SmartTOP for Z4 E89 experience and maybe a groupbuy?

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by Maverick78

I'd be in if shipping to the uk isn't a problem!

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

We ship all over the world. Feel free to give any of us a call or email and we can ship a module out immediately.

So that looks like it's 10 since UK shipping isn't a problem and I'll add Maverick78s name if he doesn't mind.

1. rfx45
2. jparnes1
3. bruce winter
4. robertrichhart
5. Voytek
6. rchaas
7. dknightx
8. clydebmwz4
9. juxtapose
10. Maverick78

[Antinontoxic]

How much is this going to be incl. shipping to Europe?

[Voytek]

I requested the shipping cost for belgium (europe) and got a reply from David:

'The shipping cost to you is $50 via USPS Priority Mail international in addition to the cost of the smartTop.'

I guess it's going to be a similar for Finland

[Antinontoxic]

Originally Posted by Voytek

I requested the shipping cost for belgium (europe) and got a reply from David:

'The shipping cost to you is $50 via USPS Priority Mail international in addition to the cost of the smartTop.'

I guess it's going to be a similar for Finland

Ok. I need to skip this as I can get it from Europe 370eur incl. shipping.

[rtzx5]

Please count me in on the Smart Top Module!

Thanks,
Rat

[thauma]

assuming this fits a 20112 E89 and it's plug & play so that an idiot like me can install it (no wiring etc), then I'm every interested!!!!!!!!! count me in

Cheers

Dave#...

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by Antinontoxic

Ok. I need to skip this as I can get it from Europe 370eur incl. shipping.

It could still be cheaper than and I am hoping that it is. Voytak was talking $50USD if I am not mistaken. $370eu is actually $490usd. Prices here ranges from $360-$370usd right now so if he can give us around that price or better, even with $50usd shipping, that would still be cheaper than the $370eu price.

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by thauma

assuming this fits a 20112 E89 and it's plug & play so that an idiot like me can install it (no wiring etc), then I'm every interested!!!!!!!!! count me in

Cheers

Dave#...

Very simple: http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/db/smar...tall_z4/en.php

[silverstone_ttlz4]

I just installed mine about an hour ago and, provided you follow the directions EXACTLY, then you could easily install this in under 30 minutes.

I think I made two mistakes that caused it to be more of a 45-60 minute job:

First, I have Comfort Access and turned the car on and started opening the top with the key not in the ignition. What happened then was that after I disconnected the stock harness, the navigation screen (flipped open and) displayed a message indicating there was a hardtop malfunction. In order to resolve that, I had to go back, uninstall everything, disconnect the SmartTop and then close the roof completely.

Secondly--if this even has anything to do with it--I was working on the car with the metal roof panels not laying on top of the windshield. Mine were sort of suspended in air when I first started working on the car. I'm not sure whether this has any effect, but it was a confounding variable in trying to figure out what went wrong.

Thirdly, after I figured out the key being by the car may be causing me trouble, I put it far away from the car. The problem is that after you install the SmartTop, you need to press the unlock (immediately?) in order to get it to begin working correctly.

So, for those of you with comfort access, insert the key + put the roof in the correct position+ turn off the car and remove the key. Then, once you've installed the SmartTop, quickly press the unlock button.

[FD9NY]

Just installed the SmartTop in my 2011 Z4 on Friday. Was not easy to install but not too hard either. Once it was installed, initially it did not work. I reinstalled the factory harness and the top would not respond! I almost sh-t my pants. I got an error message on the nav screen to look in the manual. The manual was of no help. I called mod4cars and spoke to a tech. ( I think it was the owner) He was extremely patient and walked me through getting the module to work. Thank God! It works as advertised. I still can't fit the harness completey under the carpeted cover, but I can live with that. It was much easier to install than a module I installed in my Cayman a few years ago. Hope this helps.

[copperplate]

I'm in.

[robertrichhart]

That makes thirteen... When does it go live?

[thauma]

Looks simple enough, even for a numpty like me

count me in

Oh and thanks for the replies / links and useful war-stories.

Cheers

Dave#...

[135iUSN]

Is the price still $20 off retail?

[brucewinter]

I hope the discount off retail will be substantial for our group. does anyone know our "special" pricing? bruce

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by brucewinter

I hope the discount off retail will be substantial for our group. does anyone know our "special" pricing?

Still waiting, it was a holiday yesterday so hopefully we get word on the price today.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by rfx45

Still waiting, it was a holiday yesterday so hopefully we get word on the price today.

Working on details now. Info coming shortly.

[robertrichhart]

[tom @ eas]

SmartTop sale is now live:

smartTOP Roof Control Module for BMW Special
http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthre...8#post11398728

20 slots available for the discount, be sure to use coupon code SMARTTOP15 at checkout.

[rfx45]

Thanks Tom, order placed.

[thauma]

not quite live…… Just tried to order and the discount code gets removed, resulting in full price being charged :-(

I'd like one, just need to get this issue sorted.

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by thauma

not quite live…… Just tried to order and the discount code gets removed, resulting in full price being charged :-(

I'd like one, just need to get this issue sorted.

I had the same problem. On the screen where you put your shipping/billing info, about midway there is a box for the coupon and you can enter it again. When you go to the next page to review the order, it should reflect the discount.