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Autokonexion one piece fastback conversion
Not sure if you guys know but theres a GB going on over at Clubroadsturd.net
Its looking badass to the 10th degree imo: ClubRoadster.net |
Not sure if you guys know about this or not but its turning out rediculously badass.
thread is here: ClubRoadster.net Here are the details for pricing, deposits, payments: 20% of $1500 = $300 deposit (while prototype is being made) When prototype is done, it will be GB price of $1800. After GB, retail is $2200 You can send your deposits to: sales@autokonexion.com So now heres who's paid their deposits in the prototype phase as of 8/20 1. s0verybored211 2. Mr. Woolery 3. The Guff 4. leatherface24 5.Lejune123 6. TheJollieRoger 7.VagaXT (you so know you want to) Here's Pics of it from the past few days as well as my horrid NB photoshop lol http://autokonexion.com/images/AKXtop.JPG http://autokonexion.com/images/sidewindows%20012.JPG http://autokonexion.com/images/2009-...date%20005.JPG http://autokonexion.com/images/2009-...date%20006.JPG http://autokonexion.com/images/2009-...date%20007.JPG http://autokonexion.com/images/1pcto...rqtr%20099.JPG http://autokonexion.com/images/1pcto...rqtr%20087.JPG http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...e24/00copy.jpg |
And thats what the fastback should have been from the start.
Sadly way out of what I can/would spend. |
Last call for pre-payment on Friday (8/28/09) and we'll start the GB.
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baller and actually not too expensive. too bad i just got a fiberglass top on last gb...
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Oh god....that is a ton of money...but I want it so bad.....What would shipping be to the east coast? I mean $1500 is a ton but honestly reasonable when compared to the going rate of the avg hardtop. What are we talking about as far as total cost with shipping though? Also I read that it uses stock weather stripping. Can I assume it doesnt come with any of it even at that high price? I didn't see that talked about at all in the thread. If not I would have to tack on another what 2-300 for that stuff?
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I definitely like the windows alot better like this version. I would love to have that but 1. Im way too poor, 2. it wouldnt look good with my horid paint.
Originally Posted by grinder
(Post 348346)
here's a quick rendering of what I'm planning for the side windows.
http://autokonexion.com/images/sidewindow.jpg |
Looks like the demon-spawn of a Z33 and an NA.
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Originally Posted by neogenesis2004
(Post 446930)
Oh god....that is a ton of money...but I want it so bad.....What would shipping be to the east coast? I mean $1500 is a ton but honestly reasonable when compared to the going rate of the avg hardtop. What are we talking about as far as total cost with shipping though? Also I read that it uses stock weather stripping. Can I assume it doesnt come with any of it even at that high price? I didn't see that talked about at all in the thread. If not I would have to tack on another what 2-300 for that stuff?
Weather stripping and all that jazz is really up to Mike. we've been talking about it but nothing is set in stone yet. |
i would definitely be interested in this later. plus i can just drive there and get it installed on my car :)
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Its answers like this that keep me from jumping all in. Considering shipping might be like $500, seals might be like $300, and the price jumps up $300 in 2 days I can't believe you ahve gotten any deposits at all. I mean you are talking like a $1000 sway in price for all these unknowns. If I could get it with seals, shipped to the closest loading dock for $2k or less I would be emailing grinder right now.
With all these unknowns though it isn't likely I will be buying it at all. I certainly am not going to get it at the "regular" price of $2200.... |
I think the people who have paid are all on the west coast.
Its not for the feint or heart, but at 1500 even with painting shipping seals hooks, whatever else it will need to be installed it is an amazing price on a very high quality good looking piece. All in I bet the guys on the west coast are expecting 2k, but honestly that is a killer deal for what you get. |
I think its completely unacceptable to post a price at all or even ask for a deposit if you don't know what you are getting for the price. I can understand not knowing the exact price of shipping but I think you could get a rough quote based on dimensions and an estimated weight. As far as it being up in the air if it includes seals are not...How can any reasonable person that doesn't already own a hard top, like me, be expected to blindly give money for something not knowing if it comes with these pieces.
I can afford the top, thats not the issue. The issue with that it costing me $2k and it costing me $3k in the end are completely different numbers. One is acceptable, the other is not. |
Originally Posted by neogenesis2004
(Post 446954)
Its answers like this that keep me from jumping all in. Considering shipping might be like $500, seals might be like $300, and the price jumps up $300 in 2 days I can't believe you ahve gotten any deposits at all. I mean you are talking like a $1000 sway in price for all these unknowns. If I could get it with seals, shipped to the closest loading dock for $2k or less I would be emailing grinder right now.
With all these unknowns though it isn't likely I will be buying it at all. I certainly am not going to get it at the "regular" price of $2200.... |
Yeah I agree with neo, without a set in stone price and description of what you'll be getting, you just might end up getting fucked.
Anyways the quality of the hood I got from Mike isn't anything to write home about. Hopefully they spend more time on the finished quality of the fastback then they did on their hoods. I think with the right color, wheels, etc the fastback can look dope. However whenever I see one I think of those 2 idiot brothers on cr.net. :laugh: Just my :2cents: |
I still need to buy the metal pieces they hook into... Regardless, I need these questions answered and I don't see why that shouldn't be done before Friday's deadline. I guess I'll just email grinder directly since even though you are pushing this thing, you don't seem to be able to answer any real questions about it.
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Originally Posted by neogenesis2004
(Post 446961)
I think its completely unacceptable to post a price at all or even ask for a deposit if you don't know what you are getting for the price. I can understand not knowing the exact price of shipping but I think you could get a rough quote based on dimensions and an estimated weight. As far as it being up in the air if it includes seals are not...How can any reasonable person that doesn't already own a hard top, like me, be expected to blindly give money for something not knowing if it comes with these pieces.
I can afford the top, thats not the issue. The issue with that it costing me $2k and it costing me $3k in the end are completely different numbers. One is acceptable, the other is not. Its not unnaceptable to ask for deposits now. Its not like they arent refundable. And i agree if there was a 1000 dollar differance but there wont be. On top of that, again, you cant get a shipping quote till the finished piece is done adn have that weighed. Hence the group buy doesnt officially start till friday. This is just for people who want to get on it now before hand at a lower price. |
Originally Posted by neogenesis2004
(Post 446972)
I still need to buy the metal pieces they hook into... Regardless, I need these questions answered and I don't see why that shouldn't be done before Friday's deadline. I guess I'll just email grinder directly since even though you are pushing this thing, you don't seem to be able to answer any real questions about it.
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Originally Posted by leatherface24
(Post 446973)
Its not unnaceptable to ask for deposits now. Its not like they arent refundable. And i agree if there was a 1000 dollar differance but there wont be. On top of that, again, you cant get a shipping quote till the finished piece is done adn have that weighed. Hence the group buy doesnt officially start till friday. This is just for people who want to get on it now before hand at a lower price.
Believe me, I would love to be the only person in VA that I know of sporting one of these. But the total cost has to be reasonable, and I need a picture of that cost before I give my money away. Also, it was NEVER mentioned that the deposit was refundable...If that is in fact guaranteed to be the case then I will send in a deposit anyway to lock in the price. |
Do as you wish man. I understand where your comming from. You do realize you can use the softop weather striping and the aluminum part to mount it onto right?
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No, I didnt know that.
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Yeah it works quite well actually.
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fiancee's not a fan...
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Who cares what she says....shes a woman....
Tell her to go make some chocolate chip cookies. And then send me some in the mail. Mike (Grinder) said it would be roughly $250-350 for shipping to the good side of the US. So that would make the total roughly $1800 before paint. |
Too bad you dont live close. Id help you out with paint
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Meh I dunno.
It looks okay, but I don't think I'd ever want one. If someone actually did a fastback conversion on the car, not just a hardtop... That'd be a different story. I really miss the hatchback of my Z31 so it'd probably be something I'd like to have, but this just isn't me. |
I hate the spoiler bit. If I had assloads of disposable income I might consider it, but that nasty lip would be the first thing to go.
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Can you access the trunk with out taking the top off?
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Originally Posted by neogenesis2004
(Post 446985)
Also, it was NEVER mentioned that the deposit was refundable...If that is in fact guaranteed to be the case then I will send in a deposit anyway to lock in the price.
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Yeah, looks like top = no trunk.
If it could become a hatchback somehow with the top I'd be all over that. o.o |
The trunk is removable.
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Removable how? You actually have to take it off? Doesn't look like it can swing up...
I'm kind of thinking of this from a "getting groceries" perspective. |
Ah then in that case its a sacrafice to make cause the trunklid has to come off in order for you to use the trunk. To me it doesnt matter but in know not everyone is willing to give up the ease of the oem trunk use.
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Not really liking the look on that NB. Maybe the finished product on a decent car will change my mind though.
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Originally Posted by JayL
(Post 447298)
Not really liking the look on that NB. Maybe the finished product on a decent car will change my mind though.
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Originally Posted by y8s
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make me cookies?
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Somehow, I suspect that the ChaserAero hardtop weighs less than the Autokonexion hardtop.
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ok.
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How does the trunk remove?
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Originally Posted by Double O 86
(Post 447361)
Somehow, I suspect that the ChaserAero hardtop weighs less than the Autokonexion hardtop.
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
(Post 447391)
but I think it's more aerodynamic.
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Hmmm.
Do not want. |
i guess ill be the only one on here with one then lol
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the chaser aero top only weighs less because that one has a lexan window instead of glass. Did you know the chaser aero top is fiberglass construction with a layer of cosmetic carbon twill? Its just a dolled-up OEM top, please do not sensationalize it.
If you were serious about not being a ricer, a full dry carbon top made in an autoclave is what yee be seekin`. I think axis power still sells some, possibly. |
Yeah and the Axis top is also 3k
miata |
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lol the fastback is three quarters of the way there. buy one and make it happen brain
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So is it still $1500 prototype pricing or is it the $1800 GB price now? Are windows included? Lexan or glass? I ran through that thread but skimming a dozen pages I didn't see that info.
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Lexan included. DIY install on that. 1500 until tomorrow. then 1800. AFAIK. Please correct me if I am not correct leatherface.
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Its still 1500 till tomorrow and yes it comes with lexan windows
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i need a soft top!!!!
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And more pics and all that jazz:
http://autokonexion.com/images/fastbackpics%20028.JPG http://autokonexion.com/images/fastbackpics%20005.JPG http://autokonexion.com/images/johnspizza%20193.JPG and im too lazy to post more pics so look here: ClubRoadster.net ClubRoadster.net |
wow looks much better than the 1st gen w/OEM hardtop
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fastback kit question
how does this work with a convertible miata? does the fastback just go right over it, and the convertible stays in? or do you delete the whole convertible part, and if so how would you go about doing that?
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Originally Posted by tiny200
(Post 701458)
how does this work with a convertible miata? does the fastback just go right over it, and the convertible stays in? or do you delete the whole convertible part, and if so how would you go about doing that?
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Originally Posted by tiny200
(Post 701458)
how does this work with a convertible miata? does the fastback just go right over it, and the convertible stays in? or do you delete the whole convertible part, and if so how would you go about doing that?
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IB4TL!!
Also holy fuck this is an old thread. |
sooooo no answer?
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