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Old 01-31-2019, 12:02 AM
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When I purchased my S2000 a hardtop was already on the vehicle. I was wondering if there was any way to identify who made the hardtop. I want to take the top off replace the seals and get new mounting brackets. I'm not sure if this makes a difference but I figured I'd ask.
Old 01-31-2019, 02:48 AM
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Pics would help. Not sure what style hardtop we're talking about here.
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Seals and brackets shouldn't be make specific. everyone seems to use the same junk
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Originally Posted by B serious
Seals and brackets shouldn't be make specific. everyone seems to use the same junk
Pretty sure you cant use brackets for a spoon style hardtop on a mugen style or OEM style hardtop. Seals would obviously be different in that case too.
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Are the seals pre-cut now? I thought it was just a long length of weather strip that was cut to size.

Universal brackets seem to be the same type also. Just bent sheetmetal brackets.

No?

I could be wrong, I suppose.
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Like others said pics help. If it is your avatar picture it is a mugen rep most likely unless there is a mugen plate on the inside somewhere. Seals and hardware work across the reps and real hardtops from what I have seen. Many use OEM seals since they are better than what the reps come with.
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Yes, the top is the one in the avatar picture. Thank you all for your inputs.
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forbidden-usa offers replacement mugen top seals. They arent as good as OEM but some of the OEM seals are now discontinued.
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Originally Posted by licelsior
forbidden-usa offers replacement mugen top seals. They arent as good as OEM but some of the OEM seals are now discontinued.
that is incorrect, all mouldings and weather stripping are still available and not discontinued.
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