Yes great to here of another successful installation of this new version of the bungee kit, there seams to have been a few carried out now. I am going to bite the bullet and order one from the US, half the price of what Nissan Aust want and then try and find a company who can do the job

New top!
 

Like many roadster owners, my car's been bedeviled with the top-hitting-tonneau issue. I've been experiencing it almost since I first got the car in 2017. I took it to the dealer almost immediately, and they replaced the bungees. But it didn't really do anything.
So, I was excited to read last year on this forum that Nissan engineers had come up with a new fix. I waited until my warranty was about the run out (because I figured that there'd be some "lessons learned" and experienced gained as the new TSB was implemented a few times.) Finally, last month, I brought my car in for the new bungees.
However, after an inspection, the service guys told me that the top's hinge had sheared. (See attached photo; it's on the passenger's side.) I have my suspicions that it was they who broke it, while they were carrying out the TSB. I mean, I'd never noticed a problem with the hinge. But I suppose I hadn't looked at it closely.
Anyway, the dealership decided that they'd replace the whole top. The retail cost of this was something like $19,000, but as it was under warranty, it cost me nothing. The top was replaced, and the problem is fixed. Of course, I do wonder if the new top has the old bungee technology, which is prone to eventual weakening and failure.
Bottom line is: Check your hinges! I assume a broken hinge could be welded for a lot less than $19K, if your car is out of warranty.
Cheers,
Steve

This

Lucky you the hinge broke under warranty.

In fact it is quite common in Z, and to make it worst Nissan doesn't offer replacement just for that part! :shakes head:

The new kit is more involved. It completely replaces how the bungees are configured and adds a new strap and spring that bolts to the frame.

Yes, and the worst thing is there's no instruction, so many people/installers have no idea what is the use of extra hardware.

Very simple steps as long as you have watched this video and have the proper tools.

Look at my DIY thread. I posted a link to the instructions with color pics.. :tup:

nice find on the colour instruction!! :tup:

Link to DIY

TSB for 5th bow.
 

The TSB is very detailed but its not a simple install.
I would find a shop that works on convertibles to install it if you are not a good mechanic.
The instructions are very good, but there is some figuring out of routing of a few things that are not clear in the instructions.
I just finished mine and it completely eliminates the interference issue.

Does it eliminate the slapping down on the cover problem?

replacement went well for me, but now I can't get the weatherstripping and top material back into the 5th bow...anyone got suggestions?