carbon fiber hatch weighs more than the stock one!

[02SilverSiHB]

I saw this thread on kseries and was wondering if anyone can confirm this...
http://k-series.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=10883#10883

[dofu]

the cf hatch is definately lighter than the stock... trust me... i feel it every time i open my hatch.

[02SilverSiHB]

hhhmm, interesting, could it be you don't want to hear this since you paid more money for the carbon fiber hatch one?

This guy on hondatuning had weigh each and the carbon fiber one was 3lbs heavier.

[dofu]

no... its definately a lot lighter than stock. i almost threw it when i picked it up to install it

[4g63dsm]

but when you picked it up to install it , it didn't have : glass panels, rear wiper motor, and power locks in it.

[downhil]

what is on the inside of the cf? fiberglass?

just imagine a 6500lb excursion 'bumping' you from behind.

[dofu]

Originally posted by downhil
what is on the inside of the cf? fiberglass?

just imagine a 6500lb excursion 'bumping' you from behind.

cf hatch - showstoppers

[dofu]

Originally posted by 4g63dsm
but when you picked it up to install it , it didn't have : glass panels, rear wiper motor, and power locks in it.

it sure didnt... but installed is still a lot lighter than stock

[KimchiBoy_TypeR]

Originally posted by downhil
what is on the inside of the cf? fiberglass?

just imagine a 6500lb excursion 'bumping' you from behind.

Yeah the Guy from hondatuning siad it was prob so heavy because of wow tightly woven and compressed the carbon was to make this hatch. So I could imagine if an excursion rear ended you it would basically be like a Brick wall made out of carbon fiber slamming into back of your seat. Because it is built so strong it will prob have no give when it comes to a collision!! Pretty scary stuff if you think about it.

[EMI]

the reason why it is heavy is because it is a ViS product. They use Poly resin rather then epoxy which is a lot heavier and more brittle then epoxy but 3 times cheaper. ViS hoods and such are known for being the heaviest carbon hoods because they are made for cosmetic purposes not for racing or structure. In a flat rear end colision the hatch will shatter and break not stay in one peice and move forward.

[Mugen_EP]

Originally posted by EMI
the reason why it is heavy is because it is a ViS product. They use Poly resin rather then epoxy which is a lot heavier and more brittle then epoxy but 3 times cheaper. ViS hoods and such are known for being the heaviest carbon hoods because they are made for cosmetic purposes not for racing or structure. In a flat rear end colision the hatch will shatter and break not stay in one peice and move forward.

I appreicate someone with such knowledge about carbon fiber being on the boards.

Thanks.;)

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by Mugen_EP
I appreicate someone with such knowledge about carbon fiber being on the boards.

Thanks.;)

ditto, didn't know that about vis. With my fiberimages kit, I can tell the quality is nice. If I get a carbon fiber hood, fiberimages will be it. I've back into to shit, hit cement bumpers with my lip kit, and the previous owner even hit a deer...and it's still intact :D

[fishboy]

i've always said and will say it again, fiber images is way better than VIS, but pricey. you can stomp on a fiber images hood and that thing will not lose its shape.

[fishboy]

oh, and it is sad to hear that the cf hatch weighs more. scratch that thing from the mod list. well, my imaginary mod list anyway. :D

[EMI]

i am not saying it weighs more because personally I do not know. but just expressing why vis products are heavier then most carbon stuff