TOP Tearing issue

Hi-Step'n370Z

I have been keeping an eye on this issue and have been wondering how many of us are experiencing it.

Seeing the workmanship that that place the Dealer had install the top, and of course wanting to have the whole thing paid for under warranty, if that happens to me, I will more than likely take the new top and go to the highest end place that does that kind of work and pay for the install myself. I would be more concerned about the job being done right than getting the whole thing paid for if the workmanship is sub-par.

HOWEVER, did anyone actually find the cause of the tear? If not, it will most likely tear again.

So, bought the Z in December of 2009, put it on the road in April, and so far there is no sign of trouble. (yet)

On my top, that area is smooth as can be, not even any crease's, and if I gently push in on that area, I do not feel anything underneath that is rubbing against it. However, that doesn't mean that when the top is folding up during closing that something may be rubbing against it then.

How about the rest of you Roadster owners? I'd like to see if this is a wide spread problem, or some factory installation goof up.
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