Official Hardtop thread

Z4-VILLA · 01-05-2012, 08:59 PM

I never stall. Well there was this one time....I was going up hill.....and......nvrmnd.

Beedub · 01-06-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

Beedub I want you lock covers.....

not a chance, im holding onto these bad boys!!! i am trying to source you some bits from over here but its proving fruitless!!

Beedub · 01-06-2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

Why are you stalling?

im starting to think hes not to happy with the finish ;-) if it was me and just had all that done, id be posting pics all over the shop!!!!

epbrown · 01-06-2012, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

Beedub I want you lock covers.....

What are lock covers? I don't see any in The Box.

Beedub · 01-06-2012, 04:43 AM

the covers that go over the side spin locks on the actual hardtop..............

Jmanscotch · 01-09-2012, 05:37 PM

Joining the hardtop club here shortly. Just scored this gem for $800

Worse photo than I expected or I would've taken another, but these are the covers that are essentially unobtanium now, yes? They mount on the inside corners of the hardtop base, where the hardtop prep kit goes.

Z4-VILLA · 01-09-2012, 05:42 PM

you have the top in the RIGHT color WITH the mutha effin lock covers.....fu.

Z4-VILLA · 01-09-2012, 05:43 PM

Unobtanium is right.

Z4-VILLA · 01-09-2012, 05:46 PM

Unobtanium is right. Beedub if you send me the lock covers I can have them Carbon Fiber Molded

Z4-VILLA · 01-09-2012, 05:47 PM

Hardtop install pics comming soon....

Jmanscotch · 01-09-2012, 05:54 PM

I'll sell it to you for $2K....

Once I pick it up, I'd be fine with letting you use the covers for a mold, Villa.

Z4-VILLA · 01-09-2012, 06:28 PM

yeah all I need are the covers so I can mold them. I might just use the carbon mods kit to do it.

Z4-VILLA · 01-09-2012, 07:22 PM

Well i took some pics today cuz we had some sun....I still dont think the pics will ever do this thing justice. I absolutely love the stitch job. The red Box stitch actucally jumps out a little and feels more squares that have been raised up. So finally here it is.

Beedub · 01-10-2012, 04:55 AM

NOOOO villa!!! some bastard has stole your lock covers!!! (sorry couldnt resist)

respect for finally showing some pics of the headlining, i personally am not to sure, but it looks a really nice job....

my hardtop woes are continuing, this thing is in my back room @ my crib, and ive noticed the rear window seal has a tear so , while this thing is off the car i might as well replace that, its an inexpensive piece @ like 20 bucks, but its just more waiting, on the other hand, the hardtop is ready to go.... the trunk lid stoppers are in place, the top has been polished and waxed and looks perfect......

i will probably just install in anyway and not wash the car until the window seal is in place, as its in winter storage its no big deal really........

the only other problem im fast realising with the hardtop..... relying on other people to come help you is a real bitch, more to the point you need to rely on people that wont drop the thing on your car!!!

VinnieAces · 01-10-2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

Well i took some pics today cuz we had some sun....I still dont think the pics will ever do this thing justice. I absolutely love the stitch job. The red Box stitch actucally jumps out a little and feels more squares that have been raised up. So finally here it is.

....idk

Loogey Clapp · 01-10-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

... I absolutely love the stitch job. The red Box stitch actucally jumps out a little and feels more squares that have been raised up...

+1 I love it. I think it looks great. If I ever see money again, that's gotta be up there somewhere on my priority list. You did an awesome job on it.

Z4-VILLA · 01-10-2012, 01:10 PM

Well I cant take all the credit. It was designed very well by a friend of mine. I just added the ideas of materials and specific thread combinations :-)

Z4-VILLA · 01-10-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

NOOOO villa!!! some bastard has stole your lock covers!!! (sorry couldnt resist)

respect for finally showing some pics of the headlining, i personally am not to sure, but it looks a really nice job....

my hardtop woes are continuing, this thing is in my back room @ my crib, and ive noticed the rear window seal has a tear so , while this thing is off the car i might as well replace that, its an inexpensive piece @ like 20 bucks, but its just more waiting, on the other hand, the hardtop is ready to go.... the trunk lid stoppers are in place, the top has been polished and waxed and looks perfect......

i will probably just install in anyway and not wash the car until the window seal is in place, as its in winter storage its no big deal really........

the only other problem im fast realising with the hardtop..... relying on other people to come help you is a real bitch, more to the point you need to rely on people that wont drop the thing on your car!!!

I wouldnt worry about the seal too much just tighten down those locks and it should be just fine. if not Im sure there are temporary fixes for that

Beedub · 01-12-2012, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

I wouldnt worry about the seal too much just tighten down those locks and it should be just fine. if not Im sure there are temporary fixes for that

this weekend, this hardtop WILL be on my car....... ive got this hardtop in the back room of my house, its driving me mad!! lol.... once the cars out i will install a winch system as well, or aleast a garage wall mount setup, a winch ideally however!!

Beedub · 01-15-2012, 08:35 AM

Any so i FINALLY got it...... after like 3 days of trying ive realised these top imo are definatly not a perfect fit and take some real patience to get fitted right, in the end i managed to get a 5.25mm gap... as opposed to bmws stated 5mm gap at the rear quarter panel, i now have as perfect as fitting top as possible.... anyhow it looks fabulous imo..... i actually prefur it to the open top look...... no wind noise, no rattling, no banging at all...... the only problem im finding now is the top is trapping the exhaust noise which is made it pretty much unbearable now..... i simply cant wait till my DKF system is avaiable, ill definatly be going for a quieter setup...... heres some quick pics before she heads over to the bigger garage, ill grab some pics the other end also........... i did note however that the rear hartop window is so close to the boot lid i winced as it swung open...... those little plastic hardtop boot lid stoppers on my car were 100% needed, more pics later this evening...... im Very happy with the black sapphire metalic top and silver paint work.... it really does look unique..... ill call it my bi-colour z4m.

The tops least flattering angle imo...

perfectly aligned front gaps

side views

side gaps @ rear quarters.....

rear aspects

randoms

The WAT to close fitment of boot lid and rear glass of hardtop imo.... boot movement limiters are in place.

intercooler

Definatly leaving it black however and will be painting afew other parts to Create the theme!! its going to look awesome!!

dubsesd · 01-15-2012, 08:56 AM

So much nicer than before. I like the black as well. Good work

psygnosis · 01-15-2012, 09:11 AM

Looks good! Time to black out the A pillars and hood!

Hows the fit in the front between the hardtop and the window? In the corners can you slide a card between weather stripping and the top? I tried forever to adjust out that gap, but I think my weather stripping shrunk.

01-05-2012, 08:59 PM	#111
Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	I never stall. Well there was this one time....I was going up hill.....and......nvrmnd.
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01-06-2012, 04:43 AM	#115
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	the covers that go over the side spin locks on the actual hardtop.............. __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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01-09-2012, 05:37 PM	#116
Jmanscotch is a Texan 49 Rep 387 Posts Drives: '09 135i - 6MT SOLD Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (6)	Joining the hardtop club here shortly. Just scored this gem for $800 Worse photo than I expected or I would've taken another, but these are the covers that are essentially unobtanium now, yes? They mount on the inside corners of the hardtop base, where the hardtop prep kit goes.
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01-09-2012, 05:42 PM	#117
Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	you have the top in the RIGHT color WITH the mutha effin lock covers.....fu.
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01-09-2012, 05:43 PM	#118
Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	Unobtanium is right.
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01-09-2012, 05:46 PM	#119
Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	Unobtanium is right. Beedub if you send me the lock covers I can have them Carbon Fiber Molded
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01-09-2012, 05:47 PM	#120
Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	Hardtop install pics comming soon....
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01-09-2012, 05:54 PM	#121
Jmanscotch is a Texan 49 Rep 387 Posts Drives: '09 135i - 6MT SOLD Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (6)	I'll sell it to you for $2K.... Once I pick it up, I'd be fine with letting you use the covers for a mold, Villa.
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01-09-2012, 06:28 PM	#122
Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	yeah all I need are the covers so I can mold them. I might just use the carbon mods kit to do it.
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01-09-2012, 07:22 PM	#123
Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	Well i took some pics today cuz we had some sun....I still dont think the pics will ever do this thing justice. I absolutely love the stitch job. The red Box stitch actucally jumps out a little and feels more squares that have been raised up. So finally here it is. Attached Images
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01-10-2012, 04:55 AM	#124
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	NOOOO villa!!! some bastard has stole your lock covers!!! (sorry couldnt resist) respect for finally showing some pics of the headlining, i personally am not to sure, but it looks a really nice job.... my hardtop woes are continuing, this thing is in my back room @ my crib, and ive noticed the rear window seal has a tear so , while this thing is off the car i might as well replace that, its an inexpensive piece @ like 20 bucks, but its just more waiting, on the other hand, the hardtop is ready to go.... the trunk lid stoppers are in place, the top has been polished and waxed and looks perfect...... i will probably just install in anyway and not wash the car until the window seal is in place, as its in winter storage its no big deal really........ the only other problem im fast realising with the hardtop..... relying on other people to come help you is a real bitch, more to the point you need to rely on people that wont drop the thing on your car!!! __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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01-10-2012, 01:10 PM	#127
Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	Well I cant take all the credit. It was designed very well by a friend of mine. I just added the ideas of materials and specific thread combinations :-)
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01-15-2012, 08:35 AM	#130
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Any so i FINALLY got it...... after like 3 days of trying ive realised these top imo are definatly not a perfect fit and take some real patience to get fitted right, in the end i managed to get a 5.25mm gap... as opposed to bmws stated 5mm gap at the rear quarter panel, i now have as perfect as fitting top as possible.... anyhow it looks fabulous imo..... i actually prefur it to the open top look...... no wind noise, no rattling, no banging at all...... the only problem im finding now is the top is trapping the exhaust noise which is made it pretty much unbearable now..... i simply cant wait till my DKF system is avaiable, ill definatly be going for a quieter setup...... heres some quick pics before she heads over to the bigger garage, ill grab some pics the other end also........... i did note however that the rear hartop window is so close to the boot lid i winced as it swung open...... those little plastic hardtop boot lid stoppers on my car were 100% needed, more pics later this evening...... im Very happy with the black sapphire metalic top and silver paint work.... it really does look unique..... ill call it my bi-colour z4m. The tops least flattering angle imo... perfectly aligned front gaps side views side gaps @ rear quarters..... rear aspects randoms The WAT to close fitment of boot lid and rear glass of hardtop imo.... boot movement limiters are in place. intercooler Definatly leaving it black however and will be painting afew other parts to Create the theme!! its going to look awesome!! __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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01-15-2012, 08:56 AM	#131
dubsesd #dubspec 6332 Rep 5,201 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	So much nicer than before. I like the black as well. Good work
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01-15-2012, 09:11 AM	#132
psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Looks good! Time to black out the A pillars and hood! Hows the fit in the front between the hardtop and the window? In the corners can you slide a card between weather stripping and the top? I tried forever to adjust out that gap, but I think my weather stripping shrunk. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
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