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New! KATECH carbon fiber rear decklid with lexan window -33lbs

Old 12-06-2011, 03:50 PM
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Default New! KATECH carbon fiber rear decklid with lexan window -33lbs

Just released at the PRI show, Katech's new carbon fiber rear decklid combines good looks with massive weight savings.

-33lb weight savings
-Comes with window installed, ready to bolt on
-3 finishes available
-Retains hinges, latch, and lift support
-Includes carbon fiber longitudinal brace
-Only requires one decklid support
-Ships truck freight


Finishes:
1 Primered top and bottom, ready for prep/paint
2 Race quality carbon - carbon exposed top, carbon exposed bottom with some blackout
3 Show quality carbon - completely exposed carbon top and bottom


Made to order. Please allow 5 weeks for delivery.


Prices:
Decklid assembly with window
Primered $2999.99
Race carbon $3299.99
Show carbon $3699.99
http://store.katechengines.com/carbo...ndow-p293.aspx

Decklid only - install your own window (for professionals and ambitious do-it-yourselfers)
Primered $2299.99
Race carbon $2599.99
Show carbon $2999.99
http://store.katechengines.com/carbo...klid-p294.aspx


Here are some initial pics. I'll post more when I get home and get them from my camera.

Race carbon - no window


Race carbon inside - no window


Race carbon with window. Black trim around the edges will not be on production pieces (prototype shown)
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Old 12-06-2011, 05:29 PM
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Looks nice
Old 12-06-2011, 06:38 PM
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Here are some pictures from PRI with the decklid on the car.






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Jason, Love the rear wing.
How is the rear wing mounted? Who make the legs?
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Originally Posted by gp2race
Jason, Love the rear wing.
How is the rear wing mounted? Who make the legs?
It's mounted with AC Products World Challenge brackets.
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You should list what stock weights in at. I think my C5 was 65 pounds? Not sure.
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Originally Posted by John Shiels
You should list what stock weights in at. I think my C5 was 65 pounds? Not sure.
53lbs
Old 12-13-2011, 06:08 PM
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Dumping weight higher up in the car will lower GC which is better than the same weight on an exhaust or other lower weight in the car.
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Very nice new addition to the lineup! I've got a couple of friends I'll have to tell about this piece.
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Originally Posted by John Shiels
Dumping weight higher up in the car will lower GC which is better than the same weight on an exhaust or other lower weight in the car.
Exactly!

Originally Posted by shakedown067
Very nice new addition to the lineup! I've got a couple of friends I'll have to tell about this piece.
Thanks for spreading the word.
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Very nice!

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