Hamman top has arrived

**dimm6** · 08-21-2010, 04:22 PM

Its finally back from the shop. Almost four months now, but well worth the wait.
Here are the crappy iphone pics:

Better pics to come.

**muhamor** · 08-21-2010, 05:24 PM

Is this top some kind of custom made one? If not. Would you please post a link to Hamman website.

Thanks in advance.

**Jonttt** · 08-21-2010, 05:30 PM

Wow, such a rare and gorgeous hardtop.

Its top of my wanted list but they never seem to come up for sale in the UK and I've never seen heard of one fitted to a UK car.

Could you take some close ups fo the fitting kit as I believe its non OEM ?

**TC2** · 08-21-2010, 05:34 PM

Is that hard top carbon fiber?

**Markl006** · 08-21-2010, 05:34 PM

wow, looks great on your 2.3 the lines really work.

**the alpinweiss** · 08-21-2010, 07:50 PM

Secks.

**knievil** · 08-21-2010, 07:57 PM

Noice! Congrats on the find.
More pics in and out please....I mean every nook and cranny. I really would like to have have good look at it.

**CrazyBobMan** · 08-21-2010, 08:17 PM

That top makes the Z3 look incredible. Way to go.

Please tell me it didn't take four months to get the top installed!

**bigbird** · 08-21-2010, 08:45 PM

Ummm...WOW! Why 4 months?

**dimm6** · 08-21-2010, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by muhamor

Is this top some kind of custom made one? If not. Would you please post a link to Hamman website.
It's basically an aftermarket top made by the BMW tuner Hamman.just google it. Try hamann.com or autovogue.com
Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Jonttt

Wow, such a rare and gorgeous hardtop.
Thanks for the compliments.
Its top of my wanted list but they never seem to come up for sale in the UK and I've never seen heard of one fitted to a UK car.
I've been searching for one for 9 years since I bought my car. This year the stars have aligned and there was on for sale about an hour away from my house.

Could you take some close ups fo the fitting kit as I believe its non OEM ?

I will get more pics up as soon as I can. The mounting kit is very different from the OEM one. Although the OEM kit is real easy to use. This kit has alot of adjustments.

Originally Posted by TC2

Is that hard top carbon fiber?

No not carbon fiber, although it is available, its super expensive and rare.

Originally Posted by CrazyBobMan

That top makes the Z3 look incredible. Way to go.

Thanks for the compliments.
Please tell me it didn't take four months to get the top installed!

It took 4 months to get it painted. My uncle's shop did the work. I get a huge discount, but I have to wait until they are slow, hence the 4 months.

Originally Posted by bigbird

Ummm...WOW! Why 4 months?

See above.

Originally Posted by Markl006

wow, looks great on your 2.3 the lines really work.

I think the facelifted rear quarters look great with the top as well. Thanks for the compliments.

**themadhatter** · 08-21-2010, 11:11 PM

it's....different? I guess I gotta wait for better pics.

**cantfixitall** · 08-22-2010, 01:07 AM

Amazing!

**emix** · 08-22-2010, 04:29 AM

Where can I get those?????????

**amancuso** · 08-22-2010, 09:54 AM

Very nice!

I know someone who might be interested in your OEM top here in NJ.

**Vinci** · 08-22-2010, 10:24 AM

Looks awesome! Good job scoring such a rare piece!

**robrez** · 08-22-2010, 10:59 AM

Awesome score, congrats. Can't wait for more pics

**tmaher** · 08-22-2010, 01:58 PM

sexy! get some better pics please

full side profile.

**dimm6** · 08-22-2010, 02:37 PM

More pics on a rainy day.
These are of the 2 hinges that hook onto the soft top mounts. The tighter you screw it the further down the top goes. Can't go down too muchbor else the window will hitvthe top.

And some more angles of the car.

Tiny rear window

My dog watching me take pics of the car yet again

**Jonttt** · 08-22-2010, 02:48 PM

So does the top fit into the OEM rear base plates you already had fiitted on the car for the OEM hardtop ? (ie instead of the OEM "handle" mechanism on the roof, you screw in these brackets?)

How does the front attached compared to the OEM top x2 nuts ?

For those interested here is a pic of the Harmann Carbon fibre version that sold last year ;-)

**dimm6** · 08-22-2010, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Jonttt

So does the top fit into the OEM rear base plates you already had fiitted on the car for the OEM hardtop ? (ie instead of the OEM "handle" mechanism on the roof, you screw in these brackets?)

How does the front attached compared to the OEM top x2 nuts ?

For those interested here is a pic of the Harmann Carbon fibre version that sold last year ;-)

The front screws in just like OEM. 2 screws and you're done. The two rear hinges require the removal of the OEM brackets. They aren't needed. This one just latches onto to the soft top frame, where the frame is bolted to the car. Hard to explain. And I can't get the camera in there to take the pic.

**Z3speed4me** · 08-22-2010, 03:05 PM

That top looks sex

**BimmerBoyZ3** · 08-22-2010, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by dimm6

The front screws in just like OEM. 2 screws and you're done. The two rear hinges require the removal of the OEM brackets. They aren't needed. This one just latches onto to the soft top frame, where the frame is bolted to the car. Hard to explain. And I can't get the camera in there to take the pic.

Can you pull one of the brackets off and take a photo?

**dimm6** · 08-22-2010, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by BimmerBoyZ3

Can you pull one of the brackets off and take a photo?

No way I'm taking the hinges off. If you like I can send you the PDF file that Hamann sent me when I needed help with installation. They have pics of the hinges and where they go. Or if you know how I can post the file up here id be glad to do it when I get home tonight.

**Z-Thrizzle** · 08-23-2010, 04:45 PM

It looks really sleek. I like angle of the rear window.
I'm jealous.

**BimmerBoyZ3** · 08-23-2010, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by dimm6

No way I'm taking the hinges off. If you like I can send you the PDF file that Hamann sent me when I needed help with installation. They have pics of the hinges and where they go. Or if you know how I can post the file up here id be glad to do it when I get home tonight.

That'd be great if you could just email it.

I'll PM you my email address.

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