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jamesmoore 
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 Topic: E36 convertible rear plastic window
Posted: 15-November-2003 at 21:35 |
Hi, the rear plastic window on my beemer has split. I phoned bmw up to see how much it would be to replace and they quoted £340 plus vat.
Does anyone know anywhere cheaper to get a replacement window? Or has anyone ever fitted one themselves before and can give me advice on how to do it.
thanks
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daddy cool
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Joined: 27-October-2003
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Posted: 16-November-2003 at 09:24 |
some people are lucky enuff to have a rear window thats fitted in with a zip ( need a tool to move the zip ) if you are like me and yours is sewn in , it seems maindealer prices are the cheapest !!!
i phoned all the people in the autotrader and they all wanted over 300 to replace it !! apparently they have to take the hood off to fit the window , which is why its so expensive !!!
let me no if u find it cheaper anywhere else as mines got a bullet hole in it !!!
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jamesmoore
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Posted: 16-November-2003 at 12:49 |
Hi, i am lucky enough to have a zip around my window. does anyone know where i could purchase the tool to move the zip ? 
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Mark R
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Wimborne, Dorset
Joined: 24-February-2003
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Posted: 16-November-2003 at 13:03 |
 jamesmoore wrote:
Hi, i am lucky enough to have a zip around my window. does anyone know where i could purchase the tool to move the zip ? |
Do you actually need a tool? anyway, the zipped rear window BMW # 54.31.8.207.803 is about £250 all in, are you a paid up BMWCC member? If so find a dealer in your area that offers BMWCC discount and claw back another 10% off this price. If your not a BMWCC member i suggest you join, ie £35 joining fee, instant £25 back from discount on part alone!
Not all dealers will give discount though,  my local $tealer don't, but i don't hardly use them anyway for that reason!
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Mark Roberts 
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Someone left a note on my windscreen. It read 'Parking Fine' that was nice
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daddy cool
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Posted: 16-November-2003 at 14:24 |
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i dont think you can buy the tool to undo it ( maindealer only ) , you might be able to buy one from snap on , or euro car parts might sell em ! only guessing tho , if you cant buy one anywhere , i think a hood supplier would be able to source one and sell it to you . YOU LUCKY BUGGER...
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e30 2.7 cab
e30 325i
e30 325 sport
e30 318 touring
e28 m5
e28 m535
e34 m5
e39 540
e36 318ti (green)
e36 318ti (mauve)
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BOYBIMMERM3
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Posted: 16-November-2003 at 14:58 |
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the removal of the rear window for the zipped type is easy. refitting is more tricky. you will need a zip dooer upper! this comes in the box along with the new window and a trim tool if you buy from bmw. i have replaced quite alot of these, like everything, more you do easier it is! i have got a tool to do zip up.
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jamesmoore
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Posted: 16-November-2003 at 16:02 |
HI, Thanks for tha advice. What about the plastic trim section around the outside of the window? Does a new one of them come supplied when buying a new window from bmw?
cheers
james
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BOYBIMMERM3
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Posted: 16-November-2003 at 20:10 |
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The plastic black trim is part of the new window, the hood fabric is tucked under this.
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jamesmoore
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Posted: 16-November-2003 at 22:59 |
In your opinion, Do you think replacing the window is a ok do-it-yourself job? How do you go about taking the old one out?
I am tempted to have a go at it.
Cheers BOYBEEMERM3
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daddy cool
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Posted: 16-November-2003 at 23:56 |
my m8 did his on his e30 and he,s a complete retard !!! i mean he doesnt even have the ability to change his own oil !
from what i understand it will only fit in one way and was told to let the roof down a bit to take some of the tension off it ( makes it easier to work the zip).
just spoke to him he said on the e30 he just had to untuck the plastic or rubber seal ( cant remember what it was ) and undo the zip , VOILA !
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e30 2.7 cab
e30 325i
e30 325 sport
e30 318 touring
e28 m5
e28 m535
e34 m5
e39 540
e36 318ti (green)
e36 318ti (mauve)
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E36 convertible rear plastic window