Oh No - Ragtop Woes...

RandyD · 08-11-2011, 05:44 PM

Noticed this little fraying today

BeachZTT · 08-11-2011, 06:13 PM

That looks like the wrap on that cable bundle, right? I think I remember thinking mine was rubbing during operation. I will have to take a look.

If that is what it is, should be easy to have corrected.

RandyD · 08-11-2011, 06:37 PM

yeah - it's that nylon sleeve around the cables... you need to stop the open/close halfway to inspect it.

BeachZTT · 08-11-2011, 07:11 PM

Thanks, I think the time I was looking at it is when I was cleaning out the compartment and had it half way open.

Daveski38 · 08-12-2011, 03:53 PM

I have the same issue, Driver's side.

bvl · 08-21-2011, 08:09 AM

This appears to be rather common. My driver side sheath was replaced last month on my lightly used 2010.

Quartermaine · 08-26-2011, 03:15 PM

Same problem here too! Should I get it replaced or it doesn't really matter?

RandyD · 08-26-2011, 03:57 PM

so far, the fraying has gotten worse, but no apparent affect on the cables themselves. I'm going to let it slide until the next oil change, then let the dealership decide.

truman_greg · 09-05-2011, 10:14 PM

Same issue here. Driver's side. Doesn't seem to affect anything, as far as I can tell.

RandyD · 09-06-2011, 04:31 PM

update: i took it to the dealer today and had them inspect it.

they said, that the fix (from nissan) is to replace the entire roof...!!!

they also said they would give me a loaner while they sent it to their upholstery shop to see if they can improve it. no functional issue otherwise - nothing to adjust.

Quartermaine · 09-06-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyD

update: i took it to the dealer today and had them inspect it.

they said, that the fix (from nissan) is to replace the entire roof...!!!

they also said they would give me a loaner while they sent it to their upholstery shop to see if they can improve it. no functional issue otherwise - nothing to adjust.

Replacing the entire roof?! I guess it is best to take it in right before your warranty expires and get a new roof.

Just a quick side question. What do you all use to clean the top?

Roadster4Us · 09-06-2011, 07:14 PM

Raggtop or 303. Both are very good.

RandyD · 09-09-2011, 05:44 PM

Update: the upholstery people did a great job of fixing this without replacing the whole roof

it looks like maybe the same cowling that was on there already, just about an extra inch of it down the sleeve. I can't see a seam - maybe some kind of heat shrink to install... I'll post pics sometime next week when I'm back from my travels.

bvl · 09-10-2011, 06:52 AM

Good...no reason to replace a roof for an obvious sleeve around some wiring

Now, if you have rubbing an other issues, then the top needs to be replaced. I will be having mine replaced in the spring due to two different wear marks. Drivers side rear (reported before) as well as one on the interior where it seems to hang up on a motor before closing (I think its also been reported).

- b

dennis26 · 09-10-2011, 12:09 PM

Is the top, cloth or vinyl ?

08-11-2011, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	That looks like the wrap on that cable bundle, right? I think I remember thinking mine was rubbing during operation. I will have to take a look. If that is what it is, should be easy to have corrected. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-11-2011, 07:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	Thanks, I think the time I was looking at it is when I was cleaning out the compartment and had it half way open. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

09-06-2011, 07:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 16	Raggtop or 303. Both are very good. __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

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08-11-2011, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	yeah - it's that nylon sleeve around the cables... you need to stop the open/close halfway to inspect it.

08-12-2011, 03:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Daveski38 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South of Houston Posts: 114 Drives: 10 BC A/T T Roadster Rep Power: 15	I have the same issue, Driver's side.

08-21-2011, 08:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	This appears to be rather common. My driver side sheath was replaced last month on my lightly used 2010.

08-26-2011, 03:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Quartermaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 156 Drives: M6 Silver Roadster Rep Power: 14	Same problem here too! Should I get it replaced or it doesn't really matter?

08-26-2011, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	so far, the fraying has gotten worse, but no apparent affect on the cables themselves. I'm going to let it slide until the next oil change, then let the dealership decide.

09-05-2011, 10:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
truman_greg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 14	Same issue here. Driver's side. Doesn't seem to affect anything, as far as I can tell.

09-06-2011, 04:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	update: i took it to the dealer today and had them inspect it. they said, that the fix (from nissan) is to replace the entire roof...!!! they also said they would give me a loaner while they sent it to their upholstery shop to see if they can improve it. no functional issue otherwise - nothing to adjust.

09-09-2011, 05:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Update: the upholstery people did a great job of fixing this without replacing the whole roof it looks like maybe the same cowling that was on there already, just about an extra inch of it down the sleeve. I can't see a seam - maybe some kind of heat shrink to install... I'll post pics sometime next week when I'm back from my travels.

09-10-2011, 06:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	Good...no reason to replace a roof for an obvious sleeve around some wiring Now, if you have rubbing an other issues, then the top needs to be replaced. I will be having mine replaced in the spring due to two different wear marks. Drivers side rear (reported before) as well as one on the interior where it seems to hang up on a motor before closing (I think its also been reported). - b

09-10-2011, 12:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
dennis26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 314 Drives: 10 370z roadster Rep Power: 14	Is the top, cloth or vinyl ?