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Old 05-17-2013 | 06:36 PM
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Hey everybody. Need help installing a mugen rep hardtop, anyone?? Will pay, near oakland. Thanks
Old 05-17-2013 | 07:03 PM
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DIY, its easy
Old 05-17-2013 | 07:12 PM
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DIY, its easy
Yea about that, I tried but still getting wind noise on the top front and my aftermarket brackets are squeaking.
Old 05-17-2013 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by champwhts2
Originally Posted by chViETnk' timestamp='1368842595' post='22550715
DIY, its easy
Yea about that, I tried but still getting wind noise on the top front and my aftermarket brackets are squeaking.
use double stick tape on the front end or use oem latches, and im not sure how your rear hardware brackets are squeaking
what hardware are you using? izzy?
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Originally Posted by tkeyyy
Originally Posted by champwhts2' timestamp='1368843146' post='22550726
[quote name='chViETnk' timestamp='1368842595' post='22550715']
DIY, its easy
Yea about that, I tried but still getting wind noise on the top front and my aftermarket brackets are squeaking.
use double stick tape on the front end or use oem latches, and im not sure how your rear hardware brackets are squeaking
what hardware are you using? izzy?
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I'm using rear brackets from forbidden USA and I'm using my stock ap1 front bracket. I keep thinking I didn't allined it rite. Also it squeaks when the car flexes. I tried taping the hooks in the front for a tighter fit but didn't work.
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Originally Posted by champwhts2
I'm using rear brackets from forbidden USA and I'm using my stock ap1 front bracket. I keep thinking I didn't allined it rite. Also it squeaks when the car flexes. I tried taping the hooks in the front for a tighter fit but didn't work.
stock ap1 front bracket? do you mean ap1 latches/strikers? your front latches will squeak if there's not enough tension between the striker and the latch due to that nipple on the latch that fits into that small crevice of the striker.

as for the rears, i guess just tighten more? i've never used forbidden hardware before. are they the same as rsg?
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It's aftermarket its going to do that no matter what you do. Do what he said and use double sided adhesive and I'd suggest going to Honda and getting a tube of Shin etzu grease. Use it on the molding to help stop the squeaking, it actually works fairly well.

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Originally Posted by tkeyyy
Originally Posted by champwhts2' timestamp='1368845761' post='22550775
I'm using rear brackets from forbidden USA and I'm using my stock ap1 front bracket. I keep thinking I didn't allined it rite. Also it squeaks when the car flexes. I tried taping the hooks in the front for a tighter fit but didn't work.
stock ap1 front bracket? do you mean ap1 latches/strikers? your front latches will squeak if there's not enough tension between the striker and the latch due to that nipple on the latch that fits into that small crevice of the striker.

as for the rears, i guess just tighten more? i've never used forbidden hardware before. are they the same as rsg?
Yea that's what I ment, is the double side tape to stick the top on or just to fill the more? And thanks for input.
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Originally Posted by Thateguhate
It's aftermarket its going to do that no matter what you do. Do what he said and use double sided adhesive and I'd suggest going to Honda and getting a tube of Shin etzu grease. Use it on the molding to help stop the squeaking, it actually works fairly well.
will do, thanks
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Originally Posted by Thateguhate
It's aftermarket its going to do that no matter what you do. Do what he said and use double sided adhesive and I'd suggest going to Honda and getting a tube of Shin etzu grease. Use it on the molding to help stop the squeaking, it actually works fairly well.
will do, thanks



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