you can also tell by the corner which meets with the front door/quarter panel, the real ones are sharp edged and straight where as the replicas kind of round off at that point, hard to explain but if you compare the both, you will know what i mean.

 

It's real; listed at $6955. You were looking at fiberglass for ~$3.3k

 

That's some great info.

 

As mentioned, for $1800 if it is real then that is one hell of a deal! The inside gel coating & design is one clear indication as well as the OEM seals & hardware used along with the badge. The rear window is also slightly tinted & can be easily identified from the fakes along with the seal. Fitment should be perfect, nothing less.

What would be cool is if there was a sticky with all the authentic Mugen badges # matching with the corresponding owners here on S2Ki. Would be a great way to track the history of a top & verify authenticity. Mods, what you think?

 

Thank you soo much for all your help. I am still waiting for the seller to send me some pics.
Until then, I am standing by. I will keep you guys posted.

 

in a world of counterfeits, anyone claiming to be selling an authentic unfortunately has the burden of proof, especially with selling a mugen the badge is right there and obvious, failure to show that is pure deceipt by somebody trying to pass off a copy for a higher price. post the pics here for everybody to see.

 

That's a great idea

 

They seller never gave me the pictures. I am pretty sure they were fake.
Thank you so much for all you guys help.

 

The corner it meets the front door/quarter panel:

 

This does not mean its real or replica


Here is 1 of my 2x2 double sided with the same corner


https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/826.../page__st__575

And yes, 1x1 hardtops are also out there.




As far as the price for a real Mugen top, I think its to cheap but without OEM hardware I believe someone who needs money will let it go for a dirt cheap price.