Vert owners: If you purchased a new roof where did you buy it from?

[Mastrcruse]

I replace my vert and it was w/ top and labor only 1000 including new straps. Also, like everyone else is saying don't reuse the straps. When you replace the top, replace the straps, it'll make things down the road easier.

[Naplm00]

I did a tops online top

its getting done today with all new seals/retainers, and new straps and cables

cant wait until its done!


oh and mine is a dk blue top with indigo interior and a alpine 1 car

[MC Hammered]

If the top needs no assistance to fold into the compartment they are OK. If you have to manually assist folding, replace the straps.

Well I am not 100% sure what you mean but when I unclip the front and pushed the old roof to fold into the compartment it did so smoothly.

The only thing I had to do was push in the two folds of the strap which bowed out and everything seated in the compartment nicely.

[Cha Ching]

If the top needs no assistance to fold into the compartment they are OK. If you have to manually assist folding, replace the straps.

That would be me...:roll:

[MC Hammered]

Here are pictures of the eBay german cloth top i purchased.

Installation was done by Pacific Auto Trim in Vancouver. The shop told me to leave to top up for a week to let the fabric stretch out and all the glue dry before I fold it down for the first time.

After adjusting the passenger side window the glass clears the edge of the top and weatherstripping and seals perfectly.

[CorvallisBMW]

Wow, that looks great! Is the rear window zip-in? If you ever need to replace it, is it the OEM size or do you need to order one from them?

[MC Hammered]

I looked for a zip in window roof but I couldn't find one so I got a sewn in window roof.

[Cha Ching]

MC, that top looks great! Beautiful color & fabric.

[CorvallisBMW]

What did the shop charge you to install it?

[Cha Ching]

I paid $325 shipped from that seller.

I chose then since they had 100% positive feedback and the previous buyers of their convertible tops were for some pretty nice convertibles.

I just took a look on eBay for replacement BMW tops and they didn't come up at all.

However, I did see 'Rich and Famous' in Van Nuys had a top for sale for $350. I've seen their work in person & it was outstanding. It was a custom or prototype canvas as well...very cool. Great attention to detail.

[Naplm00]

well since we are showing off

i just pick up my barnd new top too

$600 labor to install top, cables, straps and all new seals

I provided the top, cables and seals (topsonline)

and the seals (bma)

he did all the labor







sorry for the dirty pic! my car is a 95mi round trip DD


It is the "sonnedeck" cloth..has the dobby backing sans the german price


looks great!


now i just need to get my mtech2 kit installed and paint!

[zep06]

anybody have any luck finding a red top?

[///m3]

wow, top looks great