2006 350z Roadster roof issues
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2006 350z Roadster roof issues
Hello everyone!! I just got a 2006 roadster and I'm new to this community. I noticed my elastic bands on the roof are worn out and the roof mechanism isn't closing properly once it tries to fold back and close. I can put the roof up without any issue but when I put the top down there seems to be a problem. Does anyone know a fix for this?
Here's a video to explain it better: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1it4...ew?usp=sharing
Here's a video to explain it better: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1it4...ew?usp=sharing
Last edited by Faiznoorani; 02-05-2021 at 03:05 PM.
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I went to the fabric store and bought some black two inch wide elastic material, maybe the package was 36 inches in length. Then I bought some velcro. Measured the length I needed to wrap the two bars together that the old failed elastic with double strength new elastic, fairly tight when connected with the velcro. Cut the elastic, sewed in ends together making double strength, sewed on the velcro appropriately on the ends. I use the two pieces, one on each side, when I bring the top down. Thread over the bars then under and connect with velcro so it is tight. Take them off when not being used. This has worked GREAT! Only take the top down when the top has warmed to 65 degrees and higher.
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I went to the fabric store and bought some black two inch wide elastic material, maybe the package was 36 inches in length. Then I bought some velcro. Measured the length I needed to wrap the two bars together that the old failed elastic with double strength new elastic, fairly tight when connected with the velcro. Cut the elastic, sewed in ends together making double strength, sewed on the velcro appropriately on the ends. I use the two pieces, one on each side, when I bring the top down. Thread over the bars then under and connect with velcro so it is tight. Take them off when not being used. This has worked GREAT! Only take the top down when the top has warmed to 65 degrees and higher.
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Thank you for the advice!! I replaced the elastic bands just last week. It works better now but not fully yet. I discovered that the problem is the metal bar holding the roof in place. It was too crooked at one point. After partially straightening it out it started going down with no problem. The only issue is I have to pull the bar a bit and bend it by hand in order for it to work. Any idea how to fix that? Thanks
my guess would be that the frame is bent some, not a cheap replacement
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I know this is the case with mine. I was in an accident that pushed the passengers side back slightly. My guess would be less than 1/2”. Any ideas on cost of minor frame straightening? Could they put it on a rack and and skew it back roughly square? Thanks
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