How is your top

OldGuyFla · 03-02-2016, 11:35 AM

Hi

I haven't seen any posts for people having top problems for some time & was just wondering how everyone's top is performing these days?
I've looked back through the posts & it seems to me that a good number of the problems had been with the 2010 models. I hope that Nissan has cured the problems & we can look forward to a long trouble free time.
I've had mine for about 1.5 yrs. now & haven't had any problems. Living down here I have my top up & down all year long, so it's gotten a good workout.

Comments please.
Dan

fisherg · 03-02-2016, 04:32 PM

I don't want to jinx myself but mine (2010) has been good. My serial # is 381 so its one of the very early ones built in July of 09. 80k miles and only a tiny pinhole on the pass. side quarter (everyone seems to get these) back in 2012. I installed patches on each side on the underside where it occurred and no problem since. The driver side never wore thru with the patch there. No mechanical problems.

I'm trading in mine in the fall for a 2017 which looks to be the last of this generation.

littlejuanito · 03-02-2016, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fisherg

I'm trading in mine in the fall for a 2017 which looks to be the last of this generation.

Really? So the model is gonna continue thru 2017? If so, that's cool, cause at the end of this year I'm planning on switching to the roadster.

Rnchdude · 03-02-2016, 05:51 PM

My 2012 has been in the shop 2x for the top. Both were wiring related, and from what I can tell it was related to the wiring harness being strung too tightly. First trip was a disconnected wire, second trip required a replacement of some wires and adjusting how it was affixed strapped to the car. Now the wiring has more "play". All this and I only have 12,000 miles on it. Bought it 5 months ago with 7500 miles on it. No wear marks yet, but I do see that the stitching is now unraveling in the seam section surrounding the driver's window. **sigh** But I still drive with the top down nearly every day. Love it. Hate the quality of the parts. (been in twice for a total of 10 days for the dreaded clutch/CSC issue.)

OldGuyFla · 03-02-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fisherg

I don't want to jinx myself but mine (2010) has been good. My serial # is 381 so its one of the very early ones built in July of 09. 80k miles and only a tiny pinhole on the pass. side quarter (everyone seems to get these) back in 2012. I installed patches on each side on the underside where it occurred and no problem since. The driver side never wore thru with the patch there. No mechanical problems.

I'm trading in mine in the fall for a 2017 which looks to be the last of this generation.

Sounds like it must be a hit or miss with the problems. Bet you can't wait till the 17s come out.

OldGuyFla · 03-02-2016, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by littlejuanito

Really? So the model is gonna continue thru 2017? If so, that's cool, cause at the end of this year I'm planning on switching to the roadster.

Good call, I bet you will love it.

OldGuyFla · 03-02-2016, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rnchdude

My 2012 has been in the shop 2x for the top. Both were wiring related, and from what I can tell it was related to the wiring harness being strung too tightly. First trip was a disconnected wire, second trip required a replacement of some wires and adjusting how it was affixed strapped to the car. Now the wiring has more "play". All this and I only have 12,000 miles on it. Bought it 5 months ago with 7500 miles on it. No wear marks yet, but I do see that the stitching is now unraveling in the seam section surrounding the driver's window. **sigh** But I still drive with the top down nearly every day. Love it. Hate the quality of the parts. (been in twice for a total of 10 days for the dreaded clutch/CSC issue.)

Sounds like maybe they have made some improvements. sorry to hear you've had so many problems. Does your top get wet often maybe causing the seams to degrade?
Keep on driving.

270slx · 03-04-2016, 06:01 PM

No problems whatsoever w/ the top on my 2012. In fact, no problems with the car.

axmea? · 03-04-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by littlejuanito

Really? So the model is gonna continue thru 2017? If so, that's cool, cause at the end of this year I'm planning on switching to the roadster.

Get the Nismo Roadster.

littlejuanito · 03-05-2016, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Get the Nismo Roadster.

Yeah. I'll jump on that if they do in fact bring it out. That concept looked amazing.

gr8-wrx · 03-05-2016, 09:50 AM

No problems with mine. 2010 w/13K miles.

T-MAC · 03-05-2016, 09:08 PM

2010 w/ 34k miles. I have had the vehicle for about 6 months now and I have been working with the dealer for the past 3 months trying to fix issues with the decklid hitting the top when opening. So far they have tried making adjustments to the left and right "adjuster bolts" along with replacing the straps in the top itself. Going back in for the 4th trip next weekend and hoping they can either get it sorted out or replace the entire top assembly under the extended warranty I purchased (thankfully). Quite frustrating but otherwise love the car.

T-MAC · 03-05-2016, 09:10 PM

I forgot to mention, it only happens on the first cycle. After the first cycle, the 5th bow seems to move into the proper vertical position and there are no issues. If it sits with the top closed for 30 minutes the problem occurs again (but only on the first cycle).

OldGuyFla · 03-06-2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by T-MAC

2010 w/ 34k miles. I have had the vehicle for about 6 months now and I have been working with the dealer for the past 3 months trying to fix issues with the decklid hitting the top when opening. So far they have tried making adjustments to the left and right "adjuster bolts" along with replacing the straps in the top itself. Going back in for the 4th trip next weekend and hoping they can either get it sorted out or replace the entire top assembly under the extended warranty I purchased (thankfully). Quite frustrating but otherwise love the car.

Sounds like the problem will be hard to find since it only happens on the 1st try. hopefully they will replace the top.
Good luck!

Spoiler · 03-07-2016, 12:27 PM

'15 Roadster here with 8800 miles on it. I've only owned it since the end of December and have only opened the top a dozen times or so... So far no problems, but am certainly interested in seeing the comments from anyone who has more miles/time on theirs...

-Spoiler

03-02-2016, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
OldGuyFla A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indian Lake Estates Fl Posts: 1,049 Drives: 14 370Z TS Roadster Rep Power: 19127	How is your top Hi I haven't seen any posts for people having top problems for some time & was just wondering how everyone's top is performing these days? I've looked back through the posts & it seems to me that a good number of the problems had been with the 2010 models. I hope that Nissan has cured the problems & we can look forward to a long trouble free time. I've had mine for about 1.5 yrs. now & haven't had any problems. Living down here I have my top up & down all year long, so it's gotten a good workout. Comments please. Dan WI_Hedgehog likes this.

03-02-2016, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
fisherg Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 90 Drives: 10 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 20	I don't want to jinx myself but mine (2010) has been good. My serial # is 381 so its one of the very early ones built in July of 09. 80k miles and only a tiny pinhole on the pass. side quarter (everyone seems to get these) back in 2012. I installed patches on each side on the underside where it occurred and no problem since. The driver side never wore thru with the patch there. No mechanical problems. I'm trading in mine in the fall for a 2017 which looks to be the last of this generation. Zrider79 and WI_Hedgehog like this. __________________ THE OPEN ROAD IS WAITING.....Solid Red Touring 370ZR w/Navi

03-02-2016, 05:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rnchdude Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NorCal Sacramento Posts: 34 Drives: 12 370Z 6M Roadster Rep Power: 10	My 2012 has been in the shop 2x for the top. Both were wiring related, and from what I can tell it was related to the wiring harness being strung too tightly. First trip was a disconnected wire, second trip required a replacement of some wires and adjusting how it was affixed strapped to the car. Now the wiring has more "play". All this and I only have 12,000 miles on it. Bought it 5 months ago with 7500 miles on it. No wear marks yet, but I do see that the stitching is now unraveling in the seam section surrounding the driver's window. sigh But I still drive with the top down nearly every day. Love it. Hate the quality of the parts. (been in twice for a total of 10 days for the dreaded clutch/CSC issue.) WI_Hedgehog likes this.

03-04-2016, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
270slx Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 19 Drives: 2012 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	No problems whatsoever w/ the top on my 2012. In fact, no problems with the car. WI_Hedgehog and OldGuyFla like this.

03-05-2016, 09:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	No problems with mine. 2010 w/13K miles. WI_Hedgehog and OldGuyFla like this. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

03-05-2016, 09:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
T-MAC Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10 Drives: 10 370z Vert PW/6MT Rep Power: 9	2010 w/ 34k miles. I have had the vehicle for about 6 months now and I have been working with the dealer for the past 3 months trying to fix issues with the decklid hitting the top when opening. So far they have tried making adjustments to the left and right "adjuster bolts" along with replacing the straps in the top itself. Going back in for the 4th trip next weekend and hoping they can either get it sorted out or replace the entire top assembly under the extended warranty I purchased (thankfully). Quite frustrating but otherwise love the car. WI_Hedgehog likes this.

03-05-2016, 09:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
T-MAC Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10 Drives: 10 370z Vert PW/6MT Rep Power: 9	I forgot to mention, it only happens on the first cycle. After the first cycle, the 5th bow seems to move into the proper vertical position and there are no issues. If it sits with the top closed for 30 minutes the problem occurs again (but only on the first cycle).

03-07-2016, 12:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Spoiler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central Florida Age: 65 Posts: 8,409 Drives: 21 Supra -Blk/Red Rep Power: 2684380	'15 Roadster here with 8800 miles on it. I've only owned it since the end of December and have only opened the top a dozen times or so... So far no problems, but am certainly interested in seeing the comments from anyone who has more miles/time on theirs... -Spoiler WI_Hedgehog and OldGuyFla like this.