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      04-23-2012, 02:40 AM   #23
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That's what it said on their website but it might just be their msrp.
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      04-23-2012, 02:46 AM   #24
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I just had a search on the British eBay site and they are listing a few different versions of the same module, they don't currently list and E89 version, but all the other versions are less than £100. I remember asking them why the E89 was more expensive, and the answer I got was that it just was.
Their eBay identity name is: www*cabrio-module*de try doing a search for that and see what comes up for you.
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      04-23-2012, 09:35 AM   #25
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I remember asking them why the E89 was more expensive, and the answer I got was that it just was.
Sounds like their customer service sucks, so I'll give my money to somebody else.
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      04-23-2012, 09:40 AM   #26
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I was considering this also, but given its really something that just adds a little convenience, I'll pull over and operate the top myself. I'll plough the money into something more useful like an ESS Tune!
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      04-23-2012, 10:24 AM   #27
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Considering I got almost every single extra on this car, I think that the £140 I spent on the closing module is actually one of the better options on the car, certainly one of the more useful ones so I can highly recommend it.
By the way I don't think the customer service is bad at all, I just think the modules for the E89 are different price to the older cars - I can't explain however why the website now suggesting it's nearly €300, that's more than double the price that I paid only a month or so ago.
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      04-25-2012, 12:53 AM   #28
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Thanks everyone for your feedback.
I do have comfort access, so the biggest value is in not needing to hold the button down for 20 seconds.
I think I will hold off for now and see if I really need it.
Is there still a way to stop the top in mid way? I like to clean it this way with the clear Shield in place.
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      04-25-2012, 01:54 AM   #29
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Yes you can stop the roof opening or closing at any point during the process by simply pressing the button again, I think this is the same with both the smart top and cabrio-module, they have to have this option for safety to avoid slicing your fingers off if you get your hands stuck.......
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      04-25-2012, 08:54 AM   #30
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SmartTop totally worth it! Being able to have the top open by the time you've reached your car and being able to raise/lower the top at a stop light are two very handy features.
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      04-25-2012, 01:57 PM   #31
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I have had the ST installed on all my cars within the first 2 weeks.

both of my e89 Z4s, my 335i, and my M3.

It's one mod I cannot do without
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      04-25-2012, 08:39 PM   #32
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Anyone had success disabling the SmartTop using only the stalks? I was trying it out the other day just in case I had a road mishap and needed to disable the SmartTop before leaving it at the shop. Tried a couple of times, and couldn't disable it using just the stalks. I would love to get good at that in case I ever happen to have a breakdown away from home and have no chance to get to my laptop.
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Anybody know why operating the roof while driving is not yet available on US Z4's? The German website already advertises it - I don't think they re-tool the assembly line for US cars to put on a different roof mechanism?
Roof opening and closing while moving is definitely being incorporated starting with July builds for US cars.
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      04-25-2012, 08:50 PM   #34
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Roof opening and closing while moving is definitely being incorporated starting with July builds for US cars.
are there any mechanical changes?
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      04-25-2012, 09:03 PM   #35
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are there any mechanical changes?
Supposedly it's hydraulic system is stronger to withstand the stress of it opening/closing while traveling. It's confirmed for 2012s made by March for the European market iirc. Not sure when or if it is actually coming to the US though.

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BMW Z4: retractable hard top can now be opened and closed at speeds of up to 40 km/h.

It is well known that the BMW Z4 can be swiftly transformed from coupé to and open-top roadster, since opening the dual-section hard top is fully automatic and takes just 22 seconds. And closing the roof is even faster, taking just 19 seconds. As of spring 2012, the comfort and functionality of the roof kinematics are improved a stage further. A reinforced hydraulic system means that the driver can now open or close the hard top while travelling at speeds of up to 40 km/h, enabling an even more flexible response to the vagaries of the weather.
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Supposedly it's hydraulic system is stronger to withstand the stress of it opening/closing while traveling. It's confirmed for 2012s made by March for the European market iirc. Not sure when or if it is actually coming to the US though.
Well, hope the stronger hydraulic system is on all Z4's ... Mine just finished production. I can't see them re-tool for a different hydraulic system depending on the market the car is sold in...
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How does one purchase this item? Their site says they don't deliver to the US.
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      04-25-2012, 10:15 PM   #38
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How does one purchase this item? Their site says they don't deliver to the US.
www.mods4cars.com
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You mean www.mods4cars.com
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