TOP Tearing issue

370Z_Fan · 06-17-2010, 06:41 PM

How long have you had your roadster? I did noticed some indentations on both sides of the cloth roof but I have had the car for just a little under 3 weeks now. Will pay closer attention as time goes on, thanks for the head up.

Sscottfitz · 06-17-2010, 08:16 PM

Just some observations from another ZR owner.....

- Pretty close inspection of my top shows nothing pushing from the inside support structure that would make THAT kind of a tear in the roof -- almost appears that some padding has either failed or wasn't installed?

- At least on my ZR, there is no access to the frame to add any additional padding as there is an additional layer of internal material that would prohibits/deters access to the rag top support frame

- Spending as much as I did for this car (WHICH OBTW I LOVE) I wouldn't even consider trying to fix it myself -- I would demand NISSAN fix it which sounds like ZU LAter did AND Nissan is in the process of making good.

My $.02......

Steve

sue z · 05-18-2013, 11:28 AM

Mine was recently replaced (under warranty) due to same wear issue. Do it under warranty as it can be expensive!

Z_U_later · 06-23-2010, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z_Fan

How long have you had your roadster? I did noticed some indentations on both sides of the cloth roof but I have had the car for just a little under 3 weeks now. Will pay closer attention as time goes on, thanks for the head up.

I got my roadster in December so it is only 7 months old. The indentions are creases caused when the top folds down and if you keep the top down long enough the creases are more pronounce.

06-17-2010, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sscottfitz Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 859 Drives: 10 ZR Blk-o-PW Rep Power: 18	Just some observations from another ZR owner..... - Pretty close inspection of my top shows nothing pushing from the inside support structure that would make THAT kind of a tear in the roof -- almost appears that some padding has either failed or wasn't installed? - At least on my ZR, there is no access to the frame to add any additional padding as there is an additional layer of internal material that would prohibits/deters access to the rag top support frame - Spending as much as I did for this car (WHICH OBTW I LOVE) I wouldn't even consider trying to fix it myself -- I would demand NISSAN fix it which sounds like ZU LAter did AND Nissan is in the process of making good. My $.02...... Steve __________________ 2010 Z Roadster A.S.S. (All Stock Stuff)

05-18-2013, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
sue z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: erie pa Posts: 6 Drives: 370 z Rep Power: 16	Roof wear and tear Mine was recently replaced (under warranty) due to same wear issue. Do it under warranty as it can be expensive!

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06-17-2010, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Z_Fan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 238 Drives: 2010 MB ZR sport pkg Rep Power: 18	How long have you had your roadster? I did noticed some indentations on both sides of the cloth roof but I have had the car for just a little under 3 weeks now. Will pay closer attention as time goes on, thanks for the head up.