1996-2002 BMW Z3 Replacement Convertible Top
1996-2002 BMW Z3 and M Roadster convertible tops are manufactured in the USA using the original patterns and specifications to the original vehicle. Our BMW Twillfast II (Sonnendeck) canvas is from The Haartz Corporation. This was the original material used on the Z3 and M Roadster. It is a premium quality topping with 100% dobby weave lining fabric.
WINDOW:
Includes 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. Finish trim piping is included around the outer frame of the window as shown in the above image.
FABRIC:
Manufactured using first quality American Twillfast II cloth/canvas with a dobby (crisscross) inner lining. The canvas topping is a three-ply composite made of a twill weave outer fabric, a rubber inner layer and a polyester/cotton lining fabric.
The material is the same as the original BMW top and since the topping material was manufactured in the same factory that made it for BMW, you can be sure the color, texture, look and feel will match.
TECHNICAL REDESIGN:
This convertible top incorporates the 1998 BMW technical redesign to address some deficiencies in earlier models. The three improvements include:
(1) adding relief pockets in the quarter panels,
(2) adding a stiffener inside above the window, and
(3) adding elastic straps above window to support the tension straps.
These improvements fit all model years of the Z3 and M Roadster.
Thank toi vert good service
Installed the top as per instructions provided, with a bit of help from another YouTube video. All quite straight forward and the end result looks great.
It would be helpful to integrate headliner instructions into the resource provided.
They were very prompt about sending out the top and provided shipping updates. When the package was delivered, it was well packaged and the material appeared very durable.
The Sierra top fit perfect and was relatively easy to install. Very close to the bmw factory top the way it fastened around the quarter trim with molded plastic reinforcement with predrilled holes that lined up perfect. Came with good directions. The only deviation from the factory top in my opinion is the non zipping rear window.
Over all I am very happy. You can’t go wrong buying a Sierra top
My first ever convertible top replacement. Was quite a bit of work, but I did it in about 8 hours in one day. Was very tight once completed, but is evidently supposed to be left latched and parked outside for a few weeks before opening it. Looks great, fit perfectly. I highly recommend these tops.