Broken T-top Shade clip solution ***cheap***

yz007 · 08-19-2008, 08:01 PM

Hi everyone!
I have been searching for a solution to my t-top shade delimma for awhile now, and I think I found one! I purchased my baby about 2 months ago she is a 91 turbo t-top. The car came with no shades and being I had never had a t-top car before I didn't know how freakin hot it can get with out those shades. So I looked for a used pair. I found a set for 50.00 shipped good condition YES! untill I got them yes they were in good condition EXCEPT one of the knobs was gone

well I tried a paper clip, wedging stuff up there nothing worked. I started searching this forum and "the other forum" for a solution what I found was one little post were someone had used the nissan 300zx t-top shade clip and it worked!! so I ordered one about a week later FedEx dropped one off to me. I installed it in like 2min if that, and viola t-top shade fixed. It looks different from the Mr2 knob (see pics) but overall it works very well. and ALOT cheaper than toyotas solution.

There are 2 parts you need to order:
Knob Gray 91692-30p10 (the knobs also come in blue,tan,and red but I don't know the color codes)
Lock 91693-30p00

I ordered mine from z1motorsports.com the prices were 5.77 for the knob and 1.87 for the lock. Shipping was like 10.00 so if you have a local nissan dealer (I didn't) It will probably be cheaper there btw those are nissan's oem part #'s So if you are looking for a cheap solution this will work for you!

Hope this Helps!
April Arellano
one on right is nissan in both pics

lateralG's · 08-19-2008, 11:47 PM

Thanks for the write up. This is good to know. Shades are hard to find and it will only get worse over time. And you are so right about how hot it gets without them. The t-top actually magnifies the sun's rays and makes it unbearable in the summer.

NJMR2Fan · 08-21-2008, 08:32 PM

Great tip!!! How many of us are now saying.....Why didn't I think of that?

mr3 · 08-21-2008, 08:39 PM

I originally didnt know that mr2's came with the shades untill I started reading around the forums and people were mentioning t-top shades. I just went to autozone and picked up 2.5% tint and tinted them myself. It keeps the heat out pretty good and I can still see through them.(not sure about the transparency of the shades).

yz007 · 08-22-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr3

I originally didnt know that mr2's came with the shades untill I started reading around the forums and people were mentioning t-top shades. I just went to autozone and picked up 2.5% tint and tinted them myself. It keeps the heat out pretty good and I can still see through them.(not sure about the transparency of the shades).

I considered tinting mine at first but I like to take the shades out at night and leave the t-tops in. The shades are solid so no light gets thru and because they are covered in the same fabric as like the headliner it just completes the interior IMO.

April

SnowRocker88 · 08-27-2008, 11:14 AM

This is a great fix!

mr2boost · 09-01-2008, 12:16 PM

You know, now that I look at this, I SHOULD have known.

After all I used to own a 1984 300ZXT & with the Nissan knob on the shade it looks JUST LIKE the shade that was in my 300ZXT.

Oh well, guess I AM getting old & forgetful.

GREAT write-up though, thanks again April!

Daniel

M1ke · 09-11-2008, 11:13 PM

your welcome for the tip.

I too tried to tint the t-tops but the curved shape was enough to create wrinkles and I couldn't get it to fit right so I quit. shades ftw

datguydeni · 03-20-2009, 10:04 AM

Sorry to bring this old thread back. but i found a cheaper solution ^^
Nissan 300zx Lock

Oem Toyota (not sold separately)

When locked....

try spotting the fake one in the picture xD

they just lock in different positions. but that doesnt really matter once the other one breaks just replace that one and they'll be facing the "correct" position
edit:
the other side just broke and will be buying another nissan lock. the lock is only like $2 from nissan dealer.
Needed Part
part # 91693-30p00 from nissan

SR20FL · 04-21-2009, 02:04 PM

The solution to this problem is here...in 2 weeks. These properly snap together like OEM.

Dennis · 04-21-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yz007

I started searching this forum and "the other forum" for a solution what I found was one little post were someone had used the nissan 300zx t-top shade clip and it worked!!
Hope this Helps!
April Arellano
one on right is nissan in both pics
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k...7/IMG_1880.jpg
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k...7/IMG_1879.jpg

it might have been my post on the other forum. i have been telling people this for so long now. i've had mine on [300zxtt] since 2005.

Dennis

datguydeni · 04-21-2009, 03:21 PM

my other side just broke and so i just bought the lock and works fabulous xD slight modification if with just the lock. heat it up a little or do it in the sun. or just cut it a bit cause it'll tilt in an angle if you don't xD

MR2SW22 · 04-30-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR20FL

The solution to this problem is here...in 2 weeks. These properly snap together like OEM.

http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...knobcolor2.jpg

How much?!?!

SR20FL · 05-01-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR2SW22

How much?!?!

I'm not allowed to sell here yet. I'll have a thread in the vendor forum for you guys when they are available after I pay vendor fees.....well I have some available right now, but I need to get things in order.

The price is $10 plus $3 shipping for a knob and latch. Get two knobs and two latches, and you won't have to pay extra for shipping. Just a few more weeks! Black and blue are pretty dead on. Tan and gray are a bit lighter than the original colors, but if you replace both at the same time, you'll be fine. Although I only sell the knob and latch together, you can use the reproduction latches with the OEM knob, if you please. They fit 100% perfect.

MR2SW22 · 05-01-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR20FL

I'm not allowed to sell here yet. I'll have a thread in the vendor forum for you guys when they are available after I pay vendor fees.....well I have some available right now, but I need to get things in order.

The price is $10 plus $3 shipping for a knob and latch. Get two knobs and two latches, and you won't have to pay extra for shipping. Just a few more weeks! Black and blue are pretty dead on. Tan and gray are a bit lighter than the original colors, but if you replace both at the same time, you'll be fine. Although I only sell the knob and latch together, you can use the reproduction latches with the OEM knob, if you please. They fit 100% perfect.

not bad, keep us posted!

countyboy3188 · 05-01-2009, 08:58 PM

I figured z1 sold them. Its really nice to know since i live in carrollton Ga right down the road from Z1s shop.

SR20FL · 05-27-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR2SW22

not bad, keep us posted!

They're available now.

08-19-2008, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
yz007 better than a ferrari Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bartlett Tn Posts: 79 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Broken T-top Shade clip solution *cheap* Hi everyone! I have been searching for a solution to my t-top shade delimma for awhile now, and I think I found one! I purchased my baby about 2 months ago she is a 91 turbo t-top. The car came with no shades and being I had never had a t-top car before I didn't know how freakin hot it can get with out those shades. So I looked for a used pair. I found a set for 50.00 shipped good condition YES! untill I got them yes they were in good condition EXCEPT one of the knobs was gone well I tried a paper clip, wedging stuff up there nothing worked. I started searching this forum and "the other forum" for a solution what I found was one little post were someone had used the nissan 300zx t-top shade clip and it worked!! so I ordered one about a week later FedEx dropped one off to me. I installed it in like 2min if that, and viola t-top shade fixed. It looks different from the Mr2 knob (see pics) but overall it works very well. and ALOT cheaper than toyotas solution. There are 2 parts you need to order: Knob Gray 91692-30p10 (the knobs also come in blue,tan,and red but I don't know the color codes) Lock 91693-30p00 I ordered mine from z1motorsports.com the prices were 5.77 for the knob and 1.87 for the lock. Shipping was like 10.00 so if you have a local nissan dealer (I didn't) It will probably be cheaper there btw those are nissan's oem part #'s So if you are looking for a cheap solution this will work for you! Hope this Helps! April Arellano one on right is nissan in both pics

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datguydeni Turquoise not Teal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,492 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Sorry to bring this old thread back. but i found a cheaper solution ^^ Nissan 300zx Lock Oem Toyota (not sold separately) When locked.... try spotting the fake one in the picture xD they just lock in different positions. but that doesnt really matter once the other one breaks just replace that one and they'll be facing the "correct" position edit: the other side just broke and will be buying another nissan lock. the lock is only like $2 from nissan dealer. Needed Part part # 91693-30p00 from nissan Last edited by datguydeni; 03-20-2009 at 10:38 AM..

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SR20FL No Skills Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The solution to this problem is here...in 2 weeks. These properly snap together like OEM. Last edited by SR20FL; 05-20-2009 at 03:23 PM..

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lateralG's No Skills Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 55 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Thanks for the write up. This is good to know. Shades are hard to find and it will only get worse over time. And you are so right about how hot it gets without them. The t-top actually magnifies the sun's rays and makes it unbearable in the summer.

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NJMR2Fan What are skills? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 120 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Great tip!!! How many of us are now saying.....Why didn't I think of that?

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mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,408 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I originally didnt know that mr2's came with the shades untill I started reading around the forums and people were mentioning t-top shades. I just went to autozone and picked up 2.5% tint and tinted them myself. It keeps the heat out pretty good and I can still see through them.(not sure about the transparency of the shades).

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SnowRocker88 Tech-Nerd Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 342 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	This is a great fix!

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mr2boost MK. II RACING Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 411 Thanks: 0 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	You know, now that I look at this, I SHOULD have known. After all I used to own a 1984 300ZXT & with the Nissan knob on the shade it looks JUST LIKE the shade that was in my 300ZXT. Oh well, guess I AM getting old & forgetful. GREAT write-up though, thanks again April! Daniel

09-11-2008, 11:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
M1ke Some Skills Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	your welcome for the tip. I too tried to tint the t-tops but the curved shape was enough to create wrinkles and I couldn't get it to fit right so I quit. shades ftw

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datguydeni Turquoise not Teal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,492 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	my other side just broke and so i just bought the lock and works fabulous xD slight modification if with just the lock. heat it up a little or do it in the sun. or just cut it a bit cause it'll tilt in an angle if you don't xD

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countyboy3188 got boost?? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buchanan,GA Posts: 511 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	I figured z1 sold them. Its really nice to know since i live in carrollton Ga right down the road from Z1s shop.