E46 Hardtop Convertible Pictures

termignoni · 03-06-2010, 04:35 PM

Anyone have any E46 Hardtop Convertible pictures they can post? I need to see how they are supposed to sit on the vehicle. Left, Center, and Right side pictures would be awesome. I'm not sure what the gap should look like when it is properly installed.

Thanks in advance.

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BobSC · 03-06-2010, 08:23 PM

Here are a few....

handson · 03-07-2010, 01:19 AM

Thanks BobSC, I guess there normally is a gap all the way around. I also just found out that each rod is adjustable.I your chrome trim at the end of the quarter window touching or is there a gap?

BobSC · 03-07-2010, 07:26 AM

Yes, there is a gap there. There is a slight gap around the back of the entire hardtop, but the one at the bottom of the quarter windows is the one you can notice the most. I've seen a number of these on cars and they all look about the same.

I have also heard that the rods are adjustable, but I haven't done it as I haven't had the need. If you find out the proper way to adjust these, let me know......

Good luck!

M3-skb · 04-11-2011, 08:29 AM

Fifty_Cent · 04-11-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobSC

Here are a few....

May I ask where did you get your rear led lights from, and also your antenna?

BobSC · 04-11-2011, 08:28 PM

Rear LED's came from JLevi. They are a site sponsor here and I have had great service from them.

The stubby antenna came from European Auto Source. Here is a link....

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=1142

MyNewRag · 04-11-2011, 09:15 PM

Love the hardtop, sure makes it two cars in one, Had an E36 first, now this is my baby...Gap is normal, but, yes, slightly adjustable.

Camelius · 04-13-2011, 02:40 PM

just rear,

fubuki · 04-13-2011, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3-skb

Nice car. Here's mine. I think I should paint the roof.

BTW, love the wheels.

Bake · 04-13-2011, 07:46 PM

Verts with hardtops are so dayum sexy!

Sent from my iPhone using BimmerApp

xdmikey · 04-13-2011, 08:11 PM

my top rattles a bit, more like a flex sound going up and down my driveway.

mach.schnell · 04-13-2011, 11:00 PM

Hmmmm... So that's what the hard top looks like. Very different from what I expected. More a swoop than, say, a coupe. (Damn, now something else to buy.)

Just had a thought. Anybody make Carbon Fiber tops for the vert? And who might be interested?

Also.... Is the canvas top taken out of the car when y'all switch to the hardtop? I'd be worried about mold when the compartment gets wet. (Like right now.)

DropTopKingM3 · 04-13-2011, 11:51 PM

Heres some of mine from many years ago.

mosill · 04-14-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fubuki

Nice car. Here's mine. I think I should paint the roof.

BTW, love the wheels.

Lol, soon you will have a twin. I am getting my hardtop this week. I will need to paint it though. Its Imola Red at the moment

faelar · 04-14-2011, 09:56 PM

fubuki · 04-15-2011, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosill

Lol, soon you will have a twin. I am getting my hardtop this week. I will need to paint it though. Its Imola Red at the moment

Does that mean I have to get new wheels? Those are nice.

Lair · 04-15-2011, 05:01 PM

Hardtop verts look badass with the windows down.

lilcdkey · 04-15-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camelius

just rear,

billyp · 04-16-2011, 03:14 PM

03-06-2010, 04:35 PM	#1
termignoni Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 61 My Ride: 2001 330CIC View My Garage	E46 Hardtop Convertible Pictures Anyone have any E46 Hardtop Convertible pictures they can post? I need to see how they are supposed to sit on the vehicle. Left, Center, and Right side pictures would be awesome. I'm not sure what the gap should look like when it is properly installed. Thanks in advance. ________________________ __________________

03-06-2010, 08:23 PM	#2
BobSC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 705 My Ride: 01 330Cic, 07 750Li View My Garage	Here are a few.... __________________ 2007 750Li 2001 330Cic 2000 328i(Sold) 2004 X3

03-07-2010, 07:26 AM	#4
BobSC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 705 My Ride: 01 330Cic, 07 750Li View My Garage	Yes, there is a gap there. There is a slight gap around the back of the entire hardtop, but the one at the bottom of the quarter windows is the one you can notice the most. I've seen a number of these on cars and they all look about the same. I have also heard that the rods are adjustable, but I haven't done it as I haven't had the need. If you find out the proper way to adjust these, let me know...... Good luck! __________________ 2007 750Li 2001 330Cic 2000 328i(Sold) 2004 X3

04-11-2011, 08:29 AM	#5
M3-skb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 62 My Ride: 2002 M3 Conv View My Garage	__________________ Last edited by M3-skb; 05-09-2011 at 08:01 AM.

04-11-2011, 08:28 PM	#7
BobSC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 705 My Ride: 01 330Cic, 07 750Li View My Garage	Rear LED's came from JLevi. They are a site sponsor here and I have had great service from them. The stubby antenna came from European Auto Source. Here is a link.... http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=1142 __________________ 2007 750Li 2001 330Cic 2000 328i(Sold) 2004 X3

03-07-2010, 01:19 AM	#3
handson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tacoma Posts: 16 My Ride: 330 View My Garage	Thanks BobSC, I guess there normally is a gap all the way around. I also just found out that each rod is adjustable.I your chrome trim at the end of the quarter window touching or is there a gap?

04-11-2011, 09:15 PM	#8
MyNewRag Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver USA Posts: 193 My Ride: 05 ///M Convertible View My Garage	Love the hardtop, sure makes it two cars in one, Had an E36 first, now this is my baby...Gap is normal, but, yes, slightly adjustable. Attached Thumbnails __________________

04-13-2011, 02:40 PM	#9
Camelius Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: APO/AE Posts: 18 My Ride: M3 Vert View My Garage	just rear,

04-13-2011, 07:46 PM	#11
Bake Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Conrete Jungle Where Dreams Are Made Of Posts: 1,734 My Ride: A08 '05 ZHP Sedan View My Garage	Verts with hardtops are so dayum sexy! Sent from my iPhone using BimmerApp __________________ 2005 Silver Grey 330i ZHP, PP, CWP 19" CSL Reps \| Hybrid H&R Touring/Sport Cupkit \| BMW Performance Intake \| BMW Performance CF Strut Bar BMW Performance Rotors \| Gloss Black Roof \|ACS Roof Spoiler \| 40% Tint \| Black Splitters \| Black Grille Black "330i" Badge \| LED Angel Eyes\| 3K HID Fogs \| Clears \| Tri-Color Stitched M3 Steering Wheel \| Two-Tone Door Panels \| DICE

04-13-2011, 08:11 PM	#12
xdmikey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 511 My Ride: e46 cabrio View My Garage	my top rattles a bit, more like a flex sound going up and down my driveway. __________________ DINAN CAI, 3.46 DIFF, CDV DELETE,DINAN S2 & EXHAUST,HARDTOP,f/14 wheels, HEADERS, AA TUNE REPLACED W/DINAN

04-13-2011, 11:00 PM	#13
mach.schnell Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Amish country, PA Posts: 658 My Ride: 08/2000 330Cic x2 View My Garage	Hmmmm... So that's what the hard top looks like. Very different from what I expected. More a swoop than, say, a coupe. (Damn, now something else to buy.) Just had a thought. Anybody make Carbon Fiber tops for the vert? And who might be interested? Also.... Is the canvas top taken out of the car when y'all switch to the hardtop? I'd be worried about mold when the compartment gets wet. (Like right now.) Last edited by mach.schnell; 04-13-2011 at 11:02 PM.

04-13-2011, 11:51 PM	#14
DropTopKingM3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 8,368 My Ride: All German View My Garage	Heres some of mine from many years ago. __________________ ..George.. ..Is now Alpine White/Cinnamon... ^Don't say my car is topless, say the t!tties is out^

04-15-2011, 05:01 PM	#18
Lair Modded ///Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Downtown Posts: 297 My Ride: 330ciC View My Garage	Hardtop verts look badass with the windows down. __________________

04-16-2011, 03:14 PM	#20
billyp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 76 My Ride: alpina b3s vert 3.4 View My Garage	__________________

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