convertible tops

[Agent B]

So I need a new top on my 98 Z3, I really can't afford an oem, so does anyone have a preferance on which aftermarket is best? Theres a guy selling one from convertibletopguys for $250 that I'm going to look at, thoughts/concerns?

 

[t-tony]

So I need a new top on my 98 Z3, I really can't afford an oem, so does anyone have a preferance on which aftermarket is best? Theres a guy selling one from convertibletopguys for $250 that I'm going to look at, thoughts/concerns?

Sorry I cannot offer any advice really , but I would be interested in any info you get as I may have to do this myself before very long.

 

[FRANKIE]

So I need a new top on my 98 Z3, I really can't afford an oem, so does anyone have a preferance on which aftermarket is best? Theres a guy selling one from convertibletopguys for $250 that I'm going to look at, thoughts/concerns?

Saw these over here on e-bay: Some of these might be the same companies but just showing different colors. Frankie


http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Z3-Conv...Make:BMW|Model:Z3&hash=item2570f1adb2&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Z3-Conv...Make:BMW|Model:Z3&hash=item2572bebdbc&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Z3-96-9...Parts_Accessories&hash=item27ac82708d&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EZ-ON-NEW-B...Make:BMW|Model:Z3&hash=item41700f4b31&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-02-BMW...Parts_Accessories&hash=item35d1252ecc&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Z3-Conv...Make:BMW|Model:Z3&hash=item3a80fdbdd2&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-02-BMW...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a8a700d39&vxp=mtr

 

[vintage42]

The eBay vendors don't say who actually makes their tops, which are rather inexpensive. The tops below are more expensive, but have more assurance of quality. Robbins and GAHH are the best, I think. My new top is a GAHH.
http://www.germanautotops.com/bmw/b...3-ch-e-37-96-02-black-german-w-plastic-window
http://www.convertibletop.com/bmw/bmw-z3-roadster/
http://www.robbinsautotopco.com/bmw.php
http://www.gahh.com/store.php?cPath=28_364_795&products_family_id=1

 

[FRANKIE]

Take a look at this:
http://www.soft-tops.co.uk/soft-tops/soft_tops_hints.htm
http://www.haartz.com/en/products/convertible_toppings/cloth/cloth_convertible_topping.asp
I looked through the links for different companies and the seem to use either Twillfast or Stayfast material.
From Haartz ad: Sonnenland®, Stayfast® and Twillfast® are registered trademarks of The Haartz Corporation

 

[vintage42]

More on that:
http://www.convertibletopguys.com/static/help