Originally Posted by wildebird
(Post 9741222)
Im up in Atlanta at Flightsafety right now but when I get back home Ill get them off my IPAD and send you a zip file. I wouldn't be hesitant to do the top if you have some mechanical skills. Its really not that bad. Just take your time and plan for 2 days.
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New member here: My 350Z convertible top doesn't work. I suspect motor problems and have a broken rivet in my top frame (frame may be bent). What are my options? Do I buy new or a used convertible top (Robbins 2150)/motor/computer/frame? What would you experienced guys do? I'm not mechanical. I've learned alot from your posts already! Thx.
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Originally Posted by IUbest
(Post 9753681)
New member here: My 350Z convertible top doesn't work. I suspect motor problems and have a broken rivet in my top frame (frame may be bent). What are my options? Do I buy new or a used convertible top (Robbins 2150)/motor/computer/frame? What would you experienced guys do? I'm not mechanical. I've learned alot from your posts already! Thx.
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Not that I'm an expert, but I totally agree with what Juan1999 said. Fix what's broken then worry about the top. To be honest I skimmed the top install then did it. It really wasn't bad at all. I'm very pleased with the Robbins top for fit and Finnish.
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Originally Posted by wildebird
(Post 9721226)
I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMEND TO ROBINS CLOTH TOP 2150.
Is this the top you're referring to: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-09-NISS...ht_1446wt_1105 Where did you see the ez-on haartz - or any other tops, for that matter? I went to the Haartz website, but they only show 2008 & 2009 350Zs, no older ones. Under "find your car," they said the "Twill ERB S/T" was the only one available. Check it out: http://www.haartz.com/fmt/Default.aspx Apologies for the dumb questions, but before I dropped hundreds, I want to do my research! Thanks again |
Yes, that's the same company I ordered from. They quoted me 14 days but it was here in 5 days. I decided to go with Robbings because our local installer said that's what they used. There have been several people on the board who have used the EZ-ON brand. The Robbins is a Hartz cloth top.
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Hi, I'm going to order a new top and would like to see your pix of the removal and install, please!
My sweetie just put a new top on his 73 vette, with some help from a friend to stretch and such, and he's planning to put mine on the z. |
Ordered! Woohooo!
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Originally Posted by oyealiz
(Post 9797084)
Hi, I'm going to order a new top and would like to see your pix of the removal and install, please!
My sweetie just put a new top on his 73 vette, with some help from a friend to stretch and such, and he's planning to put mine on the z. |
Top Install
Just an FYI, I put 2 Ez-on tops on mine. The first one developed a single stitch coming loose and the lamination on the underside came loose. This was 8 months after it was put on. I was just being picky and I e-mailed the seller, with pics and receipt. Within 2 weeks I had a new top. Within another week after i sent the old one back (EZ-ON sent me a label) I had a check for 485.00 for installation. I only paid 550.00 for the top shipped.
The installation isn't too bad, I did it myself with no convertible experience. It isn't easy, but it isn't impossible. Time consuming and best done in a garage where when you get tired you stop, come back refreshed and work some more. I was pleased with the fit, function and appearance of the top, very close to OEM. Material seems to be the same rear window is same but cleaner looking than factory where its attached to the top. As far as the leak at the cowl cover, that bow can be adjusted by loosening the 2 12mm bolts on each side of it and sliding it while the top is partially up. the holes are elongated to allow for some adjustment if needed. I would buy one again, customer service was beyond top notch. Again this is just my .02 from my experience. There are many brands and styles to choose from, I did like the Hartz cloth but it was more than I wanted to put into it and I was wanting the closest to OEM without the OEM price. |
Just bought a Robbins 2150 Black cloth. Cant wait to install it, Did you just follow the removal/install guides on here? I'm pretty mechanically inclined. Did a full off frame restoration and convertible top install for a CJ7 when I was 16 yrs old. What kind of rivets did you get from the hardware store?
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Actually I did follow them, it was simple, The second top, I never referenced them at all. It is good to have a friend there to help lift the old one off, I did it myself but it would be easier with someone there.
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Originally Posted by Gunsmoke
(Post 9921250)
Actually I did follow them, it was simple, The second top, I never referenced them at all. It is good to have a friend there to help lift the old one off, I did it myself but it would be easier with someone there.
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Can anyone post pictures from inside?
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I'm about to start replacing the top. What 'inside' pictures? :dunno:The DIY pdf has tons of pictures. Wish me luck.
Originally Posted by yogipower
(Post 9924877)
Can anyone post pictures from inside?
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Originally Posted by bigbirdmodeZ
(Post 9927188)
I'm about to start replacing the top. What 'inside' pictures? :dunno:The DIY pdf has tons of pictures. Wish me luck.
Good luck with your new TOP! |
Originally Posted by yogipower
(Post 9929733)
i just wanna see how it look from the inside, like same as oem from top and side. i really need to order one for myself and do it too but i dont know which one and where to get one haha.
Good luck with your new TOP! Yogi, it looks exactly the same. They eliminated the sticking surrounding the window but its identical inside. Its pouring rain today. Washed the Z yesterday after the install. Held great through a wash. Today will be another good test. |
Originally Posted by bigbirdmodeZ
(Post 9929758)
Thanks
Yogi, it looks exactly the same. They eliminated the sticking surrounding the window but its identical inside. Its pouring rain today. Washed the Z yesterday after the install. Held great through a wash. Today will be another good test. |
Robbins 2150 Black Cloth, 689$ shipped Ebay.
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i wish i can see robbins in person before i do anything... i saw one from GAHH and they were GREAT, but its like 50/50 because their shapes are little bit different than otheres.
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