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Old 02-13-2005, 01:52 PM
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looks good but not for me.
Old 02-13-2005, 01:55 PM
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These doors are available because there always will be people with too much money, too little common sense.
Old 02-13-2005, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by stanleyp
These doors are available because there always will be people with too much money, too little common sense.
Now that is right on the money !
Old 02-13-2005, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by burtonbl103
Check this out
This must really mess up the window indexing

Why would anyone in there right mind do this
It doesn't mess up the window indexing because the door moves out before it starts to move up. Other than for looks, the only good reason to do this is to allow you to get in and out of the car in tight parking spaces or garages. Frankly, that's more of a concern in Europe than it is here, hence why Lambo doors first appeared on a European car. Gullwing doors offer the same advantage, and they also first appeared on a European car (Mercedes), though younger Americans may be more familiar with them on a certain DeLorean.
Old 02-13-2005, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DryHeat
It does not look like this mod would make enter/exit any easier-- as a matter of fact, from this viewpoint, it looks like it'd be difficult to get past the doors.
Looks cool, however.

Yep.. getting in and out of a Lambo is not that great. If you have those stupid gas shocks balancing stuff. The doors best open and closes at a specifically designed rate.

Anyway.. How about this.. you can't beat anyone else’s doors in but they can still beat yours in. No thanks.
Old 02-14-2005, 10:03 AM
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what *I* wanna know.. is why the C5/C6 kits are $1800 and the Mustang kit is $1250??? look at the pictures of what is included... it's basically the exact same pieces. nothing extra.

and, i don't wanna hear any "economy of scale" production crap... they're not going to sell more than a half-dozen nation wide of EITHER kit.
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Looks good but not for me either
Old 02-14-2005, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Violet
they're not going to sell more than a half-dozen nation wide of EITHER kit.
You obviously haven't been to a California car show.

It looks silly, but it might be more practical for tight parking spaces. Around here it's rare to find a parking lot that hasn't had its spaces downsized. Entry and exit frequently require care and flexibility, and the door sill edges take a beating in the process. I've gotten used to it, but if I had more passengers who weren't already Corvette-friendly or if I took more trips into the world of retail shopping I'd seriously consider this modification, despite the association with $50,000 powder-blue Civics.

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