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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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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.

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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 03:40 AM
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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?
Old Aug 15, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx-7Addict
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.
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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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.

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No ****! There's a few items like this that never seem to get made despite serious demand, meanwhile we get carbon fiber sunshades.
Old Aug 23, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
No ****! 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...
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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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.
Old Sep 13, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
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.
Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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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.
Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonFD3Assault
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

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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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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.
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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?
Old Sep 25, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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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.
Old Sep 25, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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I'd say this is yet another dud.
Old Sep 25, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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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.
Old Oct 13, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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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.

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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<sigh>

Carbon fiber air conditioning ***** anyone?
Old Nov 26, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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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!
Old Feb 17, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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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



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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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I'm in the market for one of these like rlly bad. Did this ever happen?
Old Sep 14, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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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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