TOP Tearing issue

Hi-Step'n370Z

I can understand parrotguy's concern. This issue that has been plaguing our tops is very unnerving to say the least.

Maybe the best way to go would be to just operate the top as often as you like, and see how your particular top handles it. As a matter of fact, maybe it would be a good idea to operate it every day, even if you don't want to, just to see if your top needs the warranty repair.

IF you get an issue, Nissan has shown that they will fix it, and the latest fix seems to involve some improvements - IE: that "pivot pin" upgrade, although I don't really feel that the original pin was the culprit because of the many Roadster's that are fitted with the original pivot pin, but do not have an issue, plus, the more Nissan fixes the issue, the more they learn about how to do it to insure the best long term result.

Because of the fact that only a few tops have been affected, I still think it was an assembly glitch. That one pic of the wire trunk cable that rubbed through the top indicated to me that if your wire trunk cable was not bulging into the fabric, then you're not going to have the issue. I felt around that area and could not feel that cable, so I have to believe - at this point - that I will not have any issue with wear-through, that's just a guess, of course, but it's all I have to go on at this point.

Also, there was mention of a bent frame that caused a problem, which was either an assembly glitch, or other damage between manufacturing and delivery.

So, like it or not, we're stuck with this issue, and all we can do is to go ahead and enjoy our Roadster, and if the problem hit's us, then we go the warranty route.

Don't let this spoil your enjoyment of this great car. It's nothing that can't be handled.
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B52EWO

The dealer replaced my top yesterday.

I was told not to cycle the top for a week or so to allow the new fabric to stretch properly but of course as soon as I got home, I cycled it to see if it worked properly - it didn't. It comes up just short of reaching the top of the windshield and I can see the latches close but, of course, they're not engaged in the slots so the top doesn't pull tight. If I exert just a little force by pulling down on the top with my left hand as the top nears the closed position, it reaches the top of the windshield and closes just fine. I'll wait for the week to pass and try it again. It's possible the fabric is so taut that it's preventing the top from fully closing; at least I hope that's the case. If it doesn’t work properly, I feel certain the dealer will do the right thing - he has so far. They were told to send my old top and the struts back to Nissan for their analysis so it’s getting some attention. I asked them to take pictures but they failed to do so.

I'll send an update next week.