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BMW E36 soft top without bag

BMW E36 convertible top
BMW E36 convertible top
The BMW E36 convertible topthe brand class, with the optimal price-performance ratio.For all years of construction 08/1993 - 05/1999 andExecutions z. B. BMW 318, BMW 320, BMW 323, BMW 325, BMW 328 and the 'i' models and M3 models within these engines.The chassis numbers play no further role in assigning the BMW convertible top to your vehicle.    The BMW E36 convertible tops are custom-made, so there is no longer any need to sew.    The BMW E36 convertible top is designed like the original convertible top. Minor changes can be found in favor of quality or price advantage.    This is how a BMW E36 convertible top looks really good, you will be proud.    We'll give you the price difference between the mechanical and electric convertible top.    The cross seams for the reinforced bow connections under the ceiling are not visible from the outside on our BMW E36 convertible top. This means that this seam cannot be damaged by external mechanical influences. Our manufacturing method completely eliminates the risk of a leak because there are no seam stitches at the points during production.    There are two convertible top versions within the years of construction    On the pictures of the BMW E36 on this page, you can see the version without the side pocket (younger models).With the article BMW E36 convertible top with bag you will find tops with a side pocket in this shop. The reason is that due to a change in the top linkage, the convertible top got jamming points after a while. If you mount a convertible top without a bag on a vehicle that had an original bag in the top, it can happen that you get these clamping points on your BMW E36 after a while. So you should stick to the pocket version if you have such a top on your car.    The convertible tops for your BMW E36 from our company are equipped with mounting strips so that you only have to screw the BMW convertible top like the original.    For the convertible top BMW E36, a window film approved for the original convertible top is used. The corresponding test number is embossed. The window has the original thickness.    We weld the window piping to the foil pane. This prevents moisture from seeping through. (A quality advantage that you cannot see)    The rear window is sewn in with an internal window frame with a double seam running exactly parallel.    As standard we deliver your new E36 convertible top with green windows. If you want clear or gray windows in your new BMW E36 convertible top, we would be happy to make you an offer.    The high-quality window film used by us for the BMW E36 convertible top only starts to yellow when the top is already worn out. With the original convertible top, it is also approx. 10-15 years depending on the parking situation of the vehicle. Because 10 years of blazing sun in summer are more damaging to the window film than the shade in a garage or under a carport.    A better scratch resistance of the pane surface can be achieved simply by repeated polishing with a good car polish (available in the shop).Reinforcements:    All reinforcements on the inside are adapted as on the original BMW E36 convertible top.    In a simple BMW E-36 convertible top, these doublings are missing, although these reinforcements have a positive effect on the exact folding of the top.Conclusion:    Highly lightfast three-layer dralon fabric, best quality as in the first version.    These selected materials ensure the long service life of your new BMW E36 convertible top.    You can freely choose the window color for your BMW E36 convertible top.    You can choose from green, colorless or gray as the window color of your E36 BMW.    The standard window color of the convertible tops E36 is green.    The rear window bears the necessary approval number.    The assembly of your BMW-E36 convertible top is very reliable due to the sophisticated pattern. The screw strips make installing your BMW E36 convertible top even more reliable and easier. All strips are prepunched at the screw points.    All components for your new BMW E36 convertible top are designed for a long service life.    The fit of our BMW convertible tops is very well developed through years of assembly in our company and by our customers.    All lines of the top shape of these convertible tops are optimized for a beautiful appearance.    We will send you color samples for your BMW convertible top on request.    The color variations can be found above in the color selection.Our assembly hotline will help you to assemble your Audi convertible top free of charge on the phone ( probably only in German)........ or ask about the assembly options.We have been producing convertible tops for convertible customers, car dealerships, vehicle importers and vehicle manufacturers since 1983. As a manufacturer in Germany with 15 employees, the best quality in materials and workmanship is our daily performance.Our claim is the best quality at a really affordable price.Therefore: the best goods do not have to be expensive, our customers confirm that.Please check the following before ordering:With this type of BMW vehicle, it is necessary to check the tensioning straps between the convertible top and the frame, as the rubber straps on the tensioning straps slacken after a few years.On the convertible top with an electric drive, these tension belts must be replaced on the convertible version of your BMW E36. Only then is the necessary folding function secured when opening the top.The rubber seal on the front edge of the convertible top only needs to be replaced if it is porous.Please also note that your new BMW E36 convertible top does not yet have any folds in the bends of the convertible top frame. As a result, the top frame has to use more force to fold the top when it is opened. If your convertible top linkage has already largely developed joint play due to wear, it may be that the new convertible top does not open quickly at the beginning. You should then allow the convertible top a certain training phase and help until the folds are used to it.Pay attention to the convertible top version of your BMW E36 with regard to the side pocket. If you don't have an original hood on your car, we'll give you tips on which version you should have. You should be able to give us details of the side linkage. 

From €665.00*

The BMW E36 convertible top in the brand class,

with the optimum price-performance ratio.

 For all model years 08 / 1993 - 05 / 1999 and Versions e.g. BMW 318, BMW 320, BMW 323, BMW 325, BMW 328 and the I models and M3 model within these engine versions.

General:

  • The chassis numbers play no further role in the allocation of the BMW convertible top to your vehicle
  • The BMW E36 convertible tops are made to measure, nothing needs to be sewn
  • Our BMW E36 convertible top is designed like the original convertible top. Minor changes are made in favour of quality or price advantage
  • So a BMW E36 convertible top looks really good, you will be proud
  • We give you the price difference between the mechanical and electric soft top
  • The cross seams for the reinforced bows under the top are not visible from the outside of our BMW E36 convertible top. This means that these seams cannot be damaged by mechanical impact from the outside. The risk of leaks is completely eliminated by our manufacturing method, as no seam stitches are created at these points during production
  • There are two convertible top versions within the model years:
  1. E36 soft top version without the side pocket (You can find these here!)
  2. E36 convertible top version with side pockets can be found under BMW E36 convertible top with pocket. This version was introduced due to a linkage optimisation. After some time, the simple version of the convertible top got pinch points. If you install a convertible top without a bag on a vehicle that had a bag in the soft top, you may find this phenomenon of pinch points on your BMW E36 again after a while. That's why you should stick with the soft top version with pocket if you have such a soft top on your car. 

Design:

  • The convertible tops for your BMW E36 from our company are equipped with mounting strips, so that you only have to screw the BMW convertible top as with the original
  • The mounting points are therefore fixed

Convertible top window:

  • A window film approved for the original convertible top is used for the BMW E36 convertible top. The corresponding test number is embossed. The window has the original thickness
  • We weld the window piping to the film pane. This prevents moisture from seeping through. (A quality advantage that you cannot see)
  • The rear window is sewn in with an internal window frame with an exactly parallel double seam
  • We supply your new E36 convertible top with green windows as standard. If you would like clear or grey windows in your new BMW E36 convertible top, we will be happy to make you an offer
  • The high-quality window film we use for the BMW E36 convertible top usually only starts to yellow when the top is already worn out. In the case of the original soft top, this is also approx. 10 - 15 years depending on the parking situation of the vehicle. This is because 10 years of blazing sun in summer is more damaging to the windscreen film than the shade in a garage or under a carport
  • Improved scratch resistance of the windscreen surface can be achieved simply by repeated polishing with a good, simple acrylic car polish

Reinforcements:

  • All reinforcements on the inside are adapted to the original BMW E36 convertible top
  • These reinforcements are missing on a simple BMW E-36 convertible top, although these reinforcements have a positive influence on the exact folding of a convertible top

Conclusion:

  • Highly lightfast three-layer Dralon fabric, best quality as in the original version
  • All materials selected by us guarantee the long service life of your new BMW E36 convertible top
  • You are free to choose the colour of the windows for your BMW E36 convertible top. - You can choose between green, clear or grey as the window colour for your E36 BMW
  • The standard window colour of the E36 convertible top is green
  • The rear window has the necessary approval number
  • The installation of your BMW E36 convertible top is very reliable thanks to the sophisticated cutting pattern. The screw strips make fitting your BMW E36 convertible top even easier and more reliable. All mouldings are pre-punched at the screw points
  • All components for your new BMW E36 convertible top are designed for a long service life
  • The fit of our BMW convertible tops has been perfected over many years of fitting in our company and by our customers
  • All lines of the top shape of these convertible tops are optimised for a beautiful appearance
  • We will send you colour samples for your BMW convertible top on request
  • You will find the colour variations in the colour selection above. 

 Our installation hotline will help you with the installation of your new BMW E36 convertible top free of charge at ...
... or ask about the installation options. 


We have been producing convertible tops of almost all makes for convertible customers, car dealerships, vehicle importers and vehicle manufacturers since 1983. 
As a manufacturer in Germany with 15 employees, the best quality in materials and workmanship is our daily business. 
Our claim is the best quality at the most favourable price possible. 
That's why: The best goods don't have to be expensive; our customers confirm this 


Please check the following before ordering:

  • For this type of BMW vehicle, it is necessary to check the tensioning straps between the soft top and the frame, as the rubber bands on the tensioning straps slacken after a few years
  • These tensioning straps must be replaced on the convertible version of the soft top with electric drive on your BMW E36. This is the only way to ensure the necessary folding function when opening the soft top
  • The rubber seal on the front edge of the convertible top only needs to be replaced if it is porous
  • Please also note that your new BMW E36 soft top does not yet have any folding points in the bends of the soft top linkage. This means that the soft top linkage has to exert more force to fold the soft top when it is opened. If your soft top linkage already has a lot of play in the joints due to wear, the new soft top may not open quickly at first. You should then allow the soft top a certain training phase and help it until the folding points are acclimatised
  • Pay attention to the convertible top version of your BMW E36 with regard to the side pocket. If you do not have an original soft top on your car, we will give you tips on which version you should have. You should be able to give us details of the side linkage.