ATTENTION: Roadster Owners

NYZ4Jack · 06-11-2012, 03:24 PM

Now that I have your attention!

I'm starting to notice a rub mark in the inside of the top on my '05 Z4. I suspect the lock mechanism is causing this rub/discoloration. (I bet the '06+ guys don't have this problem).

I'm afraid it'll eventually wear down the thin fabric and put a tear in it. Any of you guys getting or have a solution?

Thanks!

NYZ4Jack · 06-11-2012, 03:25 PM

sorry for the large pic! i guess its too late to resize.

ftlaudm3 · 06-11-2012, 03:46 PM

I will take a look at my car tonight - It's an 03

Huz-Z · 06-12-2012, 07:37 AM

Have you tried scrubbing gently with some mild soap? It looks like a grease or dirt mark in the fabric to me.

ArminTamzarian · 06-12-2012, 09:36 AM

I've got it on my 06 too. It rubs n the latch to secure it when the top is down. It's not just dirt. If it gets bad I'll put a patch over it.

NYZ4Jack · 06-12-2012, 10:00 AM

I was under the impression the '06+ models done away with the lock latch mechanism. Yeah, it's definitely more than dirt - I see some minor fabric wear when I look closely. I also thought about the patch idea if it gets bad - what kind of patch would you use? (like the ones my mom use to iron on my jeans? lol)

ftlaudm3 · 06-12-2012, 10:38 AM

I checked and mine is similar. It has the scratch marks in the middle. The outside marks aren't on mine though. Mine is an 03.

I never noticed it until you posted. I will keep an eye on the marks. I bet a patch would do well to make that area stronger so it doesn't rip eventually. I have no sewing ability so let me know what you find out as an option.

steveie612 · 06-12-2012, 09:44 PM

Thanks for the info!!!

Newff · 06-12-2012, 10:42 PM

Can't remember seeing this in my '08.

06-11-2012, 03:24 PM	#1
NYZ4Jack Private 18 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	ATTENTION: Roadster Owners - Question for you guys. Now that I have your attention! I'm starting to notice a rub mark in the inside of the top on my '05 Z4. I suspect the lock mechanism is causing this rub/discoloration. (I bet the '06+ guys don't have this problem). I'm afraid it'll eventually wear down the thin fabric and put a tear in it. Any of you guys getting or have a solution? Thanks!
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NYZ4Jack Private 18 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	sorry for the large pic! i guess its too late to resize.
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06-11-2012, 03:46 PM	#3
ftlaudm3 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 42 Posts Drives: E46 M3 LSB ; Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. lauderdale iTrader: (0)	I will take a look at my car tonight - It's an 03 __________________
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06-12-2012, 07:37 AM	#4
Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Have you tried scrubbing gently with some mild soap? It looks like a grease or dirt mark in the fabric to me. __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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06-12-2012, 09:36 AM	#5
ArminTamzarian New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Ti 2006 Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I've got it on my 06 too. It rubs n the latch to secure it when the top is down. It's not just dirt. If it gets bad I'll put a patch over it.
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NYZ4Jack Private 18 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	I was under the impression the '06+ models done away with the lock latch mechanism. Yeah, it's definitely more than dirt - I see some minor fabric wear when I look closely. I also thought about the patch idea if it gets bad - what kind of patch would you use? (like the ones my mom use to iron on my jeans? lol)
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06-12-2012, 10:38 AM	#7
ftlaudm3 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 42 Posts Drives: E46 M3 LSB ; Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. lauderdale iTrader: (0)	I checked and mine is similar. It has the scratch marks in the middle. The outside marks aren't on mine though. Mine is an 03. I never noticed it until you posted. I will keep an eye on the marks. I bet a patch would do well to make that area stronger so it doesn't rip eventually. I have no sewing ability so let me know what you find out as an option. __________________
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06-12-2012, 09:44 PM	#8
steveie612 New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Top Thanks for the info!!!
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06-12-2012, 10:42 PM	#9
Newff Private First Class 20 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Mcmurray, Alberta/ Hare Bay, Newfoundland iTrader: (0)	Can't remember seeing this in my '08.
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