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oneeighthfinnish

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Evening all
My scruffy but highly entertaining 2005 2.5 decided this evening that a powered roof was a luxury and stopped functioning. Latches unlock but it goes nowhere.
As a guest on this forum I saw references to mythical characters who can sort this - anyone know who? I’m in Norfolk but any excuse for a drive...
 
Perfect timing - my 2005 3.0 convertible motor (only 2 years old) just failed. While I don't mind driving with the top down, here in Florida it does get a bit hot and will rain periodically (like every summer afternoon). My replacement quotes are around $1700 USD, which is way too high for a car 14 years old. Any thoughts?
 
oneeighthfinnish said:
Evening all
My scruffy but highly entertaining 2005 2.5 decided this evening that a powered roof was a luxury and stopped functioning. Latches unlock but it goes nowhere.
As a guest on this forum I saw references to mythical characters who can sort this - anyone know who? I’m in Norfolk but any excuse for a drive...
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Hi, we have alan (number5) from Bristol way, Durham Dave (from, it’s obvious) :oops:
Bowser134 from Sussex ish and probably another one or two I’ve forgotten about.
If you get your post count over 3 you can pm them directly or look up “roof motor relocation” on the search function
:thumbsup:
Rob
 
Anyone out there know of a roof motor repair or replacement option anywhere Near East Anglia?
Thanks to Smartbear for the reply yesterday but before I investigate driving to Durham it would be helpful to check more locally!
Thanks in anticipation
 
Hi and welcome to the forum, nice car :thumbsup:
There are guys on here that can fix and re locate the roof Motor ( which is nominally the reason it stops working, if you post what exactly is happening ( does the front motor unlatch then no Motor sounds from behind) for instance? And what area, someone will point you towards the nearest guy that can help, I used bowser myself, top guy , it depends on who’s close to you , think they are all responsible rates , hopefully you get it sorted :thumbsup:
 
Sadly in terms of forum members who are roof motor gurus I think your options are Durham, Hampshire or Bristol.
 
Welcome to the forum, put your location up and you will be directed to the nearest roof specialist :wink:
 
In that case you just need to send a PM to Bowser134. :thumbsup:

Unless you feel brave enough to get out the spanners and try it yourself! Here's a link that may inspire you:- https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8363705&postcount=114
 
oneeighthfinnish said:
Anyone out there know of a roof motor repair or replacement option anywhere Near East Anglia?
Thanks to Smartbear for the reply yesterday but before I investigate driving to Durham it would be helpful to check more locally!
Thanks in anticipation
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In short no.

A member came down to east Anglia a couple of years ago and did a full day of motor moving - and you might find a thread of Norwich based members talking about moving motors but I'm not sure how far they got. Best bet is drive to one of the members and make a good day out from it!
 
For information roof was fixed economically by Bowser134 who is, as described above, a top bloke who overcame horrible weather yesterday to move and repair the motor. Neat job too.
: :D now just need sun to come out again
 
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