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DamnedButDetermined · 02-09-2005, 08:27 PM

I could have sworn I saw some posts a while back about fiberglass hatches, but I can't find anything. I don't think a carbon fiber hatch is worth spending $700 on, but I can't find a Fiberglass one.

Anyone know?

Shin_Kudo · 02-09-2005, 08:29 PM

Yes, they exist. However, they're probably not what you're picturing. Instead of an OEM style, they are shaped sort of like the back of an MR2, with a flat deck and vertical rear window.

Dousan_PG · 02-09-2005, 08:32 PM

do exist
not in the US though

shin kudo is 1/2 wrong.
those mr2 style are fiberglass
but regular style can be found in fiberglass too

AutoRnD · 02-09-2005, 08:37 PM

well...
chargespeed and importfan both carry it for our cars..
=)

MakotoS13 · 02-09-2005, 08:40 PM

you'd be shucking a lot of weight goin with a CF hatch AND you'd still be aerodynamic. putting a drop off right there where the fastback is supposed to start is gonna raise your drag coefficient.

NickBW · 02-09-2005, 10:07 PM

what about something like plexiglass or something lighter then the glass for the hatch/rear sidewindows..?

nismo2491 · 02-09-2005, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBW

what about something like plexiglass or something lighter then the glass for the hatch/rear sidewindows..?

its called lexan, its been being used in racecars for years.
KEvin

nightwalker · 02-09-2005, 10:36 PM

so what would get the better weight reduction. The fiberglass hatch or the lexan windows?

NickBW · 02-09-2005, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismo2491

its called lexan, its been being used in racecars for years.
KEvin

haha, yeah thats what I was thinking of... :hammer:

nismo2491 · 02-09-2005, 11:38 PM

I think the fibreglass hatch would probably get you the best weight reduction but I've never weighed the hatch glass or anything before so I wouldn't know.
KEvin

XxJaPxOxNeEs23xX · 02-10-2005, 12:30 AM

sorry to jack the thread nd i dont mean it but does anyone know were they sell carbon doors nd trunk for s14? if so fenders too

sideviewcivic · 02-10-2005, 12:55 AM

companies in JPN sell CF doors. Companies in So Cal make CF doors for around 600-1200 for the set. You would have to leave your car while they one-off the doors. Why go CF doors, get a cage with NASCAR style bars and cut the inner door shell. GTP sells CF hatches and RaceonUSA, don't expect great fitment with those pieces, as they are race-only parts along with lexan glass. ***reminder if you go with lexan you will prolly have problems with hazing of the lense and other things, that come along with having lexan windows. You would prolly save nearly 40 pounds or more.

-Aaron

FRpilot · 02-10-2005, 01:27 AM

lexan will save more weight than the fb or cf hatch. the cf hatch is still ncie, but on the oem hatch, the glass is what makes it heavy. thats why the coupe is about 50lbs lighter than fastback.

projectRDM · 02-10-2005, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by XxJaPxOxNeEs23xX

sorry to jack the thread nd i dont mean it but does anyone know were they sell carbon doors nd trunk for s14? if so fenders too

Why? FRP is just as light and easily paintable. Unless you like the whole ghey CF look.

Chargespeed makes a CF decklid, Rasty Japan makes FRP doors, decklid, and hood. Avante makes FRP body panels and acrylic windows. SPI makes CF doors. Etc, etc.

And all this could found by using...the internet. Same place you can go to to learn how to type an 'a' in the word 'and'.

justinhustle · 02-10-2005, 09:09 AM

chargespeed makes a fiberglass version and cf version

and im too lazy to look n see if anyone has said this in the posts before mine

AutoRnD · 02-10-2005, 10:41 AM

I DID =) anyhow...
i have lexan on the rear 3 windows of my car.. the hatch is still heavy but not that heavy hahaha...

TheTimanator · 02-10-2005, 10:49 AM

http://www.lsauto.com/hpidefault.asp
they have Acrylic windows and and carbon fiber doors for S13/S15.

If it's a street car I'd be scared to do replace glass/body panels. I mean what happens if yo uget in a wreck

projectRDM · 02-10-2005, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTimanator

If it's a street car I'd be scared to do replace glass/body panels. I mean what happens if yo uget in a wreck

You die. And then you won't come back here asking a bunch of stupid questions.
Damn, that's a good idea. Maybe we should push for more usage of this stuff.

TheTimanator · 02-10-2005, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by R240NA

You die. And then you won't come back here asking a bunch of stupid questions.
Damn, that's a good idea. Maybe we should push for more usage of this stuff.

lol...thats so wrong

DamnedButDetermined · 02-10-2005, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

chargespeed makes a fiberglass version and cf version

and im too lazy to look n see if anyone has said this in the posts before mine

thanks I couldn't find it on ayones website, but now that I know chargespeed makes it I foundone website with it. $520 isn't so bad, but $700 is just rediculous

wootwoot · 02-10-2005, 07:48 PM

I love how R240 is usually such a timid character, you've been getting riled up recently by all the idiots! Charge speed offers a fiberglass hood, and hatch. Thats allready been said but I'm saying it again because I'm going to get and it and I'm excited so suck my balls......I'M!!

tastyratz · 02-10-2006, 03:21 PM

lexan windows are friggin stupid to run on the street. obnoxiously dangerous and are good for RACE ONLY... I compromise alot but woudnt be running that ish if I were you unless its a track car. that being said they also haze like previously posted and wear/pit more than regular glass. I wouldnt think bothering with the cf hatch would really make alot of weight savings since the hatch is 90% glass with very little sheetmetal all around... my guess going cf with the stock glass would net you 15lbs loss... if that.
Cf is a better material than frp in several ways, one of them being its stiffer if made right.

Irukandji · 02-10-2006, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tastyratz

lexan windows are friggin stupid to run on the street. .

it's also stupid to post in old threads

welcome to last year

Ricks15 · 02-10-2006, 07:00 PM

Wonder, from japan makes FRP hatchs, But good luck trying to import one of those

**ThatGuy** · 02-10-2006, 07:32 PM

Old Thread = DEAD

02-09-2005, 08:27 PM	#1
DamnedButDetermined Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Jax, Fl Age: 39 Posts: 637 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Search unsuccessfull: Fiberglass Hatch...Does it exists? I could have sworn I saw some posts a while back about fiberglass hatches, but I can't find anything. I don't think a carbon fiber hatch is worth spending $700 on, but I can't find a Fiberglass one. Anyone know?

02-09-2005, 08:29 PM	#2
Shin_Kudo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 699 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, they exist. However, they're probably not what you're picturing. Instead of an OEM style, they are shaped sort of like the back of an MR2, with a flat deck and vertical rear window. __________________ '95 240SX Base Pearl White

02-09-2005, 08:32 PM	#3
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	do exist not in the US though shin kudo is 1/2 wrong. those mr2 style are fiberglass but regular style can be found in fiberglass too __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

02-09-2005, 08:37 PM	#4
AutoRnD Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SF BAY AREA, CA Posts: 2,601 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: AutoRnD Feedback Score: 1 reviews	well... chargespeed and importfan both carry it for our cars.. =) __________________ www.AutoRnD.com Nardi, Enkei, Stance, AME Master Distributors for USA Check Out Our Facebook!

02-09-2005, 10:36 PM	#8
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 42 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so what would get the better weight reduction. The fiberglass hatch or the lexan windows? __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

02-09-2005, 08:40 PM	#5
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you'd be shucking a lot of weight goin with a CF hatch AND you'd still be aerodynamic. putting a drop off right there where the fastback is supposed to start is gonna raise your drag coefficient.

02-09-2005, 10:07 PM	#6
NickBW Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what about something like plexiglass or something lighter then the glass for the hatch/rear sidewindows..?

02-09-2005, 11:38 PM	#10
nismo2491 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern MD Age: 37 Posts: 1,373 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think the fibreglass hatch would probably get you the best weight reduction but I've never weighed the hatch glass or anything before so I wouldn't know. KEvin __________________ To quote the great Ron White: if life gives you lemons, make lemonade. and try to find somebody who's life gave them vodka, and have a party

02-10-2005, 12:30 AM	#11
XxJaPxOxNeEs23xX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: california Posts: 572 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry to jack the thread nd i dont mean it but does anyone know were they sell carbon doors nd trunk for s14? if so fenders too

02-10-2005, 12:55 AM	#12
sideviewcivic BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere north of mexico Age: 37 Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	companies in JPN sell CF doors. Companies in So Cal make CF doors for around 600-1200 for the set. You would have to leave your car while they one-off the doors. Why go CF doors, get a cage with NASCAR style bars and cut the inner door shell. GTP sells CF hatches and RaceonUSA, don't expect great fitment with those pieces, as they are race-only parts along with lexan glass. ***reminder if you go with lexan you will prolly have problems with hazing of the lense and other things, that come along with having lexan windows. You would prolly save nearly 40 pounds or more. -Aaron

02-10-2005, 09:09 AM	#15
justinhustle Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ohio Age: 41 Posts: 1,693 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: justinhustle Feedback Score: 0 reviews	chargespeed makes a fiberglass version and cf version and im too lazy to look n see if anyone has said this in the posts before mine

02-10-2005, 10:41 AM	#16
AutoRnD Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SF BAY AREA, CA Posts: 2,601 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: AutoRnD Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I DID =) anyhow... i have lexan on the rear 3 windows of my car.. the hatch is still heavy but not that heavy hahaha... __________________ www.AutoRnD.com Nardi, Enkei, Stance, AME Master Distributors for USA Check Out Our Facebook!

02-10-2005, 10:49 AM	#17
TheTimanator Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 38 Posts: 2,535 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: TheTimanator Feedback Score: 1 reviews	http://www.lsauto.com/hpidefault.asp they have Acrylic windows and and carbon fiber doors for S13/S15. If it's a street car I'd be scared to do replace glass/body panels. I mean what happens if yo uget in a wreck __________________ 89 S13 hatch/////98 Subaru 2.5RS

02-10-2005, 07:48 PM	#21
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 35 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love how R240 is usually such a timid character, you've been getting riled up recently by all the idiots! Charge speed offers a fiberglass hood, and hatch. Thats allready been said but I'm saying it again because I'm going to get and it and I'm excited so suck my balls......I'M!!

02-10-2006, 03:21 PM	#22
tastyratz Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nh Posts: 995 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	lexan windows are friggin stupid to run on the street. obnoxiously dangerous and are good for RACE ONLY... I compromise alot but woudnt be running that ish if I were you unless its a track car. that being said they also haze like previously posted and wear/pit more than regular glass. I wouldnt think bothering with the cf hatch would really make alot of weight savings since the hatch is 90% glass with very little sheetmetal all around... my guess going cf with the stock glass would net you 15lbs loss... if that. Cf is a better material than frp in several ways, one of them being its stiffer if made right. __________________

02-10-2006, 07:00 PM	#24
Ricks15 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 35 Posts: 1,661 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Wonder, from japan makes FRP hatchs, But good luck trying to import one of those

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