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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 02:33 AM
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Does anyone have the OEM hardtop fitted? Any tips, advice... I'm thinking of getting one for my AP1.

Also, if there is a pic out there of one on a Silverstone S2000?
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:06 AM
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The hardtop is the same for both AP1 and AP2 models. The hardware is slightly different.




Advice - it's a wonderful thing to have, it makes driving a tiny bit quieter, but not really by much. It does look a lot better (in my opinion) than with the soft top up. Be sure to buy some shin-etsu grease if you buy and smear it on the rubber seals all around to cut down on squeaking and rattling.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:20 AM
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Thanks.

Do you have to remove the soft-top? Or does it go on top of it?

I'm looking for one for winter use.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 05:07 AM
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On top
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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The OEM HT is a beautiful product, well made, and really changes the personality of the car.

BTW- Looks better in yellow than silver

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Triple-H,Apr 9 2008, 07:06 AM
BTW- Looks better in yellow than silver
Not true! Silverstone looks 10x better!!

Dan

photo credit goes to us129photos.com
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by nearwater4me,Apr 9 2008, 10:32 AM
Not true! Silverstone looks 10x better!!
Dream on





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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Check out my little DIY post:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=577277
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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[QUOTE=BD89,Apr 9 2008, 04:06 AM] The hardtop is the same for both AP1 and AP2 models.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by B serious,Apr 9 2008, 11:46 AM
which hardware is different? I always see tops for only the 02+ models. I dont need a defroster. Is the defroster the only difference between the 00-01 and 02-03 models?
I think MY01 needs new strikers in the front.
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