Z-top thread

[JBauer]

I'll definitely pickup some those. We wiring and windows should be a challenge.

Thanks again

[JBauer]

Getting the fit pretty close but have a bow in the hatch that's bugging me. The hatch doesn't seem to be hitting anywhere. I'm starting to think it's just bowed. Tomorrow I'll investigate further.

[JBauer]

Bran, no need to remove your clamshell gasket to get a better fit. All you need to do is pop it loose and remove this thing. It just clips to the bottom of the gasket a few inches from the end it on each side. That's what I believe was keeping the top from seating better. It's almost a 1/2 inch thick. Those remove, gasket back on I see no diff from the fit with gasket removed :dance:
Oh and does anyone know what this is for?

[JBauer]

Started trim today on my top to try to get the bow out of my decklid.
Sorry I have no idea why these pics are all diff ways. The pic were loaded right side up
Measure twice, grind once:



Several have told me they had to wallow out the holes in his their hinges to fit but after assessing the situation I decided to also shave off the FGlass where the hinges were bottoming out.


The hinges will now adjust to the lowest level possible but I think I'm going to have to shave a little more at the contact points to get rid of the bow.
Better but not gone yet.

[JBauer]

Shaved as much as I dare, which was alot. I'll see if the bodyshop can figure out the rest of that bow. Everything lines up well except that and it really bugs me.
I guess I shouldn't ******************** Ive seen GT500 hoods alot worse than that.

[MWS]

Originally Posted by JBauer

Oh and does anyone know what this is for?

If you can make out the p/n, search the .pdf of PET catalog, but my guess is an alignment bracket for the gasket or a stop for the frunk hood, but then again just a guess.

[WhiteyII]

That is an adjuster for the convertible top under the clamshell on each side. I think it adjusts how firmly the clamshell rests on the weather stripping. I’m sure others will chime in. I just replaced one last week, $8.50 at Sunset