Top Replacement Update
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Originally Posted by E.F. VaBeach
... him: "uh, well, OK"
So when I take it in again (around February), we'll see if he holds to his word. ...
So when I take it in again (around February), we'll see if he holds to his word. ...
The rear seam never split or stretched the stitching, but the front of the top split on both the driver and passenger side at the first fold-point.
My dealer okayed it right away, had a replacement in three days and sub-contracted it out. I delivered it to the subcontracting upholstery shop, the dealer had their courtesy shuttle driver deliver the new top, and I had my car back same-day.
The Nissan techs don't like to do the warranty install because it pays 5 hours and can take a lot longer.(according to a senior tech)
My dealer okayed it right away, had a replacement in three days and sub-contracted it out. I delivered it to the subcontracting upholstery shop, the dealer had their courtesy shuttle driver deliver the new top, and I had my car back same-day.
The Nissan techs don't like to do the warranty install because it pays 5 hours and can take a lot longer.(according to a senior tech)
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Originally Posted by sluggoZ
I didn't say that I have the 3rd Gen top...what I have is the same top as my original top because the dealer only orders by the vin#...mine is a '04.5 part#97150-CE40A The 3rd Gen For a black top is 97150-CF40A and the blue top 97150-CF40B these tops list for about 3 hundred $$$ more.
What is the situation with the 2007 models, has Nissan solved this problem on new models?
Last edited by FloridaBoy; Jan 24, 2007 at 06:26 PM.
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Can it be stitched?
Originally Posted by E.F. VaBeach
visionboy,
Pics attached. It's hard to see in these pics, but the separation is at the seam and the holes do go straight through to "daylight" inside the cockpit. It appears that whatever seam adhesive that may have been there in manufacturing let go, and the stitching just stretched after multiple top cycles until the seam holes elongated into gaps.
Hope this helps - let me know if if you need any more pics to make your case before I have mine fixed.
Pics attached. It's hard to see in these pics, but the separation is at the seam and the holes do go straight through to "daylight" inside the cockpit. It appears that whatever seam adhesive that may have been there in manufacturing let go, and the stitching just stretched after multiple top cycles until the seam holes elongated into gaps.
Hope this helps - let me know if if you need any more pics to make your case before I have mine fixed.
Top repair/replacement
3fiftyzva-
the ideal solution would be for you to find a service advisor that's willing to go to bat for you and convince Nissan N.A. to replace your top, even if it is just beyond the warranty period. It's not like they don't know they have a problem with these. My service guy didn't bat an eyelash about ordering the new top. The receipt just says "no charge", but the cashier told me the top was in the computer for $1,300 and the third party installation was billed for $500. It's definitely worth pursuing with Nissan. Just my .02
Luck,
Bruce
ps Bob Bohannon at Beaverton Nissan walks on water!
the ideal solution would be for you to find a service advisor that's willing to go to bat for you and convince Nissan N.A. to replace your top, even if it is just beyond the warranty period. It's not like they don't know they have a problem with these. My service guy didn't bat an eyelash about ordering the new top. The receipt just says "no charge", but the cashier told me the top was in the computer for $1,300 and the third party installation was billed for $500. It's definitely worth pursuing with Nissan. Just my .02
Luck,
Bruce
ps Bob Bohannon at Beaverton Nissan walks on water!
Originally Posted by RedLeader
3fiftyzva-
the ideal solution would be for you to find a service advisor that's willing to go to bat for you and convince Nissan N.A. to replace your top, even if it is just beyond the warranty period. It's not like they don't know they have a problem with these. My service guy didn't bat an eyelash about ordering the new top. The receipt just says "no charge", but the cashier told me the top was in the computer for $1,300 and the third party installation was billed for $500. It's definitely worth pursuing with Nissan. Just my .02
Luck,
Bruce
ps Bob Bohannon at Beaverton Nissan walks on water!
the ideal solution would be for you to find a service advisor that's willing to go to bat for you and convince Nissan N.A. to replace your top, even if it is just beyond the warranty period. It's not like they don't know they have a problem with these. My service guy didn't bat an eyelash about ordering the new top. The receipt just says "no charge", but the cashier told me the top was in the computer for $1,300 and the third party installation was billed for $500. It's definitely worth pursuing with Nissan. Just my .02
Luck,
Bruce
ps Bob Bohannon at Beaverton Nissan walks on water!
I agree 1,000%. BTW my dealer is super Great too!...they really know how to take care of their customer's especially 350Z people.
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Originally Posted by FloridaBoy
Haven't been here for a while...
What is the situation with the 2007 models, has Nissan solved this problem on new models?
What is the situation with the 2007 models, has Nissan solved this problem on new models?
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