370z Roadster Top mechanism video

AK370Z · 01-16-2010, 04:54 AM

SBZ · 01-16-2010, 12:13 PM

My friends are amazed when I demonstrate the top. Espescially using the door button from outside the car.

branas · 01-19-2010, 01:23 PM

It seems from all the videos I've seen that the back portion of the top comes down pretty hard on the rear trunk area. Is there any concern for paint damage? Also, does it form any kind of seal back there or will there be drafts during the winter?

John Bradley · 01-19-2010, 04:58 PM

I dont see any concerns on mine, its not that hard. There is a clear protection strip on top of the paint that it rest on..
As far as drafts go, I doubt it.. mine is very tight and ZERO noise problems

dalparadise · 01-19-2010, 07:39 PM

Ditto above. the strip of protectant where the top meets the tonneau cover looks like double-thickness clear bra material. This top seals as well as any I've ever had.

dalparadise · 01-19-2010, 07:56 PM

One thing I have noticed -- there's a cloth glare shield that comes down over the painted portion inside the top when it's up. When you fold the top, the cloth portion folds up and covers the back glass. Very nice design, but coupled with the glass rear windblock, it makes it nearly impossible to clean the inside of the rear window.

I had a touch of haze on mine from out-gassing, I'd assume, and had to stop the top in mid operation, in order to reach up under that cloth covering and do a contortionist cleaning of the inside of the rear window while standing outside the car.

Not crazy about stopping the top mechanism in mid-stride, but a dirty window is a major safety hazard in this car.

vipor · 01-19-2010, 08:02 PM

looks like a good system. love hearing it latch in.

that color combo in the video though..

Leolee · 01-20-2010, 01:20 PM

very nice top down, like it, im thinking of getting one for the fiance

Leolee · 01-20-2010, 01:21 PM

btw is there any inside view of how the top goes down ?

01-16-2010, 04:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
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01-19-2010, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	Ditto above. the strip of protectant where the top meets the tonneau cover looks like double-thickness clear bra material. This top seals as well as any I've ever had. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

01-19-2010, 07:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	One thing I have noticed -- there's a cloth glare shield that comes down over the painted portion inside the top when it's up. When you fold the top, the cloth portion folds up and covers the back glass. Very nice design, but coupled with the glass rear windblock, it makes it nearly impossible to clean the inside of the rear window. I had a touch of haze on mine from out-gassing, I'd assume, and had to stop the top in mid operation, in order to reach up under that cloth covering and do a contortionist cleaning of the inside of the rear window while standing outside the car. Not crazy about stopping the top mechanism in mid-stride, but a dirty window is a major safety hazard in this car. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

01-19-2010, 08:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	looks like a good system. love hearing it latch in. that color combo in the video though.. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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01-16-2010, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
SBZ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Carpinteria California Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	My friends are amazed when I demonstrate the top. Espescially using the door button from outside the car.

01-19-2010, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
branas Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2 Drives: 2006 Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 15	It seems from all the videos I've seen that the back portion of the top comes down pretty hard on the rear trunk area. Is there any concern for paint damage? Also, does it form any kind of seal back there or will there be drafts during the winter?

01-19-2010, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 16	I dont see any concerns on mine, its not that hard. There is a clear protection strip on top of the paint that it rest on.. As far as drafts go, I doubt it.. mine is very tight and ZERO noise problems

01-20-2010, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Leolee Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NC & SC Posts: 11 Drives: 10' Camaro 2SS/RS Rep Power: 15	very nice top down, like it, im thinking of getting one for the fiance

01-20-2010, 01:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Leolee Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NC & SC Posts: 11 Drives: 10' Camaro 2SS/RS Rep Power: 15	btw is there any inside view of how the top goes down ?