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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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I understand that King has sole distribution rights in the US on Mugen parts.

How much are people paying for the fiberglass and CF versions? Retail price? Can one do better than the retail price?
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Just curious, but what is your big reasoning for the Mugen part? The OEM top cost less than both, weighs the same as the Mugen fiberglass top, has a larger rear window and includes a rear window defroster (which the Mugen does not have). Don't get me wrong, the Mugen tops are nice especailly if you want the CF look, but ht OEM top is such a better deal.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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I absolutely don't like the way the OEM stop looks. Too bland, everyone has it.

I don't care for the defroster because I don't leave my car out.

I have no issues with blind spots because I just lean forward and use the rear views.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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i like the mugen one!
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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I can see your points about the 2, I was just giving my opinion. As for price, you will likely pay what they are asking because I believe they are custom order items. I do not think that King keeps those in stock. I may be wrong, but they might be made to order meaning the one you order is not made until you order it. Or, you can always get one used.

I like the way the Mugen one looks better as well, but for me and the price, I would get the OEM one.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BENJMNS,Sep 21 2005, 12:27 PM
I absolutely don't like the way the OEM stop looks. Too bland, everyone has it.
Honestly recently I've been seeing the mugen or mugen "style" tops just as much as the oem ones.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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could some one answer the question though? how much are they?
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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According to King Motorsports, the new cost for the Mugen carbon fiber hardtop is now $5950 (does not include shipping): http://www.kingmotorsports.com/product.asp...0&vehicle=S2000

Quite a price hike when it was only $4900 not so long ago.

I bought mine used for much less.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by beanolo,Sep 21 2005, 02:33 PM
Honestly recently I've been seeing the mugen or mugen "style" tops just as much as the oem ones.
sure it might be easy to spot online, but again... it's not even all that common online.

typical internet blowing it out of proportion.

money is not a factor here. i want the mugen top. thx all for the info.

medicalstudent, the top looks great, but i must paint if i get the cf. too much of a contrast for me.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BENJMNS,Sep 21 2005, 08:13 PM
sure it might be easy to spot online, but again... it's not even all that common online.

typical internet blowing it out of proportion.

money is not a factor here. i want the mugen top. thx all for the info.

medicalstudent, the top looks great, but i must paint if i get the cf. too much of a contrast for me.
typical troll response

if money isn't a factor im not sure why you're posting to ask where you can find it cheaper than retail, you already know king sells it.

oh well. good luck with that.
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