TOP Tearing issue

Hi-Step'n370Z · 02-11-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Raylyn

And that's where my problem began. Took it in because I had small tear on the drivers side where the window frayed the top because it rubbed on it every time you open the door. They put a new top on it but when I got it back the top didn't open right. When you push the button it would lift about 5 inches and stop. If you let off the button and push it again it would go ahead and open all the way. Took it back... It has now been at the shop almost 2 weeks. They have replaced numerous parts, got a call from nissan dealer and the service man told me they don't know what the problem is, have called in a nissan rep. I just want my car back!!

This may not be related to the top tear issue that's been plaguing the Roadster. The window is supposed to drop slightly when the door handle is pulled, and if you pull the handle too quickly while pulling the door open, the window can not drop fast enough to clear the fabric, and it's gonna catch the fabric.

I remember back when I first got my Roadster, I would tell this to passengers so they would let the window drop before they actually pulled the door open.

If this is happening with your Roadster, then the new top will fray again. Make sure the window drop is working properly. The window should not be catching like it did.

Raylyn · 02-11-2011, 04:48 PM

The window would actually catch on top and when I took it in they adjusted both windows and they work much better now, just wish they would get the other problem fixed now and give me my car back.

fmusignac · 02-17-2011, 11:49 AM

Just got a call from my dealer. They ordered a new top. I will update as soon as they get it and I take it in to get it installed. Hopefully they get it right. Said it would take 2 days for them to install.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 02-17-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fmusignac

Just got a call from my dealer. They ordered a new top. I will update as soon as they get it and I take it in to get it installed. Hopefully they get it right. Said it would take 2 days for them to install.

Hang in there, seems like things will turn out good for you, glad your dealer's treating you right.

Correct me if I'm wrong, I think you're the first to have this particular problem with the top. Now that this issue has happened with your Z, I'm hoping it doesn't happen to others, but with the strange things that have plagued the top up to now, sad to say that it just might.

I would respectfully suggest to everyone to make sure the windows on your Z are dropping the way they're supposed to - AND - that all passengers are aware that when they open the door, they do it correctly by pausing that little split second after pulling the handle, and allow the window to drop before they actually pull the door open.

Keep us posted.
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02-11-2011, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Raylyn Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tomball Posts: 3 Drives: 2010 Blk Cherry 370z Rep Power: 15	The window would actually catch on top and when I took it in they adjusted both windows and they work much better now, just wish they would get the other problem fixed now and give me my car back.

02-17-2011, 11:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
fmusignac Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Des Moines Posts: 9 Drives: 370zRoadsterTouring Rep Power: 15	Just got a call from my dealer. They ordered a new top. I will update as soon as they get it and I take it in to get it installed. Hopefully they get it right. Said it would take 2 days for them to install.