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I don't know about changing the top as I got mine new and have yet to change it (important word being - YET). Anyway, I did have a problem with the string mechanism on the side of the top where it folds - right on the joint near the driver's head. The string had come off by itself and I could not get it back on. The dealer bitched (it was still under full warranty coverage) that it was a big job, they had to order a "kit" to do it, couldn't do it on a Saturday because such a big job etc etc. In the end, they fixed it in an hour on a Saturday and no big deal. Probably a pain for little $ so they scare you off a bit. They must have the technology down for changing the top since there are a zillion BMW convertibles out there and these things just wear out. If you aren't getting the answers you want, just go to your local BMW dealer's service department and ask. They are supposed to shoot for "excellent" service or nothing so you likely will get the help you need whether they really want to give it or not as BMW North America usually calls to see how your experience was and the dealer really wants to protect its rating.
I know it seems a long way, but you'll get there. Stay with it.
2002 Z3 Roadster 2.5i - VF Supercharger, GIAC custom tuned ECU chip, ///M package inside with all beige leather and dark brown wood trim. Jet-Black exterior, chrome dual exhaust, H & R coilover kit, Red Hat Brembo BBK & Brembo slotted rotors front & back, Beyern Multi-Spoke chrome wheels/Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 17" tires.
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Ok I will talk to the dealership and see if they can give me an idea, and if not if they will install and aftermarket top(highly doubt). One othere thing got the car back everything looks good in and out of the car one question they told me that there was a rattle in the back and this was becuase the spare tire was not in its bracket. To me it seems like something in the differential everytime I step off the gas it kinda goes clunk clunk clunk clunk, what that is the only time. Any ideas
subframes can go bad on the z models, or any e36 for that matter. The 323's have a single exhaust pipe from the cat back to the muffler I believe.. or at least the muffler only has one pipe going to it, unlike the 325's that have 2.
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2002 Z3 Roadster 2.5i - VF Supercharger, GIAC custom tuned ECU chip, ///M package inside with all beige leather and dark brown wood trim. Jet-Black exterior, chrome dual exhaust, H & R coilover kit, Red Hat Brembo BBK & Brembo slotted rotors front & back, Beyern Multi-Spoke chrome wheels/Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 17" tires.
Turkey ///M Car Fleet Commander TINA FAN CLUB PRESIDENT
went with the cloth now just waiting for car to go to dealership becuase there is a funny noise in the rear and the shop I had working on it insisted it was the spare tire. Thought that was funny, any body have any idas??
Well when I let off the gas it makes a clunk clunk clunk sound for a few seconds then it stops, sometimes it will do it until i push the brakes or push the petal again. Really weird, to me it seems like a differntial or something???
that klunk is your wallet falling out to pay the repair bills ...lol sorry i had to , i havent even driven my 01 z3 and i have lights on in the dash that i didnt even know could light up .... seriously ive never driven my car more then 10 miles and i sqweeked the tires in the garage and trans light lit up ....lol i hope you have better luck with yours .
that klunk is your wallet falling out to pay the repair bills ...lol sorry i had to , i havent even driven my 01 z3 and i have lights on in the dash that i didnt even know could light up .... seriously ive never driven my car more then 10 miles and i sqweeked the tires in the garage and trans light lit up ....lol i hope you have better luck with yours .
Yea not so much I am the same way I have had it for almost a month now and have yet to drive it for more then a week, if this expense is to much I think I may have to trade it in at carmax or something and find something else. So far it has been killin me and almost out of money to put into a car now. And have yet yo do any upgrades
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