Hamann hardtops...

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 11:22

Approx £250-£300

Eastsix · Post by **Eastsix** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 11:29

So, in total the best part of £2.5k plus having to go and collect the thing from Stafford, or paying a fair wedge extra to have it delivered to you. And there is no way to actualy see one of these things in the flesh before shelling out the money. That blows.
I would definitely think about saving for one - I wouldnt pay that kind of money for wheels as some do, but the roof totally transforms the car into a different animal. However, i dont think I would do it on the strength of a couple of pictures. I need to see one of these bad boys fitted.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 11:42

I think the problem for many is the total cost will be more than their Zed is worth

Tim.

Eastsix · Post by **Eastsix** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 11:48

TitanTim wrote:I think the problem for many is the total cost will be more than their Zed is worth

Tim.

That may be true, but thats not the way I look at it. Im not bothered by extra power -2.8L is fine for me so why would i spent £7k on an Z3M? but i could spend £2.5k on a hamaan roof which would make my low mileage car jaw droppingly gorgeous and pretty damn rare. Not that I currently have £2.5k to spare, but if i did, i spend the money on that rather than a set of BBS wheels for example.

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 12:02

would i have one ...yes ...... would i pay what they want .....no

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 12:08

will you guys stop already!!

Everytime I see that roof fitted, it says "yes, yes, yes!"....
I'll have to do some extra work for a week or two...damn! there goes my golf handicap..

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 12:14

Didnt realise it was a long thread ?
I replied to third page thread Doh

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 17:06

I spoke again to Robert at AutoVogue today to clarify a few things. The £2148 needs paying in full at order placement. I noticed their pricelist has changed and now just lists one part number for the Hardtop - 10 033 142 - for vehicles with and without roll bars. He stated there are actually two part numbers - one for pre 99 and one post '99 cars. He thinks they both have the same external shape. He thinks! I'm thinking £2148 and he is 'thinking' it will be the hardtop we want. I asked if anyone has ordered one recently and he said not.

Soooo what we need is for someone brave to part with £2148 to de-risk purchase for the rest of us. What is the quality like? Is delivery going to happen in time? Does it look just like the sexy pictures we have all been drooling over? Anyone feeling lucky?

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 17:16

Email him a pic of the top and ask him if that is the top he's selling....

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 17:47

I am thinking about getting one.
Just sell the Z3, to raise the cash........
sounds like a plan.....

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 18:38

gookah wrote:I am thinking about getting one.
Just sell the Z3, to raise the cash........
sounds like a plan.....

Yeah then you can fit it to mine

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 18:38

Actually forget that, it will cover up my nice new blue roof

But I will use it in the winter maybe

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 18:54

Unfortunately guys I'm out as I've purchased a different brand of hardtop

On of these will still be on my shopping list but I've raided the piggy bank now so will have to wait

Shame as I was quite looking forward to being a guinea pig. As suggested above I would get the exact spec and pictures of the hardtop you are ordering and be very specific with the order. That way you can claim you can refuse receipt and claim your money back if its not what was agreed on

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 19:05

The price of £2148, does that include the fitting kit and I'm guessing its extra to get painted up and fitted. Realistically if its delivered to Stafford you would need to get them to fit it unless you have a van. So say £250 to £300 to get painted up probably 300 or more if Autovogue paint it and if they fit it your going to be talking £200 or so. In all then around the £2600 mark or thereabouts

Tim.

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 19:52

Tell you what i'll sell my M, buy a 2.8 then buy one...

Eastsix · Post by **Eastsix** » Fri 05 Apr, 2013 22:39

I really like this pic, looks like a stock 2.8 except for the wheels. I didnt think you could fit M wheels to a non m zed?

('_')Z3 · Post by **('_')Z3** » Fri 05 Apr, 2013 22:55

Eastsix wrote:

I really like this pic, looks like a stock 2.8 except for the wheels. I didnt think you could fit M wheels to a non m zed?

You can as long as you fit 4 fronts

Eastsix · Post by **Eastsix** » Sat 06 Apr, 2013 08:45

('_')Z3 wrote:

You can as long as you fit 4 fronts

But in the pic the rear wheels are deep dish?

('_')Z3 · Post by **('_')Z3** » Sat 06 Apr, 2013 09:12

Eastsix wrote:
('_')Z3 wrote:

You can as long as you fit 4 fronts
But in the pic the rear wheels are deep dish?

Hadn't noticed that

swap the rear axle of an ///M?
Maybe he's bucking the trend and turning his ///M into a 2.8 lucky likey

Eastsix · Post by **Eastsix** » Sat 06 Apr, 2013 09:15

('_')Z3 wrote:

Hadn't noticed that swap the rear axle of an ///M?
Maybe he's bucking the trend and turning his ///M into a 2.8 lucky likey

Hah! That'll tick off the 2.8 purists. .

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 06 Apr, 2013 10:05

Def not an M....You can see the spare wheel housing on the right...It's actually a detuned 2.0.....

It's the only way to afford the roof!!

('_')Z3 · Post by **('_')Z3** » Sat 06 Apr, 2013 10:09

Southernboy wrote:Def not an M....You can see the spare wheel housing on the right...It's actually a detuned 2.0..... It's the only way to afford the roof!!

I've got a 2.0ltr and I can't afford one

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 06 Apr, 2013 10:39

You need a 2nd job mate...and who knows...maybe in a year or so...you could be the first forum member with one...

amancuso · Post by **amancuso** » Sat 06 Apr, 2013 12:24

I'm fine with the factory hardtop.

Strikem · Post by **Strikem** » Mon 15 Apr, 2013 23:10

Absolutely love this roof. But wow the cost of it.

Has anyone considered butchering a cheap OEM roof? You would need to find a good body shop, but imagine the possibilities. Instead of just hoop bumps in the roof, you could exaggerate and put helmet bumps in lke some TVRs. Also you could put a split screen at the rear and make it narrower like the Hannman one. Just a thought. I'm sure it wouldn't cost £1000 + cost of OEM roof.

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Mon 15 Apr, 2013 23:14

I think there fear is over safety.

One think you do know about the Germans is any product like this will have full TUV approval.

I for one do not relish the thought of a hardtop disintegrating around me under a bit of stress. You can of course volunteer if you like

The other problem is that there is really no such thing as a cheap hardtop. If you get one for less than £400 you are doing well and a fitting kit will cost you £250+

Strikem · Post by **Strikem** » Mon 15 Apr, 2013 23:23

Ah, ok. In which case scrap that idea then!!

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Tue 16 Apr, 2013 00:39

having seen an Estoril blue with a OE hard top on only a few weeks ago.....it looks smart !...the Hamann is nice..but theres only us lot that would notice the difference....is that worth the extra cash

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Tue 16 Apr, 2013 00:51

YES

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Tue 16 Apr, 2013 00:56

lmao...well you would...

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Tue 16 Apr, 2013 08:48

swamper wrote:having seen an Estoril blue with a OE hard top on only a few weeks ago.....it looks smart !

Any excuse to post a pic or two

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 16 Apr, 2013 08:52

Great pics...imagine the same setting with the Haman roof...

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Tue 16 Apr, 2013 08:56

Southernboy wrote:Great pics...imagine the same setting with the Haman roof...

Stoppittttttt !!!!!

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 16 Apr, 2013 09:04

I reckon it's a must have item...sort of " xmas gift to myself - 2014"....

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Tue 16 Apr, 2013 09:08

Strikem wrote:Absolutely love this roof. But wow the cost of it.

Has anyone considered butchering a cheap OEM roof?

It crossed my mind, all that is needed is a fibreglass skin with a smaller window and humps over the existing, shouldn't be difficult for an experienced Fibreglass company.

C'mon Barry, get cracking with the costs

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 16 Apr, 2013 10:23

Send me your OEM roof Gary....I'm pretty sure that's where Hamman started...the bottom part still has to fit to the car...

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 19:36

Need some help choosing a colour on an Arctic Silver car. What do you think? No rush there is 6weeks to decide.

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gookah · Post by **gookah** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 20:01

Deano1712 wrote:Need some help choosing a colour on an Arctic Silver car. What do you think? No rush there is 6weeks to decide.

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Pink......

Del · Post by **Del** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 20:02

All the current BMW "Performance" accessories seem to be carbon fibre i.e. rear spoilers, mirror caps, diffusers etc. So perhaps carbon fibre?

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 20:11

Yes carbon wrap is an option. Im thinking silver will be difficult to match so perhaps dark grey or black could work.
Ordered one today.

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Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 20:15

Ordered a Hamann Hardtop or an OEM one ????????????

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 20:16

Deano1712 wrote:Yes carbon wrap is an option. Im thinking silver will be difficult to match so perhaps dark grey or black could work.
Ordered one today.

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Can't wait to see this, the first and only one on the forum......

Black sounds good

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 20:19

Jonttt wrote:Ordered a Hamann Hardtop or an OEM one ????????????

A reassuringly expensive one

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TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 21:01

Well done, I was waiting for someone to be the guinea pig before parting with my cash

Tim.

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 21:17

Congrats on the purchase, Dark Grey would look

Eastsix · Post by **Eastsix** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 22:04

Superb! Look forward to plenty plenty pics! Gonna be at silverstone?

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 23:27

Deano1712 wrote:
Jonttt wrote:Ordered a Hamann Hardtop or an OEM one ????????????
A reassuringly expensive one

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That's cool. Its the one bit of kit I've not got for mine that I would love. Looking forward to seeing / hearing more when you get it.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 19 Apr, 2013 05:34

Green...green...green...that's how I feel!!!

Well done Deano...I don't think CF is a cool idea. I reckon it's already seen it's "fashionable" status days, and will soon be a fad of the early 20-teens. I would opt for a subtle grey metallic, sufficiently darker than the car not to look like a poor match. When people see it, they must see the quality, cost, and class.

mrwhippy · Post by **mrwhippy** » Fri 19 Apr, 2013 06:53

Wow, that is good news. Looking forward to visiting my parents in Leeds sometime soon

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Fri 19 Apr, 2013 07:02

Yes Barry you have it right. Metallic grey is most likely the best.

I got Autovogue to mail me details of the hardtop including pictures and scope of supply. It feels slightly risky being the ginea pig but they know more orders may follow if this one goes smoothly. Delivery is stated as 6 weeks which is better than previously quoted.

I have visions of a german guy dusting off the moulds and asking for manufacturing instructions to be retrieved from the archive:-|

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