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Very excited to share this Update... I spoke to the manufacturer today and the reason for the delayed response is they currently have three projects in development. Since we have

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Old 10-30-2017, 08:58 PM   #121 (permalink)
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Very excited to share this Update...

I spoke to the manufacturer today and the reason for the delayed response is they currently have three projects in development.

Since we have a few members that are starting to think this might not happen I want to share the prototype pictures!!!

Like I said before.... They nailed the shape of this top and it transforms our roadster to a whole new level, giving it an exotic sports car look and updating our platform.

Tooling to produce should be completed in 4 weeks and production will start!

Again this is the unfinished prototype that will give you a good sense of what is coming! Look at the sleek shape and the best part is no more carnival bow lines.











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Looking good! Now if only the hood vents people will let us see their prototype
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Count me in Blue Ranger, my 2010 convertible top has developed the won't open or close virus. After three attempts to "adjust" it, Nissan wants to replace it to cure my ills. A "top shop" recommended my Nissan can't make it right either. The prototype photo looks great. If this is a money saving alternative to a replacement, add me to the list of very interested parties. Let's make lemonade out of these lemons!!
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If this had been out when I bought my Z I might have gone convertable
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Count me in Blue Ranger, my 2010 convertible top has developed the won't open or close virus. After three attempts to "adjust" it, Nissan wants to replace it to cure my ills. A "top shop" recommended my Nissan can't make it right either. The prototype photo looks great. If this is a money saving alternative to a replacement, add me to the list of very interested parties. Let's make lemonade out of these lemons!!
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This is not only a "major" saving alternative just look how it transforms the roadster
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Right!

This top design totally exceeded my expectations and I can honestly say I prefer the overall shape of the roadster compared to the coupe.

I really wanted to wait for the final version, but I felt a need to share these pictures and let everyone see the process
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This top design totally exceeded my expectations and I can honestly say I prefer the overall shape of the roadster compared to the coupe.

I really wanted to wait for the final version, but I felt a need to share these pictures and let everyone see the process
I had a soft top Mustang before, I loved having the top down, but it gave me nothing but issues
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Thanks, blueranger, for keeping us all updated. Hopefully we'll get some great news early next year sometime.
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Thanks.. Should be getting a new update soon.


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Quick Update...

Spoke to manufacturer and they are working on all of their existing top production orders. Once they are caught-up they will get back on our Roadster top development.

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been very quiet. Hoping for more updates soon
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been very quiet. Hoping for more updates soon
No worries... I will check in and update
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