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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 11:33 AM
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http://www.flex-a-lite.com/fal/flexite.htm

i imagine this would help a great deal mixed with the carbon hatch.......
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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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.....too bad they don't make the "full" kit for the dc2 - only the rear window.

Also, there isn't a quality CF hatch on the market yet.
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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">.....too bad they don't make the "full" kit for the dc2 - only the rear window.

Also, there isn't a quality CF hatch on the market yet. </TD></TR></TABLE>
they make the quarter windows, but if you've ever felt stock integra quarter windows, they are super light as it is. I'd say a pound at most, so FAL quarter windows wouldn't be worth your time.
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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 03:32 PM
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Have you seen the VIS one ken? Looks pretty good IMO.
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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 05:10 PM
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Just for the record:
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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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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Wow, that's nice. Any pics bro? Must work good on the awd itr.....
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 06:01 AM
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Yeah, look for the Braille No-Weight Hatch on the AWD Integra in Installment four, due out in about 4-5 months. However, the hatch is ready for order now. The first shipment from Japan will be here just after SEMA show!
-Blake
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 06:07 AM
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Could that window be tinted??
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 06:18 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jordo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Could that window be tinted??</TD></TR></TABLE>

you're kidding right?

it's plastic, I wouldn't think so..
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 07:55 AM
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I dunno I dont trust the flexalite or lexon stuff seems to me that they scratch real easy and once its scratched it looks like crap only other option really is putting your stock glass in there is you dont loose your rear defrost etc but that kind of defeats the whole purpose
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 08:29 AM
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Why would plastic not be able to be tinted?
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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The window can be tinted, no problem.
In fact for a 50 dollar option the rear window can be "factory" tinted by Braille. - Meaning the Acrylic is a dark tint material.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SPOON 1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I dunno I dont trust the flexalite or lexon stuff seems to me that they scratch real easy and once its scratched it looks like crap only other option really is putting your stock glass in there is you dont loose your rear defrost etc but that kind of defeats the whole purpose </TD></TR></TABLE>

As far as the concern about scratches- these are NOT LEXAN. Lexan does scratch easily. These are made of a high density Acrylic that not only is resistant to scratches, it also "buffs" out with a light compound. Of course it will scratch if someone takes a key or knife to it.... But, the main point is that outside of abuse of the product it is just as scratch resistant as the paint on the car.
-Blake
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ppihctyper &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The window can be tinted, no problem.
In fact for a 50 dollar option the rear window can be "factory" tinted by Braille. - Meaning the Acrylic is a dark tint material.


As far as the concern about scratches- these are NOT LEXAN. Lexan does scratch easily. These are made of a high density Acrylic that not only is resistant to scratches, it also "buffs" out with a light compound. Of course it will scratch if someone takes a key or knife to it.... But, the main point is that outside of abuse of the product it is just as scratch resistant as the paint on the car.
-Blake</TD></TR></TABLE>

if you are supporting braile then why does your yellow integra have a fal rear window on it? are the windows made by the same company? i also am in the market for a rear window. could you get me a picture of the braile one? does it have the black trim around the edge like the factory one? i already have my carbon fiber hatch so all i would need is the rear window kit with the molding and such. pricking would be great also..

thanks

steve
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