Replace Elastic Bands (no drilling)
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Replace Elastic Bands (no drilling)
I purchased some Knit Elastic band material at the local fabric store.
It had to be cut it to the right size. You will also need 3M heavy duty double sided tape.
There is enough to do this fix several times.
First position the top so that you can cut the old bands out.
Next wrap the 2nd bow with tape and apply the elastic band so that it will wrap all the way around the bow.
Next add tape to the 3rd bow and wrap the elastic band around it. Make sure it is tight enough to pull the 2nd bow into position when top folds.
It had to be cut it to the right size. You will also need 3M heavy duty double sided tape.
There is enough to do this fix several times.
First position the top so that you can cut the old bands out.
Next wrap the 2nd bow with tape and apply the elastic band so that it will wrap all the way around the bow.
Next add tape to the 3rd bow and wrap the elastic band around it. Make sure it is tight enough to pull the 2nd bow into position when top folds.
Last edited by SHILOW; 12-03-2012 at 04:56 AM. Reason: added pic
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I may supplement my replacement bands with something like this, as my top doesnt like coming down fully when its cold. I replaced my worn factory top, and the elastic strips with a HAARTZ Stayfast Canvas, by EZ-ON Autotops, but my top still hangs up at the ~85% open.
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I bought the elastic at the local fabric store. They sold it by the yard or in pre-packaged lengths. I'm sure you could find it at a hobby store as well.
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When the top on my '06 has trouble opening, I think it might be just that it's less than 50 degrees out. Opens fine after it's been in the sun for a few minutes and heats up. The elastics do appear worn out to me tho, and this is a great way to restore them. Thanks for putting this out there for us to use!
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When the top on my '06 has trouble opening, I think it might be just that it's less than 50 degrees out. Opens fine after it's been in the sun for a few minutes and heats up. The elastics do appear worn out to me tho, and this is a great way to restore them. Thanks for putting this out there for us to use!
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I pointed out to the dealer I bought my roadster from that the top doesn't like to open fully when it's cold out. I already knew why (elastic bands), but wanted them to look into it and fix it while the car is still under warranty.
They looked at it today. "It's the elastic bands sir. Common problem. We're buying the kit from Nissan and installing it for you. Parts should be in tomorrow. Take this loaner for a few days."
Yay!
They looked at it today. "It's the elastic bands sir. Common problem. We're buying the kit from Nissan and installing it for you. Parts should be in tomorrow. Take this loaner for a few days."
Yay!
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I pointed out to the dealer I bought my roadster from that the top doesn't like to open fully when it's cold out. I already knew why (elastic bands), but wanted them to look into it and fix it while the car is still under warranty.
They looked at it today. "It's the elastic bands sir. Common problem. We're buying the kit from Nissan and installing it for you. Parts should be in tomorrow. Take this loaner for a few days."
Yay!
They looked at it today. "It's the elastic bands sir. Common problem. We're buying the kit from Nissan and installing it for you. Parts should be in tomorrow. Take this loaner for a few days."
Yay!
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I am looking to buy a z350 here in Japan. One of the cars I went to look at is the color that I wanted but the roof did not fold down so I walked away from it since I read the 5th bow engine stories here.
After reading It seems that the engine brushes wear out really fast and it is not that hard to replace.
then I came along the elastic band issue. Finding this thread has helped me to get the confidence to probably buy a z 350. I have one question
how do you get at the metal bars ? aren't they covered with some cloth on the inside ?
sorry for the long post.
best regards
I am looking to buy a z350 here in Japan. One of the cars I went to look at is the color that I wanted but the roof did not fold down so I walked away from it since I read the 5th bow engine stories here.
After reading It seems that the engine brushes wear out really fast and it is not that hard to replace.
then I came along the elastic band issue. Finding this thread has helped me to get the confidence to probably buy a z 350. I have one question
how do you get at the metal bars ? aren't they covered with some cloth on the inside ?
sorry for the long post.
best regards
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I am looking to buy a z350 here in Japan. One of the cars I went to look at is the color that I wanted but the roof did not fold down so I walked away from it since I read the 5th bow engine stories here.
After reading It seems that the engine brushes wear out really fast and it is not that hard to replace.
then I came along the elastic band issue. Finding this thread has helped me to get the confidence to probably buy a z 350. I have one question
how do you get at the metal bars ? aren't they covered with some cloth on the inside ?
sorry for the long post.
best regards
I am looking to buy a z350 here in Japan. One of the cars I went to look at is the color that I wanted but the roof did not fold down so I walked away from it since I read the 5th bow engine stories here.
After reading It seems that the engine brushes wear out really fast and it is not that hard to replace.
then I came along the elastic band issue. Finding this thread has helped me to get the confidence to probably buy a z 350. I have one question
how do you get at the metal bars ? aren't they covered with some cloth on the inside ?
sorry for the long post.
best regards