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-   -   Nissan 370Z Targa top? (http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-photos-spyshots-video-media-gallery/1771-nissan-370z-targa-top.html)

Pelican170 04-27-2011 02:56 PM
This is awesome. I would be really interested in doing this if all works out for the best...

6MT 04-27-2011 03:03 PM
Umm.. I'm not a fan. It reminds me of Smokey & The Bandit and the Trans-Am.

370zproject 06-03-2011 12:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TopGone (Post 1042569)
OK, I have been a bad, very bad, member. I know a lot of people are keeping up with our project and we have been MIA since a little before January.

I had to change our "ZTarga" to another name per Porsche’s attorneys. Yes, they sent us a formal letter. It is all legitimate. So, our new web site will be announced soon. No biggie, just some extra expenses and time. For what we did to this car, money seems to be no object. Yes, we are crazy. :shakes head:

I have some new pictures and we are prepping the car for ZDayZ. It is a totally awesome event.

I’ll keep everyone posted soon enough. I have to work on the ZDayZ web site first.

Thanks you guys for liking, not liking, and all the opinions – good, bad, and ugly. We are totally open to everything. We even tried the roll bars black (per a couple of comments that the yellow was just too much.) Well, we gave it a try and felt that the black was too utilitarian and not enough “show”. Yep, went back to the yellow.

~Dean
more pics and is the site ever gonna work?>

Chris_1 06-03-2011 01:53 PM
I just spoke to Dean on this project, hes doing finishing touches and just did something to change the look a little bit. Let me tell you, a subtle touch of carbon fiber and talk about a HUGE difference in the look of this car now. I told him to get on, but hes trying to finish it within the next 2 weeks to post again.

kdo2milger 06-14-2011 06:13 PM
in for more info

Isamu 06-16-2011 12:45 AM
OMG... soo beautiful... I love my t-tops on my zx's... and I would kill for this mod..
even on my NISMO

:yum: cannot wait for an update and stress tests

marcussoori 06-30-2011 09:21 PM
Could you please show some pics with the targa top on? Also, some pics of the top on and off from the rear of the car at 6' level?

Thanks...

SHEPDOG 07-08-2011 04:44 PM
nice

LONDON2012 07-08-2011 05:54 PM
updates?

BabyBuddha831 07-17-2011 02:55 PM
update??

06-27-2013 01:31 AM
?

ZBro16 06-27-2013 02:19 PM
ZOMBIE THREAD

that said... i have never seen this before... and ... WANT. So much want.

TopGone 07-28-2013 10:48 PM
Hey all, I'm back. Sorry, was going through a divorce and everything is done between me and the ex. I just got the Z yesterday, and it looks like it came down with the dreaded "steering wheel lock" issue. Taking it to the dealership tomorrow. I have to update you all on my project and get back into the "rebuilding mode." I have not driven it for over 1 and 1/2 years. Heck, I haven't even seen it for that long as well. I totally forgot how SEXY the 370 looks! I only see a few here in Columbia, and that's usually driving by. My site is down, but i'll get it back up soon. I do have lot's of pictures, especially of the top. I ending up making by hand and chose an aluminum top because of the lighter weight. YES.... it does leak some. That will be top of my list today. So..... in the meantime, I have to treat it like a motorcycle. Hey, I'm a patient man and my leaks will be resolved soon. Again, I just got it yesterday. I need it to start first! lol

DEpointfive0 07-28-2013 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGone (Post 2422918)
Hey all, I'm back. Sorry, was going through a divorce and everything is done between me and the ex. I just got the Z yesterday, and it looks like it came down with the dreaded "steering wheel lock" issue. Taking it to the dealership tomorrow. I have to update you all on my project and get back into the "rebuilding mode." I have not driven it for over 1 and 1/2 years. Heck, I haven't even seen it for that long as well. I totally forgot how SEXY the 370 looks! I only see a few here in Columbia, and that's usually driving by. My site is down, but i'll get it back up soon. I do have lot's of pictures, especially of the top. I ending up making by hand and chose an aluminum top because of the lighter weight. YES.... it does leak some. That will be top of my list today. So..... in the meantime, I have to treat it like a motorcycle. Hey, I'm a patient man and my leaks will be resolved soon. Again, I just got it yesterday. I need it to start first! lol
Holy CRAP!!! You're back!!! More pics!!!

DEpointfive0 07-28-2013 11:40 PM
Btw, what about hand cranking it and doing an oil change to get the oil moving a bit?

TopGone 07-29-2013 07:19 AM
I know, right... Well, my ex has been driving it some and taking care great of it. She had it changed about 300 miles ago. And I'll post some pics soon. Mainly construction pics. I am going to Myrtle Beach in a week. Hope to have some great ones there. Looking for a car show to get this Z back in the groove. She has feelings too, ya know. lol She misses the hot girl models. Or... is that me?

Isamu 07-29-2013 08:09 AM
atleast you and your ex are getting along

TopGone 07-29-2013 10:40 AM
My ex and i do get along, but I was talking about my Z missing the girls! lol

Wiggins3377 07-29-2013 11:24 AM
More pics!


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Isamu 07-29-2013 04:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TopGone (Post 2423298)
My ex and i do get along, but I was talking about my Z missing the girls! lol
:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl:

TopGone 07-30-2013 12:54 PM
http://topgone.com/images/370Z/IMG_0288.JPG

TopGone 07-30-2013 12:59 PM
http://topgone.com/images/370Z/IMG_0303.JPG
http://topgone.com/images/370Z/IMG_0311.JPG
http://topgone.com/images/370Z/IMG_0318.JPG
http://topgone.com/images/370Z/IMG_0388.JPG
At SEMA 2010 http://topgone.com/images/370Z/IMG_0476.JPG
At SEMA 2010 http://topgone.com/images/370Z/IMG_0480.JPG
At SEMA 2010 http://topgone.com/images/370Z/IMG_0481.JPG

Jasonle 07-30-2013 01:01 PM
Sexy!

Isamu 07-30-2013 04:51 PM
damn it! I can't see!!! damn yous internets!

DEpointfive0 07-30-2013 05:18 PM
Was the car parted out? I don't see the 2 screens, or the wheels and stuff

fuct 07-30-2013 05:34 PM
how can an average height person drive with that roll bar above the seat?

and not a fan of the three dif color yellows under the hood.

DEpointfive0 07-30-2013 05:50 PM
^what roll bar???

And I kinda agree on the colors

TopGone 07-31-2013 08:15 AM
I agree as well. Nissan only used a base coat in the engine compartment, then we put the exterior color over the compartments. Mike, thepowdercoater could not match up the paint. The colors do bug me as well. Oh well, there is only so much I could do. I'll prob paint everything like the base coat in the engine compartment. Don't care for that color, but at least I don't have to deal with all that work.... for now.... lol

fuct 07-31-2013 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2425589)
^what roll bar???

And I kinda agree on the colors
http://topgone.com/images/370Z/IMG_0311.JPG

am i losing my mind or is there some kind of roll bar going over the headrest?

TopGone 07-31-2013 09:35 AM
Well, the roll bar actually sits behind the seat. It does hinder the seat from moving back about 2 inches and I can't lean back as far. My 6'1" girlfriend still fits in the passenger seat comfortably. lol
The roll bar is mainly to hold the removable top in the back. As far as actual functionality for safety, it would fail. We did paint it black at one time due to the comments from the370z.com, but i like the yellow for show. So, yellow it is.

EagleTime 07-31-2013 10:47 AM
Could you do the targa on the Nismo? Can you have a clear targa like the Corvette?

DEpointfive0 07-31-2013 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by fuct (Post 2426457)
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am i losing my mind or is there some kind of roll bar going over the headrest?
Lol, you would be correct

Quote:
Originally Posted by TopGone (Post 2426524)
Well, the roll bar actually sits behind the seat. It does hinder the seat from moving back about 2 inches and I can't lean back as far. My 6'1" girlfriend still fits in the passenger seat comfortably. lol
The roll bar is mainly to hold the removable top in the back. As far as actual functionality for safety, it would fail. We did paint it black at one time due to the comments from the370z.com, but i like the yellow for show. So, yellow it is.
I thought it didn't have one because you guys said the chassis was so strong that when you jacked it by a corner nothing flexed and such

Quote:
Originally Posted by EagleTime (Post 2426686)
Could you do the targa on the Nismo? Can you have a clear targa like the Corvette?
Well, a) this cost $8000, and b) it leaks, oh, and c) this ain't no corvette

TopGone 07-31-2013 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2426792)
I thought it didn't have one because you guys said the chassis was so strong that when you jacked it by a corner nothing flexed and such
That is true, we had to install a roll bar because it is holding the targa in the back hatchback area. The roll bar is not helping any rigidity what so ever. We had to gut the back and remove the tire and all so the top would fit. It sure isn’t a corvette. Buying one of those would be way too easy.

vividracing 07-31-2013 07:59 PM
Looks great! Glad I stumbled onto this today!


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