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E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:45 pm
by krismac
Hi,
I have just bought a 1993 318i Lux Convertible in Metallic Navy Blue.
The problem is that the hood leaks, and I want to replace it with a new one.
I can't decide if I should get a navy blue mohair hood or a black mohair hood. What does everyone think?
And can anyone reccommend someone in Yorkshire?
Thanks
Kris
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:52 pm
by gooner1
krismac, no disrespect but you may get a better response if people could actually see your car, stick some pics up mate. Welcome btw.

Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:11 pm
by corkie
the navy blue look's classier imo good luck there should be a couple of guys on here who can advise you where you can get it fitted.
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:24 pm
by cassa-d
blue roof mate looks lovely on mine
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:31 pm
by nikos
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:39 pm
by krismac
Here is my car, roof down

Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:56 pm
by DaveD
where abouts are you,,I can recommend Sheffield Trimming co
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:55 am
by krismac
I live in York at the moment, have a University house in Sheffield tho.
Do you know how much for a soft top at sheffield trimming co?
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:22 am
by DaveD
about £550...They use BAS roofs (which I can recommend
http://www.car-hood.co.uk/ ...if you ring them up they will send a sample of what colour)
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:29 pm
by Dipesh
I'm a fan of black roofs on blue cars. Sorry!
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:34 pm
by B7
Blue all the way. But I would say that

Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:46 pm
by krismac
Went to Sheffield Trimming Co today and got quoted £520 plus VAT. So around £610 in total which was a bit more than what I hoped.
He did have a second hand black one which he said fitted would be £300 all inclusive.
I prefer blue but it's quite a saving for a black one!
How much has everyone else paid?
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:59 pm
by nikos
I just received my top and it is a quality product, I paid 470 dollars which is 242 pounds, but someone has to fit it
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:04 pm
by Ajay_1985
go on ebay and type in e30 soft top mate, as there is a dealer who comes to your house and fits it in for about £500.
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:32 pm
by krismac
if you mean this guy......
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E30-hood-hood ... .m14.l1318
He is in essex and not sure he will come all the way. Guess I could meet him halfway or summat. Anyone used him?
Re: E30 Hood ADVICE PLEASE
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:38 pm
by e30topless
krismac wrote:Went to Sheffield Trimming Co today and got quoted £520 plus VAT. So around £610 in total which was a bit more than what I hoped.
He did have a second hand black one which he said fitted would be £300 all inclusive.
I prefer blue but it's quite a saving for a black one!
How much has everyone else paid?
i would go with the black one at 300 if it's tidy who cares on the colour owning a cab is all about driving with it down
