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Old 02-17-2003, 12:18 PM
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Lightbulb 350Z with T Bar roof

I'd like to see one 350z w/T Bar. What do you think about that ?
Old 02-17-2003, 12:54 PM
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I'm sure a lot of us would (I'd love to have T tops)

Lets all petition NNA!
Old 02-17-2003, 01:16 PM
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i've been thinkin bout this.....is it structurally viable???or will the car fold like a beer can that ran into my head
Old 02-17-2003, 01:27 PM
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If the built a convertible, I think they are able to build a T Bar version.
Old 02-17-2003, 01:37 PM
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this is an old photochop somebody did of a targa roof ... very cool looking i think

Old 02-17-2003, 01:41 PM
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I must say, that Targa top looks great. I would do that, if it didn't adversely affect the car (not a statement that it would, I have no idea).
Old 02-17-2003, 01:56 PM
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I LOVE IT !!! Please, somebody, ask Nissan to do it !!!
Old 02-17-2003, 02:42 PM
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Wow that looks good.
Old 02-17-2003, 02:42 PM
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we did, many did, before the release, we were given the same response as sunroof. the roof was not shaped properly for such an application.

validity to the claim? maybe. most likely cost outweighed benifit in their opinion.

and chopping the whole top off is far easier than part of it. they are also charging a 3000$ or more premium for it. itd be tough to justify that whole line of targa tops when they already have a hard top and convertable option.
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It's sad.
Old 02-17-2003, 03:32 PM
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doesn't the 350Z have a curve on the top like the 300z and the supra---I think it would be possible. My guess is Nissan either wants ist customers buying a hard top or convertible nothing in between.
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I wish the Z came in with a sunroof.
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AS I imagined, that looks sweet as hell... its a shame that its not an option...
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i'm wondering, would it be possible that the 350z's weight could be from, the winshield being reinforced just like a convertables is to support a rollover, and if so, why couldn't u put a t-roof in?? and could u make a custom cage, and then put the t-roof in??
Old 02-23-2003, 08:02 PM
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Originally posted by Moroccan_Mole
this is an old photochop somebody did of a targa roof ... very cool looking i think

Mmmm... Targa Top... Tastey!
Old 02-24-2003, 12:58 PM
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The hatch has a hinge on the roof so the targa wouldn't necessarily look that clean anyhow. I'd personally rather have one or the other (convert or hardtop), as glass weighs more than metal. All of my previous cars had a sunroof, including my 3000GT's glasstop. I liked them, especially the glasstop, but I don't miss it, in all honesty. If the car's going to have that weight, I'd rather it was in chassis stiffening than glass, IMO...
Old 02-24-2003, 01:08 PM
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I'd rather to have the T Bar Roof like the 300zx.
Old 02-24-2003, 01:24 PM
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I'd love the T-top: security of a hardtop when you wanted it, view of a glass moon roof when closed, fresh air and sunshine when off. Best of all worlds. Second choice: standard moon roof.

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Washujon;

How about t-tops without glass to keep the weight down? - fiberglass maybe?
Old 02-25-2003, 08:31 AM
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A removable metal roof wouldn't add much weight. The only added weight would be the clamps to secure the roof when mounted. Figerglass wouldn't be bad as long as its painted, so that it won't scratch and mark easily. I'd rather have an aluminum removable targa-type roof, though. But, I do like having the hardtop and chassis stiffness. I'm much more of a performance oriented person...


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