gizzard

I couldn't find the information I need in the "The BETTER Official Hardtop Thread".

I bought a FRP Mugen hardtop and the OEM rear hardtop catchers from S2ki members. After reading this install thread, it seems I'm missing pieces from the OEM installation kit. I would like some help identifying the parts I need in the two photos below.

The parts I think I'm missing:

1. Rubber cushion/spacer (retain soft top): 86445-S2A-000
2. Catchers: 85300-S2A-902 (right) and 85350-S2A-E01 (left)
3. Bolts/washers to secure catchers: 93404-06020-08 (10) and 95701-08020-08 (4)
4. Rear latches: 85200-S2A-902 (right) and 85250-S2A-902 (left)
5. Inner side trim brushes: ???
6. Soft top brackets (remove soft top): 86121-S2A-A00 (right) and 86171-S2A-A00 (left)

What other parts are there? Thanks for your help!

gizzard

While doing research about removing the soft top, I discovered that when it's removed, the bracket which the catchers attach to are also removed. From the pictures I've seen of the assembly, it looks like separating the bracket is very difficult. The alternative is to buy the brackets separately and install them after the soft top is removed.

The part numbers are 86121-S2A-A00 (right) and 86171-S2A-A00 (left). I've added it to the original post.

TheMuffinMan

If you are removing the softtop, you need to be looking at the CR parts.


http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...8CR%2FCR-AC%29

Assuming you have nothing:

37 - bolts
41 - bolts
18 - catcher
19 - catcher
12 - death spike
17 - death spike
23 - motor holder bracket
24 - motor holder bracket

Then I believe the following:

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...PILLAR+GARNISH

13 - outside brush
16 - outside brush

I'm trying to find the inside brushes too - no luck yet.

gizzard

Thanks for pointing that out. That diagram shows the bolts I will need are #36, #37 and #41.

Vanishing Point

You don't really need the cushions at all, if you want you can buy some 3M double stick tape and fold it over that area for cushioning. Buy the hardtop latches and save yourself some grief down the road. if you have some old brushes it's easy to cut away the portion not needed and you will save some money.

gizzard

Vanishing Point, you're right - since I'm removing the soft top, I won't need the cushions at all. I'll be replacing the front strikers with the Alloy Craft locks for a more secure fit.

Hoang

Good informative thread for future reference!

gizzard

MuffinMan, a few questions for you:

-Isn't bolt #36 in your diagram necessary to attach the CR brackets to the chassis or can the bolts from the soft top be re-used?
-Does the OEM kit come with both inner and outer brushes? In the first photo and the DIY thread, it seems only inner brushes are supplied?
-Lastly, what do you make of the large plastic pieces in the OP?

TheMuffinMan

#36 you should be able to re-use your existing bolts when you remove the stock one with the softtop motor attached to it. These bolts didn't change when you add a hardtop. The bolts DO change however for the catchers on either side when you install those guys - you have to dent the metal a bit and then use the longer bolts to secure them. So #36 you don't need but definitely will want #41 and #37.

OEM kit, I'm not sure. I bought mine second hand and purchased the brushes separately. I know there is a part number for them, I just forgot what it was

Those plastic pieces are the sidepanels on the OEM hardtop, they clip onto where the 'quarter panel' ? is (directly in front of the rear window where the latches are.) I can't think of a better term for them. If you have an aftermarket top they don't have a place for these to attach.

gizzard

Thanks. While I hope you can find the part numbers for the inner brushes, Vanishing Point mentioned you can trim the original ones, so it's not a huge deal. I updated the original post with the info you provided.