Replacement E30 cab hood

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alexbaby88
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Post Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:40 pm

Does any one know of a good online source for a replacement E30 cab hood?

How much should I expect to pay?

What other ancilliary items will I need to get apart from the hood?

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Post Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:45 pm

Good post....I want one to....although I think I might just get someone to do it for me :roll:
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Post Sat Jan 29, 2005 11:07 pm

Well i did lots of phoning before i got mine done and i ended up paying Ԛ£650 at my local trimming place as they guaranteed it would not leak and would fit 100% as they actually made it for the car and would adjust it as needed when fitting.

Theres quite a few companies that will supply roofs for about Ԛ£300 but i would be a bit unsure of the fit and quality of materials used and you would then either have to fit it yourself or pay someone to do it which would cost Ԛ£150-Ԛ£200. The trimmer i used actually said he refuses to fit hoods that people have bought off other companies as he can't usually get them fitting right and it looks bad for his business!

So i decided it was best to pay for a top guaranteed job rather than a cheap one that that i wouldn't be happy with. Ԛ£650 might sound alot but you could easily spend that on some alloys and tyres so its not alot really when you think about it.

Here a link to a pic of mine (not a very good one)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/G ... owered.jpg

I'm in the West mids if any of you guys whant the number for where i got mine done.
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Post Sun Jan 30, 2005 10:49 am

Cheers Gavin.....

Thats what I was looking to spend anyway.....

The only downside is that your guys up north a bit too far...........

Anyone know of a more London based firm that can do this for me?? :D
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Post Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:11 pm

http://www.eurotop.de/site_eng/impressum.htm

they keep advertising on ebay
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Post Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:22 pm

Anyone use Eurotop before with success?
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Post Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:22 pm

i paid Ԛ£250 for mine local vehicle trimmer in Swansea noleaks so far andits been fitted for approx 4 months wetwinter so far!