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Originally Posted by 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

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Old 02-16-2021, 01:30 PM   #16 (permalink)
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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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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Hello guys,

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

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

What have others done for a solution
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I'm wondering if the 5th bungee kit prevents this issue or not at all ?

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I had the 5Th bungy done last winter and the frame just broke today
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The cast Iron part broke on mine just now as well. 2017 Roadster.
I am pissed.
Ugh! That's disheartening, especially due to the vehicle's age.

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My 2015 370Z convertible top frame broke - trying to find the frame second hand - my former 350Z had the metal frame - I'm working with Nissan North America (wrote to CEO several times) and my mechanic to find a replacement - guessing you could get a shop to create part - no luck on my side finding a replacement in good condition yet
I am having same issue with my 2016 370z. The same part broke and they dont just sell the part. I have contacted Nissan consumer affairs and they wont help me. I would never have bought this car knowing that this piece could break and it would cost $18,000 I would like to find other 370z owners with same problem and see what we can do..
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The cast Iron part broke on mine just now as well. 2017 Roadster.
I am pissed.

What have others done for a solution
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..
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Any suggestions?

The main frame structure to the top is broken at a pivot point. Anyone had any experience with this? Any suggestions besides buying a frame from a wrecked car?



I have same problem and Nissan wont do anything. Said I need a new top. $18,000 Crazy. Would never bought car knowing this could break
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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..


Well I have been calling lawyers.
Where are you located?
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My convertible top 2015 370Z frame (plastic) frame broke and I am not under warranty - yes it is $18,000 to replace since they don't sell the frame separately - you have to buy the whole "kit" - trying to get Nissan North America to help (wrote to CEO and several VP's multiple times - say they are trying to locate a used one for me - we will see) - I am heartbroken my convertible is "useless" at the moment. Have mechanic looking for me also.
I also have the same problem. Another person with the same problem has contacted me and we are going to try and get this resolved. You need to contact us. 954-822-3368. Jeff
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look for a used top from the eeebay or some junkyard, that's what I did when it broke couple years ago.
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Default Really disappointed in Nissans lack of support for the Z roadster.

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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Well we are starting a Class Action against Nissan because of this.

Please join this page and let's rally everyone and get this class action started.

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