dc2-2-ap1

I have had all 3. Ran oem hardtop hardware for years, they had a tendency to make noise over bumps. I never take my hardtop off so the easy removal process wasn't appealing to me, plus oem hardtop theft became a huge issue a few years back. Replaced the oem hardware with izzy race brackets (don't have a soft top). No complaints from those. The noises were eliminated and I felt more secure knowing that the hardtop took a decent amount of time to remove. Alloy craft released their hardtop locks so I bought them. I am really happy with them as well. It was just one more security feature.
If you plan to remove your hardtop often, oem is the way to go. If you intend on running the hardtop most of the time, go with either the izzy brackets or either of alloy craft's brackets.

oSoFast

Another vote for Alloy craft brackets. I've been using them since they were first released with my OEM top and have no problems. Make sure you get the shim kit.

Manga_Spawn

It really depends on a few things.

First is how often do you plan to remove the top? If the answer is fairly often then I strongly suggest OEM latches.

Second is do you garage your car or is it out and therefore some added security is needed? If this is the case stop worrying about hardware and start worrying about getting a garage.

Personally I love the ease that I can take my hardtop on and off my car since we have a great summer here in Seattle but the rest of the year it is rainy. It is nice when there is a nice day I can just pop my hardtop off and go and not mess with all the hardware. It does creak and rattle some but there is adjustments to help cut down on this. It just really depends on how much quickly you want to be able to take the hardtop off and go.

JDMpearlwhyteZ

I just ordered OEM strikers, can't wait to get them in and report the changes.

JDMpearlwhyteZ

After switching to the OEM front latches, I'm definitely satisfied with the lack of wind noise.

Syncmaster

So if wanting to stay OEM and eliminate noise... one needs the OEM "Hard Top" Front Latches, and the OEM "Hard Top" Front Strikers? Does anyone have specific part numbers handy for these hard-top-specific parts?

srestre22

OEM Hard Top Front Strikers are 86270-S2A-902
OEM Hard Top Front Latches are 85100-S2A-901 (Right) and 85150-S2A-901 (Left)

Silverstone S2000

Yall still selling those hardtop brackets?

zeroptzero

Oem hardware with Heel Toe locks work great, I've run that on my Mugen top for years.