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Old May 21, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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any pictures of how the rear lexan window should sit on the mugen style hardtop? or also any glass pictures or how it sits. Is the glass rear window that much better.. thanks!
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Old May 22, 2011 | 01:37 AM
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the glass is more clear and doesnt get swirls/scratches
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Old May 22, 2011 | 03:39 AM
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here is a couple of versions side by side, the NFR is the more standard/ popular method





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Old May 22, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by xoz
here is a couple of versions side by side, the NFR is the more standard/ popular method





which is the more popular idea glass?
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Old May 22, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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if you don't go the glass route make sure you get Lexan not plexi-glass, they are vastly different. Just thought I'd mention that.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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sorry I forgot to say that they are both Lexan the NFR is 3mm and the SSM is 6mm. They have both lasted extremely well.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by xoz
sorry I forgot to say that they are both Lexan the NFR is 3mm and the SSM is 6mm. They have both lasted extremely well.
do you's have any pics of how you installed the lexan. did you lay the glue and lexan right into the indentation off the hardtop. The Red s2000 seems to have the glass raised higher..
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Old May 22, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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the NFR is glued with the seal running along the top the SSM is held in by the heavy duty seal only. Sorry no pics of being installed.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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here's closer pics of the SSM



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Old May 24, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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liking the more recessed look on the ssm

I actually had a glass guy install my rear window into my vis top and he ended up using a thinner line. the one that came with it was just was too wide
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