Hard Top pickup

jdoublehcubed · 01-01-2013, 08:29 PM

Question for all of the hard top owners. I just stumbled across a hard top for sale that I'm considering. I was wondering if it would be safe for me to go pick it up before I have the hardtop posts installed? Its about an hour and a half on the highway each way.

I know the posts are easy to install, the problem is that none of the dealers stock them.

Second question, my M is Imola Red, and this top is Bright Red, the pre facelift color. Is this going go look completely like shit, or can I get away with it for a little while?

Thanks

-c- · 01-01-2013, 09:05 PM

Rent a van and go pick it up don't dare drive it without the posts as at speed the pressure difference in the cabin would cause a blow off lol even if the front latch is installed. Plus I wouldn't risk it anyhow. Call enterprise and get a van with UNLIMETED mileage or whatnot and drive it back. Also don't ship as they will almost always show up destroyed ....

The van will be around 70 bucks for a 24hr rental at least that's what I paid

tbalutis · 01-01-2013, 09:39 PM

WHS^

psygnosis · 01-02-2013, 12:54 AM

NO

I used my brothers Nissan frontier to go pick it up.

Beedub · 01-02-2013, 09:57 AM

i picked mine up in a LWB van.....

rkstar9 · 01-02-2013, 02:26 PM

make sure you strap it to your chin so it can double as a motorcycle helmet

jdoublehcubed · 01-03-2013, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Decided to pass on this hardtop, (didn't want to buy one that I'd have to paint), but I'll get those post installed anyway so I'm ready for the next one.

tbalutis · 01-03-2013, 08:38 PM

Will likely be difficult to find one in the exact color, although Imola is fairly common. Not sure how you use the car, in weather and everything. As you may have seen in this forum, there are lots of comments about top motors rusting out early. Even though I live in a low-rain environment, I use the hardtop to get through the rainy season so the water does not get down to the motors. Just saying, the motors are at least a $2K repair job, so stack that up against the cost to paint.

01-01-2013, 08:29 PM	#1
jdoublehcubed Mechanical Engineer Drives: 2006 Z4MR, Imola Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 108 iTrader: (0)	Hard Top pickup Question for all of the hard top owners. I just stumbled across a hard top for sale that I'm considering. I was wondering if it would be safe for me to go pick it up before I have the hardtop posts installed? Its about an hour and a half on the highway each way. I know the posts are easy to install, the problem is that none of the dealers stock them. Second question, my M is Imola Red, and this top is Bright Red, the pre facelift color. Is this going go look completely like shit, or can I get away with it for a little while? Thanks
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01-01-2013, 09:39 PM	#3
tbalutis fotontom Drives: 2006 M Roadster / 1999 XK8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 217 iTrader: (1)	WHS^ __________________ ACS exhaust / styled 19" wheels / factory hardtop / ultimate pedals / factory strut bar / aero skirts / aFe / Jaffster / gauges / factory Euro-spec mirrors / P3 Digital Interface / rpi induction

01-02-2013, 12:54 AM	#4
psygnosis Captain Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA Posts: 836 iTrader: (0)	NO I used my brothers Nissan frontier to go pick it up. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.

01-02-2013, 09:57 AM	#5
Beedub Brigadier General Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,068 iTrader: (0)	i picked mine up in a LWB van..... __________________ Pristine Bi-colour Ti /Bsm...z4m roadster Ess vt2-500....Perfection on wheels.

01-03-2013, 08:38 PM	#8
tbalutis fotontom Drives: 2006 M Roadster / 1999 XK8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 217 iTrader: (1)	Will likely be difficult to find one in the exact color, although Imola is fairly common. Not sure how you use the car, in weather and everything. As you may have seen in this forum, there are lots of comments about top motors rusting out early. Even though I live in a low-rain environment, I use the hardtop to get through the rainy season so the water does not get down to the motors. Just saying, the motors are at least a $2K repair job, so stack that up against the cost to paint. __________________ ACS exhaust / styled 19" wheels / factory hardtop / ultimate pedals / factory strut bar / aero skirts / aFe / Jaffster / gauges / factory Euro-spec mirrors / P3 Digital Interface / rpi induction

01-01-2013, 09:05 PM	#2
-c- Captain Drives: Z4 3.0I, MINI cooper S, 135I Join Date: May 2010 Location: wheaton, Il Posts: 699 iTrader: (3)	Rent a van and go pick it up don't dare drive it without the posts as at speed the pressure difference in the cabin would cause a blow off lol even if the front latch is installed. Plus I wouldn't risk it anyhow. Call enterprise and get a van with UNLIMETED mileage or whatnot and drive it back. Also don't ship as they will almost always show up destroyed .... The van will be around 70 bucks for a 24hr rental at least that's what I paid

01-02-2013, 02:26 PM	#6
rkstar9 Private Drives: z4 2.5i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	make sure you strap it to your chin so it can double as a motorcycle helmet

01-03-2013, 03:09 PM	#7
jdoublehcubed Mechanical Engineer Drives: 2006 Z4MR, Imola Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 108 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback guys. Decided to pass on this hardtop, (didn't want to buy one that I'd have to paint), but I'll get those post installed anyway so I'm ready for the next one.

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