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thewird 08-13-09 06:07 PM

Just get this done. Make a batch of 30. I'm sure you will sell if you have in hand. If you need a deposit, we can give as long as you provide an eta.

thewird

Rx-7Addict 08-15-09 03:40 AM

I'm interested, what is the cost going to be? What about some lexan rear glass.. isn't this where a lot of the weight savings comes from?

PDViper77 08-15-09 03:07 PM


Originally Posted by Rx-7Addict (Post 9428346)
I'm interested, what is the cost going to be? What about some lexan rear glass.. isn't this where a lot of the weight savings comes from?

You do save more weight from the glass than the hatch. I bought my lexan rear window from summitracing.com. It is a FAL brand window. I just need a carbon hatch to put it in now.

calculon 08-19-09 08:08 AM

Bump

ptrhahn 08-19-09 09:42 AM


Originally Posted by thewird (Post 9425113)
Just get this done. Make a batch of 30. I'm sure you will sell if you have in hand. If you need a deposit, we can give as long as you provide an eta.

thewird


No shit! There's a few items like this that never seem to get made despite serious demand, meanwhile we get carbon fiber sunshades.

7racer 08-23-09 09:33 AM

added myself to the list...

1) calculon
2) MotoTek
3) ptrhahn
4) MakoRacing
5) Seventh Heaven
6) Beast From The East
7) thewird
8) PDViper77
9) 7racer

dradon03 08-23-09 11:10 AM


Originally Posted by ptrhahn (Post 9437175)
No shit! There's a few items like this that never seem to get made despite serious demand, meanwhile we get carbon fiber sunshades.

Hey Peter. At the Memorial that is why me and Andrew were bidding on the hatch so we could have a primo peice to make a mold from. However, Davin assured me that the hatch would not go to waste so maybe oneday he will do something about this...

afgmoto1978 09-03-09 12:39 PM

added myself to the list...

1) calculon
2) MotoTek
3) ptrhahn
4) MakoRacing
5) Seventh Heaven
6) Beast From The East
7) thewird
8) PDViper77
9) 7racer
10) afgmoto1978

ptrhahn 09-03-09 01:26 PM

I'd like a commitment to build by a due date with X number of people on the list.

These things have been started so many times, with several different vendors, and it ends up three pages of people reposting the list and adding "anyone know if this is happening?" posts. i'd rather just take my name off the list.

7racer 09-13-09 01:16 PM


Originally Posted by ptrhahn (Post 9471693)
I'd like a commitment to build by a due date with X number of people on the list.

These things have been started so many times, with several different vendors, and it ends up three pages of people reposting the list and adding "anyone know if this is happening?" posts. i'd rather just take my name off the list.

TOTALLY AGREE!! Would love to see this finally get off the ground.

CarbonFD3Assault 09-16-09 11:31 PM

I have been waiting forever about this!!!...
it's Winter in Canada soon, and I'm rebuilding... this hatch was a big part of that!!

I want it so bad.

thewird 09-16-09 11:52 PM


Originally Posted by CarbonFD3Assault (Post 9501196)
I have been waiting forever about this!!!...
it's Winter in Canada soon, and I'm rebuilding... this hatch was a big part of that!!

I want it so bad.

You and me both lol. Where is the hatch :P

thewird

calculon 09-17-09 08:44 AM

I can't believe the poor turn out here. I PM'ed everyone on the other list. But quite literally, I can't believe the poor turn out. What I mean is, I agree wholly with:

Originally Posted by thewird
Just get this done. Make a batch of 30. I'm sure you will sell if you have in hand. If you need a deposit, we can give as long as you provide an eta.

and

Originally Posted by ptrhahn
There's a few items like this that never seem to get made despite serious demand, meanwhile we get carbon fiber sunshades.

I'd be happy to try again to drum up more interest. What's the minimum number you guys are looking for to begin the project?

FDokinawa 09-25-09 12:51 PM

im still interested. Just need some questions answered..

1.) can you ship to Japan? a couple hundred in shipping is not a problem seeing how I cant get a good CF hatch over here for less then $3K(true dry carbon).

2.) will I be able to use the stock hinges? im not worried about the stock shocks, can always use something to prop the hatch open.. but I'd rather not have to remove the whole thing anytime I need to access my trunk.

ptrhahn 09-25-09 01:23 PM

I'd say this is yet another dud.

thewird 09-25-09 02:23 PM

:(

thewird

calculon 10-13-09 04:59 PM

I was browsing RE Amemiya's site the other day and saw that they are now offering true dry carbon hatches and doors. The price is pretty high, but if anyone was REALLY wanting any of it, there is a reliable resource available.

For now, I'm going to continue to hold out.

thewird 10-13-09 06:53 PM

carbonman on the forums sells them too and they are perfect fitment as he is the one who made the carbon pieces for the RX-7 SP in Australia. They are obviously pricy though.

thewird

ptrhahn 10-13-09 07:40 PM

<sigh>

Carbon fiber air conditioning knobs anyone?

to_slow 11-26-09 10:32 AM

1) calculon
2) MotoTek
3) ptrhahn
4) MakoRacing
5) Seventh Heaven
6) Beast From The East
7) thewird
8) PDViper77
9) To_Slow

sp_amend 02-03-10 01:15 PM

adding myself...

1) calculon
2) MotoTek
3) ptrhahn
4) MakoRacing
5) Seventh Heaven
6) Beast From The East
7) thewird
8) PDViper77
9) To_Slow
10) sp_amend

7racer 02-11-10 08:18 PM

Hey I don't scan the forums much anymore but I am still super interested in this. Please add me to the list!!!! BUILD THE HATCH PLEASE!

blizzaga 02-17-10 06:50 PM

1) calculon
2) MotoTek
3) ptrhahn
4) MakoRacing
5) Seventh Heaven
6) Beast From The East
7) thewird
8) PDViper77
9) To_Slow
10) sp_amend
11.)7racer
12.)blizzaga

Shoot I remember reading your PM calculon and thought that I had added myself to the list.



Please get this thing going. If JKL does do this I'll have complete confidence they'll do it right! They do top notch work! + I'm local. I've been waiting a long time for this....maybe when I do get I'll just frame it on my wall :)



~Shar

Derex'7 09-14-10 04:58 PM

I'm in the market for one of these like rlly bad. Did this ever happen?

Laz93RX7 09-14-10 08:55 PM

dont buy from jkl, check his updates page. over a year and people are still waiting for various parts and are out alot of money.


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