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Old 04-14-2012, 06:56 AM
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awesome! I remeber when oem hard top goes for $2000-$2500 and now they all want $3300+
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The challenge hardtop comes with a lexan window as well.
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Originally Posted by CLEANs2000
Originally Posted by kaotik25' timestamp='1334334947' post='21604892
^ Challenge also has an OEM cf replica but it's pricey.

Originally Posted by deepbluejh
Originally Posted by kaotik25' timestamp='1334334947' post='21604892
^ Challenge also has an OEM cf replica but it's pricey.
Yes, it's carbon fiber, and ironically probably heavier than this one as well.

Originally Posted by kaotik25
Challenge claims that the OEM cf replica is 25lbs.How heavy is Forbidden's OEM rep?

Originally Posted by riegerm3' timestamp='1334350418' post='21605770
Originally Posted by kaotik25
Challenge claims that the OEM cf replica is 25lbs.How heavy is Forbidden's OEM rep?
Between 16-18lbs, Forbidden is waiting for the first model to be done to give exact weight.

Originally Posted by S2k007' timestamp='1334364349' post='21606316
[quote name='riegerm3' timestamp='1334350418' post='21605770']
Originally Posted by kaotik25
Challenge claims that the OEM cf replica is 25lbs.How heavy is Forbidden's OEM rep?
Between 16-18lbs, Forbidden is waiting for the first model to be done to give exact weight.
Strange thing is challenge claims theirs is the lightest hard top. Maybe they mean with all hardware/window? 4k is way too much for it though.
none of you guys even know the price or final weight and you guys are already talking shit about pricing/weight. Sure making a hardtop in frp, single sided carbon, lexan rear window ... all this will bring down the cost drastically, hence why it probably will be cheaper BECAUSE IT NEEDS TO BE... If they can produce a FULL cf oem style hardtop with glass rear window with hardware for cheaper then the 4k price point given by challenge, then i will be impressed.
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YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED BIG TIME. Challenge top is 4k with lexan window, NOT glass.
Old 04-14-2012, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by spyder562
Originally Posted by CLEANs2000' timestamp='1334406782' post='21607170
[quote name='kaotik25' timestamp='1334334947' post='21604892']
^ Challenge also has an OEM cf replica but it's pricey.

Originally Posted by deepbluejh
Originally Posted by kaotik25' timestamp='1334334947' post='21604892
^ Challenge also has an OEM cf replica but it's pricey.
Yes, it's carbon fiber, and ironically probably heavier than this one as well.

Originally Posted by kaotik25
Challenge claims that the OEM cf replica is 25lbs.How heavy is Forbidden's OEM rep?

Originally Posted by riegerm3' timestamp='1334350418' post='21605770
Originally Posted by kaotik25
Challenge claims that the OEM cf replica is 25lbs.How heavy is Forbidden's OEM rep?
Between 16-18lbs, Forbidden is waiting for the first model to be done to give exact weight.

Originally Posted by S2k007' timestamp='1334364349' post='21606316
[quote name='riegerm3' timestamp='1334350418' post='21605770']
Originally Posted by kaotik25
Challenge claims that the OEM cf replica is 25lbs.How heavy is Forbidden's OEM rep?
Between 16-18lbs, Forbidden is waiting for the first model to be done to give exact weight.
Strange thing is challenge claims theirs is the lightest hard top. Maybe they mean with all hardware/window? 4k is way too much for it though.
none of you guys even know the price or final weight and you guys are already talking shit about pricing/weight. Sure making a hardtop in frp, single sided carbon, lexan rear window ... all this will bring down the cost drastically, hence why it probably will be cheaper BECAUSE IT NEEDS TO BE... If they can produce a FULL cf oem style hardtop with glass rear window with hardware for cheaper then the 4k price point given by challenge, then i will be impressed.
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YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED BIG TIME. Challenge top is 4k with lexan window, NOT glass.
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thanks! .. quick question just to verify ... this will be direct bolt on with my oem hardtop side catchers and front latches right?
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Originally Posted by CLEANs2000
Originally Posted by spyder562' timestamp='1334457562' post='21608496
[quote name='CLEANs2000' timestamp='1334406782' post='21607170']
[quote name='kaotik25' timestamp='1334334947' post='21604892']
^ Challenge also has an OEM cf replica but it's pricey.

Originally Posted by deepbluejh
Originally Posted by kaotik25' timestamp='1334334947' post='21604892
^ Challenge also has an OEM cf replica but it's pricey.
Yes, it's carbon fiber, and ironically probably heavier than this one as well.

Originally Posted by kaotik25
Challenge claims that the OEM cf replica is 25lbs.How heavy is Forbidden's OEM rep?

Originally Posted by riegerm3' timestamp='1334350418' post='21605770
Originally Posted by kaotik25
Challenge claims that the OEM cf replica is 25lbs.How heavy is Forbidden's OEM rep?
Between 16-18lbs, Forbidden is waiting for the first model to be done to give exact weight.

Originally Posted by S2k007' timestamp='1334364349' post='21606316
[quote name='riegerm3' timestamp='1334350418' post='21605770']
Originally Posted by kaotik25
Challenge claims that the OEM cf replica is 25lbs.How heavy is Forbidden's OEM rep?
Between 16-18lbs, Forbidden is waiting for the first model to be done to give exact weight.
Strange thing is challenge claims theirs is the lightest hard top. Maybe they mean with all hardware/window? 4k is way too much for it though.
none of you guys even know the price or final weight and you guys are already talking shit about pricing/weight. Sure making a hardtop in frp, single sided carbon, lexan rear window ... all this will bring down the cost drastically, hence why it probably will be cheaper BECAUSE IT NEEDS TO BE... If they can produce a FULL cf oem style hardtop with glass rear window with hardware for cheaper then the 4k price point given by challenge, then i will be impressed.
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YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED BIG TIME. Challenge top is 4k with lexan window, NOT glass.
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thanks! .. quick question just to verify ... this will be direct bolt on with my oem hardtop side catchers and front latches right?
[/quote]

yeah, shouldn't be a problem at all.
Old 04-14-2012, 09:38 PM
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I'm in a desert halfway across the world going mental. Why are you doing this to me BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, when are you taking orders? I should be back to civilization around mid-may. Do you think you can save me a double sided carbon infused with lexan? Did you mention the lexan to be scratch resistant?
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Hey Alberto, would it be correct to say that a full OEM HT lining should be able to be retrofitted into your style HT just by drilling the attachment slots and holes? What are your thoughts?
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Originally Posted by xoz
Hey Alberto, would it be correct to say that a full OEM HT lining should be able to be retrofitted into your style HT just by drilling the attachment slots and holes? What are your thoughts?
I dont think it will work or want to say it might work.

We didn't only cover the holes, we also reshaped it. I cant seem to find any pictures of a OEM roof without a headliner. HELP?
Old 04-14-2012, 10:14 PM
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I can do it, if no one else has a pic already. Lets wait and see if any one can post up before i go removing mine.
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Very excited to see this. I was (still am?) close to picking up a mugen style hardtop but now I think i'm going to hold off. I always did like the OEM look.

Great work!


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