I've got a few questions regarding my top (lubing, reconditioning, holes)
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I've got a few questions regarding my top (lubing, reconditioning, holes)
My top is now 3-4 years old and showing signs of wear:
1) There are 4 holes developing; 2 on each side, mirror images of each other. One where the screw plate on the cross bar comes in contact with the top, and two a little bit further ahead above the panel. Is there any remedy I can use to try to seal these up? Maybe some sort of silicone spray or glue type material?
2) I'm having trouble with the top fully retracting. I'd like to lube up all the moving parts. Is it just the roller parts in the inside of the car, or am I looking for some other parts? Also, what can I use to lube these parts?
3) any type of reconditioning material I can sue on the outside to clean the top and maybe get it some protection in the future?
1) There are 4 holes developing; 2 on each side, mirror images of each other. One where the screw plate on the cross bar comes in contact with the top, and two a little bit further ahead above the panel. Is there any remedy I can use to try to seal these up? Maybe some sort of silicone spray or glue type material?
2) I'm having trouble with the top fully retracting. I'd like to lube up all the moving parts. Is it just the roller parts in the inside of the car, or am I looking for some other parts? Also, what can I use to lube these parts?
3) any type of reconditioning material I can sue on the outside to clean the top and maybe get it some protection in the future?
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The retracting issue may be the elastic bands, this is a common issue, its been discussed, as far as repairing the holes and upholstery shop should be able to place a patch in that area for a temporary fix.
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It is alot more exspensive to turn a coupe into a convertible than to replace the rag top. I spend more time looking out of my car from the drivers seat than I do standing on the outside looking at it. The world looks alot better from the seat of a roadster. There is one major flaw with the hard top Z. You can not drop the top
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It is alot more exspensive to turn a coupe into a convertible than to replace the rag top. I spend more time looking out of my car from the drivers seat than I do standing on the outside looking at it. The world looks alot better from the seat of a roadster. There is one major flaw with the hard top Z. You can not drop the top
We're sports car drivers. We're not supposed to be looking up into the clouds; we're supposed to be looking forward on the road (or track).
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I bought the hardtop because it was the best-looking version of the car. I didn't want an accordian/pringles-looking roof top. Nor did I want additional weight, less structural regidity, more machinery that could have problems, and fabric that is less sturdy. We hardtop owners specifically got hardtops instead of soft tops for a reason.
We're sports car drivers. We're not supposed to be looking up into the clouds; we're supposed to be looking forward on the road (or track).
We're sports car drivers. We're not supposed to be looking up into the clouds; we're supposed to be looking forward on the road (or track).
Out of the convertibles in this price range which would you choose.
350ZR
S2000
Miata
BMW Z4/Z3
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I bought the hardtop because it was the best-looking version of the car. I didn't want an accordian/pringles-looking roof top. Nor did I want additional weight, less structural regidity, more machinery that could have problems, and fabric that is less sturdy. We hardtop owners specifically got hardtops instead of soft tops for a reason.
We're sports car drivers. We're not supposed to be looking up into the clouds; we're supposed to be looking forward on the road (or track).
We're sports car drivers. We're not supposed to be looking up into the clouds; we're supposed to be looking forward on the road (or track).
Why must people troll in the Roadster forum just to "brag" about how much better their hardtops are??? Lololol, get a life.
Before this car I had 4 hardtop coupe M3's. "Sportscars". My GIRLFRIEND begged me to get a convertible, and the 350z was the only one I considered.
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Before I had my ZR I had a Harley I love being in the wind but it got to were it made my but hurt. To each his or her own I like my roadster! Had one other drop top quite awhile back a 34 ford 350 chevy daul quads 390 gears oh yes it was a auto. lol
op: there are several good threads on here addressing the bands and lubing the top. Alot of good info from good posters, just watch out for the hard a**es or should I say tops.
op: there are several good threads on here addressing the bands and lubing the top. Alot of good info from good posters, just watch out for the hard a**es or should I say tops.
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