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why doesnt Nissan make the 350Z/370Z with a removable hard top? something similar to what the Corvette does, and the Lotus too? i dont really like the soft top/convertible, but

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Old 08-10-2009, 01:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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why doesnt Nissan make the 350Z/370Z with a removable hard top? something similar to what the Corvette does, and the Lotus too? i dont really like the soft top/convertible, but it seems to me that a removable hard top would be a very good option.

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A nice solid targa top would be great, but I think to much of the market turned away from it in favor of a hard top convertible now. Plus it requires extra structural engineering I believe, but if they did make it...I would be all over it and probably take the hit on my current Z.
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The vette and Lotus frames are designed to not use the roof as part of their structural integrity, the Z isn't. That's why it adds an extra 200lbs of support parts for the roadster. You would have to do that for a targa top as well.
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..I would be all over it and probably take the hit on my current Z.
I would be right behind you doing the same thing. I think a targa is the only thing I would really like to add to this car.
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Whatever happened to T-tops?
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Whatever happened to T-tops?
Probably the curved roof design makes them difficult? I know I wished this thing at least had a sun/moon roof, but oh well.
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You dont need moon roofs in a sportscar IMO. If u guys really need that then u should of got a G.
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lets get someone to chop up a nice z with a t top function.. LETS SEE IT
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Yep, my only wish for my car is that I could pull off some T-tops. A set of black t-tops would add some nice light while they're on and then really open the car up when they're off. Damn it would be sweet...
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I'm not just talking about T-tops for the Z, but T-tops in general. I don't think there is a car out right now that has them. I used to have them on my 91 MR2, and while they did eventually start to leak, I did like them.
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