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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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Doods. Got the back of my xB keyed over the weekend.. 300$ to repaint, may order CF tailgate instead. Any links ?

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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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is there such a thing?
Old May 10, 2004 | 01:48 AM
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even if there was, it would cost way more then $300. :oops:

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Old May 10, 2004 | 02:30 AM
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None out yet--and yes, it would cost more than 300 and quite possibly have fitment problems--look at how huge the rear hatch is, and you would have to slam the crap out of a light CF one to get it to shut, as many of us even with stock hatches need to do already.
Old May 10, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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My car is in the shop as we speak and a carbon rear hatch is in development, once the car is out we're going to see how the response is for the hatch and hopefully have it available to the public. We're also doing carbon flares and some other carbon goodies; I'll keep you guys posted on the progress. Oh, and we're going to try and get the price point near $550, plus or minus a little. Check out CFType.com for some of the work that's already been done for other applications.
Old May 10, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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You should make it japanese style, without the license plate holder on the hatch.
Old May 10, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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i don't see a cf hatch being that great on our cars. being rear ended would be a concern for me plus the hatch would need to be cf front and back along with have a window.
Old May 10, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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The no license plate spot would require the JDM skirting, wouldn't it? I'd like to see a spoiler and hatch that is all one piece, with a more aggressive spoiler than OEM but not to the point of Ricy-ness. Scrap the rear Wiper. It seems like an interesting spot for CF. I don't think the OEM hatch gives that much structural support, so it doesn't seem like it would change much. Fitment and closing would probably be a bigger issue...
Old May 10, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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[quote="TheScionicMan"]The no license plate spot would require the JDM skirting, wouldn't it? quote]

nope

just need to relocate the license plate
Old May 10, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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I think it would look extremely tacky having this huge door made our of carbon fiber then your car is totally different color...it would only look good on black
Old May 10, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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would also be a very difficult item to close, since the arms that we currently use would be to strong and slamming a carbon hatch isnt an option......i see it being more of a nuisance than worth the while. good idea...just not so practical, great if you dont like using the back hatch on a normal basis...me im opening that thing every too seconds.
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thats why i bought a black xB.....so CF blends nicely...
Old May 10, 2004 | 10:32 PM
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For the record, I think carbon fiber is the silliest thing since tribal graphics. To each their own though, it's about what moves YOU, not me.
Old May 10, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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[quote="DJ_X_Trodinaire"]
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The no license plate spot would require the JDM skirting, wouldn't it? quote]

nope

just need to relocate the license plate
Okay... So if it's not going to be on the hatch and not on the skirts... Then where? Stick it in the window? That'd look kewl...
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i say screw the whole idea period...it will never happen
Old May 11, 2004 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dinkjs
i say screw the whole idea period...it will never happen
I say nice attitude, ___.

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Old May 11, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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CF rear hatch would also look good on green
Old May 11, 2004 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ghost
Originally Posted by dinkjs
i say screw the whole idea period...it will never happen
I say nice attitude, ___.

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Eh not really....im just being realistic
Old May 11, 2004 | 07:10 PM
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Fenders, people, Fenders, screw this hatch thing, I want CF Fenders, to go with the Hood, Lip kit, etc.
Old May 12, 2004 | 02:56 AM
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Hey Max2K I got Carbon fiber and tribal flames.. guss im just a funny lookin guy?



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