Hardtop retrofit kit

[StealthBimmer]

So, just out of curiosity. Has anyone fabricated brackets to avoid having to pay $300 for the BMW retrofit kit. In my search it seems these kits were only ~$100 years ago, but now the cheapest I can find is in the high 200s. In reality, I am not really concerned about the wiring for the dome and defrost. On another note, the brackets for the e46 kit look identical, and that kit is only $120.

Just having a hard time giving up $300 for two brackets and some wire.

[Billyp7718]

I did it last year. Searched far and wide. Ended up paying the 275. Don’t think I would mess with anything aside from the factory kit even if it is really only a few bucks worth of parts


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[66 6]

The brackets are getting tough to find. I only have one extra set right now and they go with the hardtop when it sells.

[Bill837]

Has anyone ever put the E46 and E36 brackets together and looked to see if they can be modified? I have my set I haven't installed yet but would have no idea where to get a set for the 46.

[herbreal]

Sorry to revive this, I might be able to get the cast metal to be reproduced. I'm working with a buddy to get it CAD-ed.

I don't typically come on the forums a lot and let me know if you're interested. I may do a first run for myself and see how it goes.

Herb
herb.real@gmail.com

[FKLPTSTUDIO]

So, just out of curiosity. Has anyone fabricated brackets to avoid having to pay $300 for the BMW retrofit kit. In my search it seems these kits were only ~$100 years ago, but now the cheapest I can find is in the high 200s. In reality, I am not really concerned about the wiring for the dome and defrost. On another note, the brackets for the e46 kit look identical, and that kit is only $120.

Just having a hard time giving up $300 for two brackets and some wire.

I was able to find the brackets on ECS Tuning for $100/piece, left and right side. Here are all the parts for a total of $236 vs $330+

Bracket Left
54218163053

Bracket Right
54218163054

Bolts (Buy 4)
07119905964

Washers (Buy 4)
07119904202

You can order it all through https://www.ecstuning.com

[MParallel]

^^

That does not include the two electrical connections that go on the brackets. That will make the total sum $300+

You need these if you want the C-pillar lights/window heater to work.

[Billyp7718]

^^

That does not include the two electrical connections that go on the brackets. That will make the total sum $300+

You need these if you want the C-pillar lights/window heater to work.

What he said. If you are gonna do it... do it right.


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