Roadster Top problems - Nissan Corporate wants you to call in and open case

Rodd

This is such a shame Vman, sorry to here about your issues. Hope you can get it sorted but I don’t think l will look at this ‘fix’ anytime soon.

Met a guy today at a zday and he has just bought a new red roadster for$70k and his roof is hitting. He has had it looked at, they didn’t fix it and only managed to break something else. He said he is not too worried as he has warranty. Didn’t have the heart to tell that I think he is in for a world of hurt.

Strange how new cars do it when the issue is meant to be caused by the cords being stretched over time.

I will probably end up buying the original bungees and replace then at some stage as this appears to has helped some owners unless of course they can sort the clip issue out on this new fix

vman12

Thanks Rodd.
Unfortunately for me both dealer and nissan consumer affairs said they won't do anything else for my roof as i've used up the extended warranty (because roof was so expensive) and the 1 year new roof parts warranty is done. So i'm SOL .

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vman12

I've been thinking about trading it in for a porsche boxter (convertible). Wonder if those have any better quality. At least for now i have a new roof so shouldn't have any top material or hydraulic issues for a while.

Also the mechanic told me an interesting fact. Apparently after a while the roof seams start coming apart. Water gets into the seams (apparently there is electrical wiring behind one if the seems) and onto the wires. Water then rolls down the wires and into the roof control module / computer. This fries the computer which costs a few grand to replace the computer and wiring harness.

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vman12

Update. I'm starting to notice the lid hitting the roof slightly, with the new bungee. Last two mornings kind of humid out about 65 degrees, lid hit the roof. So either the temperature/humidity or the number of times you use the roof is causing new bungee to start failing. It's only been two weeks with the new bungee.

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NismoUFO

This is VERY disheartening to hear. I am getting my car back from the dealership in a few hours. They told me that it is fixed. To hear that the new bungees are already causing issues is too much. Sorry vman.

Spoiler

Hmmm, now mine is starting to just barely rub the top when the rear hatch flips up.

Right at the back corner on the drivers side...

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vman12

Spoiler did you get the new bungee fix or is that with the original bungee?

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Spoiler

Original...

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FYI, if you ever need the hydraulics for your convertible worked on or replaced there is a company called top hydraulics if you need it.

vman12

NismoUFO let me know how it looks. Make sure you check for all the issues i mentioned in the post.

This morning it was fine again. I think the humidity and air temperature will cause the bungees to behave differently based on the day.

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vman12

Here is a video from 8/29/19 of the new bungee with lid still hitting roof. It was in the morning about 7am with 62 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Little chilly with some humidity.

I had the new bungee fix installed by dealer/Nissan engineer on 8/13/19. On 8/26 I noticed the first time the lid hit the roof as I was about to drive to work at 7am. It was about 65 degrees Fahrenheit outside and lots of humidity. The lid hit again on 8/27, worked fine on 8/28 and then again hit the roof on 8/29 as I recorded the video below.
Also want to point out that on those days it worked fine in the afternoon/evening when the temperature was higher (80 or so). The dealership did tell me that these bungees are rated to work at temperatures as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit, so not sure why they are failing at 62 degrees.


This video was taken on 8/29/19, approximately two and a half weeks after new bungees were installed by dealer.
https://youtu.be/kDD-V69RAhg

vman12

i recently saw an article online where a 2017 nissan 370z roadster was reviewed. it's interesting that a brand new roadster would have an issue with the lid hitting the tonneau cover (roof).


https://www.motor1.com/reviews/10153...adster-review/

"This has got to be one of the slowest, clunkiest convertible tops I’ve used in some time. It’s alarming that this test car, with only 1,900 miles on the odometer, makes so many horrible noises during roof operation – at one point while retracting the roof, the soft top and body panel actually scraped against each other".

TJM370ZR

I don't find it all that strange given it is a known defective part. When mine was being serviced I went out with the service manager to look at the brand new 370's sitting on the lot. 2 out of 3 had the same issue with tonneau cover contacting the rear of top and the cars were brand new.

Lawyer up, collect several thousand dollars (probably more, mine was a 2010), and don't let the dealer touch your car ever again. The best fix is to have a local convertible top specialist install new, higher quality bow straps and make all necessary adjustments. It is a very easy fix and does not cost much at all (I think I was quoted $300-$500 before selling the car).

NismoUFO

Same issue as you, vman. I’m having some health issues and do not have time to deal with Nissan right now. But, I think this is it for me and this car.

LennyK

GREAT INFORMATION - This Thread Should Now Begin To Post The Names & Contact Information Of Any Convertible Top Specialist By State To Help With Our Aging Fleet Of Nissan Soft Tops. If You Know Anyone Like This - Post Here.

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