R52 2005 R52 Cabrio Top Replaced Under Warranty?
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2005 R52 Cabrio Top Replaced Under Warranty?
Hello All,
I read an old thread that suggested that the 2005/2006 Mini Cooper Convertibles were issued a recall for excessive top wear. Apparently, according to the post, the tops in these years were improperly configured which created excessive wear. My new to me 2005 has a couple of dime sized wear holes on either side - might be worth speaking to my local Mini dealer (assuming there is any legitimacy to this recall).
Has anyone had their tops replaced under this recall?
Does anyone have a copy of the BMW/Mini issued recall notice?
Thanks,
Chris
I read an old thread that suggested that the 2005/2006 Mini Cooper Convertibles were issued a recall for excessive top wear. Apparently, according to the post, the tops in these years were improperly configured which created excessive wear. My new to me 2005 has a couple of dime sized wear holes on either side - might be worth speaking to my local Mini dealer (assuming there is any legitimacy to this recall).
Has anyone had their tops replaced under this recall?
Does anyone have a copy of the BMW/Mini issued recall notice?
Thanks,
Chris
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#4
Yep, no recall, I had mine replaced under warranty. But that was back in the day. Nothing they will do now.
I had the white marks repair also.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...correctly.html
Best is to get the new top, Pick a new color and get the white marks adjustments/ repair done. Or get the top fixed by an upholstery shop that does tops. Will not look that good but they can patch it then you can do the fix adjustment.
New top fabric:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...abric-top.html
I had the white marks repair also.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...correctly.html
Best is to get the new top, Pick a new color and get the white marks adjustments/ repair done. Or get the top fixed by an upholstery shop that does tops. Will not look that good but they can patch it then you can do the fix adjustment.
New top fabric:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...abric-top.html
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#5
there are third party tops too
Robbins is a well known maker of convert' tops
http://www.robbinsautotopco.com/minicooper.php
their estimated install times and 'cautions' are worth noting ....
Robbins is a well known maker of convert' tops
http://www.robbinsautotopco.com/minicooper.php
their estimated install times and 'cautions' are worth noting ....
#6
Forgot about the robbins top, that's the third company i know that does those things, good mention.
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