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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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any updates?
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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How about one for a FC ?
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ill be down for a Fc one
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Did the stock rear glass fit with it??? If so I'll be interrest
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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These still havnt been made as far as I know.. so I wouldnt expect any being made for an FC since we cant even get ones made for an FD.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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Earlier post seemed to suggest that the FD version was in progress. Can anyone (with insight) confirm?

Bump for FUNCTIONAL carbon fiber shtuff, puh-leaze.
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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also curious to know if these are for sale yet.
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I'm in. You can also remove one of your shocks and probably be fine with just one strut to hold up the hatch. I have also bought replacement struts that are stronger than stock to compensate for my wing, so I'm sure "weaker" ones are also available.

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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Hey guys, I talked with ken last week. He had to get rid of some people at Shine so he is a little behind. He promised me he will make this. All he has to do is make the mold. He told me to call him back at the end of the month. I will let you guys know.
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Still in search of a perfect hatch! Local preferred! I have an oem one in my possession, but I'm afraid it might not be perfect.
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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Why are you so far from me lolll My hatch is perfect and ready to be removed but Quebec/cali is a little too far :p
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Half the nations RX7s are probably in California. Somebody's got to be able to oblige.
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Ill be paitient ,hope to get one for fc !
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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um so if someone drops a fc one would you be down making a fc one. Well i m going to start a list see if if peeps are down for this two.

FC: DRY Carbon Fiber OEM Rear Hatch

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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Once the hatch is ready, you can top it off with a lexan rear window for even greater weight savings.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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I spoke with ken on the phone, my hatch is available up in Sacramento, CA.... so if he really wants it I can send it. However, I think he has other sources in his area... He might just be looking for the perfect one.
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Good to hear another update. I have a lexan rear window that needs to be mounted in a nice carbon fiber hatch!
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 04:24 AM
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I'd be interested. Just hope they have a way to tint Lexan. The way I see it it would be that much less stuff to rattle.
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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I'm down.

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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Is there accurate pricing yet? I am in assuming price ofcourse. However I Ken will provide the highest quality product at the lowest possible price.
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1 more here #20 . Raffer
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Is there a source to get the lexan window ???
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I think www.raceonusa.com sells them but I do not know the quality. Probably low quality.
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I'm pretty sure there's only one maker of lexan/non-glass windows, and it's FAL, sold by Summit and various other vendors.

I've never seen any really good up close photos to assess the aesthetics of it.
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
I'm pretty sure there's only one maker of lexan/non-glass windows, and it's FAL, sold by Summit and various other vendors.

I've never seen any really good up close photos to assess the aesthetics of it.
DON'T get raceonusa's rear window because everything else they sell is shitty quality. I have a FAL lexan window from Summit Racing. It looks great. I has ~$450 shipped to my door. Go with that.



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