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Removing convertible roof
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:33 pm
by Catalyst
Hi there,
Im looking at a convertible e30 at the moment, thing is there is another one with a really good roof but the rest of the car is is bad shape.
My question is how hard is it to remove the roof, im guessing that the workings must be behind the rear door cards? Ive tried searching but cant seem to find anything
Just wondering if anyone has any pictures or help on how to do it?
Cheers!
Dom
Re: Removing convertible roof
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:35 pm
by Ziggy
2 (IIRC) bolts each side under the flap that covers the hood when it's down. Pay attention to where the shims are on the bolts so that you can put them back in the same order!
Re: Removing convertible roof
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:01 pm
by Catalyst
Ok then, i thought that may be the case. That shouldn't be too tricky then... hmmm they sound like famous last words.
Re: Removing convertible roof
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:03 pm
by Ziggy
Nowt to it... as long as they're both manual.
Re: Removing convertible roof
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:14 pm
by Catalyst
Yes im pretty sure they are, think that on both you had to pull a handle in the rear door card, ive never owned an e30 cabby so im not to up to speed with them!
Every days a school day...
Re: Removing convertible roof
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:52 pm
by mrLEE30
if you look in the care and detailing section at the top are instruction videos that explain how to fit the roof, courtesy on Blitz
Re: Removing convertible roof
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:49 am
by daddydenzil
Catalyst wrote:Hi there,
Im looking at a convertible e30 at the moment, thing is there is another one with a really good roof but the rest of the car is is bad shape.
My question is how hard is it to remove the roof, im guessing that the workings must be behind the rear door cards? Ive tried searching but cant seem to find anything
Just wondering if anyone has any pictures or help on how to do it?
Cheers!
Dom
Re: Removing convertible roof
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:06 pm
by daddydenzil
daddydenzil wrote:Catalyst wrote:Hi there,
Im looking at a convertible e30 at the moment, thing is there is another one with a really good roof but the rest of the car is is bad shape.
My question is how hard is it to remove the roof, im guessing that the workings must be behind the rear door cards? Ive tried searching but cant seem to find anything
Just wondering if anyone has any pictures or help on how to do it?
Cheers!
Dom
I CHANGED MINE IN ABOUT 15 MINS if you open the horseshoe you will see a nut towards the front there is one on each side you will need a long reach socket the hardest part is lifting it off ideally get a friend to help lift it will only take 15 mins its that easy good luck .
