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05-04-2005, 11:32 AM
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Replacing 1998 Z3 convertible top
I need assistance. My plastic window somehow got a 6-inch tear in it like someone poked a knife in it. Also, the rubber strip surrounding the window is peeling off around the corners. Is it better to try to replace the window? or replace the whole top? I see a new top on eBay for $350, which seems like a good price... is there a place that sells for less? And how difficult is it to install the new one? What's all involved? I'm fairly mechanical (retired engineer) but by no means am I an auto mechanic. The guy selling the top said it takes him about 6 hrs to install one when he does it at his shop. Does this sound reasonable?
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05-05-2005, 09:48 PM
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Re: Replacing 1998 Z3 convertible top
its easier to replace the window, it zips in, the rubber is part of the window also.
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03-27-2006, 03:09 PM
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Re: Replacing 1998 Z3 convertible top
When I bought my M Roadster last august the back window was pretty nasty greenish, and yucky I bought a new back window about $200.00 from a dealer in Orange County, it was a real pain in the rear to install. I did it by myself in the garage, I finally after several months bought an entire new top from Bavarian Motor Sports, just over $400.00 I think, and went to a local upholstery shop they installed it in about 8 hours for $350.00.
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03-30-2006, 10:01 AM
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Re: Replacing 1998 Z3 convertible top
Has anyone replaced the top them selves? I just got my '97 Z3 yesterday and need to replace the top. BavAuto already has a top en route to me.
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03-31-2006, 11:05 AM
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Re: Replacing 1998 Z3 convertible top
Look in the yellow pages under automotive upholstery I had mine done here in San Diego very good job for $300.00 out the door. It took them about 8 or 9 hours and that's their specialty. I wouldn't try it at home.
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09-18-2008, 03:56 PM
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Re: Replacing 1997 Z3 convertible top
I took my car to 2 different 'top' people and they said its too warn out to just replace the window. So any recommendations on what type of top to get?
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