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.
Everything went smoothly, I got the top very quickly, and it is everything I expected! I had it professionally installed and am super pleased with it.
Picked up my Roadster at the trim shop last week. The install of the top seemed to go well. I asked the owner if the top was a good one and he said it was decent, I didn’t know what to make of that so I asked him what he meant. He said there were no surprises with the install and all the reinforcements and mounting points were present which was good. He said to leave the top up for at least a week to stretch out. I drove home in a monsoon and the right A pillar seal leaked like a sieve. I think it is where the top is real tight on the seal. I have not lowered it to check it yet. My major concern is that the top now is in contact with the roll bars in the back. I could see this as a potential wear location. Again I will have to see if that stretches over time. The top looks good and the color(English green)matched the original. We will see if I can get these other issues taken care of. Thanks for allowing feedback. Bill Robson
Many thanks for the most professional service from placement of order, payment, delivery information and tracking through to delivery to my door in West Australia.
I am also greatfull for the concise set of installation instructions.
Kind regards (a happy to return customer)
Peter J. Corbitt.
The on-line purchasing process was simple and easy. The pictures were clear and the information provided was helpful. The top was shipped to Canada and I was able to track the progress on line with UPS. The top arrived the the day after it was expected but that was an UPS issue. I had it professionally installed and it looks great. The installer said it was a well made top and as good as any he had seen. I had concerns at first but they proved to be unwarranted, great top!
I own a Auto upholstery and trim shop in Oregon and recently installed one of your tops on a BMW Z-3. We were impressed with the fit and finish of your product and would like some contact information so that we might consider using more of your products on future jobs.