NEW style hardtop out for Z4.... Very coupish

Beedub · 11-24-2011, 06:46 AM

well shamelessly stolen from the uk forum but i just had to post this, they've raked out the design, sleaked things out and wow they've done a good job......... im really impressed, now us roadster guys can have the best of both worlds......

http://d.moris.pagesperso-orange.fr/B_Z4.html

CJW2OO4 · 11-24-2011, 08:14 AM

That looks sharp! Now all the unfortunate roadster owners can be like us cool coupe guys

Huz-Z · 11-24-2011, 08:16 AM

Gorgeous!!!

Is pricing available yet?

inTgr8r · 11-24-2011, 08:48 AM

any real world pics other than this graphic rendition?
IIRC, this design has been floating around for a while now, I recall something like this from when I had my M Roady.
It would be great to see it go into production.

Beedub · 11-24-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

any real world pics other than this graphic rendition?
IIRC, this design has been floating around for a while now, I recall something like this from when I had my M Roady.
It would be great to see it go into production.

Apparently this is now complete and orders are being taken.......
think it looks sick!!

pelerojo · 11-24-2011, 10:00 AM

Wow. I would really like to see one and get the pricing on one of these. I like the OEM but this is really nice.

psygnosis · 11-24-2011, 10:06 AM

This top turns up from time to time, but I have yet to see any real pictures of it.

GomboRombo · 11-24-2011, 10:25 AM

I like the looks of the original better, but the rear side windows would be really nice. Hate that blind spot when the top is up. I would probebly use the roady more during the winter if I had one

Spaceman Spiff · 11-24-2011, 11:40 AM

I WANT THIS SO BAD! Can someone translate the bullet points?

Huz-Z · 11-24-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaceman Spiff

I WANT THIS SO BAD! Can someone translate the bullet points?

Excellent visibility to the side and rear.
Very good thermal and sound insulation.
Don't know.
Installs and uninstalls quickly.
Rear brake light (I think).
Luxurious interior finish.
Light weight.
Don't know.

Spaceman Spiff · 11-24-2011, 12:24 PM

Thanks!
An extra rear brake light? I could use one right now. Mine is out and I failed the annual inspection because of that

WestCDA · 11-24-2011, 01:03 PM

Not a rear brake light - a heated window.

- excellent rear and side visibility
- very good thermal and sound insulation
- very reliable locking and sealing
- Fast assembly and disassembly
- heated rear window
- luxurious interior finish
- low weight
- higher risk of torn hood

.. don't quite get that last one - I guess they are referring to higher risk without the hard top.

DroZee4 · 11-24-2011, 01:40 PM

The pricing is over 4 grand. It's beautiful but considering it's Thanksgiving and it's 60 degrees out right now I really don't have a need for this but it would be a nice option if the price was reasonable.

Endless619 · 11-24-2011, 01:44 PM

Not feeling it at all.

RADRACR · 11-24-2011, 01:55 PM

Not a fan. Oddly proportioned.

GomboRombo · 11-24-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DroZee4

The pricing is over 4 grand. It's beautiful but considering it's Thanksgiving and it's 60 degrees out right now I really don't have a need for this but it would be a nice option if the price was reasonable.

$4k! That cost more than the Honda Civic I drive in winter. I'll keep looking for a used OEM.

Spaceman Spiff · 11-24-2011, 02:05 PM

$4K is too much. I love the look and would easily pick this one over the OEM at the same cost or even slightly higher but $4k is too much. That's like 1/3 of the resale value of my '03!!

Huz-Z · 11-24-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaceman Spiff

$4K is too much. I love the look and would easily pick this one over the OEM at the same cost or even slightly higher but $4k is too much. That's like 1/3 of the resale value of my '03!!

For an apples to apples comparison, how much did the OEM units cost when new?

Spaceman Spiff · 11-24-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

For an apples to apples comparison, how much did the OEM units cost when new?

I think the MSRP is around $4K but certain colors are cheaper and I have seen them on sale a couple of times slightly below $2K new.

Edit: the normal discount price @ Tischer is $3,500.

Huz-Z · 11-24-2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaceman Spiff

I think the MSRP is around $4K but certain colors are cheaper and I have seen them on sale a couple of times slightly below $2K new.

Edit: the normal discount price @ Tischer is $3,500.

thanks! So, the price is similar and most seem to like the look of this one better. so, If the quality and fit of the new one are as good as the OEM roof, we may have A nice alternative for us roadster owners.

Spaceman Spiff · 11-24-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

thanks! So, the price is similar and most seem to like the look of this one better. so, If the quality and fit of the new one are as good as the OEM roof, we may have A nice alternative for us roadster owners.

The things is I don't think many (any?) people buy the OEM at MSRP. The worst you can do is $3,500 new from Tischer (assuming the person knows better than just ordering it from a random dealer). The best, under $2K. I think this would be competitive at around $2,500-3,000 as most people have no problem waiting a while for a sale or buying used in as-new condition.

Huz-Z · 11-24-2011, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaceman Spiff

The things is I don't think many (any?) people buy the OEM at MSRP. The worst you can do is $3,500 new from Tischer (assuming the person knows better than just ordering it from a random dealer). The best, under $2K. I think this would be competitive at around $2,500-3,000 as most people have no problem waiting a while for a sale or buying used in as-new condition.

I agree!

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