Who would like to see T Tops come back

Jimc · 07-05-2013, 06:53 AM

Maybe even a Targa Roof. I have a 2012 Roadster and I really like it, but I still think the T Tops were great on my previous 2008.

One disappointment with the Roadster is that I am finding restrictions at New Jersey Motorsports Park on tracking it. The will not accept the factory rollover protection. I guess I will have to deal with my need for speed since a roll bar is just not going to happen.

Regards

Jim

bvl · 07-05-2013, 07:41 AM

I would be pretty stoked with a targa (Supra did it well) but I don't see any return to the T-Tops. Very 80's unfortunately, and no one is going back there.

As for track, save for purpose built open cockpit cars anything not enclosed is going to be an issue even for simple DE events. We also have a Z-R and its not going to accompany an aftermarket role bar at all where as cars like Miata can (though good luck passing the broom stick test unless you are < 5' 8"

If Nissan came out with a targa...or better yet Porsche a targa Cayman I would have an extremely difficult financial decision to make

- b

wstar · 07-05-2013, 08:00 AM

I had a T-Top car once (a '99 WS6). They seem pretty cool before you buy them, but they're not nearly as cool once you own it and drive that car all the time. They're a pain to install/remove. The T-Tops are big bulky chunks of glass. You can leave 'em in your garage, but then you're screwed if it rains or you want to secure the car parked for a while. You can stow them in the little slots in the trunk area to keep them with you, but then it kills your trunk space.

If someone made magical T-Tops that worked like a moonroof or mechanized convertible, maybe that would be cool for a summer highway cruiser car.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-05-2013, 08:33 AM

I wouldn't mind if designed into the car right from factory. Hate to see custom T tops on cars that don't match the feature.

fonzo179 · 07-05-2013, 08:33 AM

Kneel before the God......

jcosta79 · 07-05-2013, 08:39 AM

My C6 had a removable roof and I used it all the time. It's easy to remove/install and it stores neatly and securely in the trunk. That would be an AWESOME feature on the 370.

Mt Tam I am · 07-05-2013, 10:09 AM

I'd love the factory option of T tops as I had on my Z32.

ParkStr8 · 07-05-2013, 10:10 AM

T-Top = my 2007 and 2008 Jeep Wrangler's "Freedom Top". Great in theory but not the easiest most convenient - for the reasons stated above. They were light fiberglass and easy to pull and stow - but my roadster's button has it beat.

If i had bought the coupe and a targa was avail then yes- or throw in a sunroof.

Love that Camaro above.

kenchan · 07-05-2013, 10:50 AM

its funny how some like to hide under dark tint, and some just want the whole world to see inside.

im fine with my roof and no tint.

im super glad nissan did not put a sunroof on our cars too.

ltullos · 07-05-2013, 02:38 PM

#1 thing I miss about my Z32TT. Well actually, that's a lie. #1 is 16 PSI boost, but T-Tops are certainly #2!

Brutal 370Z · 07-05-2013, 02:47 PM

ya its such a nice feature, especially if its seamless like on the corvette's. wish this was an option. plenty of trunk space to create a slot for it too like on the C6.

USINC97 · 07-05-2013, 02:50 PM

Not Me.

6MT · 07-05-2013, 02:52 PM

Cb antennas too...... Smokey & the Bandit Z

cossie1600 · 07-05-2013, 02:55 PM

Bring back the mullet too

Brutal 370Z · 07-05-2013, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutal 370Z

ya its such a nice feature, especially if its seamless like on the corvette's. wish this was an option. plenty of trunk space to create a slot for it too like on the C6.

When I said this, I was talking about targa, not t-top. Woops! T-top looks stupid

07-05-2013, 06:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jimc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 74 Posts: 97 Drives: 12 Vert Tour BS M6 Rep Power: 11	Who would like to see T Tops come back Maybe even a Targa Roof. I have a 2012 Roadster and I really like it, but I still think the T Tops were great on my previous 2008. One disappointment with the Roadster is that I am finding restrictions at New Jersey Motorsports Park on tracking it. The will not accept the factory rollover protection. I guess I will have to deal with my need for speed since a roll bar is just not going to happen. Regards Jim

07-05-2013, 08:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I had a T-Top car once (a '99 WS6). They seem pretty cool before you buy them, but they're not nearly as cool once you own it and drive that car all the time. They're a pain to install/remove. The T-Tops are big bulky chunks of glass. You can leave 'em in your garage, but then you're screwed if it rains or you want to secure the car parked for a while. You can stow them in the little slots in the trunk area to keep them with you, but then it kills your trunk space. If someone made magical T-Tops that worked like a moonroof or mechanized convertible, maybe that would be cool for a summer highway cruiser car. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

07-05-2013, 08:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	I wouldn't mind if designed into the car right from factory. Hate to see custom T tops on cars that don't match the feature. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

07-05-2013, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 14	My C6 had a removable roof and I used it all the time. It's easy to remove/install and it stores neatly and securely in the trunk. That would be an AWESOME feature on the 370. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	I'd love the factory option of T tops as I had on my Z32. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

07-05-2013, 07:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 13	I would be pretty stoked with a targa (Supra did it well) but I don't see any return to the T-Tops. Very 80's unfortunately, and no one is going back there. As for track, save for purpose built open cockpit cars anything not enclosed is going to be an issue even for simple DE events. We also have a Z-R and its not going to accompany an aftermarket role bar at all where as cars like Miata can (though good luck passing the broom stick test unless you are < 5' 8" If Nissan came out with a targa...or better yet Porsche a targa Cayman I would have an extremely difficult financial decision to make - b

07-05-2013, 10:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
ParkStr8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 361 Drives: 2015 370z Sport Tech Rep Power: 16	T-Top = my 2007 and 2008 Jeep Wrangler's "Freedom Top". Great in theory but not the easiest most convenient - for the reasons stated above. They were light fiberglass and easy to pull and stow - but my roadster's button has it beat. If i had bought the coupe and a targa was avail then yes- or throw in a sunroof. Love that Camaro above.

07-05-2013, 10:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	its funny how some like to hide under dark tint, and some just want the whole world to see inside. im fine with my roof and no tint. im super glad nissan did not put a sunroof on our cars too. chrischhorn likes this.

07-05-2013, 02:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
ltullos Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 312 Drives: 2016 Nismo Tech MT Rep Power: 14	T-Tops #1 thing I miss about my Z32TT. Well actually, that's a lie. #1 is 16 PSI boost, but T-Tops are certainly #2!

07-05-2013, 02:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 13	ya its such a nice feature, especially if its seamless like on the corvette's. wish this was an option. plenty of trunk space to create a slot for it too like on the C6. __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-05-2013, 02:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
USINC97 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 104 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT/09 Cube Rep Power: 14	Not Me.

07-05-2013, 02:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	Cb antennas too...... Smokey & the Bandit Z __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

07-05-2013, 02:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Bring back the mullet too kenchan likes this.

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