[billraft]

Greetings,

My Convertible top straps are shot to heck and am looking to purchase a new set to have installed. Can anyone provide me direction to where i can get them for a reasonable price? Your assistance is appreciated.

 

[jbomz3]

Greetings,

My Convertible top straps are shot to heck and am looking to purchase a new set to have installed. Can anyone provide me direction to where i can get them for a reasonable price? Your assistance is appreciated.

Not 100% sure what you're refering to

Do you mean part labeled 4 in the diagram ?
If so look on as an alternative to a dealer
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numb...nvertible-Top-__54348225189_GEN_E095124A.aspx

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?searchstring=54348225189&searchqt=byvehicle
Hope this is some use . JJ .

 

[99328ic]

Are you referring to the tension straps that lift up the rear part of the top? They are a costly thing to replace but common failure on the E36. Bimmerforums has write up on it that uses stretchy (bungee) cord and it worked for me.

 

[feen328i]

i've used the bungee cords too, you'll see when you pull the old ones out all they are is overpriced BMW bungee cords that will cost you and arm and a leg. I pulled the old ones out and got something of similar length and a little more tension and rigged it up and it's worked great for several years