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Old 09-18-2009 | 04:38 PM
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Default OEM OR MUGEN REPLICA?

Just curious which top the community would preffer if they were to get a hardtop, I myself have an OEM but considering selling it to purchase a replica mugen. Feedback appreciated
Old 09-18-2009 | 06:05 PM
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I would prefer the mugen style myself but I also love the oem top and thats why you should sell your top to me and get the mugen replica
Seriously how much you want for it if you are serious about selling it pm me!
Old 09-18-2009 | 06:13 PM
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Mugen for looks oem for functionality. Imo.
Old 09-18-2009 | 07:46 PM
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it all depends. color, how you want it to look? also which replica brand?

i personally think if the car isnt modded. oem is the way to go. if its modded then mugen.
Old 09-19-2009 | 12:27 AM
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i went from a replica mugen(vis brand) to a oem hardtop. in terms of quality i would go with the oem unless you have the money to spend on a authentic mugen hardtop.

replica mugen = too much wind noise, ghetto hardware unless you buy oem ones. plastic rear window. might leak

oem = better vision, less noise, glass window

i would rock both but defiantly wouldnt go back to a replica mugen hardtop over the oem and like itS2Krazy said, if you have less mods, go for oem, mugen looks weird if your not fixed up.
Old 09-19-2009 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by hellspare,Sep 18 2009, 06:13 PM
Mugen for looks oem for functionality. Imo.
The Mugen HT is aero tested & lighter - not just for looks. Mugen original > OEM.
Old 09-19-2009 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by slightly2ned,Sep 19 2009, 01:25 AM
The Mugen HT is aero tested & lighter - not just for looks. Mugen original > OEM.

I agree, I never said the mugen was ONLY for looks, although it does look much better. I've also heard the mugen gets you better mpg also. The reason I said oem for functionality is because of the larger rear window and perfect fitment.

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Old 09-19-2009 | 11:06 AM
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authentic mugen or oem only. I'd stay away from the replica's.
Old 09-19-2009 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by slightly2ned,Sep 19 2009, 02:25 AM
The Mugen HT is aero tested & lighter - not just for looks. Mugen original > OEM.
Also noiser and lets more heat in.
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[QUOTE=Voodoo_S2K,Sep 19 2009, 11:07 AM] Also noiser and lets more heat in.



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