Plastic rear window removal
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Men where did you get your rims and what size are those. Damn those things are lovely. Hit me up at [email protected]. You gotta hook me up brotha.
Hey Kenny2g, these wheels are 19x8 Work Equip. These wheels are a three piece, chrome, forge face, modular wheels. I running with 225/35/19. I have no modification on the fenders and I don't rub. If you want a hook up, let me know. [email protected]
Post got me thinking, found some info from another post.....
The plastic rear window on my wife's 1999 328i convertible needs to be
> replaced. It looks to be a zipper-out the old one, zipper-in the new
> one easy sort of job. The dealer is quoting $250 for the replacement
> plastic plus another $250 for labor stating that it requires a
> "special tool" (probably my checkbook) to accomplish. Anybody have
> any DIY experience replacing these windows? Any source of the
> replacement plastic for less than $250? Thanks in advance.
I replaced the rear window on my 1996 328iC a few months ago. The $250 is
the approx retail on the window assembly; I found a new one on EBay for
about $40 less (by time I paid shipping). My BMW dealer replaced it for me
at a charge of $187.77. I have the BMW CD and printed the instructions, but
decided to have a professional do it. The window has a zipper around it, the
original sealing compound must be removed, then the old window unzipped,
then the new window zipped, then resealed. After this, the top should be
left up for at least a day or two so that the sealant can harden.
It is still a LOT cheaper than replacing the whole convertible top (like
most cars have to do). Just curious, I thought that 1999 was when BMW went
from the E36 to the new body style, which has a glass rear window.
Unfortunately, the two tops are not interchangable.
I also bought a hardtop on EBay for mine, cost me $350 to have it painted.
It has a much bigger rear window, and works great for the winter season.
Hope this kinda helps a little, wonder what the zip out tool looks like. I use Maguires convert window cleaner and plastic polish that works great on old windows with no tears or cracks in them.
Found a few Ebay links to help ya:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33652&item=2449110456
Wish I had this Hardtop though....
They look nice with hardtops for the winter
I love that color.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tegory=33652&item=2448941779#ebayphotohosting
The plastic rear window on my wife's 1999 328i convertible needs to be
> replaced. It looks to be a zipper-out the old one, zipper-in the new
> one easy sort of job. The dealer is quoting $250 for the replacement
> plastic plus another $250 for labor stating that it requires a
> "special tool" (probably my checkbook) to accomplish. Anybody have
> any DIY experience replacing these windows? Any source of the
> replacement plastic for less than $250? Thanks in advance.
I replaced the rear window on my 1996 328iC a few months ago. The $250 is
the approx retail on the window assembly; I found a new one on EBay for
about $40 less (by time I paid shipping). My BMW dealer replaced it for me
at a charge of $187.77. I have the BMW CD and printed the instructions, but
decided to have a professional do it. The window has a zipper around it, the
original sealing compound must be removed, then the old window unzipped,
then the new window zipped, then resealed. After this, the top should be
left up for at least a day or two so that the sealant can harden.
It is still a LOT cheaper than replacing the whole convertible top (like
most cars have to do). Just curious, I thought that 1999 was when BMW went
from the E36 to the new body style, which has a glass rear window.
Unfortunately, the two tops are not interchangable.
I also bought a hardtop on EBay for mine, cost me $350 to have it painted.
It has a much bigger rear window, and works great for the winter season.
Hope this kinda helps a little, wonder what the zip out tool looks like. I use Maguires convert window cleaner and plastic polish that works great on old windows with no tears or cracks in them.
Found a few Ebay links to help ya:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33652&item=2449110456
Wish I had this Hardtop though....
They look nice with hardtops for the winter
I love that color.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tegory=33652&item=2448941779#ebayphotohosting
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hey carcus, I found this on ebay. This is the instructions on how to install the window. Just in case you need to change your anytime soon. Thanks for you help.
http://www.emiata.com/BMWInstructions.htm
I second that convert forum!!![[cheers]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_cheers.gif "Cheers [cheers]")
http://www.emiata.com/BMWInstructions.htm
I second that convert forum!!