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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 01:47 PM
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Default Oem hardtop hardware on mugen replica hardtop

I recently bought a mugen style hardtop and I found that the replica braceket is hard to remove and using the soft top latch makes a lot of rattle noise
So i am thinking about getting the oem hardware kit and my question is that is the oem bracket is easy to remove and it makes less rattle noise
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 01:52 PM
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yes the oem hardware is far bettter, it should clamp the top down better and eliminate noise. On my replica top I have to use soft top latches, hard top one dont fit, im not sure if its the same on otehr reps.
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by alphalanos
yes the oem hardware is far bettter, it should clamp the top down better and eliminate noise. On my replica top I have to use soft top latches, hard top one dont fit, im not sure if its the same on otehr reps.
Do you have solution for the rattle noise from the soft top latch or you Iive with it ?
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 03:56 PM
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Live with it. HaHa! Or you can do this: https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/372...rattle-fixdiy/
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSilentSK
Live with it. HaHa! Or you can do this: https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/372...rattle-fixdiy/
Thanks , rattle noise drives me crazy ...
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 04:29 PM
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Btw, with the oem braceket, is it much easier to remove the top?
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 05:37 PM
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yes the oem bracket are quick release just like the soft top. takes just a few seconds
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 06:41 PM
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go for the oem honda hard top rear rubber seal, makes a huge difference in getting rid of random noises
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 10:00 PM
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So should I get a oem braceket since I always want to be top down when the weather is good and the replica braceket makes it so time consuming. Can the oem braceket fit my replica top with mod?
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 05:07 AM
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the oem bracket should bolt straight on with no modification
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