No. You do not have to remove the top to replace the straps. I did that last week. It's a very simple install. It took about 15 minutes. The straps (spyder straps) are around $40 from a guy who has a video on CZcams. The replacement straps are 2 inches wide. OEM are an inch and a half. The top goes down smoother than when it was new. Money well spent.
There are so many people getting scammed into buying new motors when this is the problem. Thanks a lot for posting this. My bands are worn and hanging like yours with the same two little holes on both sides. I’m lucky and don’t have rips in the back yet. I can repair the two little holes with a patch kit easily and I’ll probably find some good elastic and make a Velcro to fasten it. I’m not paying a shit ton just to have some Nissan strap put on just to watch it fail again in a few years. It always blows my mind that stuff like this. Cheap ass shit causing huge problems in a 40+ thousand dollar car.
I had this problem also. My solution was to cut the two elastic bands that are between the two top bars. Went and got some elastic and wrapped it around the two bars and hand sewed it. Top works like a charm now. The elastic bands are important because the pull the bars when needed. You can see that his are sagging in the above video.
That happened to me tonight!! pushed the bar and it went down!! now I have those two small holes on each side but I will be making those straps tomorrow. I came home and started looking at new tops!! $500-$2000!!! scared the hell out of me. new straps $60 Thank You very much!!
Dude. Seriously. Thank you for saving me a ton of money. I did what u said. Pushed the bar back as it was going back. And it retracted!!! You’re awesome
Yes it's the straps my 2006 350z roadster did the same thing except not ripped but mine wouldn't go down except the last 4 inches. I had a local top guy replace my straps with some heavy duty ones and mine works fine now. I'm in Alabama.
You shouldn't have to remove the top to replace the straps. I have heard of people going to Michael's and getting some Velcro straps and just putting those over the straps that are already there
thank you... had i not seen your comment i would of never knew there was such a thing as a hard top for 350z.. mine is currently messing up. i would definitely consider getting the hard top.
hello guy, I wanted to send you a lot of thanks, you save my life, it's been a year that I'm looking for a solution and nissan france ask me 2000 euros for a repair. a lot of thanks from France, boss
hoo man you just save my life and my wallet lol...I saw your video last night and I'll already fixed, my Z top now works perfectly after one year whit that problem I when to the dealer last month to see what was the problem and the only thing they talk me "that's gonna cost around 2k" I was so frustrated I just wan to say THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!
I really hope you spent 2 grand for a 40$ strap job you can do yourself. You can buy em off amazon and theres a vid on here that shows you how to install em yourself. Very easy and simple. Cheers
The factory top is good for about 10 years. Don't just replace the straps. Replacement tops are about 600-700 bucks online and come with the straps or are extra. If you replace the top, you need to replace both straps AND the 2 spring cables.
Loopdy Loop I have this exact problem. There is no problem with the top coming back up. What happens is the top does not fold correctly as it is going down and it won’t lay flat enough for the top compartment to close properly. That’s when those 2 little holes get put in your top on both sides. Putting it back up is no problem as that strap does nothing. It’s a terrible design flaw.
wow I'm having the same problem..? 5th bow motor installed cost 1,500 Nissan said! Not sure I want to do that just yet because it could be something simple as what you found.. did you replace your top & if so what else did you find to be wrong..?
havent replaced it yet....expensive..but soon. didnt find any other issues though. i did read that when it's cold out, the motor sometimes doesnt want to retract. apparently a sensor.
No. You do not have to remove the top to replace the straps. I did that last week. It's a very simple install. It took about 15 minutes. The straps (spyder straps) are around $40 from a guy who has a video on CZcams. The replacement straps are 2 inches wide. OEM are an inch and a half. The top goes down smoother than when it was new. Money well spent.
can you link to the guy you reference on CZcams.
@@gardelli1 on CZcams type spiderbands 350Z. It should be the first one.
Where can I purchase the convertible top straps???
There are so many people getting scammed into buying new motors when this is the problem. Thanks a lot for posting this. My bands are worn and hanging like yours with the same two little holes on both sides. I’m lucky and don’t have rips in the back yet. I can repair the two little holes with a patch kit easily and I’ll probably find some good elastic and make a Velcro to fasten it. I’m not paying a shit ton just to have some Nissan strap put on just to watch it fail again in a few years. It always blows my mind that stuff like this. Cheap ass shit causing huge problems in a 40+ thousand dollar car.
I had this problem also. My solution was to cut the two elastic bands that are between the two top bars. Went and got some elastic and wrapped it around the two bars and hand sewed it. Top works like a charm now. The elastic bands are important because the pull the bars when needed. You can see that his are sagging in the above video.
That happened to me tonight!! pushed the bar and it went down!! now I have those two small holes on each side but I will be making those straps tomorrow. I came home and started looking at new tops!! $500-$2000!!! scared the hell out of me. new straps $60 Thank You very much!!
Just search 350z roof straps on CZcams and you will see a silver car with orange seats. Watch this !! Simple cheep and easy fix guys!!
Dude. Seriously. Thank you for saving me a ton of money. I did what u said. Pushed the bar back as it was going back. And it retracted!!! You’re awesome
This was my problem. Your suggestion worked like a charm. Thanks
no prob!
Yes it's the straps my 2006 350z roadster did the same thing except not ripped but mine wouldn't go down except the last 4 inches. I had a local top guy replace my straps with some heavy duty ones and mine works fine now. I'm in Alabama.
HOW MUCH HE CHARGE YOU FOR REPLACING IT BRO?
Thank you! I've now FINALLY diagnosed the problem and found the solution.
You shouldn't have to remove the top to replace the straps. I have heard of people going to Michael's and getting some Velcro straps and just putting those over the straps that are already there
If you have to pay so much to repair it just buy the Smoothline hardtop. It's custom designed to replace the soft top and no maintenance worries
thank you... had i not seen your comment i would of never knew there was such a thing as a hard top for 350z.. mine is currently messing up. i would definitely consider getting the hard top.
Quick fix 2019 : use black zip lock ties over or any zip lock tie over the black straps. Since then amazing
🤔hmmm not a bad idea lol ima try that
hello guy, I wanted to send you a lot of thanks, you save my life, it's been a year that I'm looking for a solution
and nissan france ask me 2000 euros for a repair. a lot of thanks from France, boss
hoo man you just save my life and my wallet lol...I saw your video last night and I'll already fixed, my Z top now works perfectly after one year whit that problem I when to the dealer last month to see what was the problem and the only thing they talk me "that's gonna cost around 2k" I was so frustrated I just wan to say THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!
I really hope you spent 2 grand for a 40$ strap job you can do yourself. You can buy em off amazon and theres a vid on here that shows you how to install em yourself. Very easy and simple. Cheers
The factory top is good for about 10 years. Don't just replace the straps. Replacement tops are about 600-700 bucks online and come with the straps or are extra. If you replace the top, you need to replace both straps AND the 2 spring cables.
what spring cables?
@@reeldriver they run underneath the fabric on either side of the top. You can't see them until you begin removing the top.
Anybody who has had a British mgf or tf will have had the same issues with the same cure either use your hand or invest in stronger electric straps.
the issue is the elastic bands
you need to fix that. Also you dont want AT LEAST it down you want AT LEAST up because what if it rains :/
Loopdy Loop I have this exact problem. There is no problem with the top coming back up. What happens is the top does not fold correctly as it is going down and it won’t lay flat enough for the top compartment to close properly. That’s when those 2 little holes get put in your top on both sides. Putting it back up is no problem as that strap does nothing. It’s a terrible design flaw.
this is an issue with the top not opening fully, not closing...
Spyderstraps 27 dollars
lol no you dont have to remove the whole top but since if you have holes you might as well remove the whole top and replace it
wow I'm having the same problem..? 5th bow motor installed cost 1,500 Nissan said! Not sure I want to do that just yet because it could be something simple as what you found.. did you replace your top & if so what else did you find to be wrong..?
havent replaced it yet....expensive..but soon. didnt find any other issues though. i did read that when it's cold out, the motor sometimes doesnt want to retract. apparently a sensor.
Oh ok... Thanks!
I love u man thanks so much
I think I have the same problem since I just now acquired the new 2 holes on both sides today
yea it's probably the elastic bands going bad. then the bars are digging in.
It's been pouring rain but I just checked and yes the straps are worn on my car too. Do you know how to replace the straps?
jordan McLemore just buy elastic straps on amazon it's like 6 bucks and put it over the original that's what I did works great
Thanks man!!!
Ey can someone plz help me well I have a 2005 Nissan 350z so I replace the whole convertible assembly but now my tonnue doesn’t want to close????
THANKS!!!!!!?? ALL I CAN SAY IS THANKS!!?!!!!! ..
here's the D.I.Y on how to replace that...no need to remove the entire top.
my350z.com/forum/350z-roadster/562783-elastic-strap-tutorial.html
mine had the same issue lol
get the $40 straps
Do you havr a man? I love driving around w the top down;)
Thank you