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  • Naplm00
    E30 Mastermind
    • Nov 2008
    • 1573

    #1

    Cabrio top sources

    I'm looking fro some sources and expierence with the tops


    im looking for a good quality Dk. Blue top...

    tops on line seems to have a good rpice


    any one else?
    88 325ic ~~~> Rusty and ugly
    85 E ~~~> RIP
  • Stevie30
    E30 Mastermind
    • Apr 2007
    • 1534

    #2
    I bought mine at tops on line. Great quality, good prices, good service, and it comes with installation instructions. I would buy from them again. Do you plan to install it yourself? It's not hard, just tedious. Be very patient and don't rush the job. Be sure to replace the front seal and retainer. The old ones will self destruct when removed. Also a good time to replace elastic straps if yours are weak. The straps will make the top fold correctly. Good luck.

    1991 325ic and 1991 318is

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    • yoni
      E30 Addict
      • Aug 2008
      • 468

      #3
      Originally posted by Stevie30
      ... Be sure to replace the front seal and retainer. The old ones will self destruct when removed...
      What are you referring to ... ? The weather stripping?

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      • Naplm00
        E30 Mastermind
        • Nov 2008
        • 1573

        #4
        the grey straps are sussoped to be elastic? mine are like staps..like backpack straps


        and i just fold up my top by hand


        yea i was planning to do it myself
        88 325ic ~~~> Rusty and ugly
        85 E ~~~> RIP

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        • Kwaaahhh
          E30 Modder
          • Apr 2008
          • 843

          #5
          I have a blue top in decent shape. Plastic window would need to be replace. Canvas top comes with the frame. $100 if you are interested! Not sure how to ship this thing!

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          • Motorsports
            R3VLimited
            • Feb 2007
            • 2882

            #6
            Originally posted by Naplm00
            I'm looking fro some sources and expierence with the tops


            im looking for a good quality Dk. Blue top...

            tops on line seems to have a good rpice


            any one else?
            Am in the same situation. Am also in need of a Dk. Blue top.
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            • Motorsports
              R3VLimited
              • Feb 2007
              • 2882

              #7
              just curious. When you say straps you're referring to the ones you see when you look up when the top is up.
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              • Stevie30
                E30 Mastermind
                • Apr 2007
                • 1534

                #8
                Originally posted by yoni
                What are you referring to ... ? The weather stripping?
                Yes, the seal that attaches to the front of the top and runs half way down the top of the front door windows.

                1991 325ic and 1991 318is

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                • Stevie30
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 1534

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Motorsports
                  just curious. When you say straps you're referring to the ones you see when you look up when the top is up.
                  You are correct. When the elastic straps are replaced the top will fold neatly into the compartment all by itself, without having to be tucked in on one side and then the other.

                  1991 325ic and 1991 318is

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                  • Naplm00
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Nov 2008
                    • 1573

                    #10
                    haha no shit...i never knew that
                    88 325ic ~~~> Rusty and ugly
                    85 E ~~~> RIP

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                    • Stevie30
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 1534

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Naplm00
                      haha no shit...i never knew that
                      LOL. I didn't know it until I replaced my straps on my '91. I still have to tuck both sides on my '89. I will probably replace the '89 top, straps, etc. next winter.

                      1991 325ic and 1991 318is

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                      • Atreus
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • Sep 2008
                        • 1846

                        #12
                        but their windows aren't zippered. thats bad right? mine isn't zippered, and the damn thing cracked/blew up in two spots. i have two ventilation ducts in the upper right/left corners....
                        1991 325iC - Mauritsblau sumthin metallic blue. DEAD
                        1992 525i - Silber sumthin sumthin metallic- Rolling again, needs suspension/wheels/brakes/paint.... Fuck you A4S310R; BEAT YOU.
                        1989 325i - Cirrusblau Metallic sumthin sumthin-project - trying to clean up the interior(done), then the body, then a 5spd, then suspension, then..... - [Stolen :| ]
                        1991 325iC - Calypsorot Metallic
                        1994 540i - Granitsilber

                        Originally posted by scabzzzz
                        I've had blunts cock in my mouth, but I'm not gay.

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                        • yoni
                          E30 Addict
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 468

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Stevie30
                          Yes, the seal that attaches to the front of the top and runs half way down the top of the front door windows.

                          Where did you pick up the seal .. ? It's liike $150 bucks... right?

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                          • Cha Ching
                            E30 Mastermind
                            • Oct 2008
                            • 1668

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Stevie30
                            You are correct. When the elastic straps are replaced the top will fold neatly into the compartment all by itself, without having to be tucked in on one side and then the other.
                            Shit, that's what I've been doing the whole time! The straps will fold the top neatly??? Crap, I need to get my top sorted out! Thanks for the post.

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                            • Atreus
                              E30 Mastermind
                              • Sep 2008
                              • 1846

                              #15
                              +1 on straps, i did not know that, which is prolly what caused my window to tear...... crap!
                              1991 325iC - Mauritsblau sumthin metallic blue. DEAD
                              1992 525i - Silber sumthin sumthin metallic- Rolling again, needs suspension/wheels/brakes/paint.... Fuck you A4S310R; BEAT YOU.
                              1989 325i - Cirrusblau Metallic sumthin sumthin-project - trying to clean up the interior(done), then the body, then a 5spd, then suspension, then..... - [Stolen :| ]
                              1991 325iC - Calypsorot Metallic
                              1994 540i - Granitsilber

                              Originally posted by scabzzzz
                              I've had blunts cock in my mouth, but I'm not gay.

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