2016 Z3 bimini

[Weighates]

I just bought a 2016 Z3 and have the bimini out unfolded and fully deployed. I have never seen it folded away and have no idea how to do that. Can anyone explain or post a video of folding up the bimini? I have tried a couple ways and I am not doing this correctly LOL.

Thanks for all your help,

Chris

[BCRider]

There's this video but, I will say buddy makes it more difficult than it needs to be. I don't do it this way to put up or to put down. I'd have to make my own video to show how I do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNL0e7IIprQ&t=151s

[BCRider]

-undo the velcro R&L up front around the arms
-push in the pins both sides and lift the front up. Pins should lock again
-release the front poles from the tower while holding the front hoop
-fold the bimini front to back while the back is still set up. Fold L&R arms in on themselves
-fold in your racks for the bimini to sit on once collapsed
-pull out the two rear poles in the tower and fold in on themselves
-the two hoops (front & back) should be together
-roll the extra around the hoops
-user 2-3 gear ties to hold everything together
-zip cover over top of everything
-if I remember correctly you start on the right side and zip left

[freeheel4life]

Why you collapse the extendable arms be sure the spring loaded pin is locked in a hole. If it's nit the smaller sleeved piece can slide out during transport.

[D&P Powell]

And that smaller sleeved piece is about $120 each.... ask me how I know, OOF!

[Weighates]

Thanks for the quick response guys I really appreciate it.

Okay I cannot find the cover part. There is half a zipper on the bimini itself. Does anyone know where can I order the cover?

Thanks,
Chris

[BCRider]

The zipper on the back of the bimini is for the 2' extension which was an option. Someone on the FB page was also looking for a cover. Best bet would be to have one made. Know anyone else with a Tige that you could borrow for a template?

[Weighates]

No. I could hire a tailor to do the work. Do you think the video would be enough?

[BCRider]

I could take a picture of my bimini cover for you. There's not much too it at all.

[bsreid]

Shouldn’t be hard to get a proper sized cover. Just measure your width
https://store.canvas-boat-cover-and-...-light-cutout/

[Weighates]

BCrider that would be great! Don't i need to buckles on the boot though so I can have it put away while on the boat or can I do that without the buckles?

[BCRider]

It does have draw strap buckles as well yes. I'll get you some pictures.

[Cfleck]

Anybody know where to find the extension that zips on the back of the Bimini?

[John Sordi]

Anybody know where to find the extension that zips on the back of the Bimini?

I would like to fine one also.