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BRB26 · 07-12-2006, 11:29 AM

im looking for a cf hatch & hood for my s13.. anyone know any good vendors or companies?

ps. something that will fit! not a whack knockoff or anything.

***FaLKoN240*** · 07-12-2006, 11:40 AM

I think Seibon makes that kinda stuff.

FRpilot · 07-12-2006, 12:54 PM

chargespeed, VIS.

Frenzy13 · 07-12-2006, 05:15 PM

Enjukuracing.com has the seibon carbon fiber one. $650 I think.

BRB26 · 07-12-2006, 05:24 PM

ive been shopping around, but those are pretty damn expensive..there has to be other non-eGay companies out there..

**ThatGuy** · 07-12-2006, 05:30 PM

It's Carbon Fucking Fiber, how cheap do you think it's gonna be. There's a shortage of material right now, plus shipping prices are going up thanks to Gas prices/Economy. Pay to play, or buy cheap knock-off shit and come back and complain later about the quality. So tired of these "Stuff is too expensive Threads". If you are really worried about the cost of CF, find a FRP hatch. There are other options.

Ritz S14 · 07-12-2006, 05:35 PM

How is the weight reduction going to be benefical to you?

If you want a CF hatch to be "JDM", get a Honda.. They make CF everything for it, and at a price you can afford.

Neejay · 07-12-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ritz S14

How is the weight reduction going to be benefical to you?

If you want a CF hatch to be "JDM", get a Honda.. They make CF everything for it, and at a price you can afford.

So a CF hood wont really be beneficial to a semi stock car? I just have an intake and exhaust. (not being an asshole, seriously curious)

Neejay · 07-12-2006, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy

It's Carbon Fucking Fiber, how cheap do you think it's gonna be. There's a shortage of material right now, plus shipping prices are going up thanks to Gas prices/Economy. Pay to play, or buy cheap knock-off shit and come back and complain later about the quality. So tired of these "Stuff is too expensive Threads". If you are really worried about the cost of CF, find a FRP hatch. There are other options.

LOL OMG so true....

McRussellPants · 07-12-2006, 07:02 PM

Ugh, "no knockoffs" followed by "thats too expensive".

Your fucking dumb, learn how the world works and then try and find a zOMG CF hatch for your show car.

trybal · 07-12-2006, 07:14 PM

ouch... there was probably a more generous way to say all that ...

CaoBoY · 07-12-2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by trybal

ouch... there was probably a more generous way to say all that ...

yeah, its called get a good job, and buy the good stuff. or be a broke ass, and buy 'knockoff' stuff.

chmercer · 07-13-2006, 02:25 AM

this thread eats dick

carbon hatch is for posers and ricers

if you think your hatch is too heavy, cut the skeleton out of it and put some lexan from home depot or wherever, it will weigh like 10 pounds

"but then my defroster wont work and noone will give me "props" on cardomain

"

pr240sx · 07-13-2006, 09:31 AM

Why not fiberglass with lexan window.
Even, keep the metal square and gut the flat part. Even sheetmetal.
A benefit of converting to CF is no rust!!

BRB26 · 07-13-2006, 06:09 PM

wow you guys are real nice.
i have a huge rust hole in the corner of my hatch. just wanted to replace it with something else..

i do have a good job, i work hard for my money. but i will shell out the cash..BUT im still shopping for the BEST PRICE and the best product.

There is such a thing as find the best product for cheap, and thats what im
looking for.

Its called being frugal. Why pay for something expensive but shitty while you can get something better for cheap? its called shopping and research.

A Spec Products · 07-13-2006, 06:41 PM

If you are trying to be frugal just go to the junkyard and buy another used hatch

It's a 240sx, weight savings is kinda pointless

Just make more HP or go on the Atkins diet

Seibon's probably going to be your best fitting choice out of the options out there.

You can't skimp on a CF trunk because fitment for stuff like trunks usually is either BAD or DECENT. There's no in between, so in this case you most definitely get what you pay for.

Me personally I don't like the look of FRP or CF trunks, especially when you use lexan. OG glass baby.

The Island · 07-16-2006, 02:15 AM

Signal Auto makes a carbon fiber hatch thats a decent price. Check there website out.

BRB26 · 07-18-2006, 05:59 PM

thanks! i ordered it from more japan..ive had good service from them before..
here: http://www.more-japan.com/Signal-Aut...X-p-16228.html

pr240sx · 07-18-2006, 06:44 PM

Working on Atkins... jeje

Get a junk one, trim it down and call it.

nlzmo400r · 07-19-2006, 09:25 PM

either way, no matter how much you trim your STEEL hatch, is always better to use a lighter material. A fiberglass hatch would give you near the weight savings of the carbon fiber hatch, but without the cost. They're definitely not many fiberglass hatches on the market (if any one knows of ANY, post em up). The real weight savings in the hatch is in the glass, replace it with lexan.

Now whats with the 'who cares about weight savings, its a 240sx...just add horsepower??' Since when does horsepower help you turn, brake, grip or make your car more tossable? Im a huge fan of weight reduction, no matter what vehicle it is. Ive stripped my s13 quite a bit, and notice it is substantially lighter than a stock s13. And on a road course taking corners at 80mph 300lbs makes quite a difference.

*kognition* · 07-19-2006, 10:07 PM

Best price does not equal best product. Don't skimp on large carbon fiber parts. The larger, the more prone to shrinkage and warping. And frp weighs the same as a standard cf hood. Research it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRB26

wow you guys are real nice.
i have a huge rust hole in the corner of my hatch. just wanted to replace it with something else..

i do have a good job, i work hard for my money. but i will shell out the cash..BUT im still shopping for the BEST PRICE and the best product.

There is such a thing as find the best product for cheap, and thats what im
looking for.

Its called being frugal. Why pay for something expensive but shitty while you can get something better for cheap? its called shopping and research.

07-12-2006, 11:29 AM	#1
BRB26 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: earth Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	CF hatch help.. im looking for a cf hatch & hood for my s13.. anyone know any good vendors or companies? ps. something that will fit! not a whack knockoff or anything.

07-12-2006, 11:40 AM	#2
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I think Seibon makes that kinda stuff. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

07-12-2006, 05:15 PM	#4
Frenzy13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Napa Age: 42 Posts: 98 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Enjukuracing.com has the seibon carbon fiber one. $650 I think. __________________ 1992 240SX SE - Goodbye... 1997 240SX - At last I have one...

07-12-2006, 05:30 PM	#6
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's Carbon Fucking Fiber, how cheap do you think it's gonna be. There's a shortage of material right now, plus shipping prices are going up thanks to Gas prices/Economy. Pay to play, or buy cheap knock-off shit and come back and complain later about the quality. So tired of these "Stuff is too expensive Threads". If you are really worried about the cost of CF, find a FRP hatch. There are other options. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

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A Spec Products Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal! Off 60/605 Posts: 7,256 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	If you are trying to be frugal just go to the junkyard and buy another used hatch It's a 240sx, weight savings is kinda pointless Just make more HP or go on the Atkins diet Seibon's probably going to be your best fitting choice out of the options out there. You can't skimp on a CF trunk because fitment for stuff like trunks usually is either BAD or DECENT. There's no in between, so in this case you most definitely get what you pay for. Me personally I don't like the look of FRP or CF trunks, especially when you use lexan. OG glass baby. __________________ A SPEC PRODUCTS CORP AME Wheels, Advan, ARC, Gram Lights, Nardi, Personal, Recaro, Works Bell, Work Wheels, Volk Racing, 5Zigen, & more! 626.618.1100 x 103 / aim: aspectuan Advertiser's Specials! Read / Give Feedback! Please Rate Us!

07-12-2006, 05:24 PM	#5
BRB26 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: earth Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive been shopping around, but those are pretty damn expensive..there has to be other non-eGay companies out there..

07-12-2006, 05:35 PM	#7
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How is the weight reduction going to be benefical to you? If you want a CF hatch to be "JDM", get a Honda.. They make CF everything for it, and at a price you can afford.

07-12-2006, 07:02 PM	#10
McRussellPants Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 2,168 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ugh, "no knockoffs" followed by "thats too expensive". Your fucking dumb, learn how the world works and then try and find a zOMG CF hatch for your show car.

07-12-2006, 07:14 PM	#11
trybal Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle wa Posts: 299 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ouch... there was probably a more generous way to say all that ...

07-13-2006, 02:25 AM	#13
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 39 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this thread eats dick carbon hatch is for posers and ricers if you think your hatch is too heavy, cut the skeleton out of it and put some lexan from home depot or wherever, it will weigh like 10 pounds "but then my defroster wont work and noone will give me "props" on cardomain "

07-13-2006, 09:31 AM	#14
pr240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why not fiberglass with lexan window. Even, keep the metal square and gut the flat part. Even sheetmetal. A benefit of converting to CF is no rust!!

07-13-2006, 06:09 PM	#15
BRB26 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: earth Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow you guys are real nice. i have a huge rust hole in the corner of my hatch. just wanted to replace it with something else.. i do have a good job, i work hard for my money. but i will shell out the cash..BUT im still shopping for the BEST PRICE and the best product. There is such a thing as find the best product for cheap, and thats what im looking for. Its called being frugal. Why pay for something expensive but shitty while you can get something better for cheap? its called shopping and research.

07-16-2006, 02:15 AM	#17
The Island Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carson, California Posts: 370 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Signal Auto makes a carbon fiber hatch thats a decent price. Check there website out.

07-18-2006, 05:59 PM	#18
BRB26 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: earth Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks! i ordered it from more japan..ive had good service from them before.. here: http://www.more-japan.com/Signal-Aut...X-p-16228.html

07-18-2006, 06:44 PM	#19
pr240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Working on Atkins... jeje Get a junk one, trim it down and call it.

07-19-2006, 09:25 PM	#20
nlzmo400r Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,248 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	either way, no matter how much you trim your STEEL hatch, is always better to use a lighter material. A fiberglass hatch would give you near the weight savings of the carbon fiber hatch, but without the cost. They're definitely not many fiberglass hatches on the market (if any one knows of ANY, post em up). The real weight savings in the hatch is in the glass, replace it with lexan. Now whats with the 'who cares about weight savings, its a 240sx...just add horsepower??' Since when does horsepower help you turn, brake, grip or make your car more tossable? Im a huge fan of weight reduction, no matter what vehicle it is. Ive stripped my s13 quite a bit, and notice it is substantially lighter than a stock s13. And on a road course taking corners at 80mph 300lbs makes quite a difference. __________________ 'my drinking team has a racing problem' [email protected] - gt32 .6bar