Hey guys,

I want to do the Seibon CF hatch but Im not a tracker, and I want to do the CF look on the hatch, but I want to keep the OEM glass and defroster.

Ive seen a few pics of the look, but whats invloved and has anybody done the switch.

Any help on the topic would be great thanks

T

 

you so crazy

 

yes . . . yes, I am

T

 

I believe this has been discussed a few times in the past. There are mixed feelings as to whether the stock glass really works well with the CF hatch.

 

I dont know if you saw this T
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ighlight=lexan

 

The reason why it doesnt work well is because the carbon fiber hatch bends way more than a OEM. The glass might shatter or come out of its spot if that happens. I'm sure you can do it with some reinforcement for the hatch.

 

Here's another good thread..... https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ighlight=lexan

I've had 3-4 customers use stock glass with no problems

 

I'm not saying you can't but its better to use lexan.

 

i know quite a few people with stock glass and CF hatches. no issues and you keep your defroster-

go for it!

 

I saw all the threads from the past, and here wasnt a bunch of useful opinions, just a few thoughts here and there.

Hey Chebosto - are those guys cars daily drivers ?

T

 

Volk350Z runs a Seibon hatch with OEM glass and he has no issues. He also daily drives his car.

 

Thanks Andy, did he do the whole install by himself or did he get a glass shop to reintsall the glass to the hatch . . .?

T

 

I have a daily driven Z with a CF hatch, it has been on since May of this year. I have not had any issues with the glass or the hatch, but at the same time I do not have any shocks to hold up the hatch. I did have a small problem with a leak, but that was due to the installer that did the weather stripping now I am ok, so I say go for it!

 

Im not quite sure but Id assume he had it installed by a body shop since it was painted.

 

Thanks Andy.

Hey Black03, what did you have done, install of what ? I really only want to do this once, and want to avoid problems.

Thanks

T

 

does it still remain true that the seibon rear hatch fits like a square peg in a round hole?

 

yup.. Seibon Hatch with OEM Glass.. i got mine done by a body shop and had them paint part of the hatch.. dont want too much carbon showing..

 

im getting my hatch sometime this week and im planning to use my oem glass. i want my defroster. i dont care. haha

 

cool, shot some pics when your done and maybe alittle review groovin.

T

 

Volk350z, did you have any fitment issues ?\

T