New Hardtop Option
06-21-2005, 12:59 PM
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New Hardtop Option
Does anybody think that they should make a carbon fiber hardtop at oem spec? I think so. Maybe we should get together and petition for one from seibon or something. They make CF mugen style, why not OEM? Who's with me?
06-21-2005, 01:12 PM
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I think the glass maybe a problem. Bling carbon fiber isn't the strongest and may have too much flex to have a large curved glass window like on the oem. Seibon and Mugen use a basic design plastic windows.
06-21-2005, 01:24 PM
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Yeah but that plastic will be a$$ in about two years. Then you will have to replace it. I don't trust anyone here to replace it and do a good job. Besides its just a thought. I just don't like the mugen style, because you have to get a wing and front lip so that it doesn't look so unbalanced. Just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Ztec,Jun 21 2005, 02:21 PM
Point me in the direction of an Aluminum Hardtop -
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Originally Posted by Kodokan_4,Jun 21 2005, 03:01 PM
I've been asking for a CF OEM-style HT for years!
I think an amuse HT replica would also be a good choice.
Part of the problem with producing an amuse or OEM-style HT is the curvature of the rear window. The Mugen HT doesn't have this problem because it uses a small, flat rear window.
I made some Lexan windows for my Alfa Romeo track car, but the curved rear window had to be custom made at a shop that makes Lexan stuff for helicopters.
-Pete
I think an amuse HT replica would also be a good choice.
Part of the problem with producing an amuse or OEM-style HT is the curvature of the rear window. The Mugen HT doesn't have this problem because it uses a small, flat rear window.
I made some Lexan windows for my Alfa Romeo track car, but the curved rear window had to be custom made at a shop that makes Lexan stuff for helicopters.
-Pete
Thank you in advance.