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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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83 RX7 hatchback conversion HELP

Hey i really want to get rid of my hatch im looking for something like this



just a piece that i can fit in and bondo over let me know if you have any ideas as to where i could find one
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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http://www.mariahmotorsports.com/
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure Mariah is the only place that sells them, at least in the United States.

http://www.mariahmotorsports.com/exterior/ext_hatch.htm

That picture in the OP, it looks to be a RX7, right? It's wild looking, not sure if I'm a fan of those tail lights but I'll def give the guy credit for originality
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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Why would you want to get rid of the hatch? You'd lose a ton of storage space, thats for sure.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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It's also a BIG low pressure zone. I doubt much if any weight is saved.
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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He probably just likes the way it looks
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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^yes, the Civic Del Sol look.
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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It's also a BIG low pressure zone. I doubt much if any weight is saved.
meaning changing the hatch would cause drag or what?
sry. Not good with aerodynamics
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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meaning changing the hatch would cause drag or what?
sry. Not good with aerodynamics
Yes. A whole godaweful shitton of it. The last thing an FB owner needs is something to make it more inefficient.
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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the main surrounding of the hatch is very damaged im not looking for something that has hinges i just want something i can put in and be stationary to try and save me some time with the hatch but i do like the way it looks also but scince i bought the car for a few hundred bucks i dont think i want to spend that uch on a hatch kit
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