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    Convertible top won't go down correctly

    I just picked up a 91 E30 vert. I tried manually opening the top and it seems to keep getting hung up on the edge of the backseats. I can't seem to figure out why. I've watched several YT videos and still can't figure it out. Is there a step I'm missing?
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    #2
    Assume you have a power top you're trying to manually operate?

    Or...

    A full manual top
    (power top that has a broken motor and been converted to a manual)
    E30 320i vert
    But daily drive is Volvo V60 Polestar

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      #3
      or....power top is broken and has not been converted to manual.
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        #4
        Originally posted by Tzantushka View Post
        Assume you have a power top you're trying to manually operate?

        Or...

        A full manual top
        (power top that has a broken motor and been converted to a manual)
        Originally posted by flyboyx View Post
        or....power top is broken and has not been converted to manual.
        Yep, it's a power top that I just converted to manual. I made sure the 2 rods were taken out and all motors disconnected.

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          #5
          Originally posted by spyder918 View Post
          Yep, it's a power top that I just converted to manual. I made sure the 2 rods were taken out and all motors disconnected.
          Ah, I'd say your 2x tension straps that run the longitudinal length of the top are stuffed.
          Hard to explain, but sounds like you have a section of the roof (between the lateral support bows) that keeps bending forward (and getting caught on the rear seat).

          You'll need to push/tuck that roof material back towards the rear of the car.

          This video best explains it...
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXWk0a2-D7o
          E30 320i vert
          But daily drive is Volvo V60 Polestar

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            #6
            That was it!! Thank you!! Damn I would’ve never figured that out!
            So much gratitude and appreciation for you guys and this forum..I’ve learned so much!

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            Originally posted by Tzantushka View Post
            Ah, I'd say your 2x tension straps that run the longitudinal length of the top are stuffed.
            Hard to explain, but sounds like you have a section of the roof (between the lateral support bows) that keeps bending forward (and getting caught on the rear seat).

            You'll need to push/tuck that roof material back towards the rear of the car.

            This video best explains it...
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXWk0a2-D7o

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              #7
              It always impresses passengers when they have to whack the fabric into place so you can drop the top. You will love the car.
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