Hatch Weight
01-09-07, 06:09 PM
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Hatch Weight
For those with track cars who are interested...
I had to build a lexan hatch for a customer and was quite surprised when I did the weigh in at the end.
Stock wiperless hatch - 51lbs
Lexan Hatch - 30lbs
The hatch with a wiper would certainly be more, but I didn't weigh one so you're on your own there
The hatch frame was left alone, I simply cut out the window riveted in the lexan (after painting a black frite around the lexan) and butyl sealant was used on the inside. As well, some of the inside trim was re-installed on the frame (not much, but maybe 1 pound)
You could go further by hole-sawing some holes in the frame itself, and by omitting ALL sealant if it were a true race car, but this guy wanted to keep any moisture out if possible.
But there's an easy 20lbs for all you diet lovers out there
I had to build a lexan hatch for a customer and was quite surprised when I did the weigh in at the end.
Stock wiperless hatch - 51lbs
Lexan Hatch - 30lbs
The hatch with a wiper would certainly be more, but I didn't weigh one so you're on your own there
The hatch frame was left alone, I simply cut out the window riveted in the lexan (after painting a black frite around the lexan) and butyl sealant was used on the inside. As well, some of the inside trim was re-installed on the frame (not much, but maybe 1 pound)
You could go further by hole-sawing some holes in the frame itself, and by omitting ALL sealant if it were a true race car, but this guy wanted to keep any moisture out if possible.
But there's an easy 20lbs for all you diet lovers out there
01-09-07, 06:37 PM
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Theres a company that sells them, and its not too bad of a price, $295
Here's the link:
http://www.iscracing.net/Fiberglass.htm
Here's the link:
http://www.iscracing.net/Fiberglass.htm
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