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Originally Posted by Rotr8
(Post 2891691)
you would need a new windshield the only way to get the oem one out is to break it,,,
mines is getting sandblasted from road debris, and I imagine the rear window is the same deal, I could probably get a new front windshield by shooting it with a bee bee or chipping it with a rock, I have a low deductable, but I cant think of a way to break my rear window at the same time... hmm.... get a gun and shoot thru both windows with 1 bullet.... then claim it was a stray bullet while you were driving down the highway. some1 must have been hunting in the woods! |
hahhaahh thats good but I want to do it without destroying my interior as well...
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Originally Posted by Rotr8
(Post 2893800)
hahhaahh thats good but I want to do it without destroying my interior as well...
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Wow, it requires destroying the glass? IIRC there was a member here who was simply building a car to be race dedicated (I believe he had two 8's he was simultaneously building actually). One of the cars purchased was a nordic green with the moonroof. I really thought he purchased a new center piece and replaced it, without breaking the glass. For some reason I can picture images he posted in my head but could always be wrong...
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Originally Posted by RWD+LSD=Zoom
(Post 2892672)
^ a race car comes down to every single pound. I dont think that the weight concerns him personally however when on a race car its taken into close consideration.
Originally Posted by Rotr8
(Post 2892392)
I was replying to you saying that 'it was an overlay',,, and I said that for $1600 I doubt it its most likely a full replacemnet part,,,
I know what genuine JDM tuner parts cost, I buy nothing but genuine parts for my car... |
Originally Posted by tiltmode43
(Post 2893836)
Wow, it requires destroying the glass? IIRC there was a member here who was simply building a car to be race dedicated (I believe he had two 8's he was simultaneously building actually). One of the cars purchased was a nordic green with the moonroof. I really thought he purchased a new center piece and replaced it, without breaking the glass. For some reason I can picture images he posted in my head but could always be wrong...
If you could do it without the hassel with the windows it just may be worth it |
im pretty sure this is a overlay i did plan on doing a civic and and a few asked about doing a rx8 i know what i was going to charge for it ill bet a overlay
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Originally Posted by HWK11
(Post 2890567)
whats with the lisence plate thing on that 8 ?
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Japanparts replies
Originally Posted by pdxhak
(Post 2891067)
If it is a real roof and you pay someone to install it then it is going to be real expensive. There is a youtube video about the greek rx8 with a bunch of custom work. Part of the video shows them creating and installing their CF roof.
I'll get that Part uploaded to our Site + PM you the link UPDATE: LEG Motorsports parts link here 10% Discount off our website Parts pricing to RX8Club members... GW Japanparts.com * Since 1996 * |
overlay ehhhhh!!!!
not so exciting anymore.... |
I still kinda like it but not for 1600 for an overlay
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yeah, i have no desire for an overlay cf roof panel. not that i wanted to pay to have my entire roof swapped out, ha ha, but an overlay is not-so-cool!! oh well...
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and the search continues.
i got all excited. if you remove the sunroof, can you remove the 2 crossbeams that support the sunroof? i think yes... right? or do they add to the structural rigidity? lower center of gravity! |
yeah I wouldnt go removing those crossmembers....
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Overlay for $1600? You can buy an adhesive carbon fiber sheet for much less at www.dragonplate.com/ecart/categories.asp?cID=12
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Originally Posted by Rotr8
(Post 2896897)
yeah I wouldnt go removing those crossmembers....
I have no intrested in spening the money for the overlay or a real roof replacment but, if the cross members provided all the structure, would'nt it make sence that you could use the overlay for an actual replacement? Just a thought. Obviously the big question would be finding a ship to do the work. On a side note, if the corss members do provide all the structureal support, then the stock roof is probably all aluminum and not very much heavier then a wet carbon fibe roof. Dry carbon would be a different story. With dry carbon you might bhe able to remove the cross member and really save some weight. |
Originally Posted by kersh4w
(Post 2896891)
and the search continues.
i got all excited. if you remove the sunroof, can you remove the 2 crossbeams that support the sunroof? i think yes... right? or do they add to the structural rigidity? lower center of gravity! Funny, though. If you removed those crossmembers, you would probably end up collapsing your car inwards under high G's.. Maybe not so drastic... :) |
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You know the look from those photos, it doesnt look like it would be to hard to do a full replacement, just nothing to replace it with |
Originally Posted by Highway8
(Post 2896959)
I have no intrested in spening the money for the overlay or a real roof replacment but, if the cross members provided all the structure, would'nt it make sence that you could use the overlay for an actual replacement? Just a thought. Obviously the big question would be finding a ship to do the work.
On a side note, if the corss members do provide all the structureal support, then the stock roof is probably all aluminum and not very much heavier then a wet carbon fibe roof. Dry carbon would be a different story. With dry carbon you might bhe able to remove the cross member and really save some weight. |
Originally Posted by mscamp02
(Post 2899041)
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You know the look from those photos, it doesnt look like it would be to hard to do a full replacement, just nothing to replace it with |
lol yea ill get right on that
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