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03-16-2012, 12:11 PM | #1 |
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greeting and ...strange question
as being most of the time a CD ROM(read only) member at this forum... from being interested in a z4 untill now hving one .. thx ppl here make me addicted to this little beauty ... (space grey / CR / Breyton 19" GTP)
i just come up with a strange question that ... u ppl should hv came across but i dont think anyone come up with this one yet ...but is kind of simple .. how u guy clean the back window fr the inside ?? i just find it so difficult to do that ...for me as a 6ft guy ... |
03-16-2012, 12:50 PM | #2 |
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I raise the back section part way, and brace it with a small wood stick, which has carpet on both ends. This gives me plenty of time to clean it without it falling down.
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03-16-2012, 03:27 PM | #3 |
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Did you ever try to start and stop the top opening/closing sequence? When I had mine I paused in this position to clean the rear window. I am also 6 foot no problem. Mind you I had a roof module on that car that allowed me to close and or open the roof while the car pulled away from a traffic light, so it may not work in your case.
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03-16-2012, 04:17 PM | #4 |
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I have stated and stopped to process a bunch of times, but it only holds by itself for a few minutes, and then slides down rather quickly. I came up with the board to take to load off the hydralic system, and to give me plenty of time.
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03-16-2012, 05:02 PM | #6 |
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I use a small squeege.. You know the broom like tool with a sponge on one end and a rubber wiper on the other. Sort of a pain but only takes 10 or so seconds.
Oh, top closed from the passenger seat. |
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03-16-2012, 05:08 PM | #7 |
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The advantages of being a small female....I can kneel on the front seat facing the rear of the car and reach my hand through the roll hoops . I do like the idea of stopping the roof midway but that kind of scares me at the same time.
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03-16-2012, 05:21 PM | #8 |
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Actually, the manual says no to interrupt the roof from opening and closing because it's bad for the mechanism/motor.
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I would not block anything from preventing the roof from going dawn (without checking at the dealer if that would harm the hydraulic system), it might damage something... just my 2 cents on that one. Jayda seams to have it down path ... just need to find yourself a smaller volunteer for that task I'm sure you come up with some sort of a handy tool.
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03-17-2012, 04:23 AM | #13 |
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I raise the rear portion just high enough to get the brace into place, then the system "relaxes" just enough the rest on the brace. As long as you do not try to close the roof down to the support and just let it relax all should be well. Confirmed this with my BMW folks before I tried it. The ottom of the brace sits over the small hole on the cover near the trunk, which is where BMW places the alignment tool when they adjust the top.
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03-17-2012, 09:40 AM | #14 |
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All hydraulic systems can be manually pushed through or manipulated without damage when unpowered. The BMW system is no different. The problems occur when they are running and overloaded. So as long as you remove the brace before you operate the system no harm no foul.
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03-17-2012, 06:59 PM | #17 |
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Call me stupid but why the popcorn? I seriously was just giving my two cents! It works and I never have a dirty inside window.
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Being 6'6" I have had much pain with that window. Will have to try the prop thing! |
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Your methos may work on the dirty window but nothing will clean up Z4Z4Z4's dirty mind. There are car washes you can go to Z4Z4Z4 that cater exactly to your "special needs". I think they specialise in convertibles as they are called "Topless carwashes".
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03-24-2012, 06:27 PM | #21 |
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Sorry Jayda, but you're the one of the very few women that post regularly here. You just have to put up with some male nonsense sometimes!
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