Does this mean my Z had a hardtop in the past??

DrSasha · Post by **DrSasha** » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 18:09

Hi guys,
Is that the point where the hardtop anchores?
I bought the car used, so if it had a hardtop, that would save me a fitting kit.

Thanks!!

freds dad · Post by **freds dad** » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 18:09

Looks like you got lucky. Is there one on the other side?

DrSasha · Post by **DrSasha** » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 18:18

yes!!

you made my day!

btw, now I understand what is the window defroser button in the rear part of the middle console lol

Post by **Robert T** » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 18:42

It's missing the rotating cover that goes over it when not in use, but yes, that is a hardtop mount. That is the left-hand one and has the contacts for the heated rear screen on it - they mate to similar ones on the hardtop itself.

You should also have two grub screws in brackets on the windscreen frame, which are used to anchor the front of the roof. If these are missing, you'd need to buy some before fitting a hardtop.

You do indeed seem to have got lucky there - now what are the chances of a green hardtop being for sale in Israel?

Cheers R.

freds dad · Post by **freds dad** » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 18:44

Why would you need a hardtop in Israel? Isn't it a bit warm most of the year?

DrSasha · Post by **DrSasha** » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 19:48

Thanks for the replies guys,
It is summer 90 prevent of the year, but the last ten are crazy pouring rain that finds the weak spots of our softops...

I'll
Snap a pic if the front frame, good to know.
As for finding a green top, it is easier to import... We have only 4!! 2.8l zads in Israel to start with, do here a wide bodied zed is a rare sight.

Post by **Robert T** » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 20:04

I'll widen your options for you then.... the hardtop is a standard fitting for all Z3's, pre- and post- facelift, ///M and non-///M. Does that take you up to more than a dozen?

Cheers R.

DrSasha · Post by **DrSasha** » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 21:07

So, care to ship me yours

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Sat 12 Feb, 2011 08:07

Hi

You are a very lucky person to have a fixing on the car
I bet there is a lot of envious people watching

wishing their car came with one fitted

If you fall on hard times there is a couple of
hundreds pounds sitting there doing nothing

Ray

DrSasha · Post by **DrSasha** » Sat 12 Feb, 2011 10:05

Really??? For how much these go for? What parts does the kit consist of?

Wow again!