Ragtop
#1
Ragtop
Just bought an 05 convertible and so far really like it. I got a deal on it, $4,800, because the top doesn't retract. It seems the cables are broken. Can the top be converted to manual operation and if so how?
#2
Hello Habu,
I have never heard of someone converting a MINI convertible top to a manual and it would take allot of work and time / money to do so.
To fix the top and make full function, Its a little bit of a project, but can be done. Here are some of the usual problems and parts
For the top:
#14 in diagram.
Sunroof Mechanism / Convertible Top Cable Set
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/54347174761/
For early MINIs convertible in 2005 we commend changing the font gates also as there was a slight design change. You will need the install hardware also.
#12 in diagram
Convertible Top Hardware Set For Gates - Priced As Set Part# 54347163652
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/54347163652/ES158820/
&
#11 in diagram
Convertible Top Front Gate / Latching Points - Priced As Set Part number 54347174762
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/54347174762/
The motor sets in the back and you can check it to make sure its not broken first or striped out the cables or striped itself.
Sunroof motor. Part# 67616961172
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/67616961172/
Check the motor , then the cables. Also does the top move at all, one side or the other when you press the top button.
Thanks
I have never heard of someone converting a MINI convertible top to a manual and it would take allot of work and time / money to do so.
To fix the top and make full function, Its a little bit of a project, but can be done. Here are some of the usual problems and parts
For the top:
#14 in diagram.
Sunroof Mechanism / Convertible Top Cable Set
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/54347174761/
For early MINIs convertible in 2005 we commend changing the font gates also as there was a slight design change. You will need the install hardware also.
#12 in diagram
Convertible Top Hardware Set For Gates - Priced As Set Part# 54347163652
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/54347163652/ES158820/
&
#11 in diagram
Convertible Top Front Gate / Latching Points - Priced As Set Part number 54347174762
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/54347174762/
The motor sets in the back and you can check it to make sure its not broken first or striped out the cables or striped itself.
Sunroof motor. Part# 67616961172
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/67616961172/
Check the motor , then the cables. Also does the top move at all, one side or the other when you press the top button.
Thanks