Why doesn't the 370Z have roof options?

Naenyn

So, when it comes to cars, I'm not much of an engineer...

... but why is it the 370Z doesn't have some sort of sun roof / moon roof / glass option? Is there just .. too much chassis twist or not enough support or something? I'm kinda jealous of my CEO's glass roof on his GT500, and I know I'll miss the sunroof on my RX8...

shadoquad

couple guys have gone aftermarket and done their own, but I don't know. May be a rigidity issue?

Naenyn

That must be quite a modification. Do you know if any of them have reported any problems with the car once completing that mod?

Miki

I've seen a custom drop top. Don't remember where exactly but looks pretty sweet IMO.

DEpointfive0

The roof doesn't have anything in it, its hollow... The reason you have the little dip in the middle of the roof is so that the sheet metal doesn't flap around... And 50/50 they put that there so you can't install a sunroof... I know Camaro's come with a weird roof so that you can't install an aftermarket one

370ZilverZ has one, and its REALLY sweet, I've been in his car and it looks like and feels right at home... It made me sad that I couldn't afford it

bigsix

I believe the roof is made from Aluminium. Maybe a sunroof would have been counter to what the engineers were trying to do w/ making lightweight components on top to drop the center of gravity.

axmea?

I know of least one forum member who did this mod but sold his car. Sorry but do not remember who. It's at the tip of my finger.........

frost

Had 370Z Sunroof Installed

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EazyD

That would look even better with gloss black roof painted...^

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Ajobie

one thing I wish they would do with the Z is drop the vert option and go back to T-tops

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bvl

*cough* Convertible *cough*. That's one option.

There is cost and engineering involved obviously, and one of the big this is there needs to be space for it all. Given the shape of the roof and how it blends to the glass hatch, I think something with motors would be rather limited in size for useful ness.

I'm a child of the 80's and have a soft spot for the T tops of yonder years (though didn't love the leaky seals in some), but I don't see that coming back unfortunately

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Mt Tam I am

My T tops from Nissan never leaked in 14 years on my old Z. I'd like this option more than my Touring package.

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gbrettin

Id personally love to have a targa top z.

864Zbeast

Yes we need glass top option like vette. I don't care if I can take it off, I just think the black roof looks so good on the z.

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Pelican170

+1

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