Where are we going to source slicktop headliners?

[Nate047]

I order a lot of parts directly from Europe through Schmiedmann in Denmark.

https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/cata-ol?q=51447124314

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.

[Riley]

nice, where did you happen to source yours from?

I got it used in mint condition.

[ugaexploder]

I do need to make it to Charlotte sometime very soon to visit a friend/coworker. I may have to take you up on that!

Absolutely, I am starting to consider trying to attempt this myself as shops are quoting around $3k to do it around here...I'm pretty careful when working with my hands so I'm not worried about drilling too deep into the rivets or anything but the epoxy part scares me a bit with water leaks being the biggest concern.

Yeah, I was sitting around trying not to spend money on the car, and sure enough one is on ebay. I paid $1590 for it which the seller was open to offers...but I didn't want to chance someone else scooping it up.

[Casa de Mesa]

I think I may just end up getting the sunroof headliner modified

If it would help to use mine for materials, you're welcome to my sunroof headliner if you want to come get it. I'm about an hour north of Charlotte, NC. I commute to Charlotte typically 3 days a week.

...this is starting to get ridiculous with dealers charging around $1k shipped only to come back to me and tell me they can't order it. The materials such as roof bow, insulation, headliner will end up costing more than the actual roof itself.

Most of the cost with the CF roof conversion isn't in the roof itself, but everything else that has to happen.

I was able to buy a new karbonius cf roof on ebay of all places last night so this is starting to get real...still not sure what to do.

Nice!! Congrats on that. You can't go wrong with Karb.

[ugaexploder]

I think I may just end up getting the sunroof headliner modified...this is starting to get ridiculous with dealers charging around $1k shipped only to come back to me and tell me they can't order it. The materials such as roof bow, insulation, headliner will end up costing more than the actual roof itself.

I was able to buy a new karbonius cf roof on ebay of all places last night so this is starting to get real...still not sure what to do.

[fattycharged]

I've been lugging one around for the past 5yrs or so that need recovering, i guess glad i did now…


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[ugaexploder]

I just picked up a euro slicktop headliner today! I ordered all of the other bmw components required to install the roof too just to play it safe for in the future when i do convert to a slicktop.

nice, where did you happen to source yours from?

[Riley]

I just picked up a euro slicktop headliner today! I ordered all of the other bmw components required to install the roof too just to play it safe for in the future when i do convert to a slicktop.

[bigjae46]

I think early 325 coupes did not have a standard moonroof. I forget if the moonroof became standard on the LCI models, might have been only the 330ci’s.

so if I’m kinda right, should be able to find a used one on a non-M.

Who doesn't want a 3800+ lb 2 series, with dead steering, generic power delivery, shitty manual or automatic gearbox, that looks like it has downs, really.

Oh boy…is the new M2 ugly. It’s so ugly it’s a non-starter.

The S58 is an amazing engine but it’s totally pointless on the street as a DD. There’s no way you can really explore anywhere close to its limits on the street. It’s like paying for a boob job for your sister. Nice boobs…really can’t touch them.

[PSUEng]

And this is the road I find myself going down, becoming a parts hoarder. My wife works with a guy that has a few older Porsches, and he touts the availability of parts, so he keeps them on the road. Too bad BMW is going down this road--I thought they were relatively committed to keeping "classics" going.

[Sharocks]

How do you like the new Supra and don't be biased! I too built an A91 on the website because they're finally MT. My coworker has an MK5 and I sat inside of it, for being 6'2, 200lbs, it's pretty tight I'm not going to lie.

I really like the car and I think it's super underrated when it comes to track use, with a few modifications it's pretty gritty from what I've seen. Only problem are all the vents, ducts that are essentially worthless. I mean I understand they had to break up the huge body panels, but why not just make them functional for goodness sakes?

I'll be making a post about it in more detail whenever I get around to updating my "build thread" but here are some cliff notes.

1. If you're over 5'8" you will notice how tight it is on the inside. I'm 5'10" and it gives me claustrophobia lol
2. I spent some time with PHD Racing last year and I grew to appreciate the Zupra hence why I snagged one.
3. It's a much more focused car than a stock M car, it's noisy, has NVH, has compromises that you wouldn't expect etc.
4. Manual is fantastic and pretty much the best stock BMW I've ever felt but I'm working on an SSK for it anyways lol
5. The vents can be addressed for under $400 bucks lol

[WestBankM4]

This is exactly why I bought a manual Supra instead.

Last not horrid looking BMW with a stick that actually doesn't suck.

And it's 3300 lbs.

How do you like the new Supra and don't be biased! I too built an A91 on the website because they're finally MT. My coworker has an MK5 and I sat inside of it, for being 6'2, 200lbs, it's pretty tight I'm not going to lie.

I really like the car and I think it's super underrated when it comes to track use, with a few modifications it's pretty gritty from what I've seen. Only problem are all the vents, ducts that are essentially worthless. I mean I understand they had to break up the huge body panels, but why not just make them functional for goodness sakes?

[Sharocks]

Who doesn't want a 3800+ lb 2 series, with dead steering, generic power delivery, shitty manual or automatic gearbox, that looks like it has downs, really.

This is exactly why I bought a manual Supra instead.

Last not horrid looking BMW with a stick that actually doesn't suck.

And it's 3300 lbs.

[Arith2]

Yeah I wouldn't buy anything that company is making currently with the exception of an M2 variant.

I know some people that work with BMW directly (their company is partnering with them). Without getting into the details, from what I can gather, BMW is rather lost at the moment. It's apparently a bit toxic internally, which immediately makes me think / points to a leadership issue. The products they are putting out certainly speak to that. They are building for the masses, not for the enthusiasts. And even in the mass market, I feel like they have lost their way a bit.

The lack of parts thing mystifies me.

I just work at a dealer and I can see this.

[Casa de Mesa]

They’ve even ruined those. The outgoing M2 I could have been interested in if I didn’t already have an E46 but the new one is hideous.

Re: parts availability I haven’t run into any problems yet for either my E39 or E46 Ms, but they’re both still pretty low mileage and only occasional drivers. If it continues to get worse I could probably convince myself to unload both while they’re worth good money and grab an air cooled 911. Porsche seems committed to letting their customers trade lots of money to keep their old cars on the road.

Makes no sense why BMW wouldn’t do the same.

Couldn't agree more. It's why I bought a Cayman 😁

I should be clear. The most current M2 is an abomination. I was talking about the prior gen M2 Comp or CS.

So technically I guess... I wouldn't buy anything BMW is producing right now.