How do your prepare/fit the hardtop?

[ben g]

It's harder to find a willing hand to help you lift it than it is to actually fit it in place :lol: my other half helps me lift it on and off, but always moans about it.

 

[cj10jeeper]

It's harder to find a willing hand to help you lift it than it is to actually fit it in place :lol: my other half helps me lift it on and off, but always moans about it.

Too true.
It's adjustment that's a bit tricky to avoid wind noise, or the top hitting the deck

 

[Chris_D]

All UK cars have hardtop preparation as standard so it's a straight fit.
There should be no need to touch the heated rear screen connectors when fitting or removing the hardtop.

This is quite poor and incorrect advice as obviously you need to touch the connectors to er, connect the spades to the receivers and enable the screen demist to work!!

Also, leaving the cables connected on removal of the hardtop will also risk damaging the cables and connectors.

Could some kind soul post the official instructions for the OP as I do not have them to hand.

I'll await your apology for such curt criticism when it s actually spot on.

I've removed and fitted my prefacelift for years and never needed to touch the spade connectors, not once..
Circuit is completed automatically when the top is fitted and disconnected on removal
If the connectors are tight or not alighted then I suspect it's due to poor adjustment of the fitting at some point in the hardtops history.

I'll email anyone who pm's me an email address with fitting instructions and an adjustment guide

I'll refer you to my earlier post re an apology...its there. Go find it ye lazy bastid!

 

[cj10jeeper]

Accepted - time to move on

 

[Chris_D]

It's harder to find a willing hand to help you lift it than it is to actually fit it in place :lol: my other half helps me lift it on and off, but always moans about it.

havent seen u around for a while essex boi! U get out early on good behaviour?
That pentonville's gettin softer and softer. Tsk. :roll:

 

[Ducklakeview]

It's harder to find a willing hand to help you lift it than it is to actually fit it in place :lol: my other half helps me lift it on and off, but always moans about it.

Precisely why I sold mine! Wasn't worth the "why are you taking it back off, it's only been on since yesterday" whining!

Mike

 

[ben g]

It's harder to find a willing hand to help you lift it than it is to actually fit it in place :lol: my other half helps me lift it on and off, but always moans about it.

havent seen u around for a while essex boi! U get out early on good behaviour?
That pentonville's gettin softer and softer. Tsk. :roll:

Been doing 12 hour shifts and weekends at work. Haven't had a day off since the 2nd of January next day off is looking to be February 5th such is life. It does feel like a prison at times!

 

[9designs]

Thanks again for the tips.... Haven't collected it yet, will need to fit when I collect hence the questions. I'll look out for the wires.
So I needed open the flap near the rear view mirror, after powering the standard roof down? Then use a lock tool or Allen key?
I'll send you my details CJ10 for the guide.
Thanks
Steve

 

[cj10jeeper]

Thanks again for the tips.... Haven't collected it yet, will need to fit when I collect hence the questions. I'll look out for the wires.
So I needed open the flap near the rear view mirror, after powering the standard roof down? Then use a lock tool or Allen key?
I'll send you my details CJ10 for the guide.
Thanks
Steve

Will send tomorrow Steve when I'm at my desk.
It really is just 3 locks to turn. Very easy

 

[mac27040]

here's the link to the pdf for fitting: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11703726/BMW%20E85%20Hardtop%20Retrofit%20Kit%20RHD%20and%20LHD.pdf

if you need a tool i sell them: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=87363

 

[Darkangelv2]

I have a Spade connector too?....