1996-2002 BMW Z3 Replacement Canvas Convertible Top with Tinted Plastic Rear Window
Transform your BMW Z3’s style and performance with the top-quality Sierra Auto Tops & Seats replacement convertible top. This top was specifically designed to be a perfect fit on all 1996-2002 BMW Z3 and M Roadster models. This top is the best blend of durability, functionality, and outright good looks. Whether you’re upgrading your Z3’s look or replacing a worn-out top, Sierra Auto Tops & Seats ensures excellent quality and fit.
Quick Specs at a Glance:
- Compatibility: Perfect fit for all 1996-2002 BMW Z3 and M Roadster models.
- Rear Window: Hand-bonded heavy-gauge press-polished tinted plastic for superior visibility, DOT-approved.
- Material: Marine-grade black Twill canvas, which is designed to be long-lasting and likewise resistant to fading.
- Warranty: Backed by a 1-Year manufacturer’s warranty.
- Manufactured: Made in the USA.
Your 1996-2002 BMW Z3 Replacement Convertible Top is manufactured using premium marine-grade black Twill canvas. We manufacture our 1996-2002 BMW Z3 convertible tops in the USA using the original vehicle’s patterns and specifications. The topping material was made in the same factory as the original BMW top, so the color, texture, look, and feel will match. The topping material is a three-ply composite made of acrylic twill weave outer fabric, a rubber inner layer, and a polyester lining fabric. It comes fully assembled and ready for immediate installation and requires no cutting or sewing. These tops have been time-tested in hundreds of installations, which is why we feel comfortable providing a 100% guarantee that you will not have any problems with the fit.
This convertible top incorporates the 1998 BMW technical redesign to address some deficiencies in earlier models. These improvements fit all model years of the Z3 and M Roadster. The three improvements include:
- adding relief pockets in the quarter panels;
- adding a stiffener inside above the window; and,
- adding elastic straps above the window to support the tension straps.
The convertible top window is a new plastic window with a very slight tint similar to the original. The window is sewn into the convertible top for strength and durability. The finished trim piping is included around the outer frame of the window, as shown in the image below.
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Premium Features That Set It Apart
High-Performance Rear Plastic Window
- Hand-Bonded & Tinted Plastic
- The rear lightly-tinted plastic window is expertly pre-sewn and heat-sealed to the convertible top to create a seamless finish.
- DOT-Approved Quality
- The tinted plastic meets all Department of Transportation standards, guaranteeing both safety and compliance.
- Economical Alternative to Glass
- This economically priced replacement BMW Z3 top is an easy-to-install, complete, one-piece top with a plastic window that requires no cutting or sewing.
Heavy-Duty Marine-Grade Twill Canvas
- Durable Construction
- Manufactured from premium marine-grade black Twill canvas, this fabric is designed to resist fading, cracking, and softening from prolonged UV exposure or harsh weather conditions.
- Long-Lasting Good Looks
- The black Twill canvas offers not only outstanding durability but also a textured finish that enhances your convertible’s sleek appearance.
- Weather-Resistant
- Built to withstand rain, snow, and heat, this convertible top ensures all-weather reliability and performance.
American Craftsmanship You Can Trust
- Manufactured with precision in the United States, this convertible top reflects superior craftsmanship. Every detail, from the tight stitching to the materials used, showcases Sierra Auto Tops & Seats’ commitment to exceptional quality. With over four decades of expertise in convertible top design and production, Sierra Auto Tops & Seats delivers results you can count on.
1-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
- Sierra Auto Tops & Seats demonstrates its commitment to quality by providing a comprehensive one-year warranty, ensuring your peace of mind. Our dedication to quality and durability ensures the protection of your investment.
Why Choose AutoTopsDirect for Sierra Auto Tops & Seats?
Since 1979, Sierra Auto Tops & Seats has been setting the industry standard for replacement soft tops and automotive interiors. With a focus on precision manufacturing, fine attention to detail, and premium materials, Sierra Auto Tops & Seats makes products designed to exceed customer expectations. Sierra Auto Tops & Seats engineered their convertible tops for easy installation and great fit, catering to both DIY enthusiasts and automotive professionals. Decades of innovation and expertise make Sierra Auto Tops & Seats the trusted choice for Z3 Roadster owners seeking the best in replacement soft tops, and AutoTopsDirect has the most inventory, best pricing, and highest level of customer service to back up that brand.
Elevate Your BMW Z3 Today
Upgrade your Z3 with a replacement convertible top that combines precision engineering, durable materials, and stylish design. The Sierra Auto Tops & Seats soft top replacement is the ideal choice for BMW Z3 convertible owners ready to restore their vehicle’s look. Order now and experience the expert craftsmanship and top quality that Sierra Auto Tops & Seats has become known for. Your Z3 deserves nothing less than the best.
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Back plastic window has a bit of a rippled look to it in the center. Have called their sales & so called “customer service” (JOKE) line, as well as their tech support line several times! No one EVER answers the phone!! Although suggests that your call is VERY IMPORTANT to them & someone will call you back!!! Good luck with that one!!! 😩🤬🥴 The top overall that I had professionally installed looks great otherwise. Let’s just hope it holds up long term & doesn’t leak; as I’m sure their one year warranty is probably meaningless!!! Only good experience was they shipped it out right away and I got it the next morning. They have horrible reviews from way too many dissatisfied customers; and an F rating with the BBB!!! Wish I had read ALL the bad reviews before I chose to spend $700 with them!!!😱
I purchased the Twillfast top for my wife’s 1996 BMW Z3. This product fit absolutely perfectly. I recommend replacing the tension cables but unfortunately this supplier does not offer them. Sourced elsewhere. I do wish the rear window was a zip in like the factory top had. Great top.
Great top fits perfect
The top was perfect. Zero issues. The install guide was good but not perfect. Here are some tips:
1. When removing the old top and directed to cut between the rear window and trunk with a box cutter, be careful to not cut the two webs attached to the back hoop. It’s just behind the top fabric. I almost cut it and was trying not to.
2. When removing screws on the old top use a magnetic bit or put something to catch them. I lost two down in the rear body.
3. Keep your doors open when you are wrestling with the rear bow with the staples. I had my door shut and got some scratches.
4. I’d recommend attaching the screws that line up the top with the new cable bracket before you stretch and glue the front edge instead of just after. They have to line up, so do them first.
5. Don’t freak out over how tight the top is when you first latch it. It gets easier to latch in just a few hours as it stretches out.
Took 12.5 hours, but I could do a second one in 8 now that I know what to do.
I am in country New South Wales in Australia and I ordered my soft top on Thursday and it was delivered to me on the following Monday. Yes, it was expensive for freight but that is better service than I can get for a delivery from Sydney, just 2 hours away. Well done guys. I am yet to fit the top so I am unable to comment in that regard.