Hardtop Interest poll

bullitt5897 · 04-28-2011, 09:52 AM

As the title states I am trying to gauge interest to see if UA motorsports should make a hardtop for the Z.

If you are interested here are a few facts:

Made of Fiberglass or Carbon Fiber
Will Include Mounting Hardware
Will use a Poly Carbonate rear window
Will have weather sealant and use OEM latch locations

Pricing: TBA
Weight: TBA

Share your thoughts...

Fire · 04-28-2011, 06:56 PM

I like the thought of a hardtop. Have you followed the panoramic top thread? I think that would be easier if you where starting from scratch as opposed to making a coupe a t-top or targa.

bullitt5897 · 04-28-2011, 07:05 PM

There is not enough interest for te panorama roof. Granted a few people want it however, as a product it wouldn't sell. Too many people are scared of molding their cars due to a lack of knowledge of the car itself.

Fire · 04-28-2011, 07:33 PM

I understand Bullitt. Do you have any estimate on retail price? Is you thought for the top a folding hardtop or a removable hardtop? I'm not sure how a removable hardtop would mount. I realize you are in the very early stages but I have to plan major mods early LOL

Fire · 04-28-2011, 07:35 PM

Oh and I think a hardtop might be the way to get the car accepted on trackdays as most tracks are shy of soft top convertables.

bullitt5897 · 04-28-2011, 09:04 PM

It would be a removable hardtop and I am looking to bring to market for around $2k and yes we are in the early stages...

Fire · 04-28-2011, 09:13 PM

Look forward to your progress. Your price seems to be inline for me. Keep us posted

buddahson · 04-28-2011, 09:55 PM

I don't have a convertible but may trade up if a hard top is released.

BeachZTT · 04-29-2011, 08:29 AM

I hate to click yes or no on the poll. I have thought several times that I would like to have a removable hard top for the winter months. Usually when I see an S2000 sporting one.

Problem for me is that I just don't know where that $2k dollars would fall into my mod list. I still have a few high dollar items on the list for my TT as well.

TonyD · 04-29-2011, 09:58 AM

Had to vote no....

I live in NE and the Z will go to sleep for the winter months. She's a daily driver for the summer and whenever its nice out. Our primary car is a Corolla that is driven every day.

For some I know the Z is their only car and a hardtop makes good sense.

For many the Z is a 2nd or 3rd car, especially a roadster. Most people in NE that drive nice classic or specialty cars such as this have a winter beater. My guess is that anyone in the upper half of the country or anywhere you see even a small amount of snow would do this. I don't see putting Blizzaks on a Z.

gr8-wrx · 04-29-2011, 10:30 AM

2k or there abouts would seem reasonable to me. I'd want to confirm that it comes off reasonably easily without scratching. Personally, I'd be very interested in a one piece (whatever would be lower cost) that would mount securely. Myself, I would'nt be interested in anything fancy like panaramic that would increase cost, complexity, or durability. Please keep us updated.

Mr&Mrs · 04-29-2011, 11:28 AM

I dont have a roadster but voted yes. So you can take away my vote if this was just for roadster owners. However this is a great mod for someone who want the best of both worlds, and who doesnt want that? =)

IDZRVIT · 04-29-2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyD

Had to vote no....

I live in NE and the Z will go to sleep for the winter months. She's a daily driver for the summer and whenever its nice out. Our primary car is a Corolla that is driven every day.

For some I know the Z is their only car and a hardtop makes good sense.

For many the Z is a 2nd or 3rd car, especially a roadster. Most people in NE that drive nice classic or specialty cars such as this have a winter beater. My guess is that anyone in the upper half of the country or anywhere you see even a small amount of snow would do this. I don't see putting Blizzaks on a Z.

I feel the same way. I only use the Z as a third vehicle on dry days and mostly weekends. So, a hardtop will not be considered.

Zaggeron · 04-29-2011, 01:18 PM

It's hard to say yes or no. I think a hardtop would be cool, but much would depend on the details -- would it replace the soft-top completely or could it be mounted with the soft-top in the down position.

Fire · 04-30-2011, 08:19 AM

I also live in snow country. Due to the lowing and stuff I've done I cannot drive my car in the winter. However if I had a hard top I would drive my car more often and probably one in a while to work. With the soft top I do not trust that if I left it at work somebody wouldn't cut the top to break into it. A hard top would give me a better feeling of security.

View Poll Results: Would you buy a hardtop?
yes	128	82.58%
no	27	17.42%
Voters: 155. You may not vote on this poll

04-28-2011, 09:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Hardtop Interest poll As the title states I am trying to gauge interest to see if UA motorsports should make a hardtop for the Z. If you are interested here are a few facts: Made of Fiberglass or Carbon Fiber Will Include Mounting Hardware Will use a Poly Carbonate rear window Will have weather sealant and use OEM latch locations Pricing: TBA Weight: TBA Share your thoughts... __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-28-2011, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	I like the thought of a hardtop. Have you followed the panoramic top thread? I think that would be easier if you where starting from scratch as opposed to making a coupe a t-top or targa. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

04-28-2011, 07:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	There is not enough interest for te panorama roof. Granted a few people want it however, as a product it wouldn't sell. Too many people are scared of molding their cars due to a lack of knowledge of the car itself. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-28-2011, 07:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	I understand Bullitt. Do you have any estimate on retail price? Is you thought for the top a folding hardtop or a removable hardtop? I'm not sure how a removable hardtop would mount. I realize you are in the very early stages but I have to plan major mods early LOL __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

04-28-2011, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Oh and I think a hardtop might be the way to get the car accepted on trackdays as most tracks are shy of soft top convertables. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

04-28-2011, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	It would be a removable hardtop and I am looking to bring to market for around $2k and yes we are in the early stages... kaikoasurf likes this. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-28-2011, 09:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Look forward to your progress. Your price seems to be inline for me. Keep us posted __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

04-28-2011, 09:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
buddahson Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 272 Drives: 09 370z, 07 R6 Rep Power: 16	I don't have a convertible but may trade up if a hard top is released. Z34ever likes this. __________________ Thanks for the sig EazyD.

04-29-2011, 08:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	I hate to click yes or no on the poll. I have thought several times that I would like to have a removable hard top for the winter months. Usually when I see an S2000 sporting one. Problem for me is that I just don't know where that $2k dollars would fall into my mod list. I still have a few high dollar items on the list for my TT as well. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

04-29-2011, 09:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
TonyD Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 32 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Had to vote no.... I live in NE and the Z will go to sleep for the winter months. She's a daily driver for the summer and whenever its nice out. Our primary car is a Corolla that is driven every day. For some I know the Z is their only car and a hardtop makes good sense. For many the Z is a 2nd or 3rd car, especially a roadster. Most people in NE that drive nice classic or specialty cars such as this have a winter beater. My guess is that anyone in the upper half of the country or anywhere you see even a small amount of snow would do this. I don't see putting Blizzaks on a Z.

04-29-2011, 10:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	2k or there abouts would seem reasonable to me. I'd want to confirm that it comes off reasonably easily without scratching. Personally, I'd be very interested in a one piece (whatever would be lower cost) that would mount securely. Myself, I would'nt be interested in anything fancy like panaramic that would increase cost, complexity, or durability. Please keep us updated. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

04-29-2011, 11:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	I dont have a roadster but voted yes. So you can take away my vote if this was just for roadster owners. However this is a great mod for someone who want the best of both worlds, and who doesnt want that? =) __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

04-29-2011, 01:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	It's hard to say yes or no. I think a hardtop would be cool, but much would depend on the details -- would it replace the soft-top completely or could it be mounted with the soft-top in the down position. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

04-30-2011, 08:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	I also live in snow country. Due to the lowing and stuff I've done I cannot drive my car in the winter. However if I had a hard top I would drive my car more often and probably one in a while to work. With the soft top I do not trust that if I left it at work somebody wouldn't cut the top to break into it. A hard top would give me a better feeling of security. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

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