Z4 Coupe Full moonroof tops -In process

[Silver_Surfer]

Wow, this is amazing. I hate that I just found this thread, because now I'm going to spend all day refreshing. Keep up the good work!

[Shipkiller]

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

Soon to be back on track here. Bob IMZ4N has been stopping by to give a hand as he can with setting up the new shop so I can get back on the game. Thanks again Bobito !!

[Shipkiller]

Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

Soon to be back on track here. Bob IMZ4N has been stopping by to give a hand as he can with setting up the new shop so I can get back on the game. Thanks again Bobito !!

Watch out for Bob. He is a shifty devil...

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

Soon to be back on track here. Bob IMZ4N has been stopping by to give a hand as he can with setting up the new shop so I can get back on the game. Thanks again Bobito !!

Say hello to him for me.
Greenville wasn't the same without him this year.

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Say hello to him for me.
Greenville wasn't the same without him this year.

Will do Ian.....I think He and Robyn were taking a break from so much driving this year. They really wanted to come.

[imz4n]

Hi guys,( Shipkiller inTgr8r) I missed traveling for the past 2years, We have been taking care of Robyn's dad ( hospices care at home ) and he passed Aug 23. We hope to get back in the grove soon. I just wish Dark Schnitzer was making parts for roadsters. wah wah LOL

[mpower03]

by the time these are ready ill have my coilovers, different wheels and exhaust. Then ill be ready for something else, perfect timing! Keep up the great work!

[Diokaef]

I'm looking forward for this, keep Up it's not easy I know!

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by mpower03

by the time these are ready ill have my coilovers, different wheels and exhaust. Then ill be ready for something else, perfect timing! Keep up the great work!

Originally Posted by Diokaef

I'm looking forward for this, keep Up it's not easy I know!

THANKS guys ! Hard after the details right now.

[BIMMERGUY91]

So a targa top z4 coupe? thats pretty badass man. cant wait to see pictures

[Jbs]

Is there any chance of getting a CSL style rear hatch??? Love the progress so far.

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Jbs

Is there any chance of getting a CSL style rear hatch??? Love the progress so far.

Already in the work-up for Z4 coupes.

[VinnieAces]

Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

Already in the work-up for Z4 coupes.

neeeeeeeeeeeeeed picssssssssssss

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by VinnieAces

neeeeeeeeeeeeeed picssssssssssss

lol, All in good time ..........

[JPWEraser]

Ever thought about making a hardtop for the roadsters?

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by JPWEraser

Ever thought about making a hardtop for the roadsters?

I don't normally consider items that are already available simply due to Life being so short and knowing I'll be limited to being mortal.

If I ever get ahead of my punch list that's currently formed, I'll always listen to the audience that is buying for sure.

[JPWEraser]

Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

I don't normally consider items that are already available simply due to Life being so short and knowing I'll be limited to being mortal.

If I ever get ahead of my punch list that's currently formed, I'll always listen to the audience that is buying for sure.

While you're correct - there is an OEM hard top available... look at the S2000 market. The aftermarket hardtop offerings for that car are plentiful and people buy them like crazy, even at $3k-$4k. I realize that there are many more S2000s out there than Z4s, but being that BMW no longer produces them it may be a lucrative option for you. I know I want one really dang bad.

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by JPWEraser

While you're correct - there is an OEM hard top available... look at the S2000 market. The aftermarket hardtop offerings for that car are plentiful and people buy them like crazy, even at $3k-$4k. I realize that there are many more S2000s out there than Z4s, but being that BMW no longer produces them it may be a lucrative option for you. I know I want one really dang bad.

Good points. I was under the impression that the Z4 hard-top options were still quite available as demand gets met by the occasional sale of one, even here on Zpost ?

Hard-top development is very time consuming R&D and requires a lot of hardware to properly fit and wear. Not to mention the rear glass selection. It would have to be a very well responded to Group-buy to make it worth pursuing.

[JPWEraser]

Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

Good points. I was under the impression that the Z4 hard-top options were still quite available as demand gets met by the occasional sale of one, even here on Zpost ?

Hard-top development is very time consuming R&D and requires a lot of hardware to properly fit and wear. Not to mention the rear glass selection. It would have to be a very well responded to Group-buy to make it worth pursuing.

The only hardtops I've seen for sale were poorly maintained, IE needing paint, liners, missing parts, etc. I have tried to order an AW OEM hardtop on 3 different occasions and been told that no dealerships have them available. Also, $3500 is tough to swallow - especially for something that I am not totally enamored with when it comes to looks. I had one on my S2000 and I was in love with it. The best of both worlds - top down when you want it, hardtop on when you don't.

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by JPWEraser

The only hardtops I've seen for sale were poorly maintained, IE needing paint, liners, missing parts, etc. I have tried to order an AW OEM hardtop on 3 different occasions and been told that no dealerships have them available. Also, $3500 is tough to swallow - especially for something that I am not totally enamored with when it comes to looks. I had one on my S2000 and I was in love with it. The best of both worlds - top down when you want it, hardtop on when you don't.

Hardtops in general get chipped and banged due to being awkward items to handle.
Price-wise.....I certainly can't beat their price-point on such an involved project given the steps involved.Sometimes there is a reason for a higher component price aside from market demands.
So for now....I'll remain concentrated on the Moon-roofs and CF parts. We could re-visit this another day when I'm caught up.

[v3.0si]

Originally Posted by JPWEraser

The only hardtops I've seen for sale were poorly maintained, IE needing paint, liners, missing parts, etc. I have tried to order an AW OEM hardtop on 3 different occasions and been told that no dealerships have them available. Also, $3500 is tough to swallow - especially for something that I am not totally enamored with when it comes to looks. I had one on my S2000 and I was in love with it. The best of both worlds - top down when you want it, hardtop on when you don't.

there are currently 11 AW hardtops available in germany. any dealer should be able to get one for you within 2-3 weeks. if you're a CCA member, the cost should be under $3k.

the only risk you'll have is damage to the top during frieght. you may be able to work something out with the selling dealer to have repairs made if needed.