Hood Replacement

Registered 30th April 1999
Always wondered what use the pockets were ?

I'm guessing it helps with folding the roof down and sound insulation.

Tim.
 
I continue to be surprised at the good support the Z3 has in the UK. We have nothing like this in the US: http://www.thesofttopshop.com/id13.html

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All hoods, all models, all years had pockets. The face lift change was a head lining.
 
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Hey Hardtop in the picture the steering wheels are on the wrong side?=)) and none of them appear to have soft tops:angelic:
 
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I am a member of ZSSCA, and am active on Bimmerfest and Bimmerforum. I was just thinking that UK has a higher density of Z3s, and higher density of specialized shops for them, compared to the US.
 
OK, I thought you were looking for more info on suppliers in the US.
A higher density of cars is (I would think) down to the size of the UK and that is also true for specialists but these people have 'mostly' been around for a few years as there is quite a long history of rag top sports cars in the UK.
 
Hi Tim
The place we used was www.carhood.com
They are in chessington.it took about 4 hours to do.
You can catch a bus into Kingston about 15 mins away and have a look about while its being done.
There are some pics on here somewhere of ours the day it was done(gaz can you do a link)
Cheers mick
 
Bonnet is the same across all models and years of the range.

I'm actually waiting for the annual, what's my zed worth as I am thinking of selling..............again
Si, what are you disagreeing with? The bonnet is the same on all models! And I am still waiting the "what is my zed worth" both are fact, can't see how you can disagree?
 
Thanks for the replies, all booked up to be done on 26th July for a fully lined burgundy mohair hood, will get some pics up when done :)

Tim.
 
Hi Tim, care to share the cost with us? That colour should look great, I'm tempted to go for either dark green or the other extreme,Tan, when I have mine replaced. Although it won't be this year.
 
Mine has no relief pockets and made by the company who make them for bmw.

It looks better with no pockets and improves the security.

You can open the car via relief pockets!
 
Hi Tim, care to share the cost with us? That colour should look great, I'm tempted to go for either dark green or the other extreme,Tan, when I have mine replaced. Although it won't be this year.

Cheers Tony, price is 635 for the burgundy, 599 for black or tan, unsure they do the green. I've gone with this company on recommendation and that they come to you which I prefer.

Tim.
 
Cheers Tony, price is 635 for the burgundy, 599 for black or tan, unsure they do the green. I've gone with this company on recommendation and that they come to you which I prefer.

Tim.

Hi Tim, I'm not sure that dark green is available anywhere to be honest as I haven't started searching in earnest yet. But I think it might be a nice, if even rare option, if I can find a supplier.
 
Hi Tim, I'm not sure that dark green is available anywhere to be honest as I haven't started searching in earnest yet. But I think it might be a nice, if even rare option, if I can find a supplier.

I would imagine the green was a special order colour at the time? You may have to have the hood specially made in that colour but can't see it being a problem except cost maybe,



Tim.
 
Hi Tim, I'm not sure that dark green is available anywhere to be honest as I haven't started searching in earnest yet. But I think it might be a nice, if even rare option, if I can find a supplier.

I've messaged you tony!
 
Cheers for the picture Tim. I must say I like that, it really looks class, in my humble opinion.:)
 
Tim what company did you go with ?
 
Did you manage to secure a group deal Tim, or have you looked after yourself?
 
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