Convertible Community

[david55838]

I think we should do it. As a new vert owner I could use some help fitting the top and getting the motor to work. It only needs to be a sub-section, not a full topic lounge. Since most of the questions involve body/interior/top, why not put it in the Appearance & Cosmetic lounge? Can anyone think of a reason NOT to, a really decent reason?

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[papajetta]

some things that are different not mentioned already:
- driveshaft ( specifically for a 5 speed conversion )
- DIY taurus rocker panels wont fit because bigger rockers on cabbie
- battery location
- doors, regulators, interior trim, stereo system
- top , boot ( just this section is very complex )

i think we should do it

[mattdk318i]

Rear subframe brackets(more offset)
Rear defrost blower/wiring
Cable release mechanisms
Roll bar ideas/suggestions

[sticksdaman]

do a fuckin subtopic in the appearance n cosmetic section


the other lil shit you can just post that its a vert in the title how difficult is that ? really?

[M3TROY]

I think we should do it. As a new vert owner I could use some help fitting the top and getting the motor to work. It only needs to be a sub-section, not a full topic lounge. Since most of the questions involve body/interior/top, why not put it in the Appearance & Cosmetic lounge? Can anyone think of a reason NOT to, a really decent reason?

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[strad]

Here's how I do it. I get all my cabrio specific info from a handful of different places, none of which are r3vlimited or bf.c.

Cabrios are rare and specialized enough that the likelihood of people on a general E30 forum having a clue (how to synchronize an electric top for instance) is pretty low.

[Aerton]

Yes Brother, and that is why it would be nice to have a depository of information on the site I visit the most, I don't want to be reading five different posts, I happen to work for a living my e30 is my hobby and passion.

Cabrios are rare and specialized enough that the likelihood of people on a general E30 forum having a clue (how to synchronize an electric top for instance) is pretty low.

[e304lyfe]

some things that are different not mentioned already:
- driveshaft ( specifically for a 5 speed conversion )

Rear subframe brackets(more offset)

.............driveshaft looked the same to me. 325is d-shaft on my convertible now. rear subframe from a 318is also.

and on the note about the original topic. a sub forum wouldn't be a terrible idea... given there are a few tricky items on these cars, and quite a few unique parts... more then i realized was different before i bought one of these cars.

as for a subforum for m3 or iX, I see no need, as there are m3 specific forums that can cover more m3 information then would be available here. and iX....... ummm.. no comment.

[mattdk318i]

.............driveshaft looked the same to me. 325is d-shaft on my convertible now. rear subframe from a 318is also.

and on the note about the original topic. a sub forum wouldn't be a terrible idea... given there are a few tricky items on these cars, and quite a few unique parts... more then i realized was different before i bought one of these cars.

as for a subforum for m3 or iX, I see no need, as there are m3 specific forums that can cover more m3 information then would be available here. and iX....... ummm.. no comment.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AJ93&mospid=47318&btnr=33_0213&hg=33&fg=30&hl=79

Part number 4 is more offset into the body than Coupes or sedans

[e304lyfe]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...33&fg=30&hl=79
Part number 4 is more offset into the body than Coupes or sedans

oh... i didn't even realize that. i used the ones off the convertible.

[mattdk318i]

i didnt realize it either. Until i misplaced one of mine and tried to use one from a coupe.....

[GaryE30]

Just make a damn sub-forum. I mean, there's a 2000+ forum which is just another off-topic for senior members.

[talltorontoguy]

I agree that a vert specific area would be a great asset.

[Raxe]

Windshield is different, had to choose between cabriolet windshield and non-cab. I believe it has a little metal piece stuck to it for the mirror. :P