Top didn't go fully down today
02-27-2007, 08:23 AM
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It seems to be a temp issue with the new tops. My original 2004 top(style 1) NEVER had the problem, no matter how dirty, cold or long it had been since I last lowered it.
The first time I tried it with the new top, it had the problem, but it was below 50 degrees. The manual says not to lower the top below 32 degrees or it might cause damage. But the newer tops must be tighter or made of tougher material so that if it has been cooler(50 degrees or less) and it has been awhile since you flexed the material, the motor has a hard time folding it into the storage area.
That's just my theories based on what has happened.
The first time I tried it with the new top, it had the problem, but it was below 50 degrees. The manual says not to lower the top below 32 degrees or it might cause damage. But the newer tops must be tighter or made of tougher material so that if it has been cooler(50 degrees or less) and it has been awhile since you flexed the material, the motor has a hard time folding it into the storage area.
That's just my theories based on what has happened.
02-27-2007, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by socalkend
same problem, im here in socal it rarelys gets below 50.
I close it and it works the next time ,wtf, I was planning to have the dealer look at it but in a way Im glad that others are having the same problem. i'll post what the dealer says.
I close it and it works the next time ,wtf, I was planning to have the dealer look at it but in a way Im glad that others are having the same problem. i'll post what the dealer says.
03-05-2007, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniRide
Ive never had the problem, I have dropped the top at about 28 degrees, my top is going in for replacement in a week..
03-19-2007, 12:30 PM
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I'm in the market for a 2005 350z convertible and it kind of worries me how a couple of you all said you "changed" your tops. Is there something wrong with the top that made you guys change it?
03-19-2007, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by magic626
I'm in the market for a 2005 350z convertible and it kind of worries me how a couple of you all said you "changed" your tops. Is there something wrong with the top that made you guys change it?
04, 04.5 and maybe 05 and 06's have the tops where the separation tends to occur at the seems.
I saw an 04 on the lot that had some Dr. Frankenstein hack sewing job done on it.
If you go new, they will replace the top for free if something goes wrong. Other option is to get a used but certified pre-owned with a lengthy warranty.
It's about $2500 to get the top replaced on your own.
03-19-2007, 07:10 PM
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The top on my '04 ZR has never been changed. 45k miles. That may be because I garage my car after getting to work (this is my DD) and garage it overnight @ home. I keep the top treated w/ meguires tech protect. I know I might get flamed for using tech protect on a soft top, but it has worked very well, kept the top BLACK and soft, and I have zero separation @ the seams.
03-19-2007, 07:21 PM
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p.s. I should have added that I have to wipe the outside of the rear window after each up/down because I get grease/polymer lines. IMHO a small price to pay for top longevity.
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