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JagsK1981
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Post Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:34 pm

Hi

Need help finding a roof bow for my e30 325i.
The support beam that runs from one b pillar to the other pillar. Bmw no longer do it

Part number 41321913762

Thanks in advance
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Post Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:51 pm

Maybe here? -

https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuseact ... CENTER-BOW

Quick question if I may. Have you removed the headliner yourself? I'm in the middle of removing mine now and I'm not sure how to get the hand grip cover sides off to reveal the two screws either side. Any help of how these come off?

Cheers.
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Post Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:52 pm

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Post Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:37 pm

Hi

Both those sellers don't deliver to uk. :(
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Post Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:30 pm

Damn. I'll keep looking.
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Post Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:55 pm

handgrip-thingys on roof- you pry covers off w/screwdriver to uncover screws.

they do take some force before the covers come away and also it's easy to end up poking holes in the headliner.
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Post Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:06 pm

Cheers. Exactly what I was worried about. Having such cold hand also didn't help. I literally gave up as I didn't want to destroy was it an immaculate headliner. Just the grab handles, lights and screws around the sunroof and it's out though.. Wish me luck, i'm going to need it.
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1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Daily Driver
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Post Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:34 pm

if u call me i will explain . easy & free
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& parts /glass for e21, e28, e34, e36,e39,e46


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Post Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:15 pm

Stevieabz wrote: I didn't want to destroy was it an emasculate headliner.
You have a castrated headlining? You don't often see those!
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Post Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:30 pm

ChrisHC wrote:
Stevieabz wrote: I didn't want to destroy was it an emasculate headliner.
You have a castrated headlining? You don't often see those!
Not sure what you're talking about. :wink:
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Post Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:02 pm

emasculate = castrate

I expect you meant immaculate!
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Post Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:28 pm

Brutus thanks for your help, I managed to get the bow from your mate.