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 Dec 1, 2006 - 12:51 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 7, '06 From Lawrence IN, 46226 Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%)  |
i saw this online for like 400 bucks, and wondered it anyone had the carbon fibre back hatch? is it worth the money and if i got it could i put the wiper back on it.
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Dec 1, 2006 - 1:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
just search for members rides with them and you will find what you're looking for. Despite being a new member, use the search function within the threads and members ride area. It will prove to be very helpful. I believe I'm correct in saying that you CANNOT put a wiper back on.... It weighs too much for the fiberglass and carbon fiber
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Dec 1, 2006 - 1:46 AM
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Dec 1, 2006 - 2:30 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
where did you find a cf hatch for 400 bucks?
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Dec 1, 2006 - 12:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Dec 1, 2006 - 6:42 AM) [snapback]506849[/snapback] I believe I'm correct in saying that you CANNOT put a wiper back on.... It weighs too much for the fiberglass and carbon fiber so i guess that means a wing is out of the question 
-------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Dec 1, 2006 - 6:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '04 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE(j0e_p3t @ Nov 30, 2006 - 11:30 PM) [snapback]506857[/snapback] where did you find a cf hatch for 400 bucks? x2. I wanted to sell mine for $450... I guess it's time for me to lower the price... 
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Dec 11, 2006 - 11:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 19, '04 From southern cali Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (80%) |
I believe installing the wing in the correct manner will have no problem for the cf hatch.
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Dec 11, 2006 - 11:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Lawrence IN, 46226 Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
oh i would put a wing on, just very carfully and probably by a professional, or when i get a bit more experienced with drilling in fibre glass, carbon fibre, and metal
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Dec 12, 2006 - 12:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
QUOTE(mneal2_92788 @ Dec 11, 2006 - 11:53 PM) [snapback]509748[/snapback] oh i would put a wing on, just very carfully and probably by a professional, or when i get a bit more experienced with drilling in fibre glass, carbon fibre, and metal this doesn't sound intelligent at all -------------------- |
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Dec 12, 2006 - 12:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
you can only install a wing if you reinforce the entire back section by the wing by running a metal plate under it....we talked to VIS about it when we had them made and they said NO wing w/o extra reinforcements
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Dec 12, 2006 - 6:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Hull, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yeah, put a plate in first and you should be fine for a wing or wiper.
You cannot screw direct into fibre as the thread would not hold. If a metal plate was installed during the manufacturing process then you could screw into it, but if not then you would have to sandwich the plate between the bolt head and the hatch. i.e. the wing should have threads for the bolts to fasten to, so sandwich as follows - wing - hatch - metal plate - bolt. This is so the metal plate is spreading the force of the bolt heads over a larger area of the fibre. |
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Dec 12, 2006 - 10:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Just a question:
If the hatch can't even hold a wiper how is it supposed to hold glass over a long period of time that includes the shock of multiple potholes etc.? Doesn't seem safe to me. Also this option only saves weight on the rear of the car further muddying the front to rear weight difference. --------------------  |
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Dec 12, 2006 - 12:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
no i wiper is FINE to install.. use a good drill bit and straight hand, wetsand the edges and u'll be fine for a wiper install..
but a WING w/o proper mods is a NO NO |
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Dec 12, 2006 - 6:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 19, '04 From southern cali Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (80%) |
QUOTE(playr158 @ Dec 12, 2006 - 5:16 PM) [snapback]509896[/snapback] but a WING w/o proper mods is a NO NO X 2 Must use backing plate. Don't go with out it |
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Dec 14, 2006 - 2:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Lawrence IN, 46226 Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
sounds good. i may give it a try when i get the cash, till then, thanx for the info
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