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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Anyone have close-up detailed pictures of OEM HT fitment? In a lot of the smaller pics I've seen around the forum, it looks as though the gap between the bottom of the HT and the trunk is awful big. Looking for better pictures of this area, along with the fitment near the a-pillar.

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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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There is a good sized visual gap, but it does seal. Sorry I don't have any pics.
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ncsu-tc' date='Jan 8 2009, 10:54 PM
There is a good sized visual gap, but it does seal.
x 1,000
It makes a great seal, and in all honesty, it is not at all distracting, because it is not very big at all, and trust me, any kind of gap is going to show up on a yellow car way more than most other colors.

Not great pics, but the best I got showing the rear.



Old Jan 9, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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The gap can be adjusted, and there's a range that Honda says the top should be away from the fender with the rear latch unhooked, and then with it hooked. If you are concerned about there being a gap that could be visually displeasing, don't be. I'm anal about my car too, and the hardtop was the best thing I ever got. The rear seals perfectly too. Nothing to worry about.
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by shamoo' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:50 AM
I'm anal about my car too, and the hardtop was the best thing I ever got. The rear seals perfectly too. Nothing to worry about.

Mine fits like a glove, no rattles at all.
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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The OEM hardtop is THE BEST fitting top out there for the S2000 hands down. There shouldn't be anybody out there challeging that statement....








having said that.....I have a Mugen
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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whats the difference between the Mugen and OEM tops?

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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 06:21 AM
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I agree with the others. There will be a gap but it seals perfectly.

Click to make the pic bigger.



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Thanks rajun! For some reason, the site says I don't have the permissions to enlarge the first pic (?!) but the second one answers my question very well!
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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whats that hardtop that i see around on the site
where it goes ALL the way back to the end of the trunk?
i cant find a picture anymore.



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