OT: But hopefully not too OT Weight of Rear DC2R hatch without glass
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Re: OT: But hopefully not too OT Weight of Rear DC2R hatch without glass (Casey@Burns)
I had never felt one prior to this weekend. I couldn't believe how heavy it was without the shock supports. Even without the glass, it's VERY heavy. Perhaps Adam will chime in. You can IM him as he's username AdamITR 
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Re: OT: But hopefully not too OT Weight of Rear DC2R hatch without glass (Back in Black)
Yeah although i dont care for the non fuctional carbon show type stuff, i feel it is probably a easy sponsorship to get for a racecar and may offer some good weight savings.
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Re: OT: But hopefully not too OT Weight of Rear DC2R hatch without glass (Casey@Burns)
Yea theyre heavy!! Never felt on without the glass but I'm sure its still up there. They remind me of the crx hatch.
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Re: (Casey@Burns)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Casey@Burns »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looking for an exact weight as my H1 car might be a bit on the heavy side</TD></TR></TABLE>
Understood. If it were at all practical for me to weigh it, I would (it's in a storage unit across town with no scale).
If someone wants to go by there and weigh it (and take it and throw it away), you're welcome to it.
Understood. If it were at all practical for me to weigh it, I would (it's in a storage unit across town with no scale).
If someone wants to go by there and weigh it (and take it and throw it away), you're welcome to it.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Understood. If it were at all practical for me to weigh it, I would (it's in a storage unit across town with no scale).
If someone wants to go by there and weigh it (and take it and throw it away), you're welcome to it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol, pawning off work.
Understood. If it were at all practical for me to weigh it, I would (it's in a storage unit across town with no scale).
If someone wants to go by there and weigh it (and take it and throw it away), you're welcome to it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol, pawning off work.
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Something to remember is that if you use a carbon hatch you will probably need to come up with a more complex method of carrying rear wing loads.
When you're at Laguna in a few weeks take a look at how the Cadillacs are done. There's at least one other car in the GT class that has a subframe carrying wing loads down to the trunk floor.
Scott, who has a lexan window and a stock hatch...and the wing mounting is plenty stout. I'll post some pics of what I did for you Casey.
When you're at Laguna in a few weeks take a look at how the Cadillacs are done. There's at least one other car in the GT class that has a subframe carrying wing loads down to the trunk floor.
Scott, who has a lexan window and a stock hatch...and the wing mounting is plenty stout. I'll post some pics of what I did for you Casey.
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Scott i hear what your saying really i do, but hopefully the bling bling carbon thats is readily available is strong enough to support the load
Casey - who is wondering why all of you **** ITR guys cant tell me the weight of the hatch
Casey - who is wondering why all of you **** ITR guys cant tell me the weight of the hatch
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RR98ITR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Something to remember is that if you use a carbon hatch you will probably need to come up with a more complex method of carrying rear wing loads.
When you're at Laguna in a few weeks take a look at how the Cadillacs are done. There's at least one other car in the GT class that has a subframe carrying wing loads down to the trunk floor.
Scott, who has a lexan window and a stock hatch...and the wing mounting is plenty stout. I'll post some pics of what I did for you Casey.</TD></TR></TABLE> So Scott, what is the exact weight for the lexan glass?
When you're at Laguna in a few weeks take a look at how the Cadillacs are done. There's at least one other car in the GT class that has a subframe carrying wing loads down to the trunk floor.
Scott, who has a lexan window and a stock hatch...and the wing mounting is plenty stout. I'll post some pics of what I did for you Casey.</TD></TR></TABLE> So Scott, what is the exact weight for the lexan glass?
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Re: (Casey@Burns)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Casey@Burns »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Scott i hear what your saying really i do, but hopefully the bling bling carbon thats is readily available is strong enough to support the load
Casey - who is wondering why all of you **** ITR guys cant tell me the weight of the hatch </TD></TR></TABLE>
Just safety wire it.
I'll go take my hatch off and jump on the scale
Braille Auto Development has their No-Weight Hatch Kit:
Includes:
- Carbon Fiber Hatch
- Acrylic (not lexan) rear window Resistant to scratches and easily buffs out! - Our windows is lighter than the standard FAL window.
- NEW factory molding - no leaks, guaranteed.
- 1 yr warranty
- Installation instructions
- Factory Mounting
- 30+ pounds weight savings!
- $1197.00 Retail- Discounts offered to Group Buys of 10 or more units.
The advantage of this kit is that you don't have to shop around from various suppliers to get:
- The glass ($400.00)
- The molding (100.00)
- The hatch ($450-900, check around)
- Shipping ($100.00 -125.00 for the hatch, ($90.00 up for the glass), ($10 for the molding)
If you would like more info or to place an order the number is 888-6BRAILLE
The web site will be up Just after SEMA 2003.
Look for Braille products on Skunk2, Jackson Racing and Comptech Vehicles at SEMA 2003.
Casey - who is wondering why all of you **** ITR guys cant tell me the weight of the hatch </TD></TR></TABLE>
Just safety wire it.
I'll go take my hatch off and jump on the scale
Braille Auto Development has their No-Weight Hatch Kit:
Includes:
- Carbon Fiber Hatch
- Acrylic (not lexan) rear window Resistant to scratches and easily buffs out! - Our windows is lighter than the standard FAL window.
- NEW factory molding - no leaks, guaranteed.
- 1 yr warranty
- Installation instructions
- Factory Mounting
- 30+ pounds weight savings!
- $1197.00 Retail- Discounts offered to Group Buys of 10 or more units.
The advantage of this kit is that you don't have to shop around from various suppliers to get:
- The glass ($400.00)
- The molding (100.00)
- The hatch ($450-900, check around)
- Shipping ($100.00 -125.00 for the hatch, ($90.00 up for the glass), ($10 for the molding)
If you would like more info or to place an order the number is 888-6BRAILLE
The web site will be up Just after SEMA 2003.
Look for Braille products on Skunk2, Jackson Racing and Comptech Vehicles at SEMA 2003.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by walker111 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Just safety wire it.
I'll go take my hatch off and jump on the scale </TD></TR></TABLE>
I think what scott is saying is that, the load of the downforce will push the hatch down and change the angle of the wing entirely..... not a good thing... and variable according to speed.
I have a complete hatch minus wing that I could weigh - but it's so heavy that one person would have a hard time standing on a scale with it in hand.....
Just safety wire it.
I'll go take my hatch off and jump on the scale
</TD></TR></TABLE>I think what scott is saying is that, the load of the downforce will push the hatch down and change the angle of the wing entirely..... not a good thing... and variable according to speed.
I have a complete hatch minus wing that I could weigh - but it's so heavy that one person would have a hard time standing on a scale with it in hand.....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I think what scott is saying is that, the load of the downforce will push the hatch down and change the angle of the wing entirely..... not a good thing... and variable according to speed.
I have a complete hatch minus wing that I could weigh - but it's so heavy that one person would have a hard time standing on a scale with it in hand..... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yea I forgot my sarcasm icon.
I think what scott is saying is that, the load of the downforce will push the hatch down and change the angle of the wing entirely..... not a good thing... and variable according to speed.
I have a complete hatch minus wing that I could weigh - but it's so heavy that one person would have a hard time standing on a scale with it in hand..... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yea I forgot my sarcasm icon.
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Re: (Black R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I think what scott is saying is that, the load of the downforce will push the hatch down and change the angle of the wing entirely..... not a good thing... and variable according to speed.
I have a complete hatch minus wing that I could weigh - but it's so heavy that one person would have a hard time standing on a scale with it in hand..... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Even worse - I was thinking that you might quickly crack and break the mounting area out of the carbon hatch.
Scott, who will do some weighing and posting later tonite...
I think what scott is saying is that, the load of the downforce will push the hatch down and change the angle of the wing entirely..... not a good thing... and variable according to speed.
I have a complete hatch minus wing that I could weigh - but it's so heavy that one person would have a hard time standing on a scale with it in hand..... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Even worse - I was thinking that you might quickly crack and break the mounting area out of the carbon hatch.
Scott, who will do some weighing and posting later tonite...
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Yeah i know it's heavy and i checked with one of the bling bling carbon hatch manufacturers this morning and there's weighed 30 lbs with no glass, so now i just need the weight of the hatch!
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Re: (Casey@Burns)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Casey@Burns »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah i know it's heavy and i checked with one of the bling bling carbon hatch manufacturers this morning and there's weighed 30 lbs with no glass, so now i just need the weight of the hatch!</TD></TR></TABLE>
WHAAT!?
A cf hatch weighs 30lbs?
Screw that, I can get my buddy at ELAN/ PANOZ to make one in the 10lb range.....!
And I know there is no chance of it deforming due to the added downforce of a wing.....!
WHAAT!?
A cf hatch weighs 30lbs?
Screw that, I can get my buddy at ELAN/ PANOZ to make one in the 10lb range.....!
And I know there is no chance of it deforming due to the added downforce of a wing.....!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
WHAAT!?
A cf hatch weighs 30lbs?
Screw that, I can get my buddy at ELAN/ PANOZ to make one in the 10lb range.....!
And I know there is no chance of it deforming due to the added downforce of a wing.....!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Can we get a group buy on that?
WHAAT!?
A cf hatch weighs 30lbs?
Screw that, I can get my buddy at ELAN/ PANOZ to make one in the 10lb range.....!
And I know there is no chance of it deforming due to the added downforce of a wing.....!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Can we get a group buy on that?
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Re: (Black R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
WHAAT!?
A cf hatch weighs 30lbs?
Screw that, I can get my buddy at ELAN/ PANOZ to make one in the 10lb range.....!
And I know there is no chance of it deforming due to the added downforce of a wing.....!</TD></TR></TABLE>
ok then why dont you go ahead and get me a price on that
WHAAT!?
A cf hatch weighs 30lbs?
Screw that, I can get my buddy at ELAN/ PANOZ to make one in the 10lb range.....!
And I know there is no chance of it deforming due to the added downforce of a wing.....!</TD></TR></TABLE>
ok then why dont you go ahead and get me a price on that
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All I know is that the FAL rear window weighs approx 15 lbs all by itself.
And I also know that I posted a bunch of wing pics here: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1386771...but that's all I know.
Scott, who knows too that a carbon hatch and a FAL window is Really Light...local guy Cramer has both and I've lifted it...Really Light.
And I also know that I posted a bunch of wing pics here: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1386771...but that's all I know.
Scott, who knows too that a carbon hatch and a FAL window is Really Light...local guy Cramer has both and I've lifted it...Really Light.
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