348 targa top question.

Hi, John;

I assume what you are talking about is the snap connectors for the targa top stowage boot. My 348ts was missing the boot when I got the car (grrrrrrr). I was going to have one made, but I didn't have one to use as a pattern, so I ended up buying one from the dealer. I think it was somewhere around $350. It comes with a bag to store the boot in when the top is in place on the car. You could probably make a strap out of some elastic material, or have a boot made if you didn't care about getting the original part.
Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

OOOOO MILTONIAN, DAYYYUMM THAT'S NICE! I wish I had that nice leather boot and retention strap. I usually leave my roof in the garage, and just pray for sunny skies.

When I do store it, the seatback screws rub against the roof and scratch it all to hell.


-Daniel

 

Daniel;

Exact-a-mento!! What a stupid design! My top had scratches on it from the seatback screws. And one day I took the top and put it into MY office, next to MY desk, and when I went to put it back on, someone had dragged something across it and scratched it again! That's when I decided to buy the boot. I suppose they are way more than $350 now.

I think there is also a different design on the panels behind the seats on later cars, so my picture may not necessarily show the exact same set-up as John would have on his car.

Edit: I just looked up my old receipt for the targa top boot. In my case, it was Ferrari part #63348200, and I paid $240 plus tax for it on 2/21/01.

 

John -

You just gave me a great idea. A bugee cord would actually be thick enough to keep the seatback from rubbing on the top. Maybe for me, that'll kill two birds with one stone.


dp

 

how about going "commando" w/o a cover, but a strap with a lambswool sleeve... i thought about that a few times... but i need some strap snaps.. can i get those anywhere ?

 

Glad to know we all suffer the same problem.

I just bought 2 off large thick bath towels and slide them between the rear of the seat and the targa top. It works for me and helps mop up leaks when it rains

 

Forgive me father, for I have sinned. On the occasions when I do take the top with me, I have done the EXACT same thing !

 

Gotta love it, a $100K car that you need to carry a towel to swab up the leaks when it rains. Only Ferrari!

 

You could add 5K onto the value of your car by having the only 348TS or GTS that doesnt leak. Does anyone have a 348TS that doesnt leak?

 

OK guys. I've come up with some great ideas for security straps for those 348 targa tops. Why cover up the top with a plain black pouch, when you can be stylin'??

(By the way, my wife used to have a Vintage Clothing store.)
Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

The new Pimp Daddy is unvailed!!

 

One sunny day in the Pacific Northwest, and people just loose their minds, huh?

LOOKS GREAT! How much for the road-kill version?

 

Mine doesn't leak when you wash it. It doesn't leak when the rain is mild to moderate.............but if its a driving monsoon...........get the towels out!!!

 

This must be the San Fransisco/rainbow option!!

 

you losers have way too much time on your hands ! lol funny as hell .!

 

mine never leaks , but then again its never seen rain or a hose..... so im guessing .

 

My 1992 348ts has never leaked. I have kept the rubber seals conditioned with a BMW product called, "Gummi Fledge." The seals are in brand new condition on a car that is stored outside during the summer months, rain or shine.

 

Do you guys think with new seals that it would solve leak problems?

 

Have you ever conditioned the seals with a rubber dressing like Gummi Fledge?

It will soften the rubber and improve the sealing abillity.

I've been told by a dealer that changing the seals on a 348ts costs about 7 hrs labor plus parts (don't remember cost of seals.)

Preventive maintanance is much cheaper.

 

yea =flat rate 7 hrs they can do in a third of the time. but still charged 7 hrs @100. per hr...