Z3 Replacement Soft top

bombur

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Jack Smith Trimmers in Swansea is well used by forum members, me included. Believe there is also a popular one in Croydon (soft tops). These make and fit, not supply for you to fit.
 

andyglym

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Jack Smiths is super busy and has a long lead time which tells its own story. I can't remember a negative word about his work or kit.
 

mid life crisis

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I phoned Jack Smiths last month to book mine in the soonest he can do it is end of October,
 

Ade33

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3.0 Sports Edition
Took my Z3 to Raymond @ Jack Smiths in Swansea a few months ago having joined the waiting list 4 months previously...Brilliant job and excellent value for money. The only thing to point out is you don't get a zip in rear window...But really what else do you expect for what he charges?
 

Duncodin

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I always like having a go so I ordered the cheapest I could find which was from a seller in the usa via etsy. At the time it was 180USD with free shipping to the UK. But had to pay around £50 in taxes.

The material is actually pretty good but the back window is laminated in so not stitched and looks a bit weird.

You get what you pay for.

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But for me it's fine. Top down in summer otherwise hardtop the rest of the time.

Fitting was reasonably straight forward. Lots of info about fitting on the forum

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Ignore the different body - it is a bog standard Z3 under there.

Was always my plan to get a better roof when my rebody is complete. Would I fit it myself? Probably not. For the price Jack Smith charges it just doesn't make sense to do it yourself more than once in your life.
 
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IanSRoadster

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Portsmouth
thanks for the suggestions. I tried Jack Smith trimmers, booked the car in and Told to call and confirm 2-3 weeks before. Continuously tried calling, texting over 2-3 weeks never got an answer or reply. So going down the self fit option !
 
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