Dilligafah

I have an 07 zr and I got a rip in my top. So now I am searching for the best option for a long lasting replacement.

From what I have gathered so far:
Robbins Autotop part no 10-20-350-003 Stayfast seems popular at $725

Ez On Auto Tops WH689 Stayfast cheaper but has plastic window seal
$522 on ebay Autotops_store

I do have a few installers in my area of Atlanta so what is a good average price for installation?

Any thoughts or advise?

RodgePodge

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I don't know if this helps you or not but I'm getting a new top for 1490 including installation and a 3 year warranty from a shop here in Oklahoma. Not really helpful but it's a comparison.

Phreakdout

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I looked for someone who parts out collision vehicles. I found a wrecked 350Z roadster and bought the used top outright. (Frame, bow motors and all as an assembly) for $500. It took about 45 minutes to swap top assemblies.

If you're thinking of reskining the top, it's a hellova job.

RodgePodge

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How does it work now? Any issues with the replacement top/cage/motors etc? I never thought to do that. That's some good advice.

Phreakdout

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I did it over 2 years ago and no issues at all.

Here's the thread where I did it.

https://my350z.com/forum/350z-roadst...-used-top.html

SuperBlack350z

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i hope not. i have a top for my roadster as well. i believe a shop quoted me 500 in install it. best shop around here. i went to a few other smaller shops and they wanted around 1500-200. just the top .

RodgePodge

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[QUOTE=Phreakdout;9026562]I did it over 2 years ago and no issues at all.

Here's the thread where I did it.

https://my350z.com/forum/350z-roadst...-used-top.html[/QUOTE

I know what I'm going to look for now. Thanks for the tip!

Blooster

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Don't know how I missed that thread - great advice - thanks, phreak!!

Dilligafah

I talked to a couple upholstery shops and they were about $400 for the install. So it should be around $922 for a new top installed with Stayfast cloth instead of vinyl.

myork

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I wonder If the motorized design has changed over the years or not - sure would be nice to score a complete top from a wrecked 08 (or even an 09) so the chances of the bow motors being bad are lessened.

Seems like any mechanical work needed on these tops cost a small fortune out of warranty.

bobbyz350

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i overpaid a little for mine it was 1400 but it was insurance money

John H.

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When I replace my top, I will go the same route at Phreakdout. What he did was smart, efficient, and affordable.

pklacik@zoomint

top will not close on 2005 350z conv. I put another top and frame on from salvage yard and same thing happens. please advise paul email pklacik@zoominternet.net

pklacik@zoomint

2005350zconv top will not close.