Tonneau on for first time this year, expecting a nice Zedding weekend to come!
Tonneau on-check
- Thread starter bombur
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Mine is on and will stay on until I drive home from work at 9pm. I’m looking at the car from my 4th floor office on the locks of Portbury Dock and it is bright sunshine so I hope it stays like it!!
First time you've looked at your Zed today?
Haha! I only got it on Tuesday, I’ve pretty much slept in it ever since as I’ve fallen in love with this little car!!First time you've looked at your Zed today?
Looks spot on
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- May 9, 2022
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- Model of Z
- Z3 Roadster
I wondered if something like that existed when I got mine, but didn't really pursue it. Honestly, I'm surprised my Dad didn't have one. Looked them up...really expensive. I'll probably just continue to drive without one.
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- Nov 25, 2012
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- Location
- Newport, South Wales,UK
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- Z3 M43 1.8 (1999) and Z4 E85 2.5 (2003)
They do come up for sale, best scour the ads on the Forums, they know what they are worth so priced accordingly. Also check out Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree Ads, they sometimes pop up on there when past owners clear theiir lofts and garages of bits they still have and prices can be lower than Forum prices.
A word of caution for those buying on-line ...get the seller to show you the condition of the pop on connectors! I thought I'd got a bargain on ebay however as you can see 3 of the 4 of mine were knackered. One was completely useless. Top left is how they should be with the 3 metal tabs flush.
There is a BMW tonneau repair kit available which my local dealer quoted me £65!!! for. Comes from Germany too. (Part
54318401804).
Anyway...at least the seller of mine was a decent chap and we agreed a £40 refund rather than me returning it.
So...now....if you are looking for replacement connectors and can't stomach the dealer prices I would recommend looking at https://tenax24.de/
(Product is TO-3BMW) Still a premium compared to others but a lot less than the dealers and they sell them individually! They also sell the extended tenax bolts you need to run a wind deflector and tonneau. Ordering online is now restricted to Germany for some reason however I mailed Ralf the owner (in German I might add) and he responded immediately. He will process your order via email with paypal payment. Worked out about £34 for 3 connectors including insured shipping. I'll post up a pic when they arrive.
There is a BMW tonneau repair kit available which my local dealer quoted me £65!!! for. Comes from Germany too. (Part
54318401804).
Anyway...at least the seller of mine was a decent chap and we agreed a £40 refund rather than me returning it.
So...now....if you are looking for replacement connectors and can't stomach the dealer prices I would recommend looking at https://tenax24.de/
(Product is TO-3BMW) Still a premium compared to others but a lot less than the dealers and they sell them individually! They also sell the extended tenax bolts you need to run a wind deflector and tonneau. Ordering online is now restricted to Germany for some reason however I mailed Ralf the owner (in German I might add) and he responded immediately. He will process your order via email with paypal payment. Worked out about £34 for 3 connectors including insured shipping. I'll post up a pic when they arrive.
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- Apr 1, 2016
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- 208
- Location
- Maybole , South Ayrshire
- Model of Z
- Z3 Individual Dakar / Orinoco Individual
Tonneau definitely gives the rear deck a more finished look with the folded roof covered up.
I only use mine when weather set to be decent as a bit of a nuisance if your out with it on and it rains as you have to get the Tonneau off first before the roof can go up meanwhile your interior is getting a bath.
Stephen.
I only use mine when weather set to be decent as a bit of a nuisance if your out with it on and it rains as you have to get the Tonneau off first before the roof can go up meanwhile your interior is getting a bath.
Stephen.
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- Feb 18, 2016
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- 231
- Model of Z
- Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
This made me chuckle Steve ...................................... You live in Scotland man!
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- Apr 1, 2016
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- Location
- Maybole , South Ayrshire
- Model of Z
- Z3 Individual Dakar / Orinoco Individual
It's not always raining here Niall ( although sometimes feels like it is ) like today lovely weather here.This made me chuckle Steve ...................................... You live in Scotland man!
Stephen.
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- May 9, 2022
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- Model of Z
- Z3 Roadster
How do those install?
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- Feb 18, 2016
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- Model of Z
- Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
Looks good, we got the rain this time.
The bottom bit with the two holes unscrews from the top bit.
You must have missed the sun as I drove Bristol to Newport with the top down around 10am today in glorious west country sun!!
- Joined
- Feb 18, 2016
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- Model of Z
- Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
Sat in the office with Zed 20ft away