Portable 370Z Shade

Bshields22 · 06-26-2015, 04:25 PM

Do they sell a "Portable Convertible Top". I know the description sounds odd but bare with me. My 370Z-R is a weekend car but sometimes i drive it to places where it could sit out in the sun for many hours in direct sunlight. My goal is to protect the inside from fading and leather drying out without having to use the mechanical top (which currently works just fine).

"Why don't you just use the top.....?"

Because i plan on keeping this car for years and YEARS as a weekend car and will not extend the warranty. Fixing the top is too expensive IF..IFF it ever breaks. I'd rather ONLY use the top in emergencies (start raining while driving, end up in a bad area to park...etc)

Aside from Car covers or "easy ups" is there anything unique out there? I almost imagine whatever this would be (if it even exists) would be in Brookstone, Skymall or an infomercial at 3am lol.

JerryK · 06-26-2015, 08:46 PM

I used to have tonneau covers for my early 60's English sportcars. Made of leather with a zipper down the middle, they snapped on the car around the open perimeter. You could drive with half of it open and zip it up when you stopped at the store. Almost watertight, but kept it more secure.

I wish they made one for the Z.

bvl · 07-17-2015, 06:51 AM

You need a light car cover then. Tonneau's are non-existent anymore (NA/NB Miata had them OEM: last car I can think of designed for one).

Personally I would not leave the top down 24/7. This top is very tight and there are unfortunately more then a few people who have had rubbing issues at pinch points.

You want to put it up at the end of the day to stretch it back out and avoid it being in permanent pinch mode, IMHO.

Our 2010 is doing well, about 45K miles on it and plenty of top up/downs.

- b

gr8-wrx · 07-17-2015, 09:30 AM

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Bshields22 · 07-17-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gr8-wrx

You may have seen this, but would something like this work for you?: NOAH® Block-It® Interior Covers

This is exactly what I want! Thank you!!!

gr8-wrx · 08-08-2015, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bshields22

This is exactly what I want! Thank you!!!

Cool, please post pics if you get one...

Duster · 08-10-2015, 07:12 PM

I leave my top down and use a car cover. I got this one- Covercraft Custom Fit Car Cover for Nissan 370Z (Technalon Evolution Fabric, Tan) i like it.

Amazon.com: Covercraft Custom Fit Car Cover for Nissan 370Z (Technalon Evolution Fabric, Tan): Automotive

The Bodyman · 08-13-2015, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bshields22

Do they sell a "Portable Convertible Top". I know the description sounds odd but bare with me. My 370Z-R is a weekend car but sometimes i drive it to places where it could sit out in the sun for many hours in direct sunlight. My goal is to protect the inside from fading and leather drying out without having to use the mechanical top (which currently works just fine).

"Why don't you just use the top.....?"

Because i plan on keeping this car for years and YEARS as a weekend car and will not extend the warranty. Fixing the top is too expensive IF..IFF it ever breaks. I'd rather ONLY use the top in emergencies (start raining while driving, end up in a bad area to park...etc)

Aside from Car covers or "easy ups" is there anything unique out there? I almost imagine whatever this would be (if it even exists) would be in Brookstone, Skymall or an infomercial at 3am lol.

Move to the UK. No sun problems here

06-26-2015, 04:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bshields22 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2012 Black 370Z-R Rep Power: 697	Portable 370Z Shade Do they sell a "Portable Convertible Top". I know the description sounds odd but bare with me. My 370Z-R is a weekend car but sometimes i drive it to places where it could sit out in the sun for many hours in direct sunlight. My goal is to protect the inside from fading and leather drying out without having to use the mechanical top (which currently works just fine). "Why don't you just use the top.....?" Because i plan on keeping this car for years and YEARS as a weekend car and will not extend the warranty. Fixing the top is too expensive IF..IFF it ever breaks. I'd rather ONLY use the top in emergencies (start raining while driving, end up in a bad area to park...etc) Aside from Car covers or "easy ups" is there anything unique out there? I almost imagine whatever this would be (if it even exists) would be in Brookstone, Skymall or an infomercial at 3am lol.

07-17-2015, 09:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	You may have seen this, but would something like this work for you?: NOAH® Block-It® Interior Covers WI_Hedgehog likes this. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

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JerryK Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 64 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7AT Rep Power: 16	I used to have tonneau covers for my early 60's English sportcars. Made of leather with a zipper down the middle, they snapped on the car around the open perimeter. You could drive with half of it open and zip it up when you stopped at the store. Almost watertight, but kept it more secure. I wish they made one for the Z.

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bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 13	You need a light car cover then. Tonneau's are non-existent anymore (NA/NB Miata had them OEM: last car I can think of designed for one). Personally I would not leave the top down 24/7. This top is very tight and there are unfortunately more then a few people who have had rubbing issues at pinch points. You want to put it up at the end of the day to stretch it back out and avoid it being in permanent pinch mode, IMHO. Our 2010 is doing well, about 45K miles on it and plenty of top up/downs. - b

08-10-2015, 07:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Duster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 26 Drives: 2013 370z roadster Rep Power: 10	I leave my top down and use a car cover. I got this one- Covercraft Custom Fit Car Cover for Nissan 370Z (Technalon Evolution Fabric, Tan) i like it. Amazon.com: Covercraft Custom Fit Car Cover for Nissan 370Z (Technalon Evolution Fabric, Tan): Automotive