I would have to see them installed in person before deciding to spend that kinda money though.
[Z06] Lambo doors
Instructor
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I say it's your car and your money. I think lambo doors are cool - period. It just amazes me that there are fools out there who think they have the right to dictate what you do (or don't do) to your own car. I've tinted my windows, swapped out all lights for LEDs, wired in an adapter for my iPod, added homelink, added heated seats, bought GY EMT M&S tires mounted on wagon wheels so I can drive it in the winter, etc. None of these changes makes the car faster or stop quicker - I did them because I thought they were neat, and it endears the car to me that much more.
So I say screw the self righteous bastards and do what you want with your car. And above all else, have fun with it.
So I say screw the self righteous bastards and do what you want with your car. And above all else, have fun with it.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: NY
Fail. Vertical doors make it no easier or harder to get in and out of a car, unless you just fall out of the car and roll away to get out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZsE7xmlnUQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrqs_wyKLAI
They swing out 45 degrees and then up 45 degrees. This is a useless cosmetic mod.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZsE7xmlnUQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrqs_wyKLAI
They swing out 45 degrees and then up 45 degrees. This is a useless cosmetic mod.
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From: Color my life with the chaos of trouble.
On a relatively stock (non-track) car, a fire system and a cage is as much a cosmetic poser mod as the Lambo doors. Not many Vettes spontaneously catching fire down the highway.
Advanced
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From: Long Beach Island NJ
What is the price for those? I would say a nice set of rims and lowering your z06 makes it stand out more then just doors. I have always been a fan of sucide doors on certain cars but does anyone even have them on a vette. Anyone?
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Lambo doors
Vette Magazine, March 2009,Volume 33, NO 3, Page 42, has a huge article about a guy, (Ken Woodcock), who has spent a mint on mods. One of them was the Lambo doors. The Car looked great until I turned the page and saw the doors. Why ruin something that comes perfect already? Check out the article, see what you think.
Last edited by tacmedic; Jan 26, 2009 at 08:58 AM.
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From: Columbus Ohio
While I would agree they make a statement and if you like them or not is personal preference.
However, my cousin installed a set of these on his 350Z and he hates them. They actually make it harder to get out as the out and up motion is awkward and the door is kind of heavy. The opening also seemed smaller to me as you sort of had to duck under it as it didn't go all the way forward and I am only 5'6! Also shutting the door is not intuitive and if you shut it too fast t bangs, if you do it too slow it doesn't catch right- his door jamb and the place on the rear quarter panel where the door opening starts has had the paint worn off and if I remember correctly it was also flaking at the front of the door/front quarter panel junction. He had them installed professionally by a body shop and he did not spare any money on cheapo hinges. I almost forgot he had all sorts of stereo, power window/door lock issues as well as it put stress on the through door wiring.
If you want to show the car and have that extra little bling to set your car apart go with it if that's your bag- but....
If you want to actually use the car and ease entry I say pass. Further I question their crash worthiness...
However, my cousin installed a set of these on his 350Z and he hates them. They actually make it harder to get out as the out and up motion is awkward and the door is kind of heavy. The opening also seemed smaller to me as you sort of had to duck under it as it didn't go all the way forward and I am only 5'6! Also shutting the door is not intuitive and if you shut it too fast t bangs, if you do it too slow it doesn't catch right- his door jamb and the place on the rear quarter panel where the door opening starts has had the paint worn off and if I remember correctly it was also flaking at the front of the door/front quarter panel junction. He had them installed professionally by a body shop and he did not spare any money on cheapo hinges. I almost forgot he had all sorts of stereo, power window/door lock issues as well as it put stress on the through door wiring.
If you want to show the car and have that extra little bling to set your car apart go with it if that's your bag- but....
If you want to actually use the car and ease entry I say pass. Further I question their crash worthiness...
Last edited by hpfiend; Jan 27, 2009 at 08:51 AM.
Former Vendor
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Bridgewater Ma
I worked on a Vette that had them.I think they look pretty good for a show car(which his was) but they just plain---sucked.You had to very,very carefull shutting them or you crush the door around the latch and scratch the hell out of everything.Very poor designing.
Instructor
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From: Cypress, Texas
St. Jude Donor '09
it's your car do whatever makes you happy. most do it for show. i did it on my c4 only for show. sterling acc is a good kit. i know plenty of my buddies use the kit on c5s with no problem. i prefer not to do it on my c5 bcoz its a zo6, there is a reason why chevy did not put a removable roof on it......just my 2 cents....
for 2 grand you can do a cam swap an be happy......
for 2 grand you can do a cam swap an be happy......
Last edited by butchvette; Jan 29, 2009 at 03:01 AM.
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From: Portland OR
the average person thinks it looks "good" on ANY "exotic looking" sports car.. ie corvette.
the forum opinion isnt the opinion of the public. that opinion will be... turning heads, pointing fingers, girls...
the forum opinion isnt the opinion of the public. that opinion will be... turning heads, pointing fingers, girls...
Team Owner
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From: Picking on the weakest kid in the yard.
, not this: 
Team Owner
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From: Picking on the weakest kid in the yard.
Excelent post Jameel, I think you nailed it. Played out poseur mod. 
Now I think I'll go start a thread asking which spinner wheels would look best on my Z06. 
Team Owner
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From: Picking on the weakest kid in the yard.
Just kidding, just kidding!
Melting Slicks
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From: Somewherebetweenhereandthere
