Convertible soft top replacement Diy job?

[e30-unit-soldier]

Hi guys my soft top is showing signs of old age no leaks just looks a bit tired...
I was hoping to replace it myself has anyone had a go?

[Brianmoooore]

Andyboy has - see this months Car Mechanics. (On an E36 though.)

[pk1976]

Keep us posted on this as I am looking to do the same. Heard from someone recently they had a decent top fitted for £550.

[e30-unit-soldier]

I've been watching some YouTube videos tonight and it does look tricky but not the hardest of jobs....

I'm definitely thinking of giving it a shot!

Just trying to decide between blue black and red roof colour

[aimlessrock]

in my view this is one of those jobs that I will leave to a pro, the risk of getting wrong is just to great.

[Andyboy]

Andyboy has - see this months Car Mechanics. (On an E36 though.)

Not me Brian, I watched someone else do it! On an E30 manual hood it's doable but a hood specialist won't charge that much as they're quite simple.

[scottybeemer]

ive done other cars,mk2 astra,mg midget and a e30 baur its a good job to do on a nice day

[Cypriotgeeza]

http://www.carhood.com/

Just take it to them guys..You'll thank yourself when you see it all fresh!

I did lol

[j4gz]

i Had a guy replace my rear window earlier this year in order to do that the whole roof had to come off i watched and gave him a hand so i know kinda what is in involved and stuff you require for refitting ie patience a good screwdriver magnetic one and a special type of glue and a prying type of tool to take rubbers out with preferably a plastic type. And a dry place if it goes tits up and a hard top ...lol

[e30-unit-soldier]

i Had a guy replace my rear window earlier this year in order to do that the whole roof had to come off i watched and gave him a hand so i know kinda what is in involved and stuff you require for refitting ie patience a good screwdriver magnetic one and a special type of glue and a prying type of tool to take rubbers out with preferably a plastic type. And a dry place if it goes tits up and a hard top ...lol

Lol was that in Bristol? Nice to see your still here and still have your cab! One of my favourite colours

[ianev]

http://www.carhood.com/

Just take it to them guys..You'll thank yourself when you see it all fresh!

I did lol

no brainer if you are near to them