Convertible top lid won't close!

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  • The Funambulist
    Member
    • Mar 2009
    • 40

    #1

    Convertible top lid won't close!

    So I recently purchased a 1989 325i convertible, but I can't seem to get the top to fold all the way open. When I unlatch the top and open up the compartment for it and fold the top down into it, the cloth part of the top seems to sit on top of the rear seats and not go all the way into the compartment. Any help?

    [intrax springs] [tokico adjustable shocks] [??? BMW steering wheel] [momo shift knob] [ES sway bar] [??? clutch] [Corbeau GT II seat]
  • e30trooper
    R3V OG
    • Mar 2009
    • 11576

    #2
    Theres a part of the top that needs to be pushed in. Dont worry mines like that too.

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    • The Funambulist
      Member
      • Mar 2009
      • 40

      #3
      So I grab the part that juts forward and push it towards the back of the car?

      [intrax springs] [tokico adjustable shocks] [??? BMW steering wheel] [momo shift knob] [ES sway bar] [??? clutch] [Corbeau GT II seat]

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      • e30trooper
        R3V OG
        • Mar 2009
        • 11576

        #4
        Originally posted by The Funambulist
        So I grab the part that juts forward and push it towards the back of the car?
        ill take some pics of mine tomorrow and post them for ya.
        btw, where you from?

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        • The Funambulist
          Member
          • Mar 2009
          • 40

          #5
          Up in the SF bay area. I'm buying the car in San Jose but I live in Oakley.

          [intrax springs] [tokico adjustable shocks] [??? BMW steering wheel] [momo shift knob] [ES sway bar] [??? clutch] [Corbeau GT II seat]

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          • e30trooper
            R3V OG
            • Mar 2009
            • 11576

            #6
            Originally posted by The Funambulist
            Up in the SF bay area. I'm buying the car in San Jose but I live in Oakley.
            oic , your wayyyyy up there. Ill post pic tomorrow.

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            • The Funambulist
              Member
              • Mar 2009
              • 40

              #7
              cool, thanks.

              [intrax springs] [tokico adjustable shocks] [??? BMW steering wheel] [momo shift knob] [ES sway bar] [??? clutch] [Corbeau GT II seat]

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              • The Funambulist
                Member
                • Mar 2009
                • 40

                #8
                bump

                [intrax springs] [tokico adjustable shocks] [??? BMW steering wheel] [momo shift knob] [ES sway bar] [??? clutch] [Corbeau GT II seat]

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                • NC325iC
                  R3V OG
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 6565

                  #9
                  theres a little bar on the top frame that flips back when its folded up, that bare plus the top form a little loop that needs to be tucked into the compartment.

                  This is the single most time consuming step to putting the top down by yourself, cause you have to tuck one side run to the other side tuck the other side and shut both sides of the compartment.
                  Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                  Originally posted by TimKninja
                  Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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