e30 conv roof repair

[mikemike]

on our 1991 e30 convertible the lower frame where the bottom of the hood wraps around has snapped , it has been repaired badly sometime in the past and I am not sure if they reconnected the hood drive arms to the frame correctly , is there anyone near south east wales who could help us .


cheers from mike

[martauto]

I know your in London Stefan but any ideas mate?

Mart.

[aimlessrock]

mike i have a complete spare convertible frame in my garage. Im in Manchester but it can be wrapped and shipped.

PM me if interested.

[Satan]

Gert may know as he is in Wales to be honest photos would help or buy a complete roof with frame from a breaker or Z3i like I did.

What colour roof is it?

[mikemike]

I have the part to go on the car its just a matter of getting someone who knows how the fit it correctly , the roof itself is only a few years old

[aimlessrock]

- if its been badly repaired/bodged in the past you may have issues with fitment of new parts on the existing frame (it maybe bent)

hope you get it sorted mate

[mikemike]

we have not opened the roof since the repair gave way so we might be ok

[Topblag]

Fitting a roof is really easy, but if it’s not straight, it'll need professional adjustment. The key is the amount of shims which were on the car it came from being replicated on the receiving car.

[Satan]

we have not opened the roof since the repair gave way so we might be ok

Which part is it?

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=54_0146

Also speak to these guys for advice and pointers if it doable,

http://www.cemoore.co.uk

[mikemike]

when you look at the frame on realoem there is part no15 which is a hex bolt , next to it is the lower part of the frame which looks as if it has a hook at the front of it , ours has broken on the right hand side , to get that part you have to buy a complete frame very expensive but I have managed to get one so needs fitting properly , will have a look at cemoore , I have heard of cayman autos near London not sure if they can help

[Satan]

Speak to Cemoore first, they do top end cars as well, take photos email them and ask for advice they are not cheap but respected.

[mikemike]

ok thanks for the advice will have a chat with cemoore first

[mikemike]

have had a chat with steve at cemoores does anyone have some photos of the linkage from the hood frame to the operating rods from the electric motor

[Satan]

Ask Gert he may have some as he repaired the electrics on his roof.