Convertible tops

mikeshay · 01-03-2019, 02:08 PM

has anyone sourced parts for there 370Z roof, dealer says 14 gran for a new one, no parts available

ColtronZ · 01-03-2019, 04:44 PM

You could always try finding a salvaged one or just use Google.

https://www.gahh.com/nissan-370z-201...onvertible-top

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-17-NISSA....c100005.m1851

gbhrps · 01-03-2019, 08:44 PM

mikeshay,

There are some parts available for the top from Nissan, but not all. That's the good and bad news.

The top mechanism is very technical with so many individual hydraulic rams (8), each one with one or two sail switches, and so on. Nissan recognized that few service techs would be able to truly fix the system correctly, simply because there are so few Roadsters they wouldn't gain enough experience to competently service them accurately.

So to prevent top repairs from coming back time after time, they opted to have a solution that guarantees a fix every time..... sell a complete top mechanism. Some Nissan dealerships (larger ones) will tackle trying to do a repair if they have a really savvy service tech. Most don't, so you get the response you received from your local dealership.

You can buy the top cloth/back window, the inner liner, each of the bows, weatherstripping, the various bungee cords, the wiring harnesses to each ram, but NOT the rams, hydraulic lines or sail switches. (I'm sure I missed some items in both lists.)

That said, Top Hydraulics out of Washington State can rebuild the rams, hydraulic lines, and the pump, and a good shop that repairs convertible tops can usually correct the breaks in the wiring (occur at hinge points where the top opens and closes).

Don't give up. Check out the Roadster section of this forum and read up on all of the top threads. There is a wealth of knowledge there that may point you in the direction you need to go to get a fix, without breaking the bank, or selling the car for a loss.

While there, check out the guys who have the FSM with the Roadster section. You need a copy.

Gene

NorthStyle · 01-03-2019, 11:35 PM

I recall there being a thread on the convertible section about a hard top being developed similar to those available for the S2000s and MX5s

RB26T · 01-04-2019, 05:19 PM

A hard top would be awesome! I would find a soft top from a salvage yard or part out that would be your best bet. Some upholstery shops get cheaper materials and don't last to long, at least in my experience.

01-03-2019, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikeshay Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 370z roadster Rep Power: 7	Convertible tops has anyone sourced parts for there 370Z roof, dealer says 14 gran for a new one, no parts available

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ColtronZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 310 Drives: 17 370z Rep Power: 6295	You could always try finding a salvaged one or just use Google. https://www.gahh.com/nissan-370z-201...onvertible-top https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-17-NISSA....c100005.m1851 __________________ 318hp/255tq made by FI Res Test Pipes, FI Non-Res Catback, Z1 Intakes, and EcuTek Tuned by RS-Enthalpy Last edited by ColtronZ; 01-03-2019 at 04:47 PM.

01-03-2019, 08:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
gbhrps Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 213 Drives: 2016 RDSTR TS 6spd Rep Power: 7996	mikeshay, There are some parts available for the top from Nissan, but not all. That's the good and bad news. The top mechanism is very technical with so many individual hydraulic rams (8), each one with one or two sail switches, and so on. Nissan recognized that few service techs would be able to truly fix the system correctly, simply because there are so few Roadsters they wouldn't gain enough experience to competently service them accurately. So to prevent top repairs from coming back time after time, they opted to have a solution that guarantees a fix every time..... sell a complete top mechanism. Some Nissan dealerships (larger ones) will tackle trying to do a repair if they have a really savvy service tech. Most don't, so you get the response you received from your local dealership. You can buy the top cloth/back window, the inner liner, each of the bows, weatherstripping, the various bungee cords, the wiring harnesses to each ram, but NOT the rams, hydraulic lines or sail switches. (I'm sure I missed some items in both lists.) That said, Top Hydraulics out of Washington State can rebuild the rams, hydraulic lines, and the pump, and a good shop that repairs convertible tops can usually correct the breaks in the wiring (occur at hinge points where the top opens and closes). Don't give up. Check out the Roadster section of this forum and read up on all of the top threads. There is a wealth of knowledge there that may point you in the direction you need to go to get a fix, without breaking the bank, or selling the car for a loss. While there, check out the guys who have the FSM with the Roadster section. You need a copy. Gene OldGuyFla likes this.

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NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,255 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	I recall there being a thread on the convertible section about a hard top being developed similar to those available for the S2000s and MX5s

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