E30 Manual Roof

Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:23 pm

Hi Guys having spent alot of time trying to fix my rear plastic screen on my softop it didnt actualy came out quiet good and jus saw some stitches that have come of on top of the roof. soo winter is here and i was thinking to replace my whole softop for a new black one. anyone know any cheap place where i can do this.. found one on ebay i think it was roughly just over 500 suply and fitted anyone know any cheaper ones somewhere local in London

Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:31 pm

US ebay is selling for £220 + £50 postage - maybe we can do a group buy if enough people are after one and share postage costs!

Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:50 pm

Iv been google searhing few companies the cheapest one i found was in birmingham and they said supply and fit £645 +vat.... the rest are saying just supply around £500. would it be easy to fit... and also do you guys have any idea if there is a gap on the roof on both side next to the rear quarter glass... should there be a rubber seal there... some people told me there should be a little brush there and some are saying there shouldnt be anything there the roof cloth just sits on the body of the car any idea

Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:15 pm

Yh lets see gotta do it before nxt months tho my bann finishes on the 15th oct, il do more search il kepp u guys updated

Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:31 pm

mines got brushes at bottom too,couple of roofs on here for sale complete,bolt off bolt on
(almost)easiest and cheapest option

Fri Sep 09, 2011 12:58 pm

lamby wrote:mines got brushes at bottom too,couple of roofs on here for sale complete,bolt off bolt on
(almost)easiest and cheapest option

Just got this pic from google as i am at work now.. you can see a small gap next to quarter glass... do you have a brush on there...

Fri Sep 09, 2011 3:47 pm

yep runs along outside.

Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:53 am

here's a how to
http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/proj ... 17,00.html

a roof on its own should be £300 without fitting and fitted £550 + seems about right .....but if you are doing the roof check to see if the tensioner straps are ok as its the only time you can replace them..also its a good time to buy the tensioner wires the run down the side of the roof..they are usually prone to snapping after 20 years +

try these people...not the cheapest but mine doesnt leak after 5 years and the price includes the front fixing plate ...give them a bell and ask who their nearest agent to you is for a fitted price

Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:42 am

Thanx mate

Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:11 pm

DaveD wrote: try these people...not the cheapest but mine doesnt leak after 5 years and the price includes the front fixing plate ...give them a bell and ask who their nearest agent to you is for a fitted price

Which people, Dave?

Thanks
Ben

Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:20 pm

errr!!! didnt read wot I rote properly

hear you are

http://www.car-hood.co.uk/

a few of us on here have used them

Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:23 pm

try Bmw_mad think he has got a few.

Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:28 am

i also used Dave's suggested supplier, very good quality, comes with the brushes and the metal rivet bar that runs along the front rail. you can only buy the rubber weather seal from BMW.

I also considered DIY fitting, but decided against it. I did watch the guys doing it (it took them baout three hours) and they only used basic tools and the glue is only for the upper cross rails and rear rail, nothing special just contact adhesive.....but haing spend 350 on a roof i would not want to mess it up for another 200 quid to fit.

Other alterntives are looking on here and ebay for a complete roof with frame and fitting that.