Official Hardtop thread

VitaminT · 03-19-2012, 09:23 PM

While I had the headliner off the top you can adjust the front mounts about a 1/4". They are held on by three studs and nuts and are slotted to allow a bit of adjustment.

Beedub · 03-20-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaminT

Got my top all back together after paint. Adjuster the front mount points to help move the front edge of the top tight against the gasket. Car looks great with the top and it now has zero wind noise.

i dont have any wind issues, its just nice and quiet.... the materials used do smell like an old car when the sun heats it up though!!! lol...

For me the best bit is drowning out some, actually ALOT of the rpi's noise!! i never considered a hardtop but im very happy i did in the end.... Definitely one of my better purchases!!

bvnguyenp · 03-20-2012, 08:11 PM

How is the hardtop spoiler removed? The front edge of mine is sticking out and I am not sure how to adjust it down.

VitaminT · 03-20-2012, 10:47 PM

Take hardtop off car, take headliner out, remove 4 torx bolts and remove the spoiler.

Note though it can't really be adjusted. The way it fits against the top it interlocks and even loosely on the car cannot be adjusted fore/aft.

I wish I had pics to explain, but I just sealed up the holes and slapped it back on after paint without pics.

If you post one of how it looks maybe we can make a suggestion.

bvnguyenp · 03-20-2012, 11:10 PM

Thanks that makes perfect sense. Looks like it got improperly seated when reinstalled after paint.

ZeD4Mr · 11-16-2016, 02:07 AM

Bumping the old thread!

Here's mine!

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Forbes · 08-02-2017, 05:34 PM

WTB: HT interior flaps covering the hold downs and/or official install/removal tool.

I got a used hard top last winter. Used it, and it's fine, but looks unfinished on the inside.
The previous owner didn't have these do dads, and they don't seem to be available anywhere.

Hedward · 10-20-2019, 02:33 PM

Does anyone have a clear set of installation instructions for the hardtop prep kit. The previous ones' photos have been corrupted. Would appreciate it, as I've finally secured an original top.

3002 tii · 10-21-2019, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Hedward

Does anyone have a clear set of installation instructions for the hardtop prep kit. The previous ones' photos have been corrupted. Would appreciate it, as I've finally secured an original top.

The DIY written here is the best. It’s almost too detailed as it repeats a lot of the same info so makes it sound more involved than it really is. I did the install not that long ago and thought it was straightforward. I purchased the prep kit from Tischer who has the cheapest price by far. May need to add few little things to get over the free shipping threshold.

Hedward · 12-16-2019, 07:22 PM

Soon to join the hardtop club; brought it home last weekend.
As new condition with lock covers, case, loking tool and manuals.[IMG]undefined[/IMG]

CrazyOneToo · 12-30-2019, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hedward

Soon to join the hardtop club; brought it home last weekend.
As new condition with lock covers, case, loking tool and manuals.[IMG]undefined[/IMG]

ZBoy · 01-21-2020, 01:49 PM

Looking for a hardtop...red or any other color. LMK if anyone wants to sell one or know about one.

ZBoy

ZeD4Mr · 01-22-2020, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Forbes

WTB: HT interior flaps covering the hold downs and/or official install/removal tool.

I got a used hard top last winter. Used it, and it's fine, but looks unfinished on the inside.
The previous owner didn't have these do dads, and they don't seem to be available anywhere.

We have been thinking about making these interior covers for the hardtop owners... but are unsure of the demand..

We do have them in hand a ready to go..

Hedward · 05-31-2020, 03:10 PM

Finally got it installed. I may be the first Alpine White.
Uploaded better photos.

racerbruce · 05-31-2020, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hedward

finally got it installed. I may be the first alpine white.

this.looks.awesome.

SunUpTopDown3 · 06-03-2020, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

We have been thinking about making these interior covers for the hardtop owners... but are unsure of the demand..

We do have them in hand a ready to go..

Supply the demand

Any thoughts on making the actual hardtop itself? what hurdles will you run into? has this been discussed before?

ZeD4Mr · 06-03-2020, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SunUpTopDown3

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

We have been thinking about making these interior covers for the hardtop owners... but are unsure of the demand..

We do have them in hand a ready to go..

Supply the demand

Any thoughts on making the actual hardtop itself? what hurdles will you run into? has this been discussed before?

Yes, the hardtop been discussed internally and quite a few had pm'd us to make one.

Two issues in general. 1) Shipping is expensive because it has to be crated.

2) Most don't want to pay for a hartop for what it'll cost to produce since mass produced OE top can be had for less even when it's not readily available.

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Hedward · 06-09-2020, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by racerbruce

Quote:

Originally Posted by hedward

finally got it installed. I may be the first alpine white.

this.looks.awesome.

thanks racerbruce. Spent the weekend cleaning it after getting the top adjusted.

belcom · 10-10-2020, 11:31 PM

Got a hard top. My car is titanium silver. I want to wrap it but finding matching vinyl is a bit of a challenge.

So I am thinking to make it a contrast color. Only contrast color I've seen a picture of is gloss black. Even though its not bad I am not a big fan of that combo.

Maybe a matte grey (gunmetal) or something? Maybe a lighter grey?

Also, wonder how matte black would look like...

Looking for opinions/suggestions or even pics of what I had described above.

Anybody got photoshop skills to help visualize?

HBC · 02-27-2024, 08:46 PM

Did someone say black on titanium?

That is what it was....soon to be a new color.

03-19-2012, 09:23 PM	#177
VitaminT First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	While I had the headliner off the top you can adjust the front mounts about a 1/4". They are held on by three studs and nuts and are slotted to allow a bit of adjustment.
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03-20-2012, 08:11 PM	#179
bvnguyenp Private 3 Rep 54 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ontario, CA iTrader: (0)	How is the hardtop spoiler removed? The front edge of mine is sticking out and I am not sure how to adjust it down.
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03-20-2012, 10:47 PM	#180
VitaminT First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Take hardtop off car, take headliner out, remove 4 torx bolts and remove the spoiler. Note though it can't really be adjusted. The way it fits against the top it interlocks and even loosely on the car cannot be adjusted fore/aft. I wish I had pics to explain, but I just sealed up the holes and slapped it back on after paint without pics. If you post one of how it looks maybe we can make a suggestion.
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03-20-2012, 11:10 PM	#181
bvnguyenp Private 3 Rep 54 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ontario, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks that makes perfect sense. Looks like it got improperly seated when reinstalled after paint.
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11-16-2016, 02:07 AM	#182
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08-02-2017, 05:34 PM	#183
Forbes Daily driver/Weekend mechanic 10 Rep 48 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 3.0i Roadster Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Puget Sound iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4 3.0i [6.00] 2014 BMW 328i [0.00]	WTB: HT interior flaps covering the hold downs and/or official install/removal tool. I got a used hard top last winter. Used it, and it's fine, but looks unfinished on the inside. The previous owner didn't have these do dads, and they don't seem to be available anywhere.
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10-20-2019, 02:33 PM	#184
Hedward HammerHead 60 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have a clear set of installation instructions for the hardtop prep kit. The previous ones' photos have been corrupted. Would appreciate it, as I've finally secured an original top.
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12-16-2019, 07:22 PM	#186
Hedward HammerHead 60 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Soon to join the hardtop club; brought it home last weekend. As new condition with lock covers, case, loking tool and manuals.[IMG]undefined[/IMG] Attached Images
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01-21-2020, 01:49 PM	#188
ZBoy New Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Z4 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Looking for a hardtop...red or any other color. LMK if anyone wants to sell one or know about one. ZBoy
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05-31-2020, 03:10 PM	#190
Hedward HammerHead 60 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Finally got it installed. I may be the first Alpine White. Uploaded better photos. Attached Images Last edited by Hedward; 06-03-2020 at 06:43 PM.. Reason: add photos
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belcom Lieutenant 206 Rep 452 Posts Drives: '18 540i, '06 Z4si, '07 Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Got a hard top. My car is titanium silver. I want to wrap it but finding matching vinyl is a bit of a challenge. So I am thinking to make it a contrast color. Only contrast color I've seen a picture of is gloss black. Even though its not bad I am not a big fan of that combo. Maybe a matte grey (gunmetal) or something? Maybe a lighter grey? Also, wonder how matte black would look like... Looking for opinions/suggestions or even pics of what I had described above. Anybody got photoshop skills to help visualize? Attached Images
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02-27-2024, 08:46 PM	#196
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