So I garage my E30, and only drive with top down, should I just fold carefully and leave down or put up? Latched or unlatched?
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in NC I had my hard top on for months at a time obviously with the top down. As long as it's bone dry and well folded it should be fine. Not a bad idea to clean it as well.Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
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Originally posted by mjposner View PostDo you all use a towel or other material on the plastic window when folded?Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
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Originally posted by jeffnhiscars View PostAlways.
Same. When I bought my car the PO referred to this as the "special towel". It was quickly replaced.
Storing the car with the top down isn't a big deal, I leave my car with the top down for weeks on end.
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I got a new top last year so I'm kind of anal about this. Here's my procedure ...
I put a soft towel over the top of the rear seat before I start folding the top to protect the inner surface of the rear window from getting scratching against the plastic at the back of the seat.
As the top goes down, I use one of these to keep the window from creasing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-1993-Co...RUgMpV&vxp=mtr
Once the top is folded all the way down into the stowage compartment, I cover it with the portion of the towel that's still over the rear seat and close the lid.
As mentioned above - the top and the stowage compartment must be clean and dry for long term top stowage.101
The E30 collection:
1987 325es M52 - Schwarz / Taurus Red Sport (son #2's)
1987 325is - Delphin / Black Sport (son #3's)
1987 325i Convertible - Triple Black
1989 325iX Coupe - Diamondschwarz / Black Comfort
1990 325iX Coupe - Sterling Silver / Grey Sport
1981 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 - Green / Tan
1998 Volvo V70 GLT - White / Tan
1998 Volvo S70 T5 manual - White / Taupe
2001 Ford Windstar - Silver / Grey (parts hauler)
2006 Lexus GX470 - White / Tan (tow rig)
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As the top goes down, I use one of these to keep the window from creasing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-1993-Co...RUgMpV&vxp=mtr
Seems kinda thick.
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Originally posted by mjposner View PostAs the top goes down, I use one of these to keep the window from creasing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-1993-Co...RUgMpV&vxp=mtr
Seems kinda thick.Current - 1991 E30 325i Auto Vert, 2013 F30 335i M-sport, 2014 F25 X3 M-sport
Past - 1986 E30 325es, 1988 E30 M3, 1991 E34 535i 5sp, 1991 E31 850i 6sp, 1992 E36 325i, 1995 E36 M3, 2000 E46 323i, 2009 E60 535i, 2011 E90 335d
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Try searching evilBay with this description instead.
1956 - 1993 Corvette Convertible Top Window Pillow
@mjposner - the pillow is very soft and compresses easily. I like to think that using the pillow instead of a towel does a better job preventing creases. So far, so good on mine.101
The E30 collection:
1987 325es M52 - Schwarz / Taurus Red Sport (son #2's)
1987 325is - Delphin / Black Sport (son #3's)
1987 325i Convertible - Triple Black
1989 325iX Coupe - Diamondschwarz / Black Comfort
1990 325iX Coupe - Sterling Silver / Grey Sport
1981 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 - Green / Tan
1998 Volvo V70 GLT - White / Tan
1998 Volvo S70 T5 manual - White / Taupe
2001 Ford Windstar - Silver / Grey (parts hauler)
2006 Lexus GX470 - White / Tan (tow rig)
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Originally posted by 101 View PostTry searching evilBay with this description instead.
1956 - 1993 Corvette Convertible Top Window Pillow
@mjposner - the pillow is very soft and compresses easily. I like to think that using the pillow instead of a towel does a better job preventing creases. So far, so good on mine.Current - 1991 E30 325i Auto Vert, 2013 F30 335i M-sport, 2014 F25 X3 M-sport
Past - 1986 E30 325es, 1988 E30 M3, 1991 E34 535i 5sp, 1991 E31 850i 6sp, 1992 E36 325i, 1995 E36 M3, 2000 E46 323i, 2009 E60 535i, 2011 E90 335d
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Ive never found creases to be a problem. The towel I use is (in my mind) to prevent the 2 faces of the window from rubbing and getting scratched.Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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