The rear plastic window in my very just split in half!

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  • MC Hammered
    R3VLimited
    • Jul 2008
    • 2076

    #1

    The rear plastic window in my very just split in half!

    Left the top down all day and was putting the top back up at 10pm, got the top out, was pushing down on the front of the roof like normal to engage the clamps when I hear a 'pop'

    Didn't think anything of it, got in the car and started driving and when I look at the rear view mirror I see a big gap in the plastic.

    So did the plastic window just break on anyone else when putting the roof back up?




    My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

    My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

    My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

    Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible
  • daniel
    R3V OG
    • Jul 2007
    • 6703

    #2
    that sucks. looks like its time for a new window.

    nice interior.
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    • Wishno87
      R3V OG
      • Jul 2007
      • 6025

      #3
      Your window is old and brittle and you did it when it was cold. Avoid shifting your plastic window when its cold out. Its not as malleable then.
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      • MC Hammered
        R3VLimited
        • Jul 2008
        • 2076

        #4
        I thought it might have been a combination of age and the temperature drop tonight that caused it to break.

        So is replacing the rear window a big $$$ job as I'm sure it isn't a DIY.


        My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

        My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

        My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

        Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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        • Wishno87
          R3V OG
          • Jul 2007
          • 6025

          #5
          Originally posted by MC Hammered
          I thought it might have been a combination of age and the temperature drop tonight that caused it to break.

          So is replacing the rear window a big $$$ job as I'm sure it isn't a DIY.
          is it a zip or sew in?
          Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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          • MC Hammered
            R3VLimited
            • Jul 2008
            • 2076

            #6
            Originally posted by daniel
            that sucks. looks like its time for a new window.

            nice interior.
            Thanks.

            Here are a few more interior pics






            My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

            My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

            My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

            Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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            • MC Hammered
              R3VLimited
              • Jul 2008
              • 2076

              #7
              Originally posted by Wishno87
              is it a zip or sew in?
              That is a sew in window.

              Are zip in windows more prone to leaks? If not then I might do a conversion.


              My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

              My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

              My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

              Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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              • Roberte
                Member
                • Feb 2006
                • 42

                #8
                Can't help you w/ your question, but I would like to add that you do have a nice interior..:up:
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                • ZM Blue Devil
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                  • Dec 2006
                  • 13836

                  #9
                  WTF? Dude, maybe she isnt meant to be in the PNW, send her back.

                  That really sucks, but a crisp clear new window will make her even tighter.
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                  • vlad
                    Banned
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 0

                    #10
                    I have brand new rear plastic replacement window with istructions and all hardware to install it, PM me if you want it

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