soft top operation...

AtoB · 01-04-2008, 08:03 PM

my 04 top would only go up as long as the car wasn't traveling over 5 mph.
does anyone know if that is still the case with the Z4's 06' and up?

TopDown · 01-04-2008, 08:23 PM

My 2006 Z4MR will only allow top-up/top-down operation with my foot on the brake, and the car stopped (or nearly stopped).

AtoB · 01-04-2008, 08:29 PM

that's what i figured... ridiculous.

famfmann · 01-04-2008, 10:26 PM

I had a 2004 Z4 that let me put the top up if I was going under 10 I think. 10 or 5. I forget. It did allow me to continue accelerating once the motion started, but not accelerate too much.

wasupdu · 01-04-2008, 10:41 PM

I had a Honda s2000 where I cut the safety wire under the dash so all I had to do was engage the e-brake (1 click) which did not slow the car down whatsoever and it would go up. I always kept it under 25 mph when I put the top up (or down) though. It really came in handy when there was a instant downpour......put the hazards on, moved over and had the top up in no time without coming to a stop.

BlackSapphireZ · 01-04-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wasupdu

I had a Honda s2000 where I cut the safety wire under the dash so all I had to do was engage the e-brake (1 click) which did not slow the car down whatsoever and it would go up. I always kept it under 25 mph when I put the top up (or down) though. It really came in handy when there was a instant downpour......put the hazards on, moved over and had the top up in no time without coming to a stop.

yea i would never try that in the BMW... for all I know the entire car will shut down and warning lights will flash at me and self destruct on me lol

BMW electricals are one of a kind... complicated one lol

Traxxer · 01-04-2008, 11:18 PM

Haven't tried it because I'm afraid the top will fly off traveling at any speed lol. Will test it out though when it stops raining.

BlackSapphireZ · 01-04-2008, 11:31 PM

it wont' let u past like 3mph

RichardTS · 01-05-2008, 10:50 AM

I honestly do not understand why you need to put the top up/down while moving. It's a sail while moving.

As far as putting the top up in a sudden downpour, there is always the shoulder.

I can put up a completely manual MGB top in 40-45 secs....

GH41 · 01-05-2008, 03:55 PM

With my 07 I have to be stopped to start the top down but you can roll off after it starts but not very fast. GH

Traxxer · 01-05-2008, 06:56 PM

I was under the impression that you had to have the handbrake up, might have been for my z3 though...

01-04-2008, 08:03 PM	#1
AtoB Major 112 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (3)	soft top operation... my 04 top would only go up as long as the car wasn't traveling over 5 mph. does anyone know if that is still the case with the Z4's 06' and up?
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01-04-2008, 08:23 PM	#2
TopDown Captain 90 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2017 G30 540i M Sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00] 2012 BMW 335i Sedan [0.00] 2006 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2017 BMW 540i [0.00] 2015 BMW 428 Gran C ... [0.00]	My 2006 Z4MR will only allow top-up/top-down operation with my foot on the brake, and the car stopped (or nearly stopped). __________________ Mine G30 540i M Sport Hers F36 440i Gran Coupe
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01-04-2008, 08:29 PM	#3
AtoB Major 112 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (3)	that's what i figured... ridiculous.
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01-04-2008, 10:26 PM	#4
famfmann Private 6 Rep 82 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive28i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I had a 2004 Z4 that let me put the top up if I was going under 10 I think. 10 or 5. I forget. It did allow me to continue accelerating once the motion started, but not accelerate too much.
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01-04-2008, 10:41 PM	#5
wasupdu Lieutenant 25 Rep 413 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0, CLS63 AMG Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Mercedes CLS63 ... [0.00] 2005 BMW Z4 [0.00]	I had a Honda s2000 where I cut the safety wire under the dash so all I had to do was engage the e-brake (1 click) which did not slow the car down whatsoever and it would go up. I always kept it under 25 mph when I put the top up (or down) though. It really came in handy when there was a instant downpour......put the hazards on, moved over and had the top up in no time without coming to a stop. __________________ 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0 - Black Sapphire with Red Extended Leather / NAV / Premium & Sport Pkgs / 19" wheels / M steering wheel / Xenon 2013 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
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01-04-2008, 11:18 PM	#7
Traxxer Private 0 Rep 53 Posts Drives: Bmw Z4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Haven't tried it because I'm afraid the top will fly off traveling at any speed lol. Will test it out though when it stops raining.
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01-04-2008, 11:31 PM	#8
BlackSapphireZ Major 99 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	it wont' let u past like 3mph __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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01-05-2008, 10:50 AM	#9
RichardTS Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 335i E92 & Z4 M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (0)	I honestly do not understand why you need to put the top up/down while moving. It's a sail while moving. As far as putting the top up in a sudden downpour, there is always the shoulder. I can put up a completely manual MGB top in 40-45 secs....
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01-05-2008, 03:55 PM	#10
GH41 New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	With my 07 I have to be stopped to start the top down but you can roll off after it starts but not very fast. GH
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01-05-2008, 06:56 PM	#11
Traxxer Private 0 Rep 53 Posts Drives: Bmw Z4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I was under the impression that you had to have the handbrake up, might have been for my z3 though...
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