2008 135i Convertible Top replacement

k1ngf1sher · 07-23-2019, 01:09 PM

The previous owner of my car did a slap dash repair of his rear window, which has now failed. Sadly the "fix" also resulted in the fabric top being torn around the bottom of the window.

Has anyone here replaced the top themselves? Are there any steps that might catch me off-guard compared to replacing the top on any other car? I have access to an affordable perfect condition 2011 top that I'd like to swap. I can't imagine it's any more difficult then replacing the valvecover or engine mounts (what a pita).

I can't seem to find any literature about the DIY on this site, or any other for that matter. Just a lot of people loosing their gourd about how much they were charged to do it.

Thanks!

elitesales305 · 08-05-2019, 03:41 PM

keep searching man.. might be on here somewhere..
have u tried youtube?? have a friend in Miami as well with the same issue.. shes contemplating selling the car due to the horror stories and dealer quotes shes been getting.

2WheelDave · 08-05-2019, 08:13 PM

I was doing some Googling before I bought our convertible, I found a place that makes replacement tops for much less than OEM, and they had replacement instructions on their web site. Keep hunting, you'll find it!

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k1ngf1sher Woop there it is 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	2008 135i Convertible Top replacement The previous owner of my car did a slap dash repair of his rear window, which has now failed. Sadly the "fix" also resulted in the fabric top being torn around the bottom of the window. Has anyone here replaced the top themselves? Are there any steps that might catch me off-guard compared to replacing the top on any other car? I have access to an affordable perfect condition 2011 top that I'd like to swap. I can't imagine it's any more difficult then replacing the valvecover or engine mounts (what a pita). I can't seem to find any literature about the DIY on this site, or any other for that matter. Just a lot of people loosing their gourd about how much they were charged to do it. Thanks!
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2WheelDave Private 24 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, 2005 BMW R1200GS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Salmon Arm, B.C. Canada iTrader: (0)	I was doing some Googling before I bought our convertible, I found a place that makes replacement tops for much less than OEM, and they had replacement instructions on their web site. Keep hunting, you'll find it!
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