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04-07-2014, 04:19 AM | #1 |
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Replacement soft top
I posted this elsewhere and then realized it was probly posted at the wrong place.
Bought an 03 Z4 and wish to replace the soft top. Top is good but has faded from grey to olive drab. Upholstery shop wants 1700.00 out the door. I see the tops on eBay that are running 600.00 to 700.00. Does anyone have experience with; 1) quality of these tops 2) ease of installation Much appreciated. |
04-07-2014, 06:56 AM | #2 |
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I posted this in response to your other post:
www.autotopsdirect.com They make a nice replacement top equivalent to OEM so they claim, at a fraction of the OEM price.
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04-08-2014, 11:36 AM | #6 |
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Hmmm. I wonder if the folks at Autotopsdirect.com could put in touch with some customers who have bought Z4 replacement tops, so you could talk to them about what is involved in doing your own install?
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04-09-2014, 02:42 AM | #7 |
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Generally there are Youtube videos available but I could find none.
There is one for a Z3 but not Z4. I am still in the research phase and I don't want to plunge until I get closer to the end. The deals on these tops are not going away. Talking to the folks who sell the tops is a good idea. They prolly include instructions but I would hate to buy one only to find I can't put it on. Talked to my neighbor who is a sports car enthusiast with a lot of experience on German cars and he has never swapped one out. |
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04-11-2014, 04:39 AM | #8 |
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Got hold of the guys at Autotopsdirect
I told the gent on the phone that I am fairly capable with tools, patient and careful. He would not commit so far as to predict I would be able to swap out the top.
He eMailed a copy of the instructions. I have all of the tools they mention. In three cases, you have to drill out some top rivets. Actually the instructions say to chisel them off. I think I may give this a try. I'll take some photos if I do. |
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04-15-2014, 11:52 AM | #11 |
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Doc, can you post the instructions on here? Or if you'd rather not, can you email them to me? I'll PM you my email address if you want to go that route.
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04-17-2014, 02:05 AM | #14 |
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I'd be happy to read it.....
I did a search (half heartedly) and came up with nothing. Only vid I could find on the internet is for a Z3. (My next Bimmer)
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04-21-2014, 11:18 AM | #16 |
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Never on a Z4, but I've replaced tops on a Mazda Miata and a VW Golf Cabrio. The instructions you posted look thorough. Take your time, think things through beforehand, and you'll be fine! I found that drilling the pop rivets was much easier (and less damage prone) than trying to chisel them off.
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05-05-2014, 09:06 AM | #17 |
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Wow that is an involved process. I think I would leave this job to a top specialist.
And thanks very much for posting this instructions. |
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05-12-2014, 07:44 AM | #19 |
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WOW, those are some intense instructions to replace the top! Not a fan of rivets either....
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Old bump but I can’t believe I missed these instructions. Up to now I found member DIY on how to remove the entire top (or how to access the soft top motor) but not one for actually replacing the fabric.
Saved this down, thank you!! |
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I have had good luck with topsonline.com for my Alfa Romeo. Nice quality.
https://www.topsonline.com/model/Con...E85_Body).html Doug |
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