Old Post ViS CARBON FIBER HATCH Options

[Consynx]

Alright, people have been wanting me to start this NOW, so I am. Sorry to any who are not quite ready.

First off, we are going with ViS Racing.
Secondly, we need 15 people, or more, so come-on

here's the Info that came from the original post, and them some:

ViS Racing
-They will do $400 for 15 hatches
-This Price Does NOT Include Shipping
-This is a fiberglass mold w/ CF overlay
--90% of all hoods/hatches are made this way, as fiberglass's density is slightly greater than Carbon fiber's
-The OEM glass will transfer into the new hatch
-Production will take 3-4Months after payments are received
-1 Layer of CF
-2 Layers of Clearcoat
-Will be made completely Shaved (ie. no wiper or 3rd brake light)
-shipping
--Short Distance - ~$95
--US - $135-155
--Business - $125
--UK - $375-400*
--Italy - ~$500*
--Germany - $450-500*

*These Shippings are to a local airport for pick up(decreses shipping cost)
-All Prices are in USD

The Bad:
-There is a slight chance the hood can rattle due to a added bump in the clearcoat or lay, but it can be fixed if there is one.
-The hatch will be reinforced and sturdy, but a big spoiler is not recommended. If a spoiler is installed it should either have it's force well distributed, or be reinforced. I Believe a spoiler should be fine, right on their website is a supra w/ the stock spoiler, they just do not recommend big big aluminum wings
-To have everything shaved, there's a slight chance of a dip /bump there(same as if you patched holes, only their a big co.) I think this is a statement just to cover their ass.


-Down Payment will be 1/2 the cost of the hatch.
-The address:
ViS Racing
18856 E. San Jose Ave.
City of Industry, CA 91748
-Must be Paid Via-Money Order.


Because the old post is rather old, we are starting this list over.
I will send PMs around from the old post to show this one.
let's get the ball rolling...


The List:
1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
6) Pimped6gen
7) Forkee
8) CelicaRacer18
9) ToyautoCentre*
10) Neverstop*
11) TomazWS
12) MrBarry*
13) UzTheDentist*
14) TRD6GC*
15) Jeffrosie*



m000t
Do NOT Send Money Until List Is Complete

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This post has been edited by Consynx: Dec 15, 2004 - 7:41 PM

[rjbibeau]

what it's fg with carbon overlay that's bogus... why can't it all be cf

[Coomer]

[fastgt]

whats next cf trunks for our coupes....

[Consynx]

Like Coomer said, it would be much more expensive.
the weight difference b/t fiberglass and carbonfiber is not a great one.
we could have gone with Cianci, but the people want something more affordable, and it's just as light. all places i talked to other than Cianci make their carbon fiber parts this way.

As for the coupe's, maybe...

This post has been edited by Consynx: Nov 5, 2004 - 4:48 PM

[Defgeph]

Do you really have to ask me again ?



The List:
1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph


m0o0o0o0t !?!?!?!

[thedevilmaycrie]

the list:
1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie

[Delta_Phoenix]

Really don't know if I'm still in this. It's going to be AT LEAST a month before I can come up with the down payment, and another problems is that I'm starting to notice some noises from my car that aren't very pleasant. I won't be able to give a definite answer until I figure out what's wrong with my car and how much it's going to cost to get it fixed. If it's too outrageous, I will probably start saving up for a down payment on a Scion tC. So if you guys get the 15 before I'm ready, don't bother waiting on me.

[Jdog1385]

one question, im new to this post. is there glass or do we have to put it in?

jd

[Consynx]

stock glass can be transferred over, ORRRR
in the near future a GB for Lexan glass may be done.
more information is pending on the glass, and ViS does not do lexan
keep the questions coming, i'll edit the intial post with the answers

[RedSunCelica]

depending on how much my court fees and fines will be depends if im in or not. for now im not sorry.

[playr158]

i'm in
4) playr158

soo 200$ when?

[Consynx]

$200 in like 2 weeks
2-4 actually, im basically 1-2weeks after we get 15ppl.
i think by Monday most of the people should have seen this post.
i'm hoping we'll have these in our hands by February.

Also, if anyone near Pennsylvania wants to combine shipping.
Me and Def are trying to set something up.
he's in NJ, and i am in Pittsburgh
near 1/2 way is Fayetteville and Harrisburg.
If you are in b/t NJ and Pittsburgh and want to combine shipping, let us know

[jbrads]

The UK shipping fee has really put me off this else its a bargain

[Consynx]

yea, that shipping is outrageous.
do you have any other idea for your shipping and others outside the US that might be cheaper?
i mean, the hatch is a huge deal, but your shipping...ouch

[Consynx]

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2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
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[playr158]

consynx put me in with you and defgeph
i'll just make the drive when my car is back up and running
and jeff can hold onto it for me

[Consynx]

ok, i dont completely understand you, but we'll set this up over AIM
btw, the way combined shipping works:
say its $135 for one to be shipping, combined does both for total of $165
pretty nice, aye?

yea, we can def save some $ this way, we'll figure it out

[vangSTa_celica]

Do I smell another C-One hood thing happening here? ViS is probably gonna end up keeping this idea and going on with it...

[Consynx]

yea, it doesn't matter this time around though...
you can only stay "original" for so long, plus this price is AMAZING

[SilverCell94]

add me on:

(5)- SilverCell94

so we just send the deposit to VIS on our own??

when do we do so, whose going to give us the "go ahead"?

[Consynx]

im going to give the go ahead, we'll wait a week or two for any last minute people jumping on, we should easily have 15, as about 30 showed interest in the old post.

that and the price is less then 1/2 what it originally was.


summar; do NOT send the MO yet.


1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
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[Jdog1385]

can you use the glass from the origional hatch or do you have to buy a new piece of glass. also, not too sure how auto glass works, do you just glue the glass in place and put some weather strip on it? dont really know what im talking about

[Consynx]

the stock glass can go in, or lexan can be bought.
i am not sure about the specifics, but i personally am going to a local shop that can install glass(maybe even Toyota) and having them do it so it gets done right.

as for the weather strip, im guessing the one we already have has to be glued on

[playr158]

go to advanced auto and ask for windshield adhesive and its black goop...
you put that down then the glass and stripping i think

[Consynx]

There ya go!
now jump on the bandwagon...
the Hatchiroku Badassness Wagon that is

[thedevilmaycrie]

Hatchiroku!?!?!?!? i thought this was for a T20 not the ae86 ?!?!?! lmao hell im bulding my ae86 right now.....

-DMC

[Jdog1385]

damn, i gotta think about it. wanna do a swap real bad but dont think i can pass this gb. gotta sleep on it

[Consynx]

and what did your dreams tell you?
it's only $200 now and $300 in Feb, it's REALLY not that much, and it's cheeeeeeep

Names from old List that have not jumped back in:(w/o reason)
1) Initialdrift(first to join)
2) Dustburns
3) Sandman
4) Momogst
5) Celicaracer18
6) Einhander

btw, we had 11) in the old list, and Playr, you weren't even on it, and neither was DevilMayCrie

[Jdog1385]

[SilverCell94]

[Consynx]

they aren't allowed....we castrate

[Andason]

dont you hate gb jumpers....

[Consynx]

figured some pictures could help so i updated the first page, and now i'll add them here just incase...

[forkee]

a famous question i like to ask is.....do they do pick ups?? i like living in so cal

[Sthen]

i've just mounted a TRD raer wing... do you think that's too big for CF hatch???

[pimped6gen]

hey im in on this, but i am not gonna be able to send the money until about 2 weeks from now...is that ok?..lemme know

[Consynx]

1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
6) Pimped6gen
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It's perfectly fine, and as for the TRD spoiler, it's not what we think.
i wouldn't do it, but 1 of the guys in this, or who jumped out wanted to do that exact same set-up

[forkee]

Ummm, I'm in IF I can pick up and not pay shipping. =p

[Consynx]

1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
6) Pimped6gen
7) Forkee
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keep em comin

[playr158]

i think the spoiler will be fine, they said it would be reinforced?
but why would it rip off, if you drill just take sum fiberglass resin and dab the edges of were you drilled to seal it and use the right mounting stuff? i'd wait to see once people got it

[eclipse_04a]

hmmm....is this going to be available after the group buy? i assume so, seeing as theyre making a mold....but is it?

[Consynx]

it will be, but it will cost more, i'm guessing $500ish
if you want in but need some time, join the GB, this is going a lot slower than i assumed...

[celicaracer18]

sorry guys i've been busy and my internet is down at my house, i also found out rats have been making my celi into thier house yeatserday and hvae been cleaning that up

but i'm def in, theres no way i'm passing this up

i might even buy two if we can't get enough people, LOL

[Consynx]

1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
6) Pimped6gen
7) Forkee
8) CelicaRacer18
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i'll only put you down for one, i'm sure we'll get 15, i mean...it's amazingly cheap for what it is, and it's only about 10lbs

This post has been edited by Consynx: Nov 8, 2004 - 8:47 PM

[ian_s]

Have posted this link on GT4OC.net.

http://www.gt4oc.net/viewtopic.php?t=19212...=asc&highlight=

[thedevilmaycrie]

half way there guys keep em comin

[Consynx]

well we're more than 1/2...as long at the GT4 guys who showed great interest were seriousq

[celicaracer18]

[Defgeph]

I cant believe its only $400, is that great or what.

I'm just amazed by this deal. Only 400 dollars.....

btw, bump

[Sthen]

i've also posted the GB on my forum in italy....

[Consynx]

heh, well if willing to jump in let us know, we're trying to get these done asap

[Consynx]

bumperooski

[Consynx]

GT4s???

im still TRYING to get a hold of several ppl from the old post

[uzthedentist]

the 400 is very very cheap!!!! but 375 for shipping wtf, thats like double price for the hatch. Looks sweeeet though

[Consynx]

this is what i posted on the GT4 Forum, UZ...

I am trying to work on the shipping cost for you guys. The company is in California, USA. I had tried calling today, but the man that I have been talking to was not in today. Combined shipping saves a lot just so you know.

ie. Shipping for 1 hood to my house was $135, when i combined shipping with a friend, both hoods shipped to my house was $165...that's almost halved the cost of shipping.

also, when you guys are you are interested, does that mean you are in or not?

If you are in i need to add you to the list, as this is going to take off as soon as possible

__________________________________________________________


For those of you too lazy to go to the other site, there's like 5 members that were very interested, so if i can get shipping down, or they can combine to save and become definates, then we only need about 1 more before i'm going to give the word to stary sending the payments.

(of course i'll have to find a couple people that will be in for sure but needs time to over the 15)

[ToyautoCentre]

1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
6) Pimped6gen
7) Forkee
8) CelicaRacer18
9) ToyautoCentre (Shipping costs dependant, any UK interest Fancy shipping to one address and then redistributing ? )
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[Consynx]

The way they plan to ship to UK already is a local airport i believe.

so what they could do is combine to one airport and save that way, i didn't get to call friday as i left for home without my sheet of questions.

i WILL call tomorrow(same time i call for new tires)...

[NEVERSTOP]

Go ahead and put my name down for it too... I dont really like the look of it but maybe once I repaint CF would look good... or if nething just paint over it.. $400 is an AWESOME price for it and the weight saved is very appealing

[Consynx]

1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
6) Pimped6gen
7) Forkee
8) CelicaRacer18
9) ToyautoCentre (Shipping costs dependant, any UK interest Fancy shipping to one address and then redistributing ? )
10) Neverstop
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ThX for hoppin on Neverstop, you're helping a good cause

i'll update this tomorrow with the added information

[NEVERSTOP]

did have one ? though, this might of already been answered in the old thread but gonna ask it here newayz.. how will the underside look? like will it be simialar to VIS hoods or will there be places for the plastic to mount back into etc?

[Consynx]

i had that question myself and am asking tomorrow, since it wasn't asked i didn't think anyone cared...
personally, since there will be no wiper and such, i could care less if the stock plastics snap in...does anyone else agree, or do you guys want to be able to cover up the carbon fiber's bottom.?

[NEVERSTOP]

It would be a must for me to have the underside look nice and clean.. for under a hood it wouldnt matter.. but would kinda suck to spend all the money for the hatch... then money to have a nice system in there and then have an ugly underside... Its not that big of deal cz I could make em mount there but think VIS should do it newayz

[Consynx]

what is they clean up the underside to look very smooth and clean(almost like the plastics are already one)
then for a spoiler there would be needed a bit extra drilling(a circular drill bit to make the holes like the stocker has)

[thedevilmaycrie]

i would also like to be able to remount my plastics

[Consynx]

Here is what i got:
-He is going to look into the spoiler being able to handle the 200lb(90kg) force of the GT4 spoiler when going 150mph, and e-mail me.
-The out-of-US shipping does NOT include VAT.
-Although the hatch will be made to OEM spec, there will be a need for drilling to put the plastics back in.
--I imagine this should not be a great issue because if you are putting plastics on they would cover the rougher edges from being drilled.
-Combined shipping quotes i am still waiting on.

Here is what i need:
I need to know the GT4OC's interested members information.
This will be posted on their forum as well.
For shipping cost estimates and more exact figures, i need a common address for the hatches to be shipped to and/or how many possibly hoods to that location.
if you can PM me with your address if you were interested and outside the US, also if you see someone else near you who is interested, please try to set-up a combined shipping.

This post has been edited by Consynx: Nov 15, 2004 - 4:33 PM

[tomazws]

For 200? I'm in! No rear wiper is fine, mine is mulfunction anyways so I unplugged it.

I just want to make sure it fits a 97' Celica ST Hatchback?

Thanks!



1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
6) Pimped6gen
7) Forkee
8) CelicaRacer18
9) TomazWS (So-Cal [LA], combine shipping cost anyone?)
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[thedevilmaycrie]

dude its at vis lmao we can pickup
and the down payment is 200 and the final payment of 200 is made when produce is finished

-DMC

This post has been edited by thedevilmaycrie: Nov 15, 2004 - 5:39 PM

[tomazws]

oh? where's VIS?

[thedevilmaycrie]

.... go to the website www.visracing.com

-DMC

[Consynx]

yes it will fit any 94-99 hatchback



This post has been edited by Consynx: Nov 15, 2004 - 8:56 PM

[Consynx]

1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
6) Pimped6gen
7) Forkee
8) CelicaRacer18
9) ToyautoCentre (Shipping costs dependant, any UK interest Fancy shipping to one address and then redistributing ? )
10) Neverstop
11) TomazWS
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as soon as i figure out the UK shipping charges, i might try to get away with 10 buyers, but it might go up $50...to $450
what it originally was going to be for 15...

Once i figure out the situation with the gt4oc members i am going to try to roll this ball down the hill

[Consynx]

bump

[Consynx]

I have contacted two GT4 members, and i am trying to get them to combine. Communication seems a bit low there, generally speaking. So just a update. This will probably take 2 weeks :\ unless the new method im trying helps

[Consynx]

1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
6) Pimped6gen
7) Forkee
8) CelicaRacer18
9) ToyautoCentre*
10) Neverstop*
11) TomazWS
12) MrBarry*
13) UzTheDentist*
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*Waiting on GT4-support and/or shipping combined prices.

ToyautoCentre, please check the gt4oc forums to see who is near you, that is where i am doing most of the work to save you guys on shipping.

This post has been edited by Consynx: Nov 18, 2004 - 1:26 PM

[forkee]

so i can pick this up straight from ViS, right?

[thedevilmaycrie]

yeah bro ... can we say carvoy bwah hahaha

-DMC

[Consynx]

yes, you can...
payment time is close...as long as i get good news from ViS

[Consynx]

bump
*this forum is going a little fast*

[playr158]

come on lets get this on the road so i can spend money were i shouldn't lol

[TRD6GC]

I want in. As long as we will be able to at least drill holes on the underside for the plastic pieces and it will support a GT-4 wing. Just two other things that would be good to know: Will the rear defroster work after we transfer the glass? And will the washer fluid thing on the top be shaved?
14) TRD6GC

[NEVERSTOP]

I would like to also know if we will be able to keep the wiper blade also.. cuz I like it.

Also need to know exactly when the deposit is due.. cuz if its right now then i'm gonna have to back out.. im switchin to a dfferent shop at the end of this month and money is REALLY tight.. otherwise if its gonna be like 2 wks then I can prolly do it

[forkee]

awww cmon neverstop! lets get this thing done. i want it now, hehe.

[Consynx]

everything will be shaved, but holes can be made.
the wips might be a bit tricky Neverstop, because i'm sure you've seen the motor that latches on in there, but i'll ask...I'm almost positive i'll get a "reinforce those spots and it'll be fine."
but i'll ask and try to get a better responce

This post has been edited by Consynx: Nov 21, 2004 - 10:36 AM

[Consynx]

1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
6) Pimped6gen
7) Forkee
8) CelicaRacer18
9) ToyautoCentre*
10) Neverstop*
11) TomazWS
12) MrBarry*
13) UzTheDentist*
14) TRD6GC*
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This post has been edited by Consynx: Nov 21, 2004 - 10:37 AM

[playr158]

aite i'm calling this done lets get VIS on this like ummmmm NOW forget the 15th person lets goooooooooo


i want i want

[thedevilmaycrie]

hhahaha pacience young grasshopper

-DMC

[Consynx]

as soon as this 14 is definite(aka when our questions get answered) i am going to see about starting.

[Consynx]

1) ConSynX
2) Defgeph
3) TheDevilMayCrie
4) playr158
5) SilverCell94
6) Pimped6gen
7) Forkee
8) CelicaRacer18
9) ToyautoCentre*
10) Neverstop*
11) TomazWS
12) MrBarry*
13) UzTheDentist*
14) TRD6GC*
15) Jeffrosie*

we have our 15 as long as everything is good w/ ViS...
i'll be posting payment information shortly after the rest of the hatch information if everything is okay.

[playr158]

patients what??!?!?!

i'm been dreaming of this for a few months...then i finally decided to start this shananagins.......and thanks you consyxn for doin the work with VIS to make my lil start a finish

[Consynx]

patients or patience?
im confused on what your post meant
but thx for the compliments

[Defgeph]

wow, we have 15 great..... Let get this sheet going !

[playr158]

werd^^^^

[Consynx]

still awaiting a response, dorks
we only have like 7 if this hatch doesn't support the GT4 spoiler
so i gotta make sure it does first...

[TRD6GC]

Any work back form them yet?

[celicaracer18]

i hate not being able to get online anytime i want, i'm just glad this didn't start without me. i just haven't had the time to online lately with work and school and the ladies so if i don't check back before this starts my number is 601-480-2011. just call me and tell me its time for the downpayment

[celicaracer18]

i hate not being able to get online anytime i want, i'm just glad this didn't start without me. i just haven't had the time to online lately with work and school and the ladies so if i don't check back before this starts my number is 601-480-2011. just call me and tell me its time for the downpayment.

[Consynx]

double post, will do though.

im still awaiting a response, and if there is no e-mail by Monday, i am Calling Tuesday
remember, only $200 is needed here...the rest is later

[celicaracer18]

ok thats cool and the $200 is no big deal, and i have no idea why it posted twice, i only typed it once

[playr158]

yo word lets get a response quick yo i need to get rollin on this cause i keep blowin my money like mad on other things and i want this so it goes on with the rest of the new stuff