Lamborgini style doors
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Lamborgini style doors
I was told that there were kits available to make C3 doors open like those on Lamborgini's and that some people on the forum have installed them. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone with to see what they think of them plus where they may be purchased.
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (vettasy)
eeuuwww.. do you mean the new style lambo doors that tilt foward on the hing point or the old style ones like gullwings? The last oens are not possible because of the lack of structural members around the windshield, the first ... eeuuww :( I've seen some ricer kits for that kind of setup, I hate it and I don't think anyone here has it.
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (vettasy)
I am with Twin Turbo on this one.... :U
I think it is very possible to mount them... seeing how the hinge rests on the main part of the bird cage. There may be an issue with clearance on the door to the fenders... I do know the door moves out first then swings up...
Also something to keep in mind... the Covette doors are pretty heavy. A lot heavier than a Honda door. Hell I could shot put a Honda door... hee hee
Good luck with this trick mechanism... It is your car... DO WHAT YOU WANT...
I think it is very possible to mount them... seeing how the hinge rests on the main part of the bird cage. There may be an issue with clearance on the door to the fenders... I do know the door moves out first then swings up...
Also something to keep in mind... the Covette doors are pretty heavy. A lot heavier than a Honda door. Hell I could shot put a Honda door... hee hee
Good luck with this trick mechanism... It is your car... DO WHAT YOU WANT...
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (Mr.Gearhead)
I have not seen that on a C3! :skep:
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (vettasy)
I just saw one of those kits installed on a Honda Civic on the MTV series "Pimp My Ride" for what it is worth. I can't imagine doing that to a Vette but then again I wouldn't have done what they did tho that Civic either. Not everyone is blessed with good taste. Who knows, maybe the door kit in question might be cool on a Vette but I have yet to hear of anyone on the forum doing this install.
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (CVT4ME)
I think it'd be :cool: . I haven't seen them on a C3, but I would definitely consider getting a set if there were such an animal. Think it would make it a pain to get in and out of the car though.
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (vettasy)
I guess I have to wonder why? It's so cool to open a door ? I don't know about you but I spend a lot more time driving the car than I do opening and closing the doors.
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (vettasy)
I was looking into it for my Honda Del Sol, just for laughs. Too expensive for a joke...
This place seemed pretty cool: http://www.decah.net/
And I found this too (suicide doors as well, which might actually be good for Corvettes!): http://www.autoloc.com/products/hingesystems.lasso
On some of the honda message boards people complained about the motorized ones in rainy situations.
I saw the Pimp My Ride episode too, and they broke the bolts that came with the kit!
This place seemed pretty cool: http://www.decah.net/
And I found this too (suicide doors as well, which might actually be good for Corvettes!): http://www.autoloc.com/products/hingesystems.lasso
On some of the honda message boards people complained about the motorized ones in rainy situations.
I saw the Pimp My Ride episode too, and they broke the bolts that came with the kit!
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (leeloo67)
Too bad there isn't a poll, because I'd vote for :U
Opinions aside, I sincerely doubt these kits could support a C3 door. As mentioned, doors on older cars are much heavier than modern vehicles (the late-model C3's with side impact beams are especially heavy -- thank goodness).
Personally, I'd rather spend a couple of grand on a tranny, or perhaps a Steeroids conversion (no wait, I already did those). Okay, then the $$$ would go a long way towards a ZZ4! :D
Opinions aside, I sincerely doubt these kits could support a C3 door. As mentioned, doors on older cars are much heavier than modern vehicles (the late-model C3's with side impact beams are especially heavy -- thank goodness).
Personally, I'd rather spend a couple of grand on a tranny, or perhaps a Steeroids conversion (no wait, I already did those). Okay, then the $$$ would go a long way towards a ZZ4! :D
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (vettasy)
I was told that there were kits available to make C3 doors open like those on Lamborgini's and that some people on the forum have installed them.
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (warhovs)
1.) who the F cares about overall value. Its your car do what you want. If fancy shmancy doors are your kick cool.
2.) Sometimes when I park in the shoot parking spaces that are just big enough to get your car in, with the doors closed, I wish I had scissor style doors. Just a thought.
3.) haters suck.
2.) Sometimes when I park in the shoot parking spaces that are just big enough to get your car in, with the doors closed, I wish I had scissor style doors. Just a thought.
3.) haters suck.
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (Corvette_fetish)
I was told that there were kits available to make C3 doors open like those on Lamborgini's and that some people on the forum have installed them.
:nono: Oh lord, not this again! If Bill Mitchell intended the C3 to have scissors doors he would have put them there. The car's design is perfect. Why screw it up? I don't understand spending big money on novelty modifications that diminish the car's overall value. I think I'd be putting the $$ into improving the car's performance where it's needed.
:nono: Oh lord, not this again! If Bill Mitchell intended the C3 to have scissors doors he would have put them there. The car's design is perfect. Why screw it up? I don't understand spending big money on novelty modifications that diminish the car's overall value. I think I'd be putting the $$ into improving the car's performance where it's needed.
If Bill Mitchell intended the C3 to have bigger tires then stock, he would have made it so
If Bill Mitchell intended the C3 to have an overdrive, then he would have made it so.
Please people, do not mod your c3's.. Bill Mitchell did not intend for those mods and it is just ruining his perfect machine. :rolleyes:
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (Guru_4_hire)
I think on a completely tricked out car, perhaps something as radical as Merlin's old jalopy, it would look pretty sweet. On a car that is anything less than maxed out in every other department, it's just major Bubba. Suicide doors? No way, I just don't think it'd fit the look of the car at all.
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (Guru_4_hire)
Guru, the guy that started this thread asked what others thought of the Lambo style doors. Why flame those who think they stink? BTW, when I worked in the Five Sided Puzzle Palace I didn't have the time to post forum emails at the amazing pace you've established. Just in jest, Guru!!! I'm actually in awe of your stamina. I'm an old 56 yr old retired soldier.
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Re: Lamborgini style doors (70L46Conv4Sp)
I didnt flame anyone. And Purgatory. Well its getting better. Just in time for me to leave right :rolleyes:
Anyway, I gotta help the missus fold the laundry.
Anyway, I gotta help the missus fold the laundry.