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E36 (1991 - 1999)
The E36 chassis 3-Series BMW was a huge hit among driving enthusiasts from the first moment the car hit the pavement. The E36 won numerous awards over the years it was produced and is still a favorite of many BMW enthusiasts to this day! -- View the E36 Wiki

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Old 01-23-2013, 06:52 PM
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How To Make Convertible Top Manual.

New to the BMW club just got a e36! In the future I was wondering if i could make the convertible top manual instead of buying a new motor for it? (Sorry i don't have $500.00 just laying around) I know this topic has gone around more than a few and sorry for asking once again.
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Old 01-24-2013, 09:24 AM
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The '95 is a manual top already, otherwise maybe a semi auto top?

Take a look at the sticky in this forum for convertibles, and read the documents attached. As an exercise for the reader, you can find out for yourself.


Hint: the answer is yes.
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If it's a semi-automatic top (has the manual release for releasing the top from the windshield frame), yes there are several DIY's floating around on how to do it.
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Yeah it's a semi-auto. thanks.
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