i saw this online for like 400 bucks, and wondered it anyone had the carbon fibre back hatch? is it worth the money and if i got it could i put the wiper back on it.
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just search for members rides with them and you will find what you're looking for. Despite being a new member, use the search function within the threads and members ride area. It will prove to be very helpful. I believe I'm correct in saying that you CANNOT put a wiper back on.... It weighs too much for the fiberglass and carbon fiber
where did you find a cf hatch for 400 bucks?
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so i guess that means a wing is out of the question
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I believe I'm correct in saying that you CANNOT put a wiper back on.... It weighs too much for the fiberglass and carbon fiber
I believe I'm correct in saying that you CANNOT put a wiper back on.... It weighs too much for the fiberglass and carbon fiber
so i guess that means a wing is out of the question
~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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I wanted to sell mine for $450... I guess it's time for me to lower the price...
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where did you find a cf hatch for 400 bucks?
where did you find a cf hatch for 400 bucks?
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I wanted to sell mine for $450... I guess it's time for me to lower the price...
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I believe installing the wing in the correct manner will have no problem for the cf hatch.
oh i would put a wing on, just very carfully and probably by a professional, or when i get a bit more experienced with drilling in fibre glass, carbon fibre, and metal
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this doesn't sound intelligent at all
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oh i would put a wing on, just very carfully and probably by a professional, or when i get a bit more experienced with drilling in fibre glass, carbon fibre, and metal
oh i would put a wing on, just very carfully and probably by a professional, or when i get a bit more experienced with drilling in fibre glass, carbon fibre, and metal
this doesn't sound intelligent at all
you can only install a wing if you reinforce the entire back section by the wing by running a metal plate under it....we talked to VIS about it when we had them made and they said NO wing w/o extra reinforcements
yeah, put a plate in first and you should be fine for a wing or wiper.
You cannot screw direct into fibre as the thread would not hold. If a metal plate was installed during the manufacturing process then you could screw into it, but if not then you would have to sandwich the plate between the bolt head and the hatch.
i.e. the wing should have threads for the bolts to fasten to, so sandwich as follows - wing - hatch - metal plate - bolt. This is so the metal plate is spreading the force of the bolt heads over a larger area of the fibre.
You cannot screw direct into fibre as the thread would not hold. If a metal plate was installed during the manufacturing process then you could screw into it, but if not then you would have to sandwich the plate between the bolt head and the hatch.
i.e. the wing should have threads for the bolts to fasten to, so sandwich as follows - wing - hatch - metal plate - bolt. This is so the metal plate is spreading the force of the bolt heads over a larger area of the fibre.
Just a question:
If the hatch can't even hold a wiper how is it supposed to hold glass over a long period of time that includes the shock of multiple potholes etc.? Doesn't seem safe to me. Also this option only saves weight on the rear of the car further muddying the front to rear weight difference.
If the hatch can't even hold a wiper how is it supposed to hold glass over a long period of time that includes the shock of multiple potholes etc.? Doesn't seem safe to me. Also this option only saves weight on the rear of the car further muddying the front to rear weight difference.
no i wiper is FINE to install.. use a good drill bit and straight hand, wetsand the edges and u'll be fine for a wiper install..
but a WING w/o proper mods is a NO NO
but a WING w/o proper mods is a NO NO
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Must use backing plate. Don't go with out it
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but a WING w/o proper mods is a NO NO
but a WING w/o proper mods is a NO NO
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Must use backing plate. Don't go with out it
sounds good. i may give it a try when i get the cash, till then, thanx for the info