![]() ![]() Then you get to route the window defroster wire through the soft top sleeve and stuff but that's way too hard to explain without pics.The HT should have come with 2 new trim parts with sections of them cut out to accommodate the hard top mounting posts. Remove the left and right plastic trim parts that the seat belt passes through (unbolt the seatbelt base). Run the seatbelt through the new plastic trim, install the reused plastic plugs into the trim and snap it into place. Replace them with the stainless latch parts.Mine came with 2 sets of bolts for the bottom hole, it didn't seem to matter which I used but I thought that was weird. Install the mounting posts using the supplied bolts.Remove the left and right plastic trim parts that the seat belt passes through (unbolt the seatbelt base).Replace them with the stainless latch parts.Remove the rear tabs near the engine hinge that are body colored painted on the Left and Right side.VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto. is not in any way affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation. ![]() Soft top 48lbs, oem hard top 43lbs, vis carbon covered 21lbs, vis raw fiberglass 18lbs. Package includes hardtop, all necessary installation hardware and rear lexan window. Let us know about the overall fitment and quality of the hardtop. Details Hardtop comes unpainted, manufactured with hand laid fiberglass. is an independent Toyota enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. I have also been looking into getting either a fiberglass or carbon fiber hardtop, since OEM are so expensive now. but if no one posts up I can send you a scan of the install info via PM on Sunday. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. It was a few years ago so I don't remember the actual instructions. Those things above aren't in any instructions but two things I noticed I messed up on the first hard top install. If you permanently bond the hardtop, it will probably develop cracks due to the chasis flex, or worst, the glass might crack too. Originally I wanted a group purchase because Chris said he'd give a discount if those associated to spyderchat or me (Adrian/Las Vegas) purchased together.Did it come with all mounting hardware and modified plastic trim pieces?Ģ things on that - when you pull the seatbelts through the old trim pieces, be careful not to pop the retaining rivet off of the seatbelt when you pull it through the plastic trim that is being replaced.Īlso, when installing the new plastic trim using the plastic rivet(s) that holds it in place, do not push too hard otherwise you will 'crease' the trim and create a white mark from pushing to hard (like when you fold a credit card in half, you get that white stress line from bending plastic). The MR2 chasis flexes a lot, so the hardtop needs to be able to move around when the chasis flexes. Some say it depends on drying technique (leave out of sun until dry. Lexan is extremely controversial as far as tinting because lexan breathes and creates bubbles within weeks. And of course there's still an additional seal to figure out for weather stripping. Depending how clean the edge looks I may add some window edge trim. Than applying 3m duel sided tape all around. So I plan to first create a black border/edge by sanding surface. Im not a fan of bolts and drilling around the Lexan to secure it down. This hardtop features a unique design that provides a fully custom appearance and enhanced styli. Add an aggressive and unique style to your convertible with a custom hardtop from VIS Racing. 2000 - 2005 Toyota MR2 OEM Style Fiberglass Hardtop. I'm going to take a stab at this lexan first before buying glass later. 2000 - 2005 Toyota MR2 OEM Style Carbon Fiber Hardtop - VIS Racing. There will be no instructions with this kit and by what has already been said, you will recieve universal type seals/weather stripping that you gotta figure out. (Apply silicone for vibration).Īs far as the rear brackets I still have no idea until I see it up close. Side brackets alone can be found for as cheap as $36 (miata) or make your own. I'm already watching miata HT mounting kits on ebay between $60-$115 bucks as they're very similar andvwirk the same. Just one of the many low prices and sources I found. I really want the oem rear glass part # 64821-17011 you can find it as low as $214.87 at. Probably by Tuesday it should arrive according to Chris (owner of mobb). 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder, 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder, 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R, Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Mrs-2Dr-Oem-Style-Carbon-Fiber-Hard-Top.html. Green 2zz, Red 2zz, veilside turbo (sold), monocraft wide body (sold). I ordered my CB HT from mob Motorsports last Thursday. seibon or VIS I didnt know seibon made a hardtop. ![]()
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