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- Thread starter cyrilsneer88
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cyrilsneer88 said:
The refurb place called it "Light Anthracite". Here are some better pics (with 12mm/15mm spacers, incidentally):
btw your coupe is a stunner
Cheers! Can't decide whether I can live without the drop-top, but the //M is definitely a special car.
Had my roof motor relocated yesterday by 'Bowser134' (Ross) Took 90mins. Great bloke and a technician for BMW, so I was able to pick his brains about a few other things while he worked away on the car. On the facelift the only difference made to the plastic cover the motor sits in was they squirted a mastic around the seal where the case clips together, the water still gets in through the cable holes though.
I'll post some pics of the finished job, Ross makes a bespoke panel that covers the motor and matches the existing carpet. A factory finish! Can't recommend him highly enough. The roof is very quiet when opening/closing when you're stood next to the car. The drain holes need regular maintenance, preferably from the top. It's a good idea to get a brush on a wire that can be pushed through the drain thoroughly cleaning any dirt, leaves and debris. Especially in the winter if you've not got a hardtop or garage.
I'll post some pics of the finished job, Ross makes a bespoke panel that covers the motor and matches the existing carpet. A factory finish! Can't recommend him highly enough. The roof is very quiet when opening/closing when you're stood next to the car. The drain holes need regular maintenance, preferably from the top. It's a good idea to get a brush on a wire that can be pushed through the drain thoroughly cleaning any dirt, leaves and debris. Especially in the winter if you've not got a hardtop or garage.
DMC63 said:
DMC63 Thanks for the insight. I'll admit I don't even know where the motor is located in the car right now it's not something I've looked into, at all. It does sound like a bloody expensive fix if it fails though so may be tapping up Ross for some assistance in the near future. Pics would be great, see how much room it takes up.
I was messing around cleaning and conditioning the soft top for hours on saturday - still couldn't tell you where drainage holes are
macsbm said:
nice one macsbm
Lovin it so far! I'm between Sutton Coldfield and Erdington down the Chester road. Ha! I have a unit in West Brom, up there quite abit at the mo! I dont know the area too well but its up near Hilltop / Black lake. Good to find a fellow Brummie 8)cyrilsneer88 said:DMC63 said:
DMC63 Thanks for the insight. I'll admit I don't even know where the motor is located in the car right now it's not something I've looked into, at all. It does sound like a bloody expensive fix if it fails though so may be tapping up Ross for some assistance in the near future. Pics would be great, see how much room it takes up.
I was messing around cleaning and conditioning the soft top for hours on saturday - still couldn't tell you where drainage holes are
The drainage holes are either side of the car. If you stand by your car and look at the pertrol cap, then the drain holes are around that point on both sides. You need to get in behind the roof to access them There may be a 'step by step' guide somewhere on the forum. I'm sure someone will know.
cyrilsneer88 said:. . . DMC63 Thanks for the insight. I'll admit I don't even know where the motor is located in the car right now it's not something I've looked into, at all. It does sound like a bloody expensive fix if it fails though so may be tapping up Ross for some assistance in the near future. Pics would be great, see how much room it takes up.
I was messing around cleaning and conditioning the soft top for hours on saturday - still couldn't tell you where drainage holes are
The drain holes come out here (they are in a small recess almost flush with the external body panel) if you pull the bungs out you will get an idea of how much water and debris is in there:
cyrilsneer88 said:macsbm said:
nice one macsbm
welcome along ,nice to see another brummie ,im also of chester rd B24
alane29 thanks for the welcome, good to see a few local guys active on the forum.
thanks Marlon, I'll de-plug and have a look tonight.
alane29 said:
Absolutely, would be up for it when I'm a bit more familiar with the forum and the car.
Marlon said:cyrilsneer88 said:. . . DMC63 Thanks for the insight. I'll admit I don't even know where the motor is located in the car right now it's not something I've looked into, at all. It does sound like a bloody expensive fix if it fails though so may be tapping up Ross for some assistance in the near future. Pics would be great, see how much room it takes up.
I was messing around cleaning and conditioning the soft top for hours on saturday - still couldn't tell you where drainage holes are
The drain holes come out here (they are in a small recess almost flush with the external body panel) if you pull the bungs out you will get an idea of how much water and debris is in there:
Sorry, I was indicating where the top of the holes were and where the roof motor sits above the passenger side drain hole. It's a good idea to pop the wheel off to give better access.
Ahh my old baby. Pleased you're enjoying her. She did me proud for 5 1/2 years 
Hi mate I use a indy in Halesowen called autobahn 01215859146 I think he is very reasonable with his prices
Eg no 2 service 280
My car is garaged so I haven't relocated the motor industry make sure the drains r clear
Also me and another member from West Bromwich r going to meet up in a week or so if u fancy coming as well pm me OK
Hope that helps
Eg no 2 service 280
My car is garaged so I haven't relocated the motor industry make sure the drains r clear
Also me and another member from West Bromwich r going to meet up in a week or so if u fancy coming as well pm me OK
Hope that helps
Welcome to the forum!
I've heard good things about autotech performance in telford as bmw specialists but haven't had call to use them just yet bit. I use a local garage for servicing & mot's and they've never done me wrong although not bmw specialists.
As for the roof motor move its fairly staightforward to do yourself if you are flexible enough to get in the boot. I did my own. The hardest part was cutting the lower cable ties to actually release the housing from the roof frame.
All i've got left to do is make a nice carpet cover for it now.
The place it sits in is the little recess at the back left of the boot between the wheelarch and bulkhead. It was as if it was designed to go there originally. Theres plenty of photos around the forum and guides if you fancy tackling it yourself.
I've heard good things about autotech performance in telford as bmw specialists but haven't had call to use them just yet bit. I use a local garage for servicing & mot's and they've never done me wrong although not bmw specialists.
As for the roof motor move its fairly staightforward to do yourself if you are flexible enough to get in the boot. I did my own. The hardest part was cutting the lower cable ties to actually release the housing from the roof frame.
All i've got left to do is make a nice carpet cover for it now.
The place it sits in is the little recess at the back left of the boot between the wheelarch and bulkhead. It was as if it was designed to go there originally. Theres plenty of photos around the forum and guides if you fancy tackling it yourself.
misskingfisher said:Ahh my old baby. Pleased you're enjoying her. She did me proud for 5 1/2 years
Hi good to hear from you! she's doing great, we've become very well acquainted! the engine coolant light came on last night actually, made me want to ask what brand you were running so I can keep using the same stuff going?