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  • Fasteddie222
    Wrencher
    • Feb 2015
    • 230

    #1

    New E30 Convertible

    Hey guys just picked up my e30. It is in great shape!!!. The only thing is that I need a new top. I have seen that they sell a lot online ranging from $300-600. Which one do you recommend to buy. I don't want to buy a crappy one. Are they all the same?

  • bluedevils
    Member
    • Aug 2010
    • 47

    #2
    the brand you are looking for is Robbins, the best. The rest is a random shot.

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    • Fasteddie222
      Wrencher
      • Feb 2015
      • 230

      #3
      Originally posted by bluedevils
      the brand you are looking for is Robbins, the best. The rest is a random shot.
      Thanks I appreciate it

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      • cory58
        E30 Enthusiast
        • Dec 2007
        • 1021

        #4
        GAHH is also good quality. They supply a lot of high end OEM materials.
        1992 325i Cabrio
        1988 320i Touring
        2000 M5
        1977 530i
        2015 328i - Euro Delivery/Performance Center Delivery
        BMWCCA
        E30CCA

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        • mr2peak
          R3VLimited
          • Aug 2008
          • 2388

          #5
          OEM is best, but make sure you're sitting down when you see the price
          Drive it hard. Maintain it well.


          Convertible Technical & Discussion
          A Topless Memorandum

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          • Fasteddie222
            Wrencher
            • Feb 2015
            • 230

            #6
            Originally posted by mr2peak
            OEM is best, but make sure you're sitting down when you see the price
            Hahaha

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            • piwko98
              Member
              • Apr 2016
              • 52

              #7
              Originally posted by Fasteddie222
              Hey guys just picked up my e30. It is in great shape!!!. The only thing is that I need a new top. I have seen that they sell a lot online ranging from $300-600. Which one do you recommend to buy. I don't want to buy a crappy one. Are they all the same?
              Which one did you end up going with? I'm in the same boat and need to purchase one. Looks like both suggestions are on ebay for about the same price.

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              • Lmg
                Noobie
                • Apr 2013
                • 36

                #8
                Hi guys, I just bought and installed a Robbins on my vert. The quality is amazing!! Keep in mind the oem top did not have a rear sealing spring, it had a hard plastic rail that kept the shape. The new Robbins also had this plastic. I'm going to guess that tops that come with the rear sealing spring are inferior as the spring will sag as it gets older and you may end up with the annoying gap between the top and boot lid.

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                • 101
                  Mod Crazy
                  • Jul 2011
                  • 764

                  #9
                  Best option - Take a road trip to Jersey and have James (a.k.a. 'fuzzysux') set you up. He did mine last summer and it is wonderful.

                  Don't forget to replace the tensions straps while you're doing the work.
                  Last edited by 101; 01-05-2017, 04:24 PM.
                  101

                  The E30 collection:
                  1987 325es M52 - Schwarz / Taurus Red Sport (son #2's)
                  1987 325is - Delphin / Black Sport (son #3's)
                  1987 325i Convertible - Triple Black
                  1989 325iX Coupe - Diamondschwarz / Black Comfort
                  1990 325iX Coupe - Sterling Silver / Grey Sport

                  1981 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 - Green / Tan
                  1998 Volvo V70 GLT - White / Tan
                  1998 Volvo S70 T5 manual - White / Taupe
                  2001 Ford Windstar - Silver / Grey (parts hauler)
                  2006 Lexus GX470 - White / Tan (tow rig)

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                  • Fasteddie222
                    Wrencher
                    • Feb 2015
                    • 230

                    #10
                    Little update on the car. I've had it for a year. Running great!!!!






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                    • piwko98
                      Member
                      • Apr 2016
                      • 52

                      #11
                      Looks great!

                      I ended up getting a used top that has done the trick (over the old one) but i can slowly starting to fall apart as well. Probably within the next year it'll be time to finally redo it.

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