OEM hardtop or Mugen FRP
08-27-2005, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DragonHeart,Aug 27 2005, 03:29 PM
It's not....But everyone always talks about how much lighter the Mugen top is and the OEM is not that heavy... 
08-27-2005, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by HunterEz,Aug 27 2005, 03:53 PM
Mugen is only lighter because it uses a smaller polycarb rear windown and has no interior lining.
08-27-2005, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Gretzky,Aug 27 2005, 02:41 PM
I see, and agree that it is very easy to take on and off (OEM)
08-27-2005, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by HunterEz,Aug 27 2005, 03:53 PM
Mugen is only lighter because it uses a smaller polycarb rear windown and has no interior lining.
Not only does it cut out road noise, it is also much cooler in the summer.
08-27-2005, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Gretzky,Aug 27 2005, 03:01 PM
Other than the matching OEM color, the lining is actually what I like most about the OEM hard top.
Not only does it cut out road noise, it is also much cooler in the summer.
Not only does it cut out road noise, it is also much cooler in the summer.
08-27-2005, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Gretzky,Aug 27 2005, 04:01 PM
Other than the matching OEM color, the lining is actually what I like most about the OEM hard top.
Not only does it cut out road noise, it is also much cooler in the summer.
Not only does it cut out road noise, it is also much cooler in the summer.
Since I took the hardtop off, even with the top up, it gets hotter in the cabin....
08-27-2005, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Gretzky,Aug 27 2005, 04:03 PM
True, but the car (with AC on) gets MUCH cooler with the hard top. I tested this theory last week, and there is no comparison 
08-27-2005, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DragonHeart,Aug 27 2005, 03:58 PM
Which means it's probably a lot more road noise....Not that anyone cares about that...
Then again... I think all sports car should look like teh Ariel Atom 