Hi I am in the process of rebuilding my z 3 2.8,all the work is almost done now,just a problem with the soft top the back window needs replacing but the problem is that it has no zip fixed to the hood so is it possible to have a new zip fitted so I can fit a new rear window or will I need to have a new hood thanks in anticipation
Soft top
- Thread starter Derick Mills
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Hi Derek, with all the work you've put into this car, personally I would go the whole hog and replace the roof.
Jack Smith in Swansea is very reasonable.
Tony.
Jack Smith in Swansea is very reasonable.
Tony.
Hi Tony, yes mate it's looking that way, it's ashame really because the tops in good nick it cleaned up well except for the window, cheers mate I'll give Jack a call thanks again Tony
Hi Shelly, I will when it's finished, if it ever is I keep changing my mind on things e.g should I change this, should I change that, I need to get it sprayed and a new hood everything else is finished,complete rebuild. I repaired the outer sills they look great but should I put on new before I respray these are the questions I keep asking myself 
I'll finish it one day
I'll finish it one day
I have had zipper failure going on for a long time, I have never been able to repair it myself and have approached several top shops about it. The remedies recommended, remove the top, fit a new zipper/window and then reinstall the top. In the US I have been quoted $1000 - $1200 or more depending on your location. Needless to say, I haven't done it for budgetary reasons. I do plan to purchase a replacement top on Amazon and just do it myself, there are videos and written instructions from various Z3 owners on the web to help.
I have a hard top so this is not a huge deal right now. In the winter I just use the hardtop, in the summer I just drive top-down. However, I now live in Arizona and this is proving to be impractical because winter here is not what most people associate with that time of the year. It looks like I will be plopping down my Amazon top money real soon.
I have a hard top so this is not a huge deal right now. In the winter I just use the hardtop, in the summer I just drive top-down. However, I now live in Arizona and this is proving to be impractical because winter here is not what most people associate with that time of the year. It looks like I will be plopping down my Amazon top money real soon.