hardtop?
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hardtop?
anyone have a hardtop on their s2k?
how much do they cost?
how does it fair in the winter?
could you post pics? (not just the car but also pics of how it touches the car)
thanks!
how much do they cost?
how does it fair in the winter?
could you post pics? (not just the car but also pics of how it touches the car)
thanks!
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New, the factyory ones retail for around $2700 to $2800 - although some websites sell them for $2500 or so (hardtopguy did a while ago). I've seen them used on this board for as low as $1800.
Depending on the MY, you have to pay extra for an install kit (usually $130-$140)
There is also one available from Mugen, I think, but I am not sure of the exact cost (seen posts saying around $2600 or so for fiberglass, and around $5k for carbon fiber)
Have not gotten one yet, so do not know how they fair in winter, but I have seen one installed and it looks awesome, and fitment seemed very tight - like a tiger
If no one posts pics here, You can check in the photo gallery - there are some close-up shots that show how well it fits,
Hope this helps!
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Depending on the MY, you have to pay extra for an install kit (usually $130-$140)
There is also one available from Mugen, I think, but I am not sure of the exact cost (seen posts saying around $2600 or so for fiberglass, and around $5k for carbon fiber)
Have not gotten one yet, so do not know how they fair in winter, but I have seen one installed and it looks awesome, and fitment seemed very tight - like a tiger
If no one posts pics here, You can check in the photo gallery - there are some close-up shots that show how well it fits,
Hope this helps!
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I just installed mine yesterday and took it over to the shop to be painted. I really like the way it looks. I think it flows well with the lines of the car. Its more secure, cuts down on noise, and just adds a bit more solid feel to the vehicle. Its a bit expensive, but I like it a lot. There is someone on ebay selling a new yellow one for $1900. I emailed him about other colors and he wanted $2550 shipped for them.
I'll post pics next week probably to give you an idea of what my car looks like.
I'll post pics next week probably to give you an idea of what my car looks like.
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as everything else, it is purely a personal choice.
it is not cheap
you need room to safely store it
it is bulky and should be a two man job on & off
it is well made (oem), fits well, and a complete installation with defroster
it makes the car appear to be a totally different car
depends a lot upon your climate and weather conditions
it has equity, you can always dispose of it without great loss
improved visibility over soft top
car sound level differs
again, not a cheap mod, but i am glad i bought it
call the hardtopguy and pick his brain
it is not cheap
you need room to safely store it
it is bulky and should be a two man job on & off
it is well made (oem), fits well, and a complete installation with defroster
it makes the car appear to be a totally different car
depends a lot upon your climate and weather conditions
it has equity, you can always dispose of it without great loss
improved visibility over soft top
car sound level differs
again, not a cheap mod, but i am glad i bought it
call the hardtopguy and pick his brain
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Originally posted by ruexp67
munckee why did you install a hardtop in the beginning of spring?
munckee why did you install a hardtop in the beginning of spring?
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munckee why did you install a hardtop in the beginning of spring?
I'm about to order a hardtop and it will stay on all summer and come off in the winter.