lambo doors
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: California CA
If you want Lambo doors... please put them on a Honda. 
Saw this toss at the Connecticut Auto show with them and just looked rice. Ps...he had dropped $11k into the pait and then stck cheap-*** wheels on.
Saw this toss at the Connecticut Auto show with them and just looked rice. Ps...he had dropped $11k into the pait and then stck cheap-*** wheels on.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Fox Island Wa
Originally Posted by avipman
I just completed having a set installed on my 2002 Convertible. There are a number of things to consider before making the decision.
1. Quality of product. There are a number of companies that provide the door kits. I concluded my research and decided on the kit that has the double struts. This makes the door very light. (At time almost too light, the door wants to lift on its own)
2. Installation: The installation is very intrusive. Cutting of the inside door skin, battery box holder, cutting door support bracket, etc…
3. Extra weight: The new hinges I purchased add an additional 50lbs to the car. The old hinges weigh ~2 lbs, the new hinges weigh ~25lbs each.
4. Cost: The base kit will run you ~ $1K, the custom modifications to make it bold on to the C5 will run another ~$1K. Then you have installation.
5. Versatility: The kit I chose has a convenient opening process. First the door opens like any normal Corvette, ~25 degrees. This is enough to enter and exit the vehicle without lifting the doors. After the 25 degree mark is reached, the door no longer swings horizontal, but now goes vertical. Very light lifting pressure and the door lifts. My doors lift up to ~90 degrees up, much higher than most other kits.
1. Quality of product. There are a number of companies that provide the door kits. I concluded my research and decided on the kit that has the double struts. This makes the door very light. (At time almost too light, the door wants to lift on its own)
2. Installation: The installation is very intrusive. Cutting of the inside door skin, battery box holder, cutting door support bracket, etc…
3. Extra weight: The new hinges I purchased add an additional 50lbs to the car. The old hinges weigh ~2 lbs, the new hinges weigh ~25lbs each.
4. Cost: The base kit will run you ~ $1K, the custom modifications to make it bold on to the C5 will run another ~$1K. Then you have installation.
5. Versatility: The kit I chose has a convenient opening process. First the door opens like any normal Corvette, ~25 degrees. This is enough to enter and exit the vehicle without lifting the doors. After the 25 degree mark is reached, the door no longer swings horizontal, but now goes vertical. Very light lifting pressure and the door lifts. My doors lift up to ~90 degrees up, much higher than most other kits.
Nice detailed photos... thank you for posting those. I've been searching for underskin photos like that.
~MS
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Fox Island Wa
Originally Posted by avipman
I just completed having a set installed on my 2002 Convertible. There are a number of things to consider before making the decision.
1. Quality of product. There are a number of companies that provide the door kits. I concluded my research and decided on the kit that has the double struts. This makes the door very light. (At time almost too light, the door wants to lift on its own)
2. Installation: The installation is very intrusive. Cutting of the inside door skin, battery box holder, cutting door support bracket, etc…
3. Extra weight: The new hinges I purchased add an additional 50lbs to the car. The old hinges weigh ~2 lbs, the new hinges weigh ~25lbs each.
4. Cost: The base kit will run you ~ $1K, the custom modifications to make it bold on to the C5 will run another ~$1K. Then you have installation.
5. Versatility: The kit I chose has a convenient opening process. First the door opens like any normal Corvette, ~25 degrees. This is enough to enter and exit the vehicle without lifting the doors. After the 25 degree mark is reached, the door no longer swings horizontal, but now goes vertical. Very light lifting pressure and the door lifts. My doors lift up to ~90 degrees up, much higher than most other kits.
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1. Quality of product. There are a number of companies that provide the door kits. I concluded my research and decided on the kit that has the double struts. This makes the door very light. (At time almost too light, the door wants to lift on its own)
2. Installation: The installation is very intrusive. Cutting of the inside door skin, battery box holder, cutting door support bracket, etc…
3. Extra weight: The new hinges I purchased add an additional 50lbs to the car. The old hinges weigh ~2 lbs, the new hinges weigh ~25lbs each.
4. Cost: The base kit will run you ~ $1K, the custom modifications to make it bold on to the C5 will run another ~$1K. Then you have installation.
5. Versatility: The kit I chose has a convenient opening process. First the door opens like any normal Corvette, ~25 degrees. This is enough to enter and exit the vehicle without lifting the doors. After the 25 degree mark is reached, the door no longer swings horizontal, but now goes vertical. Very light lifting pressure and the door lifts. My doors lift up to ~90 degrees up, much higher than most other kits.
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~MS
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 93
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From: Deptford NJ
The kit used above can be found on Ebay for $2075.00 with several pictures of the doors up.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3A1%3A1v_home
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3A1%3A1v_home
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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I thought about getting those myself but after seeing a neon owner hit his head getting in, I kinda changed my mind. And after all the poor reviews, I think I would rather put that $2300 - $3000 in the wheels or at least the engine decor. Just my $.02 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,114
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From: How the hell can I make it faster???
Originally Posted by avipman
I just completed having a set installed on my 2002 Convertible. There are a number of things to consider before making the decision.
1. Quality of product. There are a number of companies that provide the door kits. I concluded my research and decided on the kit that has the double struts. This makes the door very light. (At time almost too light, the door wants to lift on its own)
2. Installation: The installation is very intrusive. Cutting of the inside door skin, battery box holder, cutting door support bracket, etc…
3. Extra weight: The new hinges I purchased add an additional 50lbs to the car. The old hinges weigh ~2 lbs, the new hinges weigh ~25lbs each.
4. Cost: The base kit will run you ~ $1K, the custom modifications to make it bold on to the C5 will run another ~$1K. Then you have installation.
5. Versatility: The kit I chose has a convenient opening process. First the door opens like any normal Corvette, ~25 degrees. This is enough to enter and exit the vehicle without lifting the doors. After the 25 degree mark is reached, the door no longer swings horizontal, but now goes vertical. Very light lifting pressure and the door lifts. My doors lift up to ~90 degrees up, much higher than most other kits.
1. Quality of product. There are a number of companies that provide the door kits. I concluded my research and decided on the kit that has the double struts. This makes the door very light. (At time almost too light, the door wants to lift on its own)
2. Installation: The installation is very intrusive. Cutting of the inside door skin, battery box holder, cutting door support bracket, etc…
3. Extra weight: The new hinges I purchased add an additional 50lbs to the car. The old hinges weigh ~2 lbs, the new hinges weigh ~25lbs each.
4. Cost: The base kit will run you ~ $1K, the custom modifications to make it bold on to the C5 will run another ~$1K. Then you have installation.
5. Versatility: The kit I chose has a convenient opening process. First the door opens like any normal Corvette, ~25 degrees. This is enough to enter and exit the vehicle without lifting the doors. After the 25 degree mark is reached, the door no longer swings horizontal, but now goes vertical. Very light lifting pressure and the door lifts. My doors lift up to ~90 degrees up, much higher than most other kits.
Bill
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From: Now in God's Country, the Big Sky, Montana!
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When your kit is installed you can hang out with a new group for free!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7941874997
Don't forget to add one of these:
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 684
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From: Las Vegas NV
Originally Posted by momo20
i am getting a 1999 black C5 FRC in a few weeks, one of my 1st mods i want to be either the lambo doors or polish some stuff in the engine bay. where do i get the kits for the lambo doors?
I thought the Lambo doors were limited for sale to rap stars only?
Supporting Tuner
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Here's a pair of C5 coupe with Vertical Doors lambo kits.
http://www.verticaldoors.com/view_vdc.html?Kit=504
And before anyone says that I am going to install this "mod" on my car - I only have this to say -
'Nuff said.
EG
http://www.verticaldoors.com/view_vdc.html?Kit=504
And before anyone says that I am going to install this "mod" on my car - I only have this to say -
'Nuff said.
EG
Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 391
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From: Parker CO
Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Here's a pair of C5 coupe with Vertical Doors lambo kits.
http://www.verticaldoors.com/view_vdc.html?Kit=504
And before anyone says that I am going to install this "mod" on my car - I only have this to say -
'Nuff said.
EG
http://www.verticaldoors.com/view_vdc.html?Kit=504
And before anyone says that I am going to install this "mod" on my car - I only have this to say -
'Nuff said.
EG
What if the door had some neon? 
Pro
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 563
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From: Albuquerque NM
Originally Posted by d55guy
Wow! Too rice for EG? What if the door had some neon?
What if the door had some neon? Come on... with all the neon... what is a bit more... I bet you could mod some into the doors them self’s... so that when they lift... you get your own personal overhead light!!!
J/K
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Originally Posted by MSD44
Come on... with all the neon... what is a bit more... I bet you could mod some into the doors them self’s... so that when they lift... you get your own personal overhead light!!! J/K
J/K
Pro
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From: Kankakee Illinois
Originally Posted by Sportsdude
What's with the "rice" joke? It's either you like it or not. Personalize your car the way you like it! 
