Convertible top main frame broken

viiv

Sigh, proof that once again the only permanent solution is to 3D scan and fabricate out of titanium.

alcheng

you can consider that... however, the size and shape of that piece of metal is big, it looks like a small piece but in fact it extends all the way to the back of the side window, PLUS, it's very hard to remove from the top assembly.


the cost and work on removing the top is straight forward, but to remove the particular part is quite some work.

And to find a shop that can 3D print or fabricate to the same spec is possible but who knows how much work and the cost.

And to put it back together and make sure it works flawlessly is another challenge.

the whole process could take up to more than a month without firmly knowing it will work or not.

with so many unknown, thus I bought a used top for 3k and just do a simple swap.

viiv

Ya, but then the same part in your used top will eventually break again...

It would cost less to custom fab the parts and have a permanent solution.

alcheng

surely, can find a shop that can do that remove the top and the part, and then find another machine shop who can make you the part.

I am curious on how it will work out too.

opruitt

I know, old thread. Well sadly its my turn. Both of mine broke today. Has anyone had any luck with welding these back?

Crayz1

So I attempted to buy a few wrecked 370Z roadsters over the summer, but was unsuccessful. I really didn't do any additional investigation into fixing the top. I drove the car about 2.5K miles, on nice sunny days with the top down. Amazingly, you can drive at least 80 mph and the tonneau stays down without issue (I have the fuse pulled for the top, so the tonneau does not lock and no annoying warning buzzer).

I am hoping to spend more time and be more aggressive at finding a solution this summer.

alcheng

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2020-n...QAAOSwJDhgPnKg


there you go

Sunrise78

Hello guys,

I'm wondering if the 5th bungee kit prevents this issue or not at all ?

Thank you

pinky

Hi,
The cast Iron part broke on mine just now as well. 2017 Roadster.
I am pissed.

What have others done for a solution

Red Voodoo

Ugh! That's disheartening, especially due to the vehicle's age.

I'm sorry to hear this.

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smoothy

I have same problem. They wont fix it. Cost is $18,000 This is crazy. We need to find others and try and go to Nissan. I would never have bought this car knowing this could happen..

pinky

Well I have been calling lawyers.
Where are you located?

pinky

I had the 5Th bungy done last winter and the frame just broke today

alcheng

look for a used top from the eeebay or some junkyard, that's what I did when it broke couple years ago.

fisherg

The is absolutely no excuse for Nissan not selling ANY convertible top piece part separately. Most Hydraulic and electrical repairs on the top are VERY straightforward ( I have done some) and Nissan refuses to sell ANY cylinder, hose, sensor by itself. Thankfully third parties have stepped in.

You MUST buy the whole hydraulic assembly for over 7K just by itself. In fact the Nissan service manual states in bold type that it is prohibited for a Nissan tech to disassemble any part of the Hydraulic electrical convertible top system.

For Nissan to treat mechanical parts in the same way is even more outrageous. Nissan should make available most all critical mechanical parts for the top on this car. There is no excuse. 2010-2019 Roadster production was nearly identical year to year so it would have very little inventory cost for Nissan to do so.

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