http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/ BMW Z3 Owners List Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:45:19 GMT clayton deich http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2200 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2200 Thanks Sue, yes I transposed the numbers. Wow that's still a lot of work, and parts to go yet before I can rip in to it. Clayton 97 Z3 ... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:38:29 GMT Laurie Rachel Katz (Rachel Corey) http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2199 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2199 Actually the original BMW roll hoops are also just cosmetic. When the car rolls over, it rests on the a pillars (see Z3 Accidents on Z3ers.com ). Roll hoops Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:54:53 GMT sue http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2198 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2198 don't forget that the original BMW roll hoops - and therefore the retrofit as well, where it can be fitted - are safety features. The one piece roll hoop Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:31:03 GMT myRO GM http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2197 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2197 You are right guys, that is also why I prefer to get the one-piece design so it would fit my '96 just fine and not the 2-piece design which is intended for the Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:06:05 GMT sue http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2196 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2196 Hello Clayton The VIN number details are on this link, that I posted earlier - http://www.mz3.net/articles/228.html As far as I know, you cannot put in roll Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:04:55 GMT clayton deich http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2195 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2195 Hi Rachel, out west they are putting a hole in the tank. How much would that be for the repair, and all that for just ripping off $50.00 of gas. Yes I have the Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:59:59 GMT clayton deich http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2194 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2194 Hi Rachel, out west they are putting a hole in the tank. How much would that be for the repair, and all that for just ripping off $50.00 of gas. Yes I have the Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:43:04 GMT clayton deich http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2193 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2193 Hi, I have a set of S.S. roll hoops also. They have been sitting there in the box, and looking nice. They would look better in my car, but finding the time to Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:41:30 GMT Laurie Rachel Katz (Rachel Corey) http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2192 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2192 Yesterday's NY Post had a couple articles about how mechanics are having to fire people because their customers are putting off non-essential work, maps of Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:28:24 GMT J.H. Richardson http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2191 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2191 I probably will Ebay them off to someone who wants them.....they are sitting in my closet so why not unload them to someone who will use them? ... From: Laurie Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:03:13 GMT Laurie Rachel Katz (Rachel Corey) http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2190 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2190 Also found this on Z3ers.com Fixit Page (under Roll Hoops) http://www.alumex.de/ they have the one piece chrome bar and more links on that page back to MZ3.net Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:02:43 GMT sue http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2189 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2189 I found the page - it's here http://www.mz3.net/articles/228.html Sue Issamee Burmese & Siamese - breeding for good health, temperament & type since 1975 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:26:17 GMT sue http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2188 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2188 As far as I know, you can only fit roll hoops to a pre '98 car if the VIN number is OK; there is a link somewhere that tells you what the cut off number is, Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:48:32 GMT J.H. Richardson http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2187 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2187 I have some that have sat in my closet for 2 years that I will sell for 50$ plus shipping....they are stainless and similar to those but not connected...they Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:42:05 GMT J.H. Richardson http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2186 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-z3/message/2186 The paint color in German and code should be listed under the hood on the left front strut tower .... the 3 digit color code is on the lower left hand side ...