I recently bought a double CF replica hardtop, and the mounts just don't work with the OEM brackets. It seems like I'm at the point where I'd have to drill out the OEM rear latches. I haven't been too successful w/ a hand drill. Anybody have any recommendations or a shop they can refer me? Preferably a press drill metal fabrication shop? I just found out the Metal Fabricator shop that I wanted to use in Dublin went out of business.

 

i wouldnt drill out the oem stuff. i would just put in the 2 bolts that i could

 

Unfortunately, all 3 bolts sit too high there is 1/4" gap between the hardtop seal and the car. The replica mounts were designed or placed too low on the top.

A good picture of someone else that had to do this... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/4929810372.html

 

holy sh*t..
the softop front latches for 220.

 

that kind of sucks. usually when you lock the top down it should pull it tight and leave no leaks.

 

http://www.hondapartscheap.com/honda...ame=plate-base

Replacement base plates if needed

 

was it bought brand new from a vendor? i had same issue with a forbidden usa and alberto replaced it no questions asked

 

He purchase the top off me, which is a karbon Haus top. Generally the tops I've encounter requires some modification for best fitment. Minor hole adjustment is quite common to obtain the best fitment. That's y the mounting brackets provided are made of carbon composite for easy modification when it comes to cutting or drilling

 

Thanks for the brackets link I started to drill out the brackets, then use the Dremel to clean up the cut. Not as clean as I'd like. One done, 5 to go. Spider mounted the rear glass and its looking pretty good. Now if I can only drive w/ the hardtop on...

 

glad its working out for you.. may i suggest getting a step bit... harbor freight has them for a few bucks and they will help out when u need to expand the hole....


http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...ult?q=step+bit