What fabric is the original hood?

[E30123]

Hi just wondering what fabric the hood on E30 is? I've seen a lot of new ones are 'Mohair'.

I've found this link which explains a bit:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/EZ-Softtops/FA ... sonnedecke

Also found 2 hoods, one that is Sonnedecke and one that is Stayfast.

Pretty cheap here:

http://www.autotopsdirect.com/BMW-Conve ... s-s/52.htm

[E30123]

Anyone know?

[daimlerman]

Canvas.

To have a decent quality hood fitted,expect to pay in the region of £750.

It's worth contacting the specialist breakers,as good s/h hoods do come up from time to time.

[E30123]

Problem is, I need a blue one which isn't as common. Will the ones in the above link not be decent?

[lamby]

they will be ok but from usa you will have customs to pay, postage ,then fitting it.just not worth it.one will come up s/h.if you do go with one,s on ebay make sure there canvas

[DemonDaz]

I thought the original roofs were mohair.

[mrLEE30]

Original roofs were sonnenland, for a very good quality roof do a google search for "BAS international" they do all colours for 450ish, i fit one on my old cab and after several years it was as good as new.

[mrLEE30]

http://www.car-hood.co.uk/content.php?n ... 22&pID=147

417 pounds and they used to come with the rivet panel too - not worth reusing an old one

[E30123]

Cheers for that guys. The second link in my OP shows quite a few, I assume the best quality is the top one, "German Sonnenland Cloth/Canvas".