thanks for guide i downloaded and havent yet had the chance to read it. i had a question tho, my top ripped by the d.s window because the rear bar above the rear window bended a lil. im new to working on tops and wondered where to get that part. im sure the guide shows how to replace the bar just wondered what the part was called or even where to purchase it. thanks for our time and effort.

 

Like many have stated the water mark is HUGE!!! Regardless this looks incredibly simple compared to something like a VW EOS which is a convertible hard top w/ huge power sliding sunroof! I used to work for VW and that top is a real PITA!!

Thank you all who were involved in this very thorough DIY. I'll be ordering a new aftermarket cloth top (haartz) this weekend.

 

IN.

 

Glad I was able to return the favor for all the other members who have created DIY's that I've used!!

 

!!!

 

i got my new original top installed from Nissan today and it's superb''.. a lot better than the aftermarket one.. defiantly worth the money..

 

How much in US $$$$?

 

around 3200 $$$

 

Hi,
I am looking for a PDF or file with instructions to DIY top for my 350Z. Can anyone email the info to me or direct me?

kellogg001@hotmail.com

Thank you in advance, George

 

$3200? that's crazy.

 

how do you figure its "better" ? from what I've read the aftermarket one's seem higher quality.

 

^^i know it's much money but i bought it new and planing to keep the car for long time ...i have installed an aftermarket one before (STAYFAST CLOTH )thats called best but is not compared to oem ..was not fit correctly and not durable like the Nissan one.

 

Statfast cloth is more durable than the OEM vinyl. If properly maintaned, it will outlast the vinyl. The OEM top is nice also. It should last at least 4 or 5 years depending on weather conditions and usage.

 

sorry but you are wrong OEM is thicker i have compared them both next to each other ..

 

Thanks!

 

Thickness does not equal durability. I live in Houston, Texas where we drop the tops year round. The summer months reach around 100 degrees consistantly. The OEM vinyl doesn't hold up here.

 

Maybe you purchased a knock-off. Did you order the top yourself or did your installer purchase it for you. I'm wondering why you have gone through two tops already. The stayfast cost me $700 and I installed it myself. For the price you paid($3200) you could have 4 tops, an Air intake, and lunch.

 

i am sure you have water leaking inside .

 

My car is an 05' and the only time it leaked is when the original vinyl top developed holes in it. The top is fairly easy to install with the instructions provided in this thread. It took me around 5 hrs. with no experience. That includes running to the local hardware store for rivots, and double stick tape. I was nervous about trying it myself but I figured I could give it a try and if I wasn't successful, I could take it to a profesional to finsh the job. I am proud of the results. The tops looks more expensive and durable than the original top.

 

i like the oem allot better .about the cloth top i had also was not leaking in the rain only when i was hold the water for few min on top of the window between the rear and center weatherstrip ..