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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Default Modified Mugen hardtop with side windows?

Has anyone ever considered or thought about modifying a mugen top so that instead of having the black triangles painted black, have them retrofitted with plexiglass? It would be nice to be able to shoulder check and see out a window just like the Spoon/replica top with side windows. I have never seen what the interior side of the mugen top looks like so i can't really develop this idea further right now. Thoughts?
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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always wondered the same thing. not a fan of the painted window look.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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Heres what i did quickly in PS to give a better visual. If this is your car and u want me to take it down, just let me know.

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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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gotta think of how the HT mounts and those spikes that go downward
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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i think it would look much better if that whole piece was window instead of having that black b pillar
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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^agreed
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by street_ruler,Aug 27 2009, 12:51 PM
gotta think of how the HT mounts and those spikes that go downward
The window would be exactly where you bolt the pins for the rear catchers.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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it would definitely make changing lanes much easier
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by modMonkey,Aug 27 2009, 08:36 PM
The window would be exactly where you bolt the pins for the rear catchers.
yeah you wouldnt be able to use the OEM side latchers. You'd have to modify it to have dinky spoon style brackets
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by CLEANs2000,Aug 27 2009, 02:37 PM
i think it would look much better if that whole piece was window instead of having that black b pillar
I think it would look better too but there would need to be weather strip between the plexi and front window to seal it from water leakage anyways. So it will never have a flush glass clean look. Also that B pillar may be needed for structural support. Dunno just talking outta my ass since i've never seen the interior of a mugen top in person. haha.
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