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Old 12-17-2021 | 08:41 AM
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Hi my S lovers!

I’m looking at getting either ht, but I’m wondering if anyone has one that can take me out for a quick drive? I’d like to sit and experience the difference before dropping a lot of cash for one. Any help would be great! Thank you all!!

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Old 12-18-2021 | 05:28 AM
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OEM will be a lot quieter overall, as it has the interior panels, headliner etc. That is why I went with OEM for mine, although at some point I would love to go to the CF for the weight savings.
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I had a Mugen one on mine for 10+ years. I put a headliner in it to quiet it down as it was noisier than driving with the softtop up. I got an OEM one last summer, about the same noise wise as the Mugen with the headliner in.

If you want quieter go OEM, or go Mugen and then put a headliner in it. Mugen is bare inside and everything resonates inside the car. Visibility out the back window with the OEM top is also far better.
Old 12-23-2021 | 10:37 AM
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Thank you all for the input! Been looking for a OEM, can’t find one anywhere. I know they’re pricey, but even then, hard to find. I’m willing to travel too.

if anyone has one they wanna sell, hit me up!
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