hardtop

lowriderz3 · Post by **lowriderz3** » Sat 02 Mar, 2013 22:12

I taken off my hardtop have I done it to soon or has any other done the same recently?

XVar · Post by **XVar** » Sat 02 Mar, 2013 23:10

Well considering the weather we had today I'd say it was just about the right time, not a cloud in sight!

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 00:35

mine came off on Friday

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 07:40

......so it's top down cruisin' weather mates??? Heated seats and warm headgear...Hope you all have a really good summer for a change.

wyn02 · Post by **wyn02** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 08:57

Had my'n down two weeks ago on a sunny but cold day. Put the heating on full and a hat to cover the back of your neck. Its glorious this morning so I'm off to llangollen in a bit.

TR4man · Post by **TR4man** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 09:08

Mine is still on and probably will be for another month or so.

Regards

Peter

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 09:59

I'm hanging on until the end of the month... If I can

But with this nice weather this weekend it may be off sooner, when it does come off though it's getting booked in to have a new roof fitted

OldskoolRS · Post by **OldskoolRS** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 10:04

Would have liked to have taken mine off this weekend but the OH has hurt her arm so isn't up to lifting it (and I don't trust my 13 YO son to lift it) so it'll stay on a bit longer. I'm wondering if the soft top underneath is OK since if there was any trace of damp when the hard top went on, then I suppose it could be mouldy by now. Might order some soft top cleaner in readiness.

I've made a point of taking it out for a run every now then over the winter, but I just don't enjoy it so much with the hard top on, plus I think it looks ugly with the hard top fitted, so I'm looking forward to getting it off.

helmik · Post by **helmik** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 10:47

Took ours off yesterday, cleaned and vaccumed all the fag ash from the wife, checked the colour of the rear window, then put it back on. No choice as when i first fitted it i had to put it on and off a couple of times to get the adjustment and fit right, when moving the roof up one cold day the window cracked so needs replacing. I wanted to check the tint so we did that yesterday, ordered the window from the bloke in Germany so should be here by next weekend hopefully, then the hard top will be off.

Must admit, one of the best buys we ever made. We only paid £400 for the roof although that meant 2 trips to Southampton, £200 for the fitting kit with everything included, colour match is good, fit is brilliant, condition is 9/10 and i think the car looks nice with it on. Need to do a small repair on the cover this weekend as it has a tear in it, wifes job, then work out where in the garage it will be safe and secure!!

Mick

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 12:43

I would really like to get one...but I lose 18% of my power as it is at my altitude...with a H/Top on I'd be prey to the mom's in their Huyandai's and Honda's...just not a good idea...unless I fit a bigger motor....

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 12:56

Not really missed a hardtop on the Z3 through winter, all was snug

and heated seats a boon, having said that the Z4s roof is so so much nicer, BMW should have done it like that from the start, fabric roofs are a PITA long term

Tim.

amancuso · Post by **amancuso** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 13:47

Mine has been off since Sunday last.

ShayneJ · Post by **ShayneJ** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 13:49

TR4man wrote:Mine is still on and probably will be for another month or so.

Regards

Peter

Wuss

been trundling round in mine top down for over two weeks now good coat n hat + heated seat FTW

TR4man · Post by **TR4man** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 15:57

ShayneJ wrote:
TR4man wrote:Mine is still on and probably will be for another month or so.

Regards

Peter
Wuss

been trundling round in mine top down for over two weeks now good coat n hat + heated seat FTW

I know, but I use main daily and it does get to park in some less than salubrious parts of the country and it feels a bit safer with the hardtop on.

Regards

Peter

geminimustang · Post by **geminimustang** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 16:35

Please don't tell me,Nantwich, is rough? It's beautiful! Come to Birkenhead and I'll show you people who should be employed as pit crew in F1.Tyres off in two seconds,not very good at putting them back on,mind!!

G2JRP · Post by **G2JRP** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 17:28

Mines coming off on the 1st April. When I tax her!

Counting the days, bought oil for service will book in next week.

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Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 17:30

Thought about it and the one on the 330, but the shed was full and needs organising.

TR4man · Post by **TR4man** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 19:39

geminimustang wrote:Please don't tell me,Nantwich, is rough? It's beautiful! Come to Birkenhead and I'll show you people who should be employed as pit crew in F1.Tyres off in two seconds,not very good at putting them back on,mind!!

Ha ha.

No not Nantwich, but I travel each week to Wolverhampton and Avonmouth. When I'm in Avonmouth, I stay overnight so I'm very careful where I park it. It just feels that little bit safer/secure with the hard top on.

No offence to anyone from the Bristol area!

Regards

Peter

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 20:27

mines been off since i had a new roof

its a collectors piece now

Dave L2 · Post by **Dave L2** » Mon 04 Mar, 2013 09:03

Haven't seen the sun at all in these parts this year. Not totally convinced it's still up there

Hard Top staying on for now.

Pep · Post by **Pep** » Mon 04 Mar, 2013 15:56

Had mine off all winter but it's my maiden year as a sportscar owner so I'm sure I'll mature in a few winter's time and have it back on.

Having said that, with the heated seats and a warm selection of hats, gloves and scarves I've managed to do some sub-zero open top driving in reasonable comfort.

It was sunny enough this weekend to drive back from a hill run in Cheshire in just shirt-sleeves though

I'll probably consider last weekend to be the first of summer.

Julie Z3 · Post by **Julie Z3** » Mon 04 Mar, 2013 17:10

Mines staying on as I only picked it up yesterday so i'm enjoying the novelty factor! Needs to be painted in the summer to match the car, but certainly makes it a quieter experience! PS what's wrong with Avonmouth

Olly2012 · Post by **Olly2012** » Mon 04 Mar, 2013 17:50

If I had a hard top I'd probably have taken it off this weekend. But I haven't so I have been able to enjoy open topping with a puffa jacket, gloves, beanie hat, neck wrap, winter trousers and a fleece- oh and the heated seats and the heater on feet.

My son has taken his off his S2K today and enjoyed the sun in the south.

Brian4 · Post by **Brian4** » Mon 04 Mar, 2013 19:25

Badman gee wrote:mines been off since i had a new roof

its a collectors piece now

When is it coming out to play Mark or is she still tucked up.

TR4man · Post by **TR4man** » Mon 04 Mar, 2013 19:40

Julie Z3 wrote:what's wrong with Avonmouth

I notice that you are a Bristol girl, so I'll choose my words carefully....

I'd feel safer walking up and down Red Square, Moscow with a placard around my neck stating "Putins a ponce" than I would strolling along Severn Road, Avonmouth accompanied by 22 SAS.

Regards

Peter

Julie Z3 · Post by **Julie Z3** » Thu 07 Mar, 2013 16:21

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