E46 Hardtop Convertible Pictures - Page 2

beeemerdude · 04-18-2011, 05:07 PM

Does anybody know if BMW has a TOTAL # of separate convertible hardtops made/sold by the company either thru the new car sales or thru the parts departments for each year made? I was told to give up my plight of finding one.

zracat · 04-18-2011, 09:24 PM

Random picture taken last year. Took the top off a few weeks ago.

BobSC · 04-19-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mach.schnell

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.)

No, the canvas top is down in it's storage compartment while you have the hardtop on. I have never had a problem with mold or moisture with the top.

BillyJoelR · 04-19-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by beeemerdude

Does anybody know if BMW has a TOTAL # of separate convertible hardtops made/sold by the company either thru the new car sales or thru the parts departments for each year made? I was told to give up my plight of finding one.

I am selling one but you are going to have to pick it up.

PM me if you are interested.

beeemerdude · 04-19-2011, 11:49 PM

Beautiful hardtop pics boys......keep 'em coming. This spring, maybe a member will take a VIDEO of the removal, storage, etc. (& close-ups) & post on youtube? I tried searching youtube, for E46 hardtop convertible but found nothing, only the newer 2007+ 3's. I'd like to see how light/awkward they are for removal, etc & comments if overall, worth it to have.

(BillyJoel: V.Interested. PM sent. Thx.) -B'dude.

R1200RT · 04-20-2011, 08:35 AM

I found a set of roof racks for my hardtop, had to buy for a laugh. Now I can move that lumber.

BillyJoelR · 04-20-2011, 02:00 PM

R1200RT
lol. I was thinking about doing that too.
Nice. It looks awesome.

johnt1436 · 04-20-2011, 02:35 PM

I bought a pulley system to lift my hardtop off the car. It screws into a joist in the garage ceiling. Makes it pretty much a one-man job, and stores the top hanging from the ceiling during the summer. If you like, I can take a picture of it.

The hardtop itself weighs about 70 lbs, so it's not bad to lift. It's just bulky.

John

azndrunk74 · 04-20-2011, 03:03 PM

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

BillyJoelR · 04-20-2011, 04:03 PM

^^^
That's a sick Vert mang.

E46DrEaMeR · 04-21-2011, 04:20 PM

heres a couple of my vert

i also think they look well cool with the lid on

srbija 328i · 04-21-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by faelar

this thing is moneyyy

ArchHibb · 04-21-2011, 08:04 PM

@Beemerdude,
It's the best $1200 investment in top protection you can buy if you live in a climate with snowy winters. The soft top is spared not just snow & ice, but also all the salt and sand, and it doesn't get any UV exposure while "parked" in its compartment with the hardtop on. As for installation & removal, its a snap. 4 catches, 1 in each corner lock it in place. Although slightly bulky in size, my wife and I can easily lift it on and off. Removing the whip antenna or getting a stubbie makes on/off sooo much easier. And finally, parked on its stand, it takes up no more room than an average size sofa. Get one and I'm sure you'll agree.

mosill · 04-26-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by faelar

Your car is even more amazing in person. I saw it this past weekend at Mfest.

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Originally Posted by fubuki

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

Lol, I think you should just to make it official

beeemerdude · 04-26-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ArchHibb

@Beemerdude,
It's the best $1200 investment in top protection you can buy if you live in a climate with snowy winters. The soft top is spared not just snow & ice, but also all the salt and sand, and it doesn't get any UV exposure while "parked" in its compartment with the hardtop on. As for installation & removal, its a snap. 4 catches, 1 in each corner lock it in place. Although slightly bulky in size, my wife and I can easily lift it on and off. Removing the whip antenna or getting a stubbie makes on/off sooo much easier. And finally, parked on its stand, it takes up no more room than an average size sofa. Get one and I'm sure you'll agree.

Hey thx ArchHibb. I do not live in a cold, snowy, or salty-road climate (actually dry area of BC where we have vineyards, orchards, etc). I just like the look of the hardtop. In fact, it really doesn't make any sense for me to have one, cause I drive a winter beater Nov-Feb, & park the 'vert. BUT, I do plan on getting one (have to finish my late-payment-due taxes 1st). I sure have found a vast range in hardtop prices. I truly don't understand why the 'vert hardtop hasn't come down in price proportional to the price of E46's themselves. The hardtops I found are around $1200-1400, although I found a couple on ebay for $2500 & $3000 which never sold. I wonder if the hardtop would come down under the 1k mark? I have found only 2 which did, a give-away $400 one which was snapped up, & an even $1000 one also snapped up. I wonder if the prices of these will ever come down to $500-800 in next 2-3yrs? (opinions?)

weavesm3 · 04-26-2011, 10:36 PM

weavesm3 · 04-26-2011, 10:38 PM

mosill · 05-08-2011, 06:53 PM

Now I can play too!

jazzyjeff · 05-08-2011, 07:54 PM

I LOVE the two-tone Mossill! That's exactly what I plan on doing. Is it painted or vinyl wrapped? Looks amazing!!!

mosill · 05-09-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jazzyjeff

I LOVE the two-tone Mossill! That's exactly what I plan on doing. Is it painted or vinyl wrapped? Looks amazing!!!

Thanks!

It's wrapped in matte black vinyl.

04-18-2011, 09:24 PM	#22
zracat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DeKalb, IL Posts: 15 My Ride: 06 330Cic, 05 325Cic View My Garage	Random picture taken last year. Took the top off a few weeks ago. Attached Thumbnails

04-19-2011, 11:49 PM	#25
beeemerdude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: near Vancouver Posts: 488 My Ride: 05 325ci cabrio 5spd View My Garage	Beautiful hardtop pics boys......keep 'em coming. This spring, maybe a member will take a VIDEO of the removal, storage, etc. (& close-ups) & post on youtube? I tried searching youtube, for E46 hardtop convertible but found nothing, only the newer 2007+ 3's. I'd like to see how light/awkward they are for removal, etc & comments if overall, worth it to have. (BillyJoel: V.Interested. PM sent. Thx.) -B'dude. Last edited by beeemerdude; 04-20-2011 at 01:57 AM.

04-20-2011, 08:35 AM	#26
R1200RT Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 315 My Ride: 2004 330CIC View My Garage	I found a set of roof racks for my hardtop, had to buy for a laugh. Now I can move that lumber. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Nick '04 330CIC, 3 pedals, M Sports\Aerodynamics Packages '05 BMW R1200RT '00 BMW R1100S '01 BMW R1200C Phoenix '95 BMW R100R Classic

04-20-2011, 02:00 PM	#27
BillyJoelR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chestermere, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,842 My Ride: Velvy B. View My Garage	R1200RT lol. I was thinking about doing that too. Nice. It looks awesome. __________________ \| There is no replacement for Displacement \| Go Big or Go Home \|

04-20-2011, 02:35 PM	#28
johnt1436 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 147 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	I bought a pulley system to lift my hardtop off the car. It screws into a joist in the garage ceiling. Makes it pretty much a one-man job, and stores the top hanging from the ceiling during the summer. If you like, I can take a picture of it. The hardtop itself weighs about 70 lbs, so it's not bad to lift. It's just bulky. John __________________ 2001 M3 Convertible, Carbon Black - Daily Driver 2007 328i Convertible, Atlantic Blue - Wife's car 2003 X5 4.4i - Grocery-getter

04-18-2011, 05:07 PM	#21
beeemerdude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: near Vancouver Posts: 488 My Ride: 05 325ci cabrio 5spd View My Garage	Does anybody know if BMW has a TOTAL # of separate convertible hardtops made/sold by the company either thru the new car sales or thru the parts departments for each year made? I was told to give up my plight of finding one.

04-20-2011, 03:03 PM	#29
azndrunk74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 455 My Ride: LSB vert View My Garage	i didn't like the gap it originally had when i first installed it, so i adjusted the gap down a bit. __________________ LSB\|Cinnamon\|Hardtop\|VCSL GTS3 Diffuser\|VCSL Bumper\|VCSL Single Sided CF Bootlid\|AA Gen 3\|UUC SSK\|VOLK Mercury Silver TE37\|Bilstein PSS9\|GC RSM\|Euro Cats\|Headers\|Avic Z3 NAV\|

04-20-2011, 04:03 PM	#30
BillyJoelR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chestermere, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,842 My Ride: Velvy B. View My Garage	^^^ That's a sick Vert mang. __________________ \| There is no replacement for Displacement \| Go Big or Go Home \|

04-21-2011, 04:20 PM	#31
E46DrEaMeR Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Posts: 176 My Ride: 2002 320Cic View My Garage	heres a couple of my vert i also think they look well cool with the lid on __________________ It's a ragtop thing....you would'nt understand http://directory.e46fanatics.com/use...oto&UcId=11514 Last edited by E46DrEaMeR; 04-27-2011 at 03:36 AM.

04-21-2011, 08:04 PM	#33
ArchHibb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 20 My Ride: 2004 330cic View My Garage	@Beemerdude, It's the best $1200 investment in top protection you can buy if you live in a climate with snowy winters. The soft top is spared not just snow & ice, but also all the salt and sand, and it doesn't get any UV exposure while "parked" in its compartment with the hardtop on. As for installation & removal, its a snap. 4 catches, 1 in each corner lock it in place. Although slightly bulky in size, my wife and I can easily lift it on and off. Removing the whip antenna or getting a stubbie makes on/off sooo much easier. And finally, parked on its stand, it takes up no more room than an average size sofa. Get one and I'm sure you'll agree.

04-26-2011, 10:36 PM	#36
weavesm3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO. Posts: 16 My Ride: 03 Silvergray cab View My Garage	heres mine!

04-26-2011, 10:38 PM	#37
weavesm3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO. Posts: 16 My Ride: 03 Silvergray cab View My Garage	one more

05-08-2011, 06:53 PM	#38
mosill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,016 My Ride: E46 M3 View My Garage	Now I can play too! __________________

05-08-2011, 07:54 PM	#39
jazzyjeff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pensacola Posts: 44 My Ride: 05 325cic View My Garage	I LOVE the two-tone Mossill! That's exactly what I plan on doing. Is it painted or vinyl wrapped? Looks amazing!!! __________________

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