T tops?

BLUESLATE · 06-01-2010, 04:06 AM

And yes... that chop looks awesome!

Soon · 06-01-2010, 09:14 AM

anybody finds a reputable shop with experience converting coupes into targa's keep us informed
i will flat bed my car across the country for this
i had 2 1990 300zx and the t-tops were the one feature i enjoyed above all!!!

DarkPath · 06-01-2010, 09:52 AM

I'd bet it would over stress the B pillars or that the hatch would blow out entirely if the the 370 was Targa'd withouot significant structural rework of the roof... there would definitely have to be some sort of tie between the wind shield and the transverse area over the B pillars. So Sunroof or T tops are likely the only chop manageable on the 370...

370zproject · 06-01-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUESLATE

How about cross-examine between a coupe and a roadster to see where the coupe lacks on chassis reinforcement? And then you can tackle the targa top project from there? I'm pretty sure there are some sort of extra reinforcement done for the roadster, and I'm sure it would work for the coupe.... unless they do not share the same chassis which is impossible. lol I bet Nissan didn't develop a separate chassis for the roadster.

they probly did..... jk

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Originally Posted by Soon

anybody finds a reputable shop with experience converting coupes into targa's keep us informed
i will flat bed my car across the country for this
i had 2 1990 300zx and the t-tops were the one feature i enjoyed above all!!!

my bro has em on his mr2 looks amazing do it

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Originally Posted by DarkPath

I'd bet it would over stress the B pillars or that the hatch would blow out entirely if the the 370 was Targa'd withouot significant structural rework of the roof... there would definitely have to be some sort of tie between the wind shield and the transverse area over the B pillars. So Sunroof or T tops are likely the only chop manageable on the 370...

yea throw a steel bar here and there..

FuszNissan · 06-01-2010, 12:32 PM

Targa would be sick! I am not sure how the car would hold up though

370zproject · 06-01-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Targa would be sick! I am not sure how the car would hold up though

hence the t top idea

fullmonty · 06-01-2010, 01:40 PM

I was looking at the Z today and thinking about it, a targa top would be nice, but may to to difficult to do. TTops I think would work pretty well. The hardest part would be the sheet metal work, and the gaskets. You'd have to custom do a new headliner and maybe move the little antenna for the touring models, But all in all I think it would be totally possible for around $6k at the highest. I don't think it would cost more than that.

Reaper42 · 06-02-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

This chop looks pretty good.

I would sacrafice my left nut for this. Someone get on this!

Liquid_G · 06-03-2010, 02:28 PM

^^ same here.. well minus the side cutouts and the double spoiler!?!?

370zproject · 06-03-2010, 05:58 PM

bump

SlikNik · 06-03-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

This chop looks pretty good.

awesome

Waiz · 06-03-2010, 07:31 PM

Hmmmm

I'm sure a reputable bodyshop could do it, but it would not be cheap.

bullitt5897 · 06-03-2010, 07:38 PM

ok here are a few things you have to look at:

1) those with touring/nav packages must keep the roof light assembly for your bluetooth and hands free to work.

2) Removing the upper side pillars losses your window airbags.

3) Structurally you would need a roll cage. I would recommend a double center bar that "T's" in front and back.

4) There is very light bracing on our roofs and could easily be cut. The bracing is located by the front wind shield and down the center section of the roof.

Lemers · 06-03-2010, 08:36 PM

Here are some 350z pics with the targa treatment:

The grey one looks a little photoshopped but you get the point.

I think the orange one is real, and if it is possible on the 350 it isn't that much of a leap to the 370z (unless there is a major support added on the new model). Someone on this forum had pics of a sunroom and said there wasn't a major support in the middle of the roof.

1slow370 · 06-04-2010, 05:04 PM

this is a definit down the road project for me and i know the perfect shop to do it. they are local up here and they do the ford gt40 GTX1 cars enough said. would cost thousands.

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Soon Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rockland NY Posts: 240 Drives: 2008 Cherokee SRT8 Rep Power: 15	anybody finds a reputable shop with experience converting coupes into targa's keep us informed i will flat bed my car across the country for this i had 2 1990 300zx and the t-tops were the one feature i enjoyed above all!!! __________________ 2009 blk 370z=SOLD Now drives... SRT!!

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DarkPath Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniversary M6 Rep Power: 15	I'd bet it would over stress the B pillars or that the hatch would blow out entirely if the the 370 was Targa'd withouot significant structural rework of the roof... there would definitely have to be some sort of tie between the wind shield and the transverse area over the B pillars. So Sunroof or T tops are likely the only chop manageable on the 370... __________________ C&C WMBG www.carsandcoffeewilliamsburg.com [B]Looking for build badges? darkpath.ent.llc@gmail.com

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Targa would be sick! I am not sure how the car would hold up though __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

06-01-2010, 01:40 PM	#37 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	I was looking at the Z today and thinking about it, a targa top would be nice, but may to to difficult to do. TTops I think would work pretty well. The hardest part would be the sheet metal work, and the gaskets. You'd have to custom do a new headliner and maybe move the little antenna for the touring models, But all in all I think it would be totally possible for around $6k at the highest. I don't think it would cost more than that. __________________

06-03-2010, 02:28 PM	#39 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	^^ same here.. well minus the side cutouts and the double spoiler!?!? __________________

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370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	bump __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

06-03-2010, 07:31 PM	#42 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Hmmmm I'm sure a reputable bodyshop could do it, but it would not be cheap.

06-03-2010, 07:38 PM	#43 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	ok here are a few things you have to look at: 1) those with touring/nav packages must keep the roof light assembly for your bluetooth and hands free to work. 2) Removing the upper side pillars losses your window airbags. 3) Structurally you would need a roll cage. I would recommend a double center bar that "T's" in front and back. 4) There is very light bracing on our roofs and could easily be cut. The bracing is located by the front wind shield and down the center section of the roof. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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