install on a carbon hatch !! EK4
07-20-2005, 03:22 PM
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install on a carbon hatch !! EK4
hi im just wondering how hard is it to install a CF hatch onto a 98 civic hb?
Its probably alot harder than my coupe was since you have to remove the glass
Its probably alot harder than my coupe was since you have to remove the glass
07-20-2005, 03:30 PM
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Re: install on a carbon hatch !! EK4 (Coupe_SquadEJ8)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Coupe_SquadEJ8 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hi im just wondering how hard is it to install a CF hatch onto a 98 civic hb?
Its probably alot harder than my coupe was since you have to remove the glass </TD></TR></TABLE>
not really that hard to do, w/ the exception of the glass, i was lazy, so i just cut the wiring for the license plate lights.. but who cares.. and i just paid to have a new window put in, since it comes w/ the moulding attached to it... this local guy only charged like $60... after feeling how light the hatch was w/o a window i was really hesitant to put a glass back in, but to keep it legit for the street class... i had to...
Its probably alot harder than my coupe was since you have to remove the glass </TD></TR></TABLE>
not really that hard to do, w/ the exception of the glass, i was lazy, so i just cut the wiring for the license plate lights.. but who cares.. and i just paid to have a new window put in, since it comes w/ the moulding attached to it... this local guy only charged like $60... after feeling how light the hatch was w/o a window i was really hesitant to put a glass back in, but to keep it legit for the street class... i had to...
07-21-2005, 07:40 AM
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Re: install on a carbon hatch !! EK4 (Coupe_SquadEJ8)
no problem, oh and the top holes on mine needed some "adjusting" and i ended up trimming some of the weatherstripping... but i dont drive the car much, so its good enough
07-21-2005, 08:12 AM
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Re: install on a carbon hatch !! EK4 (jmcmil6)
hey cool your in team presitge im thinging about joining the nor-cal division i already went to 1 of the meetings in salina ca,
07-21-2005, 08:53 AM
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Re: install on a carbon hatch !! EK4 (Coupe_SquadEJ8)
love that orange with the cf hatch! but once you get the hatch put in your car post up some pics on how you did it so you can help other people that were in your same situation! bump for you!
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07-21-2005, 09:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by atisvt99 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That's subjective...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not on a street car it's not. 15 to 20 pounds for $500-$900 is not money well spent. Period.
Not on a street car it's not. 15 to 20 pounds for $500-$900 is not money well spent. Period.
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Re: install on a carbon hatch !! EK4 (Archidictus)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Huge waste of money for negligible weight savings.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I didnt specifically do it for weight savings, i liked the look to go w/ my carbon spoiler and carbon hood ... to combat the weight i run an h22 turbo.. so im not really worried about weight... hence the "molded" body kit
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">love that orange with the cf hatch! but once you get the hatch put in your car post up some pics on how you did it so you can help other people that were in your same situation! bump for you!</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks man.. the hatch is already on the car tho?.. i've got two of them, so i can show the difference if u guys want.. mine cf hatch didnt fit "perfect", but its good enough for me....
I didnt specifically do it for weight savings, i liked the look to go w/ my carbon spoiler and carbon hood ... to combat the weight i run an h22 turbo.. so im not really worried about weight... hence the "molded" body kit
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">love that orange with the cf hatch! but once you get the hatch put in your car post up some pics on how you did it so you can help other people that were in your same situation! bump for you!</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks man.. the hatch is already on the car tho?.. i've got two of them, so i can show the difference if u guys want.. mine cf hatch didnt fit "perfect", but its good enough for me....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Not on a street car it's not. 15 to 20 pounds for $500-$900 is not money well spent. Period.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not period. Its also use for its aesthetic value. In your eyes, it may damn well be a waste, but I would love to have one on my car even if it has minimal weight savings. I like the looks but its not like id go on a diet to go faster...
Not on a street car it's not. 15 to 20 pounds for $500-$900 is not money well spent. Period.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not period. Its also use for its aesthetic value. In your eyes, it may damn well be a waste, but I would love to have one on my car even if it has minimal weight savings. I like the looks but its not like id go on a diet to go faster...
07-21-2005, 09:49 AM
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... My points exactly...
As I said, that's subjective... Your opinion is money wasted... Mine, like a few others on this board like the way it looks as well...
You know what they say though; Opinions are like *** holes...
Modified by atisvt99 at 6:20 PM 7/21/2005
As I said, that's subjective... Your opinion is money wasted... Mine, like a few others on this board like the way it looks as well...
You know what they say though; Opinions are like *** holes...
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07-21-2005, 10:20 AM
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yes like i said it looks not some people like their car to look nice and waste money on that and other want to spen it on big *** turbo's a porting and polishing in boring ect. not like you can use that kind of stuff on the street anyways so for me thats also a waste
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