HARDtoTOP

No problem! I am very happy that it is useful to you

CFactor

question though - in one of your first steps you put a rubber cap on the soft top. What is the purpose of this?

HARDtoTOP

I have no idea what it is for. The honda instructions say to do it and they provide the part. My best guess is that the hard top pushes the top down when on, because it has some rails under the rear glass that rest on the edge of the soft top. The rubber spacers probably prevent the metal from contacting the other side of the soft top frame when it is pushed down. I think I still have my rubber pieces since I took my soft top out the other day.

If you want mine, I'll send them to you for $10 shipped and I will eat the paypal fee. Let me know.

Can't wait to see the pics of your black and blue S2000

CFactor

I am just going to try some tape to see if that will work, if not then consider the caps sold. And yeah the bruise2k is going to look great haha.

tantheman

Thank you!

Tan

JackS

I just wrapped these with 1/2"x6 Velcro strips purchased at Lowe's.
Not that this solution is any better than the electricians tape you mentioned but it is a little more elegant.
Either way , not such a big deal when the top is on since these two frame joints don't show anyway.

IlleztImportz

someone please correct me if im wrong, but for a HT to go on MY00-01, only additional peice you need is the strikers?

CFactor

imports you need either the OEM sidecatchers from hardtopguy.com which will allow for you to quick release the rear of the hardtop. There is an alternate kit which is much cheaper that doesnt allow for you to take the top off as easy. PM me for more info on that.

You must get the strikers no matter what side kit you go with. If you go with the OEM side catchers you must get the side brushes as well. If you want the defroster you must buy the additional wiring/switch for it.

I believe HT guy sells a full kit. When I installed my top I only got the new side brackets and the strikers. With the brackets I purchased it wasnt necessary to get the brushes.

HARDtoTOP

For the 00-01, you need the upgraded hardtop catchers in front and the defroster kit if you want that function because honda did not include the defroster wiring until 02. The defrosters on the hardtop are powerful and I have found them to cut thick frost in mere seconds. For some reason it seems faster than the defrosters on my other cars.

IlleztImportz

alright thanx for the info Cfactor and very nice writeup sireous! ill be using this soon