Hard-top E46?

Pretender · 11-15-2007, 02:07 AM

I wonder how it folds the top down.

just0307 · 11-15-2007, 02:31 AM

you dont fold it...you just take it off

daheechang · 11-15-2007, 02:37 AM

oh wow, never seen that before.

daheechang · 11-15-2007, 02:37 AM

what would be the purpose/reason behind getting a hardtop rather than a convertable that can be put on for reasons such as rain or other necessary times for a cover?

BMW335icDDS · 11-15-2007, 03:12 AM

Its an option on the E46. They have hardtops for other ragtop verts, like the S2k and the Boxster.

wrickem · 11-15-2007, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by daheechang

what would be the purpose/reason behind getting a hardtop rather than a convertable that can be put on for reasons such as rain or other necessary times for a cover?

For winter use. The winter salt is very rough on the soft top fabric.

halB · 11-15-2007, 09:19 AM

You need to use a cable hoist to lift it off and you need to store it while not in use.

MCS · 11-15-2007, 09:27 AM

A buddy of mine has that top.

Not too heavy - just bulky. Need 2 people to take the top off and store it for the summer time.

Pretty useful - A coupe in the winter and nice convert in the summer/spring.

HyperM3 · 11-15-2007, 10:30 AM

They have it for most all models. Theres a guy by me who has a z8 as a daily driver. During the winter he puts on the hard top.

MIAmE93 Heat · 11-15-2007, 10:43 AM

i've seen plenty of e46 m3's like this in miami. I dont like the concept.

GregL · 11-15-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MIAmE93 Heat

i've seen plenty of e46 m3's like this in miami. I dont like the concept.

I don't much see the point of it in Florida unless you're expecting a hurricane, but like the others have previously mentioned, people who live and drive their convertibles in the snowbelt absolutely need a hardtop.

Sedan_Clan · 11-15-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by halB

You need to use a cable hoist to lift it off and you need to store it while not in use.

You don't need a cable hoist, and there is a rack that you can store it on when not in use.

AcmeExplosives · 11-15-2007, 04:01 PM

I had it on my E46. It was a $2500 option that really wasn't worth the hassle. Especially since I rarely drove it in the winter anyway. It really didn't help the resale value either. Looked cool (gave it a nice coupe look) and offered some interior lighting which the softtop did't have - that's about it.

Expired · 11-15-2007, 04:05 PM

If you look at just the top of the pic, it looks like the roof of an old town car.

-Nathan

liquid · 11-15-2007, 10:18 PM

i saw one a few months back on a m3 down here is s. fl

Pretender · 11-15-2007, 10:30 PM

be honest...it's ugly on the car, and in California, this is the first one I've seen.

pokerface · 11-16-2007, 01:09 AM

that particular sample does not seem like it fits well. normally they are a bit more flush.

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11-16-2007, 01:09 AM	#17
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