 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  11-11-2005, 07:22 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 411 |  The rear hatch is too heavy. We need aftermarket
The shocks on my rear hatch are completely dead, now I can finally feel just how heavy our rear hatches are. I'm estimating about 60 pounds, if not more. I know there are companies which make CF hatches for the 350z, maybe if we show enough interest.....
I'm thinking for minimum weight, the thing could be carbon fiber, and plexiglass to replace the natural glass. |  |  | | 11-11-2005, 07:35 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 1,551 |
A cf hatch would just be awesome. Thats all there is to say about it. I would probably want one. | | | | | 11-11-2005, 07:56 PM | #3 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
could be handy, especially since the lower lip on mine is rusting ... __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 11-11-2005, 10:25 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cola. SC Posts: 344 |
Could mean a greater chance of fish tailing too. | | | | | 11-11-2005, 10:32 PM | #5 | | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Ramon CA Posts: 18 |
If your interested, I have a pair of used hatch struts with about 80 to 85 % of original pressure/force in them. Too good to throw away. Work great unless temp gets to freezing, then wont hold hatch 100% open, but almost. $ 20 plus shipping cost form 94582 UPS.
Scott T. | | | | | 11-11-2005, 11:46 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord Posts: 326 |
I would be interested in a cf hatch. see if you can find someone who would make one, im sure we could get a decent number of people interested __________________
1998 318TI
DASC•Custom Black Leather Interior w/ Silver Inserts•AC Schnizter:Pedals/Shift Knob/E-Brake Handle•Aluminum Gauge Faces•Alpine Speakers/Tweeters•Custom False Floor System•K&N Filter•Hi-Flow Z3/ti 97’•M3 Clutch•Lightweight Flywheel•Turner Motorsports SSK•H&R Race Springs•Racing Dynamics:Front Strut Brace/Sway Bar/Shocks/Bodykit/Rear Spoiler•Brembo Cross-Drilled Rotors•Supersprint Exhaust•19” Seducer Wheels•M3 Mirrors•Clear Corner Lights/Side Markers•Euro Taillights•DZUZ Fastened•3.73 LSD | | | | | 11-11-2005, 11:58 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 1,551 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by bluebastion Could mean a greater chance of fish tailing too. | Guess I would just need to get a carbon fiber hood to even out the weight loss in the back. | | | | | 11-12-2005, 12:58 AM | #8 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
and/or move the battery to the back. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 11-12-2005, 02:50 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 411 |
I have a subwoofer and amp in the back to offset the weight. And battery. Scott, I'll think about it | | | | | 11-12-2005, 03:10 AM | #10 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
i think i'd still want the safety glass rather than plexiglass, but if someone made a carbon fiber hatch for a reasonable price, i'd be interested. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 11-12-2005, 06:54 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 411 |
I emailed mashaw about it | | | | | 11-20-2005, 12:16 AM | #12 | | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: nashville tennessee Posts: 21 |
Screw mashaw. That hatch will cost 2k dollars. You would need to contact VIS or Seibon. Seibon seems to make something for everything so i think they would be the best choice. I would rock one.. | | | | | 11-29-2005, 12:47 AM | #13 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
i just sent the following to info@seibon.com: EDIT: and also customerservice@visracing.com: Quote: | Originally Posted by cali-ti to whom it may concern: i'm wondering how much interest you need in a particular piece before you would consider making a body part in carbon fiber. i'm part of a fairly active group of bmw 318ti (aka compact) enthusiasts and a number of us are interested in a carbon fiber rear hatch. what level of committed buyers would you need and would you be able to project a cost for such a piece? thank you in advance for your response. eric masshardt www.318ti.org member | __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 11-29-2005, 08:35 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 411 |
cool | | | | | 11-29-2005, 05:41 PM | #15 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Silver00spike cool | well ... it'll be cool if we get a positive response. i'm hoping ... i don't want to have to pay to get my rear hatch fixed and i'm sorta worried about having it look right if i do it myself (damn rust). i'd like to do a carbon fiber hood and hatch - i think that'd look pretty decent with a nice UV/clear coat on it. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | |
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