Where are we going to source slicktop headliners?

[Nate047]

Has anyone tried BMW South Atlanta yet? Not sure how they are acting currently, but they got some hard to find parts for my E36 a couple years ago. Stuff that was allegedly NLA

[Malloy]

Just so folks are aware, I called Thompson just now with that PN and they said it's NLA. Was worth a shot, thanks for the info Malloy

Bummer! I bought it in April and (finally) had it installed this week.

[liam821]

Oh man, I've been hoarding a new slicktop headliner I got for my old car. It's been hanging on the wall in my office for the past few years. I need to frame it.

[Pklauser]

Thompson BMW in Doylestown, PA. I feel this is one of the odd Euro part numbers that shows as available in the US system. I provided the dealer the part number, they ordered it and it arrived 1-2 mos later. No questions asked.

Just so folks are aware, I called Thompson just now with that PN and they said it's NLA. Was worth a shot, thanks for the info Malloy

[Malloy]

Mind sharing which dealer that was specifically 👀. I thought dealers wouldn't order the euro parts.

Thompson BMW in Doylestown, PA. I feel this is one of the odd Euro part numbers that shows as available in the US system. I provided the dealer the part number, they ordered it and it arrived 1-2 mos later. No questions asked.

[Pklauser]

I recently purchased the euro market 51442699065 from my local BMW dealer in PA. It's listed as Schwarz/Black just like the A/B/C pillars but it's a deeper shade of black. Not a big deal but noteworthy for weirdos like me. I'll deal with it as my original slicktop unit fell apart in the last 8 mos and the US market unit is NLA. I like the look better without the alarm sensor and related contour. I added the euro sun visors at the same time to get rid of the peeling warning stickers. Nice, clean improvement all around.

Mind sharing which dealer that was specifically 👀. I thought dealers wouldn't order the euro parts.

[Malloy]

Anyone find any leads on this? I'm getting tired of going to junkyards just searching for a slicktop E46... I don't see any other options.
All the WTB posts across the FB groups and forums have come back nil.

I recently purchased the euro market 51442699065 from my local BMW dealer in PA. It's listed as Schwarz/Black just like the A/B/C pillars but it's a deeper shade of black. Not a big deal but noteworthy for weirdos like me. I'll deal with it as my original slicktop unit fell apart in the last 8 mos and the US market unit is NLA. I like the look better without the alarm sensor and related contour. I added the euro sun visors at the same time to get rid of the peeling warning stickers. Nice, clean improvement all around.

[silbergrau137]

Anyone find any leads on this? I'm getting tired of going to junkyards just searching for a slicktop E46... I don't see any other options.
All the WTB posts across the FB groups and forums have come back nil.

[ugaexploder]

ugaexploder I know you alluded to this, but has anyone had any luck ordering a gray or beige one? Wonder the effort involved in dying it black, or if you'd be spending money on a rewrap immediately 🤔

I certainly wouldn’t mind taking a rainbow-colored one at this point 😂😂😂

[AWE46M3]

ugaexploder I know you alluded to this, but has anyone had any luck ordering a gray or beige one? Wonder the effort involved in dying it black, or if you'd be spending money on a rewrap immediately 🤔

I know a couple people that bought beige and grey ones and they were sagging on delivery. They had been sitting in the box for 15+ years. Dealer gave them a nice discount that they applied towards a re-wrap. Worth rolling the dice IMO

[Pklauser]

ugaexploder I know you alluded to this, but has anyone had any luck ordering a gray or beige one? Wonder the effort involved in dying it black, or if you'd be spending money on a rewrap immediately 🤔

[ugaexploder]

FYI, the slicktop headliner is a completely different shape. Sure, you could delete the hole in your sunroof headliner, but you'd be gaining no headroom, which is part of the appeal of the slicktop conversion.

that is true, although i have no plans for tracking atm so it may not matter. plus, i’m not that tall 😂😂😂

ideally, i would absolutely love to have a slicktop headliner..just not very optimistic at the moment but will do my due diligence and start throwing WTB’s everywhere.

[heinzboehmer]

I've looked there too, seems like a good place to keep an eye on. ultimately, I'm not sure spending $1k on something that lays above my head as a beauty barrier between me and the insulation/roof is worth it.

i'm going to talk to the local restoration expert who sometimes works on headliners to see if he can just convert mine. I'd be okay with some thick cardboard cutout and glued in place. Once the headliner is in place, I'm sure it will be impossible to tell unless I go fear and loathing in Atlanta.

FYI, the slicktop headliner is a completely different shape. Sure, you could delete the hole in your sunroof headliner, but you'd be gaining no headroom, which is part of the appeal of the slicktop conversion.

[SQ13]

See if someone has a used headliner they can sell. I posted a WTB in a bunch of the local BMW and nationwide M3 Facebook groups, and was able to grab one from a local member who had a spare.

[ugaexploder]

Same, I have bought a ton of good stuff from them
over the years for my cars. I would look
there first for the headliner. They will probably do it for you even if it’s not “official” if you email their customer service and are cool about how you ask.

I've looked there too, seems like a good place to keep an eye on. ultimately, I'm not sure spending $1k on something that lays above my head as a beauty barrier between me and the insulation/roof is worth it.

i'm going to talk to the local restoration expert who sometimes works on headliners to see if he can just convert mine. I'd be okay with some thick cardboard cutout and glued in place. Once the headliner is in place, I'm sure it will be impossible to tell unless I go fear and loathing in Atlanta.