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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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Since it has started snowing, I have decided that I need to purchase a Hard Top for the S2000. I Have looked around and frankly, I haven't found much, so my options are the OEM top, or the Mugen one. My question is which one do you think would be the best? I would appreciate it if you could also support your answer with some feedback (which you think is more attractive, does one seem to have a better quality, etc.) Thank you all very much!

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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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Mugen is the shiznit yo!!..ya know? Oem, is aiight too but, Mugen is Bling!!! fo sho!
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by S2kAllStarDrifters!,Jan 19 2005, 06:21 PM
Mugen is the shiznit yo!!..ya know? Oem, is aiight too but, Mugen is Bling!!! fo sho!
Yeah, what he said.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Mossad,Jan 19 2005, 05:25 PM
Yeah, what he said.
Ah ha..thanks for recognizin son
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by S2kAllStarDrifters!,Jan 19 2005, 06:28 PM
Ah ha..thanks for recognizin son
You're the man now, dog!
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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OEM. Smaller blind spot. Does the Mugen top come with defroster?
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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No, the Mugen doesn't come with a defroster. Those were the pro's and con's that I was looking at as well. I really, really like the look of the Mugen, but it does have a small rear window (as mentioned big blind spot) and the window is not made of glass either. It is a polycarbonate. I find myself a bit unsure of it, but I do want to get other's opinions of the two, just in case I am looking over certain features, etc.

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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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I had the OEM one before and now I have the Mugen CFRP.

Some pro's and con's and some stuff to think about are:

OEM
Good to use for winter, especially if you have snow or lots of rain because it's actually made out of metal.
The defroster helps out a lot.
You have a much wider view of the back, especially if you use a wide rear view mirror.
The downside is the weight, if you're looking for performance, then you're better off with the Mugen.

The downside to the Mugen is just the opposite of the OEM, and also the hinges squeaks a lot, and also wind goes in after about 200km/h (I can hear it big time when on the track, even with my helmet)

Hoped that helped you guys out
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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they are both equally nice... but i like the mugen better cause of the extra styling...
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mossad,Jan 19 2005, 05:46 PM
You're the man now, dog!
nah, its "You da man, Dawg!"..ya heard>!!
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