Removable Hard Top

Whitey#1 · 08-10-2009, 12:05 PM

why doesnt Nissan make the 350Z/370Z with a removable hard top? something similar to what the Corvette does, and the Lotus too? i dont really like the soft top/convertible, but it seems to me that a removable hard top would be a very good option.

my apologies if this has been discussed at length before.

Mike

theDreamer · 08-10-2009, 12:06 PM

A nice solid targa top would be great, but I think to much of the market turned away from it in favor of a hard top convertible now. Plus it requires extra structural engineering I believe, but if they did make it...I would be all over it and probably take the hit on my current Z.

Lug · 08-10-2009, 12:23 PM

The vette and Lotus frames are designed to not use the roof as part of their structural integrity, the Z isn't. That's why it adds an extra 200lbs of support parts for the roadster. You would have to do that for a targa top as well.

280z/300zx · 08-10-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

..I would be all over it and probably take the hit on my current Z.

I would be right behind you doing the same thing. I think a targa is the only thing I would really like to add to this car.

fly yellow · 08-10-2009, 02:27 PM

Whatever happened to T-tops?

tooohip · 08-10-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

Whatever happened to T-tops?

Probably the curved roof design makes them difficult? I know I wished this thing at least had a sun/moon roof, but oh well.

Nismo 370z · 08-10-2009, 06:48 PM

You dont need moon roofs in a sportscar IMO. If u guys really need that then u should of got a G.

sloterg · 08-10-2009, 07:02 PM

lets get someone to chop up a nice z with a t top function.. LETS SEE IT

spearfish25 · 08-10-2009, 07:06 PM

Yep, my only wish for my car is that I could pull off some T-tops. A set of black t-tops would add some nice light while they're on and then really open the car up when they're off. Damn it would be sweet...

fly yellow · 08-10-2009, 10:45 PM

I'm not just talking about T-tops for the Z, but T-tops in general. I don't think there is a car out right now that has them. I used to have them on my 91 MR2, and while they did eventually start to leak, I did like them.

08-10-2009, 12:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Whitey#1 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Loogootee, IN Posts: 78 Drives: 09 MB/Frost 370Z AT Rep Power: 15	Removable Hard Top why doesnt Nissan make the 350Z/370Z with a removable hard top? something similar to what the Corvette does, and the Lotus too? i dont really like the soft top/convertible, but it seems to me that a removable hard top would be a very good option. my apologies if this has been discussed at length before. Mike

08-10-2009, 12:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	A nice solid targa top would be great, but I think to much of the market turned away from it in favor of a hard top convertible now. Plus it requires extra structural engineering I believe, but if they did make it...I would be all over it and probably take the hit on my current Z. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-10-2009, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	The vette and Lotus frames are designed to not use the roof as part of their structural integrity, the Z isn't. That's why it adds an extra 200lbs of support parts for the roadster. You would have to do that for a targa top as well. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

08-10-2009, 02:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 264	Whatever happened to T-tops? __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

08-10-2009, 10:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 264	I'm not just talking about T-tops for the Z, but T-tops in general. I don't think there is a car out right now that has them. I used to have them on my 91 MR2, and while they did eventually start to leak, I did like them. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

08-10-2009, 06:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nismo 370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA, California Posts: 91 Drives: 2012 GM Nismo 370z Rep Power: 481	You dont need moon roofs in a sportscar IMO. If u guys really need that then u should of got a G.

08-10-2009, 07:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Yep, my only wish for my car is that I could pull off some T-tops. A set of black t-tops would add some nice light while they're on and then really open the car up when they're off. Damn it would be sweet...

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