Which Carbon Hard Top???
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Ive looked around for this topic and couldn't find anything about it so here is my question
I want a Carbon Hard top and I found tops from $1300 to $3000 and weights ranging from 10 lbs to 16 lbs. I want to see if anyone like any particular type of Carbon Hard Top, with its weight, quality of fitment/leakage they would choose.
I want a Carbon Hard top and I found tops from $1300 to $3000 and weights ranging from 10 lbs to 16 lbs. I want to see if anyone like any particular type of Carbon Hard Top, with its weight, quality of fitment/leakage they would choose.
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I love the look of the Carbon Kevlar Hardtop, but the fact is there is way too much work involved (getting glass for it, weatherstripping) and from what I've ready, the fitment isnt as good as OEM and leaks. I'd stay OEM. Hell, get a CF wrap if you like the look, and save youself a few grand.
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I love the look of the Carbon Kevlar Hardtop, but the fact is there is way too much work involved (getting glass for it, weatherstripping) and from what I've ready, the fitment isnt as good as OEM and leaks. I'd stay OEM. Hell, get a CF wrap if you like the look, and save youself a few grand.
butttt, my understanding is not all fit correcty. if you go through them, make sure they test fit one before they send it to you. cause you may not ever hear from them again if you try and send it back...
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In that case, OEM.
I have never seen any aftermarket top, carbon-fiber or otherwise, which fit as well as an OEM top.
I have also never seen any cheap, aftermarket carbon-fiber body part which wasn't faded and flaking after a few years' daily exposure to the elements.
I have never seen any aftermarket top, carbon-fiber or otherwise, which fit as well as an OEM top.
I have also never seen any cheap, aftermarket carbon-fiber body part which wasn't faded and flaking after a few years' daily exposure to the elements.
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How much does the OEM top weigh with rear glass by the way? I'm sure it is posted somewhere, but it could be re-stated here in a thread that could use that info...
And as astroboy, I have an Axis Power Racing for mine... Fitment isn't direct bolt-up, but then again, mine is for a track-only car, so who cares really.
And as astroboy, I have an Axis Power Racing for mine... Fitment isn't direct bolt-up, but then again, mine is for a track-only car, so who cares really.