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Convertible screen replacement

Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:35 pm
by Ziggy
My rear screen's just split :cry:

Anyone had one replaced / know of anyone who can do it?

Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:41 pm
by 325icab
jus done mine, but mine was a zip in window, is yours. i think they came on the later 1s. if it is they are fairly easy to do. 2 person job though. if it isnt a zip in window then i think there is a fair bit of stiching and glueing to do.

Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:46 pm
by Ziggy
Nope, it's a stitch in one :(

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 8:34 am
by oneblueleg
It's a hood off job, so it can be quite expensive I think, like a Ԛ£150/200 sort of touch... good luck... I'd be interested to know how much etc.

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:08 am
by black320
So would I, I need my rear window replaced but I have heard quotes of around Ԛ£150 to Ԛ£200 so not sure wether to buy whole new roof or not as better value for money.

Let us know how things go, good luck!

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:11 am
by Ziggy
So where's anyone getting quotes? I've yet to find anyone who'll do it!

If anyone knows of anywhere good for a whole hood replacement, I'd be interested in that too I guess... Don't really need it though :?

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:13 am
by oneblueleg
Mine wasn't a quote as such, it was a best guess figure mentioned by the bloke who fitted my roof about 6 months ago. He's from a firm in London who are mobile... bit far for you I guess... I can findd the number if you want it...

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:19 am
by black320
I haven't had a quote, just "quoting" what I have read sorry. I need to replace either the rear window or entire roof urgently but it is very difficult to find anyone who will do it out here in Turin in Italy, there are very few E30 cabs around!

tops

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 12:08 pm
by DaveD
up the brenner to austria

or try this site from ebay...they might know a fitter near you

http://cgi.ebay.de/BMW-E30-E-30-CABRIO- ... wItem#oben

Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 12:16 am
by chirayath21
im not sure but if your fully comp it may be covered in your windscreen cover and may only cost you your excess.
i read it in a magazine a while back and checked it when i got insured with tesco, and they do that if your comprehensive.
maybe a cheaper option for you mate?

Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:10 am
by black320
Cheers for the info, will look into that.