How much or does anyone have a link to a site to buy one? Just looking.

 

http://www.kingmotorsports.com

 

i believe 2.5

 

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for fiberglass plus shipping, 5k for carbon

 

Is the Mugen lighter than OEM? What is OEM made out of?

Zach

 

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Zach</TD></TR></TABLE>

oem is made out of alum and is heaviest. Glass rear window. Mugen fiberglass and carbon have lexan rear windows. They are lighter, carbon being lightest and I can say the carbon is light enough that I could install and remove the top by myself. OEM requires 2 people and is not very light unless you strip the hell out of it.

 

I've helped a friend of mine install his and I don't remember it being heavy, but would be very difficult to put on/take off by yourself just b/c of the size. Being lighter would help a lot though. Anyone have weights for these?

 

i think the oem weighs about 50lbs...not sure about the mugen

 

anybody know if the Mugen FG and CF versions still look exactly the same? I've only seen the CF one up close.

 

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Exactly the same. The cf has cf weave and is clear coated on top with a semi-gloss clear on the interior

 

I believe the oem is 44ibs to be exact, and the mugen top is around 10?? not sure on the mugen top though

 

Hardtop Carbon Fiber S2000 Carbon Fiber $ 4,999.00
Hardtop FRP S2000 Unpainted $ 2,600.00
From KingMotorsports.com

 

The Mugen FRP is actually almost as heavy as OEM however hard to believe that is. It is more aerodynamic though. The longer slope in the back helps direct air to the trunk area thus a smaller wing can be as efficient in producing downforce without causing as much drag as a tall wing.

The Mugen CF is around 15lbs lighter than OEM I believe.

The OEM isn't heavy, it's just bulky.


Modified by JL9000 at 10:24 AM 2/26/2004

 

Do we need to remove the soft top to install the hard top for both Mugen and OEM....

 

Soft top stays for OEM, I'm sure it's the same for the Mugen as well. Oh, and for an S2K newb, what is an FRP?

Zach

 

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You can leave the soft top for both.

FRP = Fiberglass Replacement?

 

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You can leave the soft top for both.

FRP = Fiberglass Replacement?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I believe FRP = Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. Veilside uses this as well.

 

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I doubt it is that light, a carbon fiber hood weighs more than 10 lbs,

 

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I wish it weighed 10lbs. lol.

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The OEM isn't heavy, it's just bulky.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I gotta beg to differ, the OEM is noticably heavier compared to the carbon mugen I had. Not sure if 15lbs would be a good estimate as I last heard that number was with the oem top completely stripped of upholstery. Side-by-side, the mugen carbon was much lighter.

 

From King:

Thank you for your email. The Mugen CFRP hardtop weighs 34 lbs. The Mugen FRP hardtop weighs 44 lbs.

The factory hardtop weighs 46 lbs.

 

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Thank you for your email. The Mugen CFRP hardtop weighs 34 lbs. The Mugen FRP hardtop weighs 44 lbs.

The factory hardtop weighs 46 lbs.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Painted or unpainted?


Modified by JMS JT at 6:01 PM 2/25/2004

 

damn man..i wish i was a baller and could afford that mugen carbon HT...if anybody wants to rob a bank with me hit me up..

 

How easy is it to install Mugen Ht?

 

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Painted or unpainted? </TD></TR></TABLE>

I believe all factory hardtops come painted, right?

 

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I believe all factory hardtops come painted, right?</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you order the OEM hardtops from hardtopguy.com, you can specify the color to match your S2K...