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Originally Posted by BENJMNS,Sep 23 2005, 06:27 AM
Why can't some of you guys get over this can't justify $6K for a hardtop thing? Especially in my thread when I clearly stated money is a non-factor. I don't have to justify $6K or OEM + $1K pricing for a Mugen CF or fiberglass top.
OEM is good for the masses. It comes painted. It's made by Honda. Anyone can go out and get one very easily.
I want the Mugen top for the looks, brand name, and because I can do it and I want it.
I think the problem is with your original post that asked: "Can one do better than the retail price?" ... in reference to the Mugen hardtop. Later you switch to "money is a non-factor." It seems that several people jumped into the discussion in an attempt to help you, and you reversed your position and then depreciated their attempts to help. Given that money is a non-factor, you should have no difficulty finding the Mugen hardtop for the full retail price and maybe should change your original question to: where I can pay the full retail price for a Mugen Hardtop "because I can do it and I want it."
IL4 is a very reputable shop!
They have been around for years and have great customer service.
I bought my Mugen Struts Tower bars from them on my Civics.
I had both hardtops as well. The OEM is a great hardtop for the price and both Mugen hardtops are more expensive than OEM.
One thing I want to make clear. Having had both the FRP and OEM tops, I can say without a doubt that the OEM is heavier than the FRP and CFRP (buddy has it) and the fitment is much better than OEM, sad but true. If you have the money go for the Mugen, if your on a budget go OEM. If you want a very clean look go OEM, if you want some flavor go Mugen, Dome, Sparco, etc..
I like both and IMO one is NOT better than the other..
12-04-2005, 04:19 PM
