TOP Tearing issue

Roadster Fan

This is my third roadster... first Z. I love it and love having a roadster... however, this week I noticed a tear in my top just above my driver door. Apparently the top of the window has been rubbing the top when I open and close the door. That's when I found this forum and all the top problems, which now have me concerned. I've had my ZR 4 months and now worry about the durability of the car. I've taken it in twice for top-related issues: (1) top makes sticking/shifting noise on driver door behind my ear and (2) top mechanism hits itself and makes a knocking noise when going down. Now, my third issue... tear above door (ugh).

Roadster Fan

This week, I took my car in about the tear in my top over the door where the top of the window rubs against the top whenever i open or close the door. In only a few minutes, they took a picture of the tear and told me they would call me when the new top comes in. No discussion.

fmusignac

I have the exact same experience. Havent had my Z for a week yet!

Raylyn

And that's where my problem began. Took it in because I had small tear on the drivers side where the window frayed the top because it rubbed on it every time you open the door. They put a new top on it but when I got it back the top didn't open right. When you push the button it would lift about 5 inches and stop. If you let off the button and push it again it would go ahead and open all the way. Took it back... It has now been at the shop almost 2 weeks. They have replaced numerous parts, got a call from nissan dealer and the service man told me they don't know what the problem is, have called in a nissan rep. I just want my car back!!

Hi-Step'n370Z

This may not be related to the top tear issue that's been plaguing the Roadster. The window is supposed to drop slightly when the door handle is pulled, and if you pull the handle too quickly while pulling the door open, the window can not drop fast enough to clear the fabric, and it's gonna catch the fabric.

I remember back when I first got my Roadster, I would tell this to passengers so they would let the window drop before they actually pulled the door open.

If this is happening with your Roadster, then the new top will fray again. Make sure the window drop is working properly. The window should not be catching like it did.

Raylyn

The window would actually catch on top and when I took it in they adjusted both windows and they work much better now, just wish they would get the other problem fixed now and give me my car back.

fmusignac

Just got a call from my dealer. They ordered a new top. I will update as soon as they get it and I take it in to get it installed. Hopefully they get it right. Said it would take 2 days for them to install.

B52EWO

It's been awhile, so I'll give everyone an update on my top issue.

I took it back after the top was installed because, even after a couple of weeks to allow the new fabric to stretch, the hook on the top was still about a ¼ inch short of engaging the mechanism on the top of the windshield. The dealer had the car for a day and indicated they made an adjustment. However, the top still did not close consistently. I took it back again last week and, because of the “magic aura” that seems to exist at all dealerships, they couldn’t duplicate the problem.

The weird thing, though, is it’s now closing perfectly since I got it back.

So – it’s working. If another hole appears in the top, my issue has been documented so I should have no problem having it taken care of. The dealer, Sutherlin Nissan in Fort Myers, has been absolutely great about taking care of me.

Hi-Step'n370Z

This all sounds good, hope this is the end of your problems. Thanks for the update.