E46 Hardtop Convertible Pictures - Page 3

xdmikey · 05-09-2011, 06:13 AM

like ArchHibb said, get the stand. i can wheel it around my warehouse so it stays out of the way.
or get a hoist!.

jazzyjeff · 05-09-2011, 06:20 PM

I plan on making an electric hoist. I have an old Warn winch from my 4-wheeling days and I just need to figure out a decent rigging that won't damage the top. Mount it to a joist in the garage ceiling, run the power suppy to a switch on the wall and should be good to go. Then it makes install and removal a one man job as well.

If you want some really trick DIY hard-top hoist ideas, search around some Jeep forums. Those guys are crazy ingenuitive!

Some sites sell the hoists but they're really expensive for just being some straps and a winch or pullies!

http://www.hoistlifts.com/bmw.htm

http://www.top-hoist.com/Products.html

ArchHibb · 05-21-2011, 07:29 AM

Jazyjeff -

If I were to try and devise a harness for the hardtop hoist, I might start by taking 2 lengths of nylon webbing and tying loops at each end, 1 loop for each corner of the hardtop. The nylon runners will connect to the hardtop at the loops and to the hoist cable at their mid points. Bend the rear loops around the C-pillar and under the top to hook around the rear bayonet "spike" anchors. Open the front latches, put the front loops into the open jaws of the latches, close & lock the latches. You can connect the nylon runners either front-to-back or side-to-side. Either way you should fix them at the hoist cable to prevent sliding which would unbalanced the top. An alternative to the webbing could be nylon boat line from a marine store like Boat U.S. They could also advise you on the best knot for the loops. Get those right and that top isn't going anywhere!

jazzyjeff · 05-21-2011, 12:46 PM

^^^ That's a good idea! I didn't think about using the latches but I have never seen a hard top in person to know the best way. Once I get one, I'll be sure to make a DIY on whatever hoist I conjur up. Thanks for the ideas.

Andy_pha · 06-09-2011, 04:53 PM

hey guys new to the scene here, are these tops aftermarket, or OEM from BMW? I'd love to find one.

ArchHibb · 06-09-2011, 05:28 PM

All OEM aluminum goodness my friend.

DeM3n · 06-09-2011, 05:30 PM

Oh man, this makes me want to get one now. I'm gonna try to get one before the summer is out since the weather around here is kinda nasty in the Fall/Winter/Spring. There is an AW available in my area but that guy wants $2900! He's trippin!

slixx1320 · 06-09-2011, 06:29 PM

^^ for 2900 you may as well get a new one.

iansanderson · 06-10-2011, 11:13 AM

That settles it..

all these pictures and I am getting a hard top before next winter.

DeM3n · 06-10-2011, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slixx1320

^^ for 2900 you may as well get a new one.

That's what I'm sayin!

Quote:

Originally Posted by iansanderson

That settles it..

all these pictures and I am getting a hard top before next winter.

Same here

MyNewRag · 06-10-2011, 05:38 PM

Yeah, it is really the best of both worlds. I live in the WET northwest and having a convertible does not make much sense...but add the hardtop... And BINGO you have got the whole package.

Every once in a while you get one of those freak warm days in late fall, winter or early spring.. And within minutes, I can have the hardtop off and enjoy the few minutes of sun.

People can nit believe that I have a vert for a daily driver.

As posted earlier...my old E36 has a new home, but I loved her just the same...(OK maybe not as much)

TonyBMWE46M3 · 01-24-2012, 05:00 PM

How Much Di They Go For Were Can I Get One.

TonyBMWE46M3 · 01-24-2012, 05:21 PM

I Beed One In That Color Help. ^^^^.

johnrando · 01-24-2012, 07:31 PM

Don't forget, it's not just top, but you'll need an installation kit for it as well to hook up wiring, etc. I think I've seen them for sale between $1-$2K.

LSBM3NM · 01-25-2012, 10:55 AM

My contribution. Pre Bimmerfest 2011 festivities.

Airedale1 · 01-25-2012, 11:30 AM

A few pics of my stock vert. C'monnnn Summertime.

BobSC · 01-25-2012, 07:34 PM

Great looking car!

ImSoFreaknWhite · 01-26-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndrunk74

i didn't like the gap it originally had when i first installed it, so i adjusted the gap down a bit.

I freakin love your trunk lid!! where did you get it?

DropTopKingM3 · 01-26-2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airedale1

A few pics of my stock vert. C'monnnn Summertime.

Nice vert and its in excellent shape. I think a set of brand new oem floor mats would compliment your flawless interior.

Airedale1 · 01-26-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DropTopKingM3

Nice vert and its in excellent shape. I think a set of brand new oem floor mats would compliment your flawless interior.

George, I do currently have a set of WeatherTech mats in the car for the winter. I do plan on replacing the oem with something in the nice weather, I just have not done enough research yet as to what would be the best choice.

Also, since I took those pics I have replaced the cup holders with the Euro Tray so that could run a connection for my Ipod.

05-09-2011, 06:13 AM	#41
xdmikey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 511 My Ride: e46 cabrio View My Garage	like ArchHibb said, get the stand. i can wheel it around my warehouse so it stays out of the way. or get a hoist!. __________________ DINAN CAI, 3.46 DIFF, CDV DELETE,DINAN S2 & EXHAUST,HARDTOP,f/14 wheels, HEADERS, AA TUNE REPLACED W/DINAN

05-09-2011, 06:20 PM	#42
jazzyjeff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pensacola Posts: 44 My Ride: 05 325cic View My Garage	I plan on making an electric hoist. I have an old Warn winch from my 4-wheeling days and I just need to figure out a decent rigging that won't damage the top. Mount it to a joist in the garage ceiling, run the power suppy to a switch on the wall and should be good to go. Then it makes install and removal a one man job as well. If you want some really trick DIY hard-top hoist ideas, search around some Jeep forums. Those guys are crazy ingenuitive! Some sites sell the hoists but they're really expensive for just being some straps and a winch or pullies! http://www.hoistlifts.com/bmw.htm http://www.top-hoist.com/Products.html __________________

05-21-2011, 07:29 AM	#43
ArchHibb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 20 My Ride: 2004 330cic View My Garage	Hardtop hoist rigging Jazyjeff - If I were to try and devise a harness for the hardtop hoist, I might start by taking 2 lengths of nylon webbing and tying loops at each end, 1 loop for each corner of the hardtop. The nylon runners will connect to the hardtop at the loops and to the hoist cable at their mid points. Bend the rear loops around the C-pillar and under the top to hook around the rear bayonet "spike" anchors. Open the front latches, put the front loops into the open jaws of the latches, close & lock the latches. You can connect the nylon runners either front-to-back or side-to-side. Either way you should fix them at the hoist cable to prevent sliding which would unbalanced the top. An alternative to the webbing could be nylon boat line from a marine store like Boat U.S. They could also advise you on the best knot for the loops. Get those right and that top isn't going anywhere! Last edited by ArchHibb; 05-21-2011 at 07:30 AM.

05-21-2011, 12:46 PM	#44
jazzyjeff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pensacola Posts: 44 My Ride: 05 325cic View My Garage	^^^ That's a good idea! I didn't think about using the latches but I have never seen a hard top in person to know the best way. Once I get one, I'll be sure to make a DIY on whatever hoist I conjur up. Thanks for the ideas. __________________

06-09-2011, 05:30 PM	#47
DeM3n Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: So.Lame, Or Posts: 88 My Ride: '88 M3, '05 ZHP View My Garage	Oh man, this makes me want to get one now. I'm gonna try to get one before the summer is out since the weather around here is kinda nasty in the Fall/Winter/Spring. There is an AW available in my area but that guy wants $2900! He's trippin! __________________

06-09-2011, 04:53 PM	#45
Andy_pha Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 14 My Ride: 2010 X5 3.5d View My Garage	hey guys new to the scene here, are these tops aftermarket, or OEM from BMW? I'd love to find one.

06-09-2011, 05:28 PM	#46
ArchHibb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 20 My Ride: 2004 330cic View My Garage	All OEM aluminum goodness my friend.

06-09-2011, 06:29 PM	#48
slixx1320 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: 714 // So.Ca Posts: 506 My Ride: AW ///M3 View My Garage	^^ for 2900 you may as well get a new one.

06-10-2011, 11:13 AM	#49
iansanderson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 2,778 My Ride: 2001 330CiC View My Garage	That settles it.. all these pictures and I am getting a hard top before next winter. __________________ Cheat Sheet: GT1/ISIS/MoDiC = Factory authorized diagnostic system used by BMW dealerships across the world. NCS Expert = BMW Factory R&D programming tool available on the internet (not intended for the public and not available to the dealership network) OEM = Genuine BMW part only available from a franchised BMW dealership. DME = Engine Management Computer eGay = eBay

06-10-2011, 05:38 PM	#51
MyNewRag Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver USA Posts: 193 My Ride: 05 ///M Convertible View My Garage	Yeah, it is really the best of both worlds. I live in the WET northwest and having a convertible does not make much sense...but add the hardtop... And BINGO you have got the whole package. Every once in a while you get one of those freak warm days in late fall, winter or early spring.. And within minutes, I can have the hardtop off and enjoy the few minutes of sun. People can nit believe that I have a vert for a daily driver. As posted earlier...my old E36 has a new home, but I loved her just the same...(OK maybe not as much) __________________

01-24-2012, 05:00 PM	#52
TonyBMWE46M3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kenosha Posts: 30 My Ride: BMW E46 View My Garage	How Much Di They Go For Were Can I Get One.

01-24-2012, 05:21 PM	#53
TonyBMWE46M3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kenosha Posts: 30 My Ride: BMW E46 View My Garage	I Beed One In That Color Help. ^^^^.

01-24-2012, 07:31 PM	#54
johnrando Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 854 My Ride: '06 330 CIC ZHP View My Garage	Don't forget, it's not just top, but you'll need an installation kit for it as well to hook up wiring, etc. I think I've seen them for sale between $1-$2K. __________________ John '06 330 Cic ZHP Southern California ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/Black Cube, NAV AA Tune, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf. Air Intake, H&R Touring Cup Kit, H&R Spacers, UUC TSE3 Exhaust, Dinan STEP software DICE Ipod, Parrot/Connects2 Bluetooth, StealthOne Valentine Module, Hardwired V1 BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod

01-25-2012, 10:55 AM	#55
LSBM3NM Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: The desert Posts: 43 My Ride: 2002 M3 Conv. View My Garage	My contribution. Pre Bimmerfest 2011 festivities.

01-25-2012, 11:30 AM	#56
Airedale1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lakes Region, NH Posts: 68 My Ride: 2004 330Cic View My Garage	A few pics of my stock vert. C'monnnn Summertime. __________________ 2004 330Cic ZSP/ZPP/ZCW

01-25-2012, 07:34 PM	#57
BobSC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 705 My Ride: 01 330Cic, 07 750Li View My Garage	Great looking car! __________________ 2007 750Li 2001 330Cic 2000 328i(Sold) 2004 X3

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