Any updates yet on finished product? I set up a reminder on my phone too check this thread

 

It is at the body shop now. I know they are test fitting. I am going to try and swing by tomorrow and see whats up. Maybe snap some quick pics.

 

Awesome... I'll check back in a few days to see your progress. Have a good one bro.

 

I look forward to seeing it and to getting a real review from someone in this community

 

I went by the body shop and got some quick pics. Overall I think it looks pretty good. This is just a quick test fit so once I get it painted and intalled all the way I can give a better review but for now here are some pics.

I plan to have it painted red to match the car - now it is just a primer flat black.











Can't see it too good here but there is a section that goes over and a section that goes under the windshield to hold it down. There are no latches for the front.



This is one of the side hooks. It hooks in by the seatbelt under the spring loaded door.


This is the back hook.

 

Looks good!! Not sure how I feel about those hooks but I like the way it looks! Thanks for the pics!

 

carbon fiber for the win btw.....

otherwise.. its a coupe, yet even smaller now.

Dunno.. im 6'4.. could never fit a convertbl anyways.
props to a one of a kind so far tho.

 

looks smooth. how exactly do the hooks work? is it difficult to get on and off? weight? sorry for all the questions lol

 

Wow it looks good. Thanks for the pics. We actually have the same wing. It gives it a different look from their test car. Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

Would look better if they made it look more like the Mugen S2000 hardtop with the character lines flowing past the top of the windows.

 

The top looks a lot better on your car than the mockup z. But those hooks are so ghetto - looks like smoothline ran to home depot and raided the hardware aisle for some threaded rod, washers and a few lock nuts. Doesn't even appear to be grade 8 or they would be slightly gold in color.

Did you get the glass window with the defroster, or the plexiglass?

Good luck, and I give you mad credit for being the guinea pig, but IMO that top is $800 tops, and very disappointing. Sorry but no way in hell am I paying 2 grand for that.

 

It only weighs like 40lbs. I should not be too difficult to put on and off but best with two people.

I modded my spring loaded doors. There is a lip on the top of the door that catches on the top cover lid. I cut those lips off so I could lift the door with the top cover down and not have to lift it everytime I wanted access to latch that hook.

The back hook goes down in the existing hole and screws down. Here are some pics from the install instructions.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58015218@N06/5767714307/http://www.flickr.com/photos/58015218@N06/5767714307/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/58015218@N06/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58015218@N06/5768258692/http://www.flickr.com/photos/58015218@N06/5768258692/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/58015218@N06/, on Flickr

 

The hooks are all behind you and you won't see them just getting in and out from everyday driving.etc You have to be looking for them.

I got the regular plex window I did not upgrade that.

I needed a new top. I mean a whole new cage/frame and softtop so it was either replace all that or buy the hardtop. since this is a toy car for me I opted for the hardtop.

 

I'm 6'5" and I fit just fine bro.

 

I'm not sure how you are 6'5 and fit just fine. I'm also 6'4 and was uncomfortable with the sitting position and leg position in the convertible.

 

Not sure bro. I just sit in the seat and drive. There's really only one position with the seat all the way back and its pretty much like every other driver's position...

 

I'm 6'0 and with the seat all the way back and reclined all the way back , it is a perfect fit . I could not imagine being any taller though , it probably would be uncomfortable .

 

I hear ya.....we mentioned in the concept stages. If they did this then im sure it would have been a hot item,

If i had the resources i would jump on replicating that style for us roadster owners and we would be happy !

I think the top should have come back a little further towards trunk, less rake.

 

Does it help diminish highway noise? Have you gotten to drive around with it?

 

Not yet. I will give a full report next week when I get it back.