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Emboldened by wine, I ordered and picked up "the last one" new from GReddy in Irvine, Ca (who were really cool to deal with in case you want to order anything direct).
Forgive any mis-recollection, but I was told these were commissioned by Mazda Japan, designed with help from Amemiya-san and marketed in cooperation with Greddy Trust. They were produced in the same factory as rx7 parts, which explains the excellent design, fitment, and details. I know they are polarizing, but I feel compelled to document and preserve this thing. I'll follow up with more pictures and information...
The quality is very impressive. At least some of the glass is DOT, complete with working defroster. I don't think this thing saves any weight; it's very heavy. The interior of the piece has custom trim panels kindof like stock. The latch and hinges are all sturdy and metal. It came with fully instructions that I can't read. It's 4 bolts and a wire harness, and I'll keep my stock hatch on stand by if I'm able to get this thing painted and installed.
Wrapped up the wiring and took a couple pictures from the inside, with all the trim panels on. Don't think I've ever seen pictures of one from this perspective. Needless to say, rear visibility is mitigated, as compared to stock.
Wrapped up the wiring and took a couple pictures from the inside, with all the trim panels on. Don't think I've ever seen pictures of one from this perspective. Needless to say, rear visibility is mitigated, as compared to stock.
Thanks! You can be first in line if I ever ditch it. Or, maybe another one will come up FS. I hadn't seen one second hand, but apparently they come up from time to time.
Originally Posted by ZE Power MX6
Panorama rear view lol, now the divider and strut bar look a little out of place.
Yep, it's a little goofy inside and out. Would love to extend a parcel shelf to fit, not sure my fabrication skills are up to task. We shall see.
Originally Posted by neit_jnf
It would be even more awesome if it had defroster lines on all the glass and a small wiper in the rear
Is the large glass, glass? how heavy is this thing?
Hah, all the accessories! Yes, the main glass is glass. All the glass is marked by Nippon. I'm not quite sure how heavy the whole thing is. Slightly heavier than the stock glass. The stock hatch struts can almost do it, but it slowly starts to fall and won't stay up. Maybe 10-15lbs heavier than stock? Just a guess.
Originally Posted by DaleClark
So much room for activities!
I'm impressed it has interior trim as well, it's pretty damn clean looking.
I'm not SUPER big on how the car looks with it, but it's SO unique and well made that I like it.
Dale
I do like it more in person than in pictures, and it's growing on me. Trying to reserve judgement 'til I get it painted. And, even then I'll probably love my ugly baby. The fit and finish are nicely done. Most of the interior side is fiberglass painted flat black, and then the trim is a really nice touch, and the fiberglass is molded to flow nicely. I'm looking forward to loading it up with luggage and going on a weekend trip with my parole officer.
Thanks guys. However you feel, I hope you're enjoying the show.
Pretty cool, couldn't rock one personally, but it is cool. Probably been said a million times, but it really had to have been inspired by the Pulsar NX SportBak.
haha
