Original spec roof

[Dalek]

If I wanted to replace my 2001 Z3 roof with as close an original spec roof as I can get, where would I go and at what cost?
I have seen the threads for Swansea and Croydon at the £400 to £500 level, but as I understand it, these options have no lining or pockets as well as a sewn in window. I am sure that these roofs are perfectly acceptable, and great value for money, but As I said above, I want to get as close to the original spec roof as I can.

 

[Jack Ratt]

Go to a BMW dealer and expect to pay around £1500 plus

 

[Dalek]

Go to a BMW dealer and expect to pay around £1500 plus

Is that really the only way? Surely there are other options available!

 

[Mazza]

There’s this....

Probably not what you mean though!!!

 

[Dalek]

There’s this....
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Probably not what you mean though!!!

Does it come in black?

 

[Dalek]

Have asked BMW for a quote. How high do you reckon they can go?

 

[Mazza]

If they are fitting as well.....I’d guess around £1700-2000 !!!

 

[Ianmc]

A quote will be interesting, might be surprised!

 

[Dalek]

A quote will be interesting, might be surprised!

Well, no harm in asking!

 

[Dalek]

Quote just in from The Soft Top Shop.....
Hello.
A black mohair (the same quality as original) hood and headliner for a BMW Z3 is £1200. The only difference between our hoods and the original is that ours do not have the zip out window.
Regards
Paul

 

[Jack Ratt]

Only £900 dearer than Jack Smith then

 

[Mazza]

Is that fitted??

 

[roadvoyager1]

Quote just in from The Soft Top Shop.....
Hello.
A black mohair (the same quality as original) hood and headliner for a BMW Z3 is £1200. The only difference between our hoods and the original is that ours do not have the zip out window.
Regards
Paul

He obviously does not want to do the job then. He did my pre facelift and charged a little more for including side pockets.
I understood the liner was a separate part and attached to the frame rather than the hood fabric. Is that correct? Is it possible to keep the liner and just change the outer? Apolgies if this is a daft idea!

 

[N4LLY]

Dalek. Do you already have the liner ?

Monsoon nr. Eastbourne do a quality mohair and will refit your liner. With pockets
And fitted to a amazing quality.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Got mine in Swansea. £300 fitted. It has both pockets and a lining. Although I think the lining was already there.

 

[N4LLY]

 

[Dalek]

Dalek. Do you already have the liner ?

Monsoon nr. Eastbourne do a quality mohair and will refit your liner. With pockets
And fitted to a amazing quality.

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Yes, the existing liner in my car is fine. Hopefully they can just fit yhe outer hood?
Any idea on cost?

 

[g8jka]

Any of them should retain the original lining. Jack Smith's come with the relief pockets and Soft Tops in Croydon will also make one with them. The only difference is the stitched in window, which you will get anywhere unless you go genuine. I've had one from each of the above and both have been OEM quality without the zipped window. You pay the extra for the companies that buy them in already made and this can be £300 upwards on what Jack Smith / Soft Tops charge.