Subject	Very cool, how about a rear hatch w/plexiglass???
Posted by	Turbodog (CT) on May 23, 2004 at 8:54 PM
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In Reply To	Carbon Fiber T-Tops. posted by SpeedyTTZ(AMZ Performance) on May 23, 2004 at 03:33 PM
Message	That rear hatch has to weigh at least 50lbs! Last dyno: 478 whp 435 lbs-tq On 94 octane @ 17psi Best 1/4 mi: 12.59 & 120mph on old steet tires
Follow Ups	Carbon Fiber T-Tops. - SpeedyTTZ(AMZ Performance) 15:33:40 05/23/04 Put your Suit on cuz Nixit is coming. (n/m) - TTwinZ (CT) 15:44:03 05/23/04 Why, this may actually be a useful piece of CF. Its - JMT-Z(St. Louis) 16:13:39 05/23/04 Legit racing wont allow you to race with the tops> - TwinTurboPoweredZ 16:22:16 05/23/04 It's not a sticker. (n/m) - Zion 21:41:29 05/23/04 I C...any actuall numbers? (n/m) - Red ZX (SoCal) 15:50:45 05/23/04 hhmmm.... - YugoBernie (NoVA) 16:11:26 05/23/04 wow, shame on me.... (n/m) - Red ZX (SoCal) 16:28:52 05/23/04 only thing i would be worried about "might be wrong" - Jason300zxTT(NoVA) 15:55:01 05/23/04 Thats why these are not for sale yet. Testing is the KEY! (n/m) - SpeedyTTZ(AMZ Performance) 15:58:18 05/23/04 The hardtop was available in '99 and '00 model years. (n/m) - socos 16:05:14 05/23/04 the Z06 is a C5 (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 16:14:14 05/23/04 Re: the Z06 is a C5 - Jason300zxTT(NoVA) 16:41:09 05/23/04 no, its like saying a na 300zx is a z32, which it is. (n/m) - Junxster (NoVA) 16:57:06 05/23/04 Ugh. (n/m) - Snoguitar 16:57:27 05/23/04 lol....no. (n/m) - Chris-TTZ 17:00:45 05/23/04 Negatory. (n/m) - socos 17:19:59 05/23/04 lol (n/m) - aliaZ 17:24:53 05/23/04 I think the C5 had enough hp and tq to cause some body - Waco300zx 17:36:39 05/23/04 amazing (n/m) - Guapo 17:38:01 05/23/04 C5 is the chassis badge. just like z32 - nd4spd56 18:12:35 05/23/04 You're embarassing yourself. (n/m) - Kenny 01:06:59 05/24/04 Stock T tops arent all that rigid, you can hear them twist> - TwinTurboPoweredZ 16:28:54 05/23/04 especially with the shades out. I hear them creak sometimes - mongoozTT 21:28:28 05/23/04 I would be very interested in this....here is why..before... - michaelkih (Dallas) 15:57:49 05/23/04 2nd, would paint to match the car (n/m) - mousersix (San Antonio) 18:49:56 05/23/04 Well Mike, - SpeedyTTZ(AMZ Performance) 14:55:58 05/24/04 I like the product, but I don't think the weight savings cou - michaelkih (Dallas) 16:01:28 05/23/04 eh, the stock t-tops are pretty hefty. Glass weighs a lot. (n/m) - jkeyser14 18:56:36 05/23/04 What will the impact be on overall weight balance? (n/m) - Junxster (NoVA) 16:11:25 05/23/04 VERY nice! (n/m) - ni[X]it 16:25:00 05/23/04 *scratches head* That you nixit? (n/m) - BooZted 16:31:49 05/23/04 Re: *scratches head* That you nixit? (n/m) 2nd (n/m) - Jason300zxTT(NoVA) 16:42:10 05/23/04 ya but if you try losing weight in multiple things... - parodox77(Austin) 16:32:23 05/23/04 Agreed! Finally a worthwhile CF application. (n/m) - trackstar 18:55:33 05/23/04 Carbonztt? should like those (n/m) - mxsprocket1(TT motor?) 16:39:22 05/23/04 I was thinking the same thing. - TTwinZ (CT) 16:56:55 05/23/04 yeah i do, i've been waiting for a set of those. - CarbonZTT 20:03:27 05/23/04 very nice mitch! - Chris(NJ) 16:51:39 05/23/04 some courses wont allow you to run WITHOUT the tops (n/m) - Guapo 17:27:21 05/23/04 Too much drag, it is noticably slower with open top. (n/m) - Zster (Big Red) 17:49:00 05/23/04 Shrug. Last time I was out, the guy didn't like the idea of - Guapo 17:51:13 05/23/04 Yeah, thats another perk of t-tops in place! - Zster (Big Red) 18:08:17 05/23/04 If you roll it, the tops won't be there when you're done. (n/m) - zoom 18:14:32 05/23/04 Most events require tops of some form; for example; - ni[X]it 19:42:11 05/23/04 Thanks Chris! - SpeedyTTZ(AMZ Performance) 00:02:08 05/24/04 can you weigh them for me? - Chris(NJ) 06:30:28 05/24/04 Good idea, but doubtful on the weight savings unless your - Scotts94z32 11:14:07 05/24/04 Very nice!! Do you plan on making them for the 2+2 also? (n/m) - Sk8rlee 18:24:43 05/23/04 2+2 and Coupe - SpeedyTTZ(AMZ Performance) 00:03:24 05/24/04 Looking good Mitch. - degradated 19:52:02 05/23/04 Yes Ryan.... - SpeedyTTZ(AMZ Performance) 23:59:44 05/23/04 Can you put a hump in the driver side one for room for - Guapo 20:13:01 05/23/04 good idea, I was wondering if this would even help because - mds2004 20:33:37 05/23/04 what for? - Spee 21:58:49 05/23/04 thats cuz you're a midget (n/m) - Guapo 22:07:12 05/23/04 If the hump protruded higher than the roofline.. - degradated 00:14:14 05/24/04 I doubt it. - Dallas DamonZ 07:26:04 05/24/04 that is awesome - 3 double-0 ZX(Va Bch) 20:35:23 05/23/04 Very cool, how about a rear hatch w/plexiglass??? - Turbodog (CT) 20:54:17 05/23/04 1st - it weight a lot more then 50lbs, 2nd - you DO NOT - YugoBernie (NoVA) 22:31:37 05/23/04 Bernie, that depends on what type of Z your building - SpeedyTTZ(AMZ Performance) 23:57:10 05/23/04 Removing weight from the rear of a Z32 will cause very - YugoBernie (NoVA) 00:16:58 05/24/04 I would say that depends on the driver and the - SpeedyTTZ(AMZ Performance) 01:17:44 05/24/04 I wouldn't. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 10:31:37 05/24/04 well thats part of the problem. Not one z is running any - Chris(NJ) 06:27:31 05/24/04 Stay tuned!!!!! - SpeedyTTZ(AMZ Performance) 00:13:59 05/24/04 Also a good alternative for guys with rusted hatches. (n/m) - Zeorymer 00:23:50 05/24/04 ok, i'm getting the impression your whole car is rusted. (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 06:23:36 05/24/04 lol...I am getting the same impression aswell (n/m) - govaardz(Aruba) 13:27:40 05/24/04 Haha, I figured I would give that impression, but I assure - Zeorymer 01:22:33 05/25/04 great idea, and nice work (n/m) - komplexZ 22:10:54 05/23/04 Also a good alternative for guys with damaged or rusted tops - Zeorymer 00:22:40 05/24/04
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