MBHs2k

Hey guys, so a few months back I bought a VIS carbon fiber rep CR tonneau cover from a buddy of mine who never installed it. I have never seen anyone with this piece and there is pretty much no information regarding it online so I figured I would show mine.
Its cover itself is an extremely well made piece for being a replica. It comes with the oem replica mounting brackets that are also made of carbon fiber which is nice. The piece also comes with the OEM metal brace to keep the cover from flexing. In addition, it comes with the separate pieces that cover the OEM hardtop hardware when the top is off. These are also made of carbon fiber.
It does not come with any seals or mounting hardware, so I bought those from the dealer. The seal that goes around the cover was about 50 bucks. no big deal.
So an actual OEM tonneau cover mounts to the brackets using plastic push pins that lock it into place. Because this piece is a replica, I was having trouble getting the push pins to line up with the holes, and lock everything down. What I ended up doing was bolting it down. I was afraid that the metal bolts would make it rattle but so far Everything seems to be working fine. I maybe should have used rubber washers. I'll change it eventually.
The only other problems I have is that the cover sits maybe 2 mm too far to the right leaving a small gap on the driver's side. the average person will probably never notice so I can't complain.

Time for pictures






Pic of car before the installation

zeroptzero

I didn't realize VIS made one that nice looking, that is a great quality piece, nice find. It looks great on your car.

whybshy

does it have the cap on the both corners in carbon fiber or you'll have to buy oem part for that?

MBHs2k

Yes it comes with the side pieces that cover the hardtop mount. its also in carbon

MBHs2k

thank you. Still trying to figure out if its too much carbon fiber or if i should paint it

itrance

So jealous. Looks so clean. Do they still make these? I wish you didn't have to remove your soft top to have this.

zeroptzero

In my book there is no such thing as too much carbon fiber, lol. I would leave it carbon until such time as it fades or gets scratched in the future and then consider painting it. It looks like decent quality carbon, it would be a shame to cover it up.

donalduchiha

It would be a good idea to clear coat the carbon fiber to keep it from fading/extra protection

AmusedGT1

Im running the Mugen hardtop - does the Tonmeau cover come off when the hard top is installed ? If so is it a hassle to install and uninstall every time hardtop is removed ?

sam_spider

Should stay in place. You’ll need to remove the tabs on the underside of the Mugen top that rest on the softtop though.