sportrider90 DeleteThis @yahoo.com wrote:
> Hello
>
> did a search through the older threads for anything related to the M3
> convertible rag tops....I'm thinking about buying a 98 M3 Convertible.
>
> Are there issues with the soft top, besides the rear window fading? Do
> the soft tops have a tendency to "wear out" i.e. loose fit after
> several years, easily worn out tensioners, etc etc. (there was only 1
> previous poster who complained about this, but wanted to see if anyone
> else out there had the same issues)
On power tops the tension straps can be an issue if the top mechanism
isn't kept lubricated. If lubricated - the last rendition of the straps
from BMW seem to be long lasting. Not exactly a DIY - but not rocket
science either - a lot of grunt work to replace. The hint is if the top
hits the rear deck panel when you try to open it. If it does - the
straps are stretched.
> Also are there any aftermarket tops for the m3 convertible? tried a
> google search for this but came up empty handed, dont know if anyone
> else has some info, maybe a little known company making them....
Lots of them can be found on Ebay - quite common and rather inexpensive.
> last inquiry.....roll cages? is it good idea to install one as an
> extra support in case of a roll-over and to beef of the handling (due
> to the lack of a hard top and the roof support pillars)?
Not needed. There are popup roll-bars behind the rear seat and the front
header where the front of the top fastens contains a roll-bar. Adding
weight to the car with a roll-cage won't do a thing for the handling.
Since the roll cage would bolt in place behind the front seats I see no
way that it would stiffen the chassis.
> thank you in advance.
> -phil >> Stay informed about: 98 BMW M3 convertible aftermarket soft top? 
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