Convertible top main frame broken

Crayz1 · 06-09-2020, 07:16 PM

My Z is a 2010. The main top frame is broken at a pivot point. Any suggestions other than buying a used top assembly (or a new one)?

Picture of the passenger's side that is not broken:

Picture of the driver's side that is broken:

BoilardZ · 06-13-2020, 10:22 PM

Yes, I had the same thing happen to my 2017 Roadster. The guys at Nissan told me they'd seen a lot of these. Since my car was under warranty, they replaced the whole top for free. But they said the cost would have been $19K if it hadn't been under warranty!!
I would guess that the hinge could be welded by a reputable shop. It'd at least be worth spending a hundred bucks on it to try. Far better than getting a new top!
As far as getting one from a wrecked car: The roadsters are pretty rare; I suspect it would be hard to track one down. I'd definitely start by asking a guy at a good body shop what they could do.
Good luck!
Steve

Nutmeg · 02-05-2021, 01:04 AM

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.

Neoatw · 02-09-2021, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutmeg

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.

My 2010 Roadster's top is broken as well.... Since it is out of warranty, Nissan refused to replace it even though I do not drive the car often (11 years and only 17,000 miles). I gave up on contacting Nissan since they always give me the run around.
My heart is also broken because the car is worthless without a working top. I will try to trouble shoot to see what's wrong and will attempt to fix it myself sometime next week or so.

gr8-wrx · 02-10-2021, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Neoatw

My 2010 Roadster's top is broken as well.... Since it is out of warranty, Nissan refused to replace it even though I do not drive the car often (11 years and only 17,000 miles). I gave up on contacting Nissan since they always give me the run around.
My heart is also broken because the car is worthless without a working top. I will try to trouble shoot to see what's wrong and will attempt to fix it myself sometime next week or so.

Let us know how it works out. I also have a 2010 ZR with just less than 18K miles...

smoothy · 07-09-2021, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nutmeg

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

06-13-2020, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
BoilardZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 98 Drives: 2017 370Z Rep Power: 9	Yes, I had the same thing happen to my 2017 Roadster. The guys at Nissan told me they'd seen a lot of these. Since my car was under warranty, they replaced the whole top for free. But they said the cost would have been $19K if it hadn't been under warranty!! I would guess that the hinge could be welded by a reputable shop. It'd at least be worth spending a hundred bucks on it to try. Far better than getting a new top! As far as getting one from a wrecked car: The roadsters are pretty rare; I suspect it would be hard to track one down. I'd definitely start by asking a guy at a good body shop what they could do. Good luck! Steve gr8-wrx likes this.

02-05-2021, 01:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nutmeg Base Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: TX Posts: 2 Drives: 2015 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 5	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. Neoatw likes this.

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06-09-2020, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Crayz1 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: IN Posts: 6 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 6	My Z is a 2010. The main top frame is broken at a pivot point. Any suggestions other than buying a used top assembly (or a new one)? Picture of the passenger's side that is not broken: Picture of the driver's side that is broken: