i got a hold of it when we did this and we then sent to a guy that was gonna make copies and sell them, actually i think you can buy copies on ebay. its really just a matter of lining it up right and gluing everything. i havent had any leaks from my ebay top in 5 years.
        Curious what part of NC you from?

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        • Jonsku
          E30 Addict
          • Oct 2004
          • 566

          #5
          Also with every aftermarket top there should come instructions how to do the job. It's not hard.
          - E34 M5 (x 2) -
          - E30 V8 Cabrio "Kylpyamme" -
          - Alpina D10 Touring #33/94 -

          +
          - E46 318i Touring -
          - Toyota Hiace 4wd -

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          • desertvert
            Member
            • Feb 2007
            • 87

            #6
            This is the DIY I used when I did mine:
            Share a project
            There weren't any surprises.

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