NOOOOOOOOOOO! My rear plastic window!

[stevetigger]

hmm , would like to see a picture of this zip that some of you guys have for the back window. My car doesnt have one.

Your car is NOT a convertible!

[Zayyan]

hmm , would like to see a picture of this zip that some of you guys have for the back window. My car doesnt have one.

Your car is NOT a convertible!

This is an argument you don't wanna be starting....

[stevetigger]

I meant in the sense of different design!

[BUG4LIFE]

My post appears to be going off somewhere else here!!!

[mrLEE30]

mine also does not have a zip, either stitched or not, neither does the replacement roof and window in my bedroom, but i got that from BAS.

mate i do not see why you cannot take the car to an upholsterers and have them stitch in a new window, did it with mine a year ago, the man hand stitched it in!!! (but no rain here so that could be a problem for you)

try BAS, they did an entire replacement roof fo my cabby (without zip ) for 350 squids, its sonneland material and top notch too!! (as recommeded by dave )

i will get their number if you want.

mrlee

[Hyperion]

hmm , would like to see a picture of this zip that some of you guys have for the back window. My car doesnt have one.

Your car is NOT a convertible!

ouch

[GavinJ]

Mine does not have a zip either and yes i'm sure and no i won't go outside and check.....

[Jimbob]

Steve, even if your dealer said they all have zips then I wouldn't take it as the gospel, dealerships are tricky places to deal with

Class a baur as a convertible or not it still has a retractable roof with plastic rear screen does it not?

Bug4life, sorry to hear about this mate as I remember you looked long and hard for the right e30.

[BUG4LIFE]

Its not a major problem though is it Jimbob? If it costs me Ԛ£250 that aint too bad, as I did want to get it replaced at some point anyway...just not this soon!

Yeah mrLEE, any contacts you got would be great.

[Jimb]

hmm , would like to see a picture of this zip that some of you guys have for the back window. My car doesnt have one.

Your car is NOT a convertible!

I can not imagine how you every argue that one with any credibility whatsoever.
I have owned several cars..well over 40, and some antiques were the earliest versions of convertibles in various forms, and I can tell theat this misr definately is a convertible.
A funnnt thing happened to me when I imported my 1990 M3 Cabrio into Canada. I handed over the previous registration papers and was told this must be a VW not a BMW. In Canada the only listed Cabrio is a VW. Hmmm I said,...perhaps we need to look outside of our neat little world structured world sometimes. In the true sense of the word a Cabrio is a convertible with roll-up windows as opposed to a roadster which has side curtains. Now here was a woman who's specialty was registeing cars and she did not know that simple analysis.
Cheers,
Jim

[Jimb]

Man, I've got to concentrate on my typing!!!

Jim

[BUG4LIFE]

Anyone else know of any cab roof fixers? I'm starting to get a little worried!

[stevetigger]

Anyone else know of any cab roof fixers? I'm starting to get a little worried!

yes, did you look at my invoice??

[scottybeemer]

how about this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-BMW-E30-S ... dZViewItem
by the way mines zipped in

[gazza]

i was a bit worried about the "used" and"i dont think its been on a car" it does look faded but it looks complete wonder what it will go for

[HartgeH27]

Anyone else know of any cab roof fixers? I'm starting to get a little worried!

Sorry for the delay - sleep too much after night shifts lol !!!!!!!!!

Heres the link:


http://www.carhood.com/contact.html

Iain

[scottybeemer]

i was told by a very good trimmer (kish, prob the best in uk,)to only get a genuine bmw part

[blacksoul]

hi mate sorry to here about your window, my cabby has no zip and my brothers cabby does not have a zip. but i wish they did:) cheers guys .b

[stevetigger]

Did you get a new back window?? And if so, how much??

[BUG4LIFE]

No I havn't sorted it yet stevetigger. I wanted to call my insurance company to see its its on the window policy [probley not], but I dont know that if they say no, they still will not mark it down somewhere for when my renewal comes round...that make sense?

[N4SBM]

just get your nan to stitch it in then..lol ,, jus wanted to join in the fun

[stevetigger]

No I havn't sorted it yet stevetigger. I wanted to call my insurance company to see its its on the window policy [probley not], but I dont know that if they say no, they still will not mark it down somewhere for when my renewal comes round...that make sense?

Ring another insurance compnay then, ask them if a plastic rear window is included in the policy

[daveyw]

know this aint a car but my dads mate got a plastic window fitted to a cover on the back of his boat from a sail maker. looked like a factory job and charged him 50 quid made and STITCHED. (he did know the sail maker quite well though)

[Cabrio]

Hi all dont want any arguments but this is the way it is:

Zipped windows so you can see the zip but not the end were only available from around 91...you will even see some 90-91 E30 M3 cabs without a zipped window on the original roof

Most if not all replacements do not have a zip due to the fact everyone wants a cheap roof and will not pay for extras...in fact some replacements dont even have side brushes, metal reinforcements in correct place and even have less fabric on inside...in fact some are not made in the correct fabric to save money...BMW did not use mohair...the fabric is Sonnenland or A5...some UK trimmers dont know what it is either so no shame

Replacements can have a zip if provided from a dealer or from the old roof but costs

Replacement roofs and zipped windows are available from UK specialists and carclub members get a discount...see back page of magazine

To replace non zipped window is hassle and is expensive...if someone has had one done and done properly for Ԛ£100 that is cheap and get me the contact details I will give him loads to do.

Problem being the labour to remove the roof without damaging it, sew in a new window to correct grade and quality, and ensure it is waterproof...then refit is a lot of work and would normally cost more than the fitting charge for a new roof...so often we find it cheaper and more cost effective long term to replace the whole roof

Sorry if that is not what you want to hear...

Regards insurance we have replaced roofs for insurance companies due to vandalism etc but check what your excess is...wont cover wear and tear...no pun intended...good luck

[DaveD]

I was told Ԛ£225 for this job when i had my new roof fitted...the fitters told me it was quite a common job as some convertible owners try to drop their roofs on frosty days!

[t11mfn]

I would of thought a little warm water poured over it would soften it enough so that it folds away nicely no?

[RustyRuss]

Thats horribly unlucky mate, these nights arent even cold yet

[billgatese30]

Thats horribly unlucky mate, these nights arent even cold yet

the thread was started in january, its just been dug up

[t11mfn]

lol no one looks at the dates when posting including me

[Taxin]

Just been reading some things on e30.de and apparently you can get a repair kit from bmw with fitting instructions

http://wp1016621.wp027.webpack.hosteuro ... f00371.htm

[Cabrio]

I am happy to supply used windows that we have taken out of ripped roofs etc to zoners for Ԛ£10 each but as said before fair bit of work to do so if you can get the kit from BMW maybe a good idea if you dont want to buy a new roof

BUT

Some cheap roofs out ther may be a better option...but if you plan to keep the car make sure you get a good quality roof in correct fabric and get it fotted properly then use hindsight on the window and as long as you avoid the vandals ot thieves all should be well for a very long time

BMW carclub members get discounts on roofs (discount from advert in mag will save your membership in one hit)

[tomtomiS]

whilst on the window subject, i have a tube of the bmw toothpaste rear window cleaner if anybody is interested!?

[cliffybabe]

whilst on the window subject, i have a tube of the bmw toothpaste rear window cleaner if anybody is interested!?

How much you after for it mate???

[tomtomiS]

how does a tenner posted sound?

[cliffybabe]

how does a tenner posted sound?

R u coming to the guilford meet????