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Wed, 08 October 2003 06:59
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anyone here got any idea how much itd roughly cost to get your car converted into a convertible?
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Perth
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November 2002
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Re: convertible conversion?
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Wed, 08 October 2003 07:05
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Alot, but on a more descriptive note, what car, cause that would help giving a vague idea.
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October 2003
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Re: convertible conversion?
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Wed, 08 October 2003 07:09
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BMW 318i like 92-93 model
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Perth
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May 2003
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Re: convertible conversion?
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Wed, 08 October 2003 07:20
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why?
so you can show the ladies how much of softcock you are driving a beamer with all of your bling bling  
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Northwestern Sydney
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August 2002
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Re: convertible conversion?
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Wed, 08 October 2003 07:28
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Unless your looking for a hard top type conversion (aka lexus)
or somthing that is wildly diffrent, Why not strip out anything you've done to the car (ie mods)
sell the car as stock. and buy a convertable? I think it would be far cheaper in the long run and unless you can do alot of the finising touches yourself it won't be as good as factory.
Or better yet sell it as is and buy a Toyota
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Perth
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November 2002
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Re: convertible conversion?
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Wed, 08 October 2003 07:29
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That's a bit harsh man
Problem with convertable conversions is that you have huge structural rigidity problems because the car wasn't designed for it. You would probably be looking at minimum 5 to 10k, probably more just to feel the wind through your hair. Personally I would look for a car that already is a convertable
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Location:
Perth
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May 2003
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Re: convertible conversion?
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Wed, 08 October 2003 07:34
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sorry im a little pissed my engines fkd im not a big bmw fan.
why not get a capri convertable
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, Western Australia
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December 2002
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Re: convertible conversion?
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Wed, 08 October 2003 07:41
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If anyone is gonna consider a convertible Capri, I'd also suggest a skateboard, you get the same effect!
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: convertible conversion?
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Wed, 08 October 2003 09:09
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I agree, a convertible conversion is totally not worth it when factory 318 convertibles are available. It costs a LOT of money to do this properly and legally, which is why you rarely see people doing it.
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3171
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July 2003
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Re: convertible conversion?
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Wed, 08 October 2003 09:13
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doesnt the 318i come convertable ???
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I supported Toymods
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Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: convertible conversion?
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Wed, 08 October 2003 10:26
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pick the person who didn't read the posts before contributing
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Perth
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November 2002
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Re: convertible conversion?
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Wed, 08 October 2003 12:06
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| coronamark2 wrote on Wed, 08 October 2003 15:34 |
sorry im a little pissed my engines fkd im not a big bmw fan.
why not get a capri convertable
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I used to love bimmer's until bangle one by one destroyed the entire range  I hate him with a passion.
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