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Are there any kits available to convert the rear hatch on a ZX3 or a ZX5 into a two piece opening?
In other words make it so the glass can be opened separately from the hatch?
( for example just like the Honda CRV rear hatch )
Cheers.

hmmm... very interesting. Haven't heard of any such kits but it's a cool idea

can't say I've heard of anything like this being done.. would be very original...

is this something you're interested in trying?

if so.... *grabs the sawzall* B)

Seems to me this would be a natural mod. The design leaves itself with the perfect shape for this.

I am surprised this has not been done?

I will do some more research. Perhaps some bright european owner has done it.

Cheers.

Would be a lot of work, but I guess anything is possible if you know what you're doing.

Another project for when Jay gets bored again.

I was thinking of a 3 piece set up like the mid 90's astro vans

glass lifts up and lower part splits into 2 doors :D

only prob is rear wiper would have to be deleted

SL8RZZX3,Jul 28 2005, 08:15 AM Wrote:I was thinking of a 3 piece set up like the mid 90's astro vans

glass lifts up and lower part splits into 2 doors  :D

only prob is rear wiper would have to be deleted
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Why? Couldn't you just have the wiper come along with one of the mini-doors as they swing open? Sure you'd have to mind it when opening/closing/loading/unloading, but it doesn't mean you'd have to lose it completely.

That actually sounds like a fun project to attempt and actually has some practical use too ;)

NefCanuck

That sounds cool... now, what if I mounted a small rear window in my trunklid, so I don't have to pop the trunk to watch my LEDs bouncing off the sub? :huh:

"Hey hun! I need some cash... nevermind what it's for!" :lol:

NOS definatly just inspired the fastback conversion desire in me again...

Awesome idea and it looks good.. there is a focus out there with it done already. LOOKS HOT not a fan of the paint scheme but the hatch is impressive

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Sweet Hatch! (paint too carnivalesk)
PS! check those tail lights!

05zx5,Aug 4 2005, 01:34 AM Wrote:Awesome idea and it looks good.. there is a focus out there with it done already. LOOKS HOT not a fan of the paint scheme but the hatch is impressive


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wow never thouhgt id see a focus wiht running boards....mind you the stock SUV ride height could easily accomadate it.

dunno if im right or not but is that 2 side mounted fart cans for an exhaust that look like a chrome bumper???

hahah thats what i was thinking.. the "bumper" looks like mufflers, that focus if totally custom and i bow to the work that went into the car but the running boards and exhaust and choice of colors just don't do it for me. the tails look hot tho

What did they do to that poor Focus. Vary good custom job but it looks like some lowrider job they put on the wrong car. I like the window idea though. My buddy has a civic hatch that he welded the hatch shut but the window still opens. If you do the window mod please send me some pics. ;)

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