Has anyone installe a headliner?

[M_3_X]

One of the first things that caught my attention when I got this car was that there was not headliner...My old 1989 VW Cabriolet had headliner with insulation from factory, so I thought that it was just missing.

Then I realized that these cars were not fitted with headliners, which is really strange to me being a "high end" car. Having had a convertible with headliner for the last 12 years, I can clearly tell the difference in noise and temperature inside the cabin, it helps the A/C and heater work much efficiently. BMW definitely cheaped out on this one.

Having said that, is there a source to buy aftermarket headliners for the e30? Or has somebody had a headliner made for it?

JC

[JerVic]

Hey I did a tonne of searching when I replaced the headliner on my removable hardtop and do not remember coming across any results at all on a convertible top liner install. Sorry for the bad news, JM

[Lmg]

I know e36 verts have a headliner, it would be awesome if someone could replicate one that follows the inner top frame

[MoreMayhem]

Probably would fit fine while the top is up, but folding the top seems like there wouldn't be much room available for a headliner. Would get pinched and torn right away when folded.

[rcsoundn1]

I wounder how the newer cars make it possible with out it getting trashed on the 1st fold down

[BaltimoreBimmer]

I wounder how the newer cars make it possible with out it getting trashed on the 1st fold down

by taking it into account in the design phase!

My mom has a volvo hardtop c70 and sweet bajeebus does that shit look complicated as fuck when it goes up and down with the headliner. The amount of pulleys and wires is astounding. I wouldn't wish that on anyone without a warranty.

[mr2peak]

I have seen pictures of one from years ago, I'll try and track it down

[fuzzysux]

the way this top folds and collects between the first and second bow, i don't think that it is possible.
instead, bmw used a higher quality top with a very high quality "inside layer" that you see when looking up while sitting inside the car, to compensate.
you can identify this by the presence of + signs in the material

this is an expensive option when replacing your top so some convertibles don't have this nice inside layer.

[fight4life28]

https://www.convertibletopguys.com/convertible/222/1987-93-BMW-3-Series-Manual-Tops

I see ad listed on the website for $225 I do not know if it works but they selling one guys... Someone try it out!