convertible maintenance

370newbie · 09-18-2014, 11:07 AM

I have a 2011 Roadster (new to me)and was wondering if there is any thing I need to do as far as mechanical maintenance on the convertible mechanism?

Pie · 09-18-2014, 11:09 AM

does the manual say anything about maintenance for it? i would think you'd need to put some wd40 on it to keep it greased up

370z_Roadster · 09-25-2014, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pie

does the manual say anything about maintenance for it? i would think you'd need to put some wd40 on it to keep it greased up

I would use white lithium grease, as it looks like that was applied at the factory on the major hinges of my 2011 Roadster.

Capview · 09-28-2014, 02:39 PM

I have had to have my top replaced because of wear on the sides where the mechanism folds. Luckily this was covered under warranty. I added some small pieces of foam tape to the hinges to stop the wear in the future. I will try to post pics of where I added tape, but if you search 370 convertible top, you will find an older thread on this forum that discusses the issue. Other than that, I have had no other issues or maintenance on my Z top.

tvickerman · 10-05-2014, 07:56 PM

I'd love to see pictures as I had my top replaced at the beginning of the summer, (Because i just bought the car) but i dont think my Extended Warranty covers future repairs (2010 Roadster) and I can see where the crease is starting.

runningaarond · 11-20-2014, 11:03 AM

I couldn't get my top to latch in the up position so I had to back it down manually and close it. I was barely able to close it with my wife's help holding the tonneau cover while I hit the button. It is now stuck in roadster mode. I took it to the dealer to find my warranty I purchased didn't cover the top. The dealer wants $7000 to replace the failed motor!!! I am in total shock and disbelief that a car with less than 30K miles would need a repair like this. Anyone have similar problems with their top? What did you do?

roadsterdave · 12-03-2014, 09:23 PM

Running around. My 2010 Roadster is at Nissan right now, I had a problem similar to yours a few days ago pretty much the top stopped moving and with some help I was able to get it closed, I bought the car as is from a small dealer so I have no warranty, the tech showed me what was wrong 2 hydraulics along with some wires come built in with the top and a wire is broken they said they are not able to order those parts by themselves or that Nissan doesnt sell them that way. A new top is $14,000.00 that is not a type-o 14 grand, the service manager did not even consider getting a new top as an option he told me he is going to make calls and possibly have my car repaired by a place that specializes in convertible tops and there is several places like that in Houston. This in 1 of the biggest and busiest dealers around and even though they are trying I honestly don't think they know how to repair tops, I sure hope someone can fix it right for a reasonable price. I hope all goes well with you're Z as well.

09-18-2014, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
370newbie Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: TEXAS Posts: 2 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	convertible maintenance I have a 2011 Roadster (new to me)and was wondering if there is any thing I need to do as far as mechanical maintenance on the convertible mechanism?

09-28-2014, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Capview Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento Posts: 4 Drives: 2010 Rdstr 370Z MT Rep Power: 11	I have had to have my top replaced because of wear on the sides where the mechanism folds. Luckily this was covered under warranty. I added some small pieces of foam tape to the hinges to stop the wear in the future. I will try to post pics of where I added tape, but if you search 370 convertible top, you will find an older thread on this forum that discusses the issue. Other than that, I have had no other issues or maintenance on my Z top. __________________ 2010 Roadster Touring MT 6 Fast Intentions Cat Back Exhaust (18" res.) Stillen GEN 3 CAI

11-20-2014, 11:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
runningaarond Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2 Drives: 10 370Z Bk Conv Rep Power: 11	Failed convertible top motor I couldn't get my top to latch in the up position so I had to back it down manually and close it. I was barely able to close it with my wife's help holding the tonneau cover while I hit the button. It is now stuck in roadster mode. I took it to the dealer to find my warranty I purchased didn't cover the top. The dealer wants $7000 to replace the failed motor!!! I am in total shock and disbelief that a car with less than 30K miles would need a repair like this. Anyone have similar problems with their top? What did you do?

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09-18-2014, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pie A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: volibear smash Posts: 1,681 Drives: rawr Rep Power: 427	does the manual say anything about maintenance for it? i would think you'd need to put some wd40 on it to keep it greased up

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tvickerman Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 18 Drives: '10 Blk 370z Rdster Rep Power: 12	I'd love to see pictures as I had my top replaced at the beginning of the summer, (Because i just bought the car) but i dont think my Extended Warranty covers future repairs (2010 Roadster) and I can see where the crease is starting.

12-03-2014, 09:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
roadsterdave Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 11	Running around. My 2010 Roadster is at Nissan right now, I had a problem similar to yours a few days ago pretty much the top stopped moving and with some help I was able to get it closed, I bought the car as is from a small dealer so I have no warranty, the tech showed me what was wrong 2 hydraulics along with some wires come built in with the top and a wire is broken they said they are not able to order those parts by themselves or that Nissan doesnt sell them that way. A new top is $14,000.00 that is not a type-o 14 grand, the service manager did not even consider getting a new top as an option he told me he is going to make calls and possibly have my car repaired by a place that specializes in convertible tops and there is several places like that in Houston. This in 1 of the biggest and busiest dealers around and even though they are trying I honestly don't think they know how to repair tops, I sure hope someone can fix it right for a reasonable price. I hope all goes well with you're Z as well.