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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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Can anybody tell me about those fancy doors that open straight up? Will they go on a vett?
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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I can tell you they belong on a Lamborghini JMHO.

But yes, they do have kits for converting your vette doors to scissor types. I have no idea on $$
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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Wow only $2,600 for a pair of hinges?, I'll take ten sets!
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Thanks guys...there a little pricey, but i think they look really cool!
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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Wow..... FREE SHIPPING, thou!
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by vett_girl
Thanks guys...there a little pricey, but i think they look really cool!
Real Rice.
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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Real Rice.
That wasn't very rice of you! (oops! )

Anyway, if you want to get a good look at some of the stuff available and see it on actual corvettes, you might want to plan a trip to "Corvettes at Carlisle" in PA. Think it is in August, need to check myself. Im not a big fan of scissor doors or whale tales, but the retractable tops, especially for the Z06 are way cool.

All it takes is money.... Good Luck!
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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I've got a buddy who has them. Let me just say, they aren't for me.

They are not true Lambo style straight up, they need to be opened a little like a normal door (6 inches) then kind of rotated up and away.
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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HP and suspension will blow those doors off
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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HP and suspension will blow those doors off. Waste
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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HP and suspension will blow those doors off.
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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HP and suspension will blow those doors off. Waste of money.
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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So John you think she should by the doors?
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I really like them and would like to convert into the lambo doors but have heard good/bad things about doing it. Would have to really see them on a corvette in person first as I've heard if you are tall then your legs have trouble swinging out of the car. I'm 6'4" and would hate to spend all the money and time on them only to find out I can't get out of my car.

The other bad thing would be worrying about the car after leaving it at a dealer. I go through that with my Bricklin (trying to teach people how to open the doors without breaking them when I'm not around).

Jeff

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Whatcha trying to say john??
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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Whatcha trying to say john??
No wonder he has all of those stars after his name
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lambo doors on a c5???
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by John Shiels
HP and suspension will blow those doors off. Waste of money.


John, don't hold back, tell us how you REALLY feel!
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