Roof motor relocation

Kierandc5 · Post by **Kierandc5** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:01 pm

So after getting my z4 and going too keep it for a long time, I'm wanting to have the roof motor relocated. Is there any members on here or in Scotland that do it? Will be for 2 Z4's mine and my pals

Kierandc5 · Post by **Kierandc5** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:02 pm

Based in Inverness

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:04 pm

Kierandc5 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:01 pm So after getting my z4 and going too keep it for a long time, I'm wanting to have the roof motor relocated. Is there any members on here or in Scotland that do it? Will be for 2 Z4's mine and my pals

Hi, if you use the search function there’s a few members that offer this service

Rob

Kierandc5 · Post by **Kierandc5** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:05 pm

Thanks rob

Kierandc5 · Post by **Kierandc5** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:12 pm

So had a search and all the roof motors are for changing down in England. If anyone has any suggestions a bit further north be highly appreciated

Number5 · Post by **Number5** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:40 pm

I think your nearest is CherryM and Paulgs1000's mate in Cumbria (aka Durham Dave)

Kierandc5 · Post by **Kierandc5** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:28 pm

Yea heard great things about Durham dave. Just such a long trip. 6 hour drive each way so would need to stay somewhere so additional £££

greg81 · Post by **greg81** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:31 pm

Kierandc5 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:28 pm Yea heard great things about Durham dave. Just such a long trip. 6 hour drive each way so would need to stay somewhere so additional £££

I'm in Edinburgh and the nearest I found was Dave. I don't believe there's anyone in Scotland doing it i'm afraid

chapeau · Post by **chapeau** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:34 pm

I am no mechanic but i managed to move my own following a guide i found online. Took me a full day to do it especially difficult snipping the cable ties holding the waterproof housing but got there in the end.

Scott S · Post by **Scott S** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:53 pm

greg81 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:31 pm
Kierandc5 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:28 pm Yea heard great things about Durham dave. Just such a long trip. 6 hour drive each way so would need to stay somewhere so additional £££
I'm in Edinburgh and the nearest I found was Dave. I don't believe there's anyone in Scotland doing it i'm afraid

This might not help, but I got mine done by ducklakeview. He did it in about 20 mins maybe 30mins. However is based Liverpool way.

Cheers
Scott

greg81 · Post by **greg81** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:00 pm

Scott S wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:53 pm
greg81 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:31 pm
Kierandc5 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:28 pm Yea heard great things about Durham dave. Just such a long trip. 6 hour drive each way so would need to stay somewhere so additional £££
I'm in Edinburgh and the nearest I found was Dave. I don't believe there's anyone in Scotland doing it i'm afraid
This might not help, but I got mine done by ducklakeview. He did it in about 20 mins maybe 30mins. However is based Liverpool way.

Cheers
Scott

Definitely another option, but that's a 90 longer drive than Durham from Inverness

Kierandc5 · Post by **Kierandc5** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:13 pm

chapeau wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:34 pm I am no mechanic but i managed to move my own following a guide i found online. Took me a full day to do it especially difficult snipping the cable ties holding the waterproof housing but got there in the end.

Have you got a link too the online DIY guide. With it being a second car I wouldn't mind giving it a bash since travelling is the last resort

greg81 · Post by **greg81** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:21 pm

Kierandc5 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:13 pm
chapeau wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:34 pm I am no mechanic but i managed to move my own following a guide i found online. Took me a full day to do it especially difficult snipping the cable ties holding the waterproof housing but got there in the end.
Have you got a link too the online DIY guide. With it being a second car I wouldn't mind giving it a bash since travelling is the last resort

I hope you're small, or a contortionist at least

chapeau · Post by **chapeau** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:50 pm

Kierandc5 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:13 pm
chapeau wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:34 pm I am no mechanic but i managed to move my own following a guide i found online. Took me a full day to do it especially difficult snipping the cable ties holding the waterproof housing but got there in the end.
Have you got a link too the online DIY guide. With it being a second car I wouldn't mind giving it a bash since travelling is the last resort

There are a few around. I read a few different ones and took tips from them. I also didnt like the idea of damaging the pipes by levering the casing out so managed to somehow reach down and snip the cable ties instead. I did it this way as i wouldnt have the skills necessary to replace a broken one.
Here are a couple to take a look at, but If you search google no doubt more will be available.

www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1215892/

https://zroadster.org/threads/z4-roof-m ... oot.19256/

Number5 · Post by **Number5** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:54 am

Kierandc5 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:13 pm ....With it being a second car I wouldn't mind giving it a bash since travelling is the last resort

Surely we buy these type of cars as we like driving, and I would have thought a scenic trip down to Cumbria would be quite appealing, even if it did mean an overnighter ? (It would to me!)
Dave £80 + B&B £70 = An enjoyable weekend & money well spent ??

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