Thoughts on this new soft top?

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bmwmasterrace

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Hey guys, I am planning on going from green to black. At first I was going to try and dye it (using Renovo), but after looking more into and reading reviews on people that have used it I don't know if it is worth the effort. But my E85 is garage kept! I also live in the U.S. so might be a little more expensive to get Renovo, but Amazon does have Protex. Leaning more on just buying a new black top...Can you guys check this top out and let me know your thoughts? This company has a few different types...this one is the cheapest option. A little worried about the material type.

ebay link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331534334044?item=331534334044&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:X:AAQ:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr&rmvSB=true

website link:
http://www.autotopsdirect.com/BMW-Z4-Convertible-Tops-s/55.htm
 
I wouldn't want a vinyl top on my Z4. Look for a twill canvas, which is the OEM material. Vinyl will be shiny, wrinkly, and I think look awful. Just my opinion.

A canvas top will set you back $800-$1,000 (labor not included), but will look so much better than vinyl.

I had a new black top installed on mine this summer, replacing the original tan-colored top.
 
Agree with above, I would try and find a good used original one from a crash damaged car.
 
Definitely go for the canvas top. Worth it IMO seen a few zeds breaking on ebay worth asking price
 
Definitely go for the canvas top. Worth it IMO seen a few zeds breaking on ebay worth asking price
 
I'm booked in for a red roof next month, will be getting this one. It's mohair and a well known company so should be OK.

I wouldn't go for vinyl. Leave that for mazda mx5 owners :lol:

http://www.monsooncarhoods.co.uk/bmw-z4-hoods#horizontalTab1
 
ben g said:
I'm booked in for a red roof next month, will be getting this one. It's mohair and a well known company so should be OK.

I wouldn't go for vinyl. Leave that for mazda mx5 owners :lol:

http://www.monsooncarhoods.co.uk/bmw-z4-hoods#horizontalTab1
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Awesome - can't wait to see that Ben :thumbsup:

If mine ever needs replaced, red is the way I'm going too :D
 
ben g said:
I'm booked in for a red roof next month, will be getting this one. It's mohair and a well known company so should be OK.

I wouldn't go for vinyl. Leave that for mazda mx5 owners :lol:

http://www.monsooncarhoods.co.uk/bmw-z4-hoods#horizontalTab1
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Are they fitting it?

They are only a mile or two from where I live.
 
bmwmasterrace said:
Are there any pictures of a top like this already on a car?
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Do you mean that brand of roof or a red roof, a couple of members on here I believe have red one would be Jonny Essex, also the roof in the link is made of haartz fabric as I believe one of your links is
 
Like of the same material of the one for $340. I wouldn't have to pay for labor so $340 for a new black top is why I'm debating pulling the trigger on this. You guys think it'll look really bad?
 
I don't think anybody would say if they had a choice that they would buy vinyl. Unless current roof is ripped an leaking and cannot afford mohair,
 
markplant said:
I don't think anybody would say if they had a choice that they would buy vinyl. Unless current roof is ripped an leaking and cannot afford mohair,
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O ya no doubt if they were the same price. Just wondering how they look on. I might have seen one in person, not sure. I could tell it was different than OEM. I wouldn't buy a new black soft top over $500. I'd just buy a hardtop at that point. So just debating on spending $340 on going from green to black. I have a white e85 with flat black racing wheels on ebiach springs with h&r wheel spacers so a black top would be huge for me lol.
 
srhutch said:
ben g said:
I'm booked in for a red roof next month, will be getting this one. It's mohair and a well known company so should be OK.

I wouldn't go for vinyl. Leave that for mazda mx5 owners :lol:

http://www.monsooncarhoods.co.uk/bmw-z4-hoods#horizontalTab1
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Are they fitting it?

They are only a mile or two from where I live.
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Yeah, they were doing 10% off and honoured it for me as they've had to order a burgundy hood in from the states :thumbsup:
 
wiseguy said:
I wouldn't want a vinyl top on my Z4. Look for a twill canvas, which is the OEM material. Vinyl will be shiny, wrinkly, and I think look awful. Just my opinion.

A canvas top will set you back $800-$1,000 (labor not included), but will look so much better than vinyl.

I had a new black top installed on mine this summer, replacing the original tan-colored top.
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have a photo?
 
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