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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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I have been thinking about a hard top, but the honda and aftermarket options are very pricey. I just want something for winter use. The paint does not have to be perfect, and I don't need CF. I was wondering if there is a fiberglass or other low cost option out there.
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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No...OEM is the least expensive hardtop for the S2000. Well...a cardboard one might be cheaper.

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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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How are you with tin snips and spray bomb?
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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cardboard would be awesome.. .... and when you're done with it in the spring you can donate it to some homeless guy down the street..
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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the homeless guy would really appreciate a soggy wet box in the springtime!
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 01:08 AM
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The only alternative hardtop available is the Mugen Hardtop and is made of carbon fiber (5000USD) and fiberglass (2600USD-2800USD).
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:13 PM
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keep in mind on the mugen one... the cf only weighs roughly 10lbs lighter then the fiberglass version.... so unno if you wanna dish out another $2,000 to $2,500 for carbon fiber's bling factor...
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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What are the weight savings with the glassed Mugen top over the OEM?
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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oem hardtop = 44lbs
mugen fiberglass hardtop = 44lbs
mugen carbonfiber hardtop = 34lbs...

please correct me if any of these numbers are way off..
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