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Old 01-03-2019, 09:33 PM
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Wish the C8 was designed with these doors.

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Old 01-03-2019, 09:40 PM
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I surely hope not. It may "look cool" to the lambo crowd, but it's nothing more than a cheap gimmick.
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I for one don’t want to have to be a contortionist to be able to get into the car.

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Old 01-03-2019, 10:14 PM
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No. This isn’t Italy or the ghetto.
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I surely hope not. It may "look cool" to the lambo crowd, but it's nothing more than a cheap gimmick.

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Old 01-04-2019, 12:16 AM
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No. This isn’t Italy or the ghetto.
i resemble that remark!

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Old 01-04-2019, 12:00 PM
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Those door are worth at least 50HP, each.
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NO!
  • Gimmick
  • Impedes ingress/egress
  • Requires more clearance
  • More maintenance
  • Extra weight
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Old 01-04-2019, 01:31 PM
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How do you get out if the car is on its top?
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