Lambo doors
 

I know there have been plenty of threads in the past on this subject. I wanted to start a new one for some of the newbies and to kind of start some new input from those of us who are still around.

As far as I know MR Pwrlite is the only one still on the forums that has done them. I would like to do this mod, and I think there are a few of you out there that would as well. To give those of you who haven't followed the progress here are a few other threads that are relevant.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ht=lambo+doors

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ht=lambo+doors

Unfortunately none of rmjensen's pictures work and he's no where to be found anymore.

If Mr. Pwrlite would like to write a how to that'd be awesome but I wanna see how many people out there plan on doing this mod and if someone want's to start working on it, it'd be cool if you guys wanna post some progress I hope this can be a thread to post that.

My personal choice what I'm planning on using is the GT Factory Kit.

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rmjjensen totaled his car in an accident about two years ago. Since then, he has dropped off the forum.

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that's what I meant by he is nowhere to be found. lol I found that out unfortunately in the end of last year. It just sucks he's no longer hosting his website, and you can't see any of his pictures n such

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I've actually thought about doing this to my car too. There's just something about the shape of the cabin and doors that makes me think it would work really well. How much does a kit like that run and how hard is it to install?

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njboys808's
http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...ys808/8775.JPG
http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...ys808/8776.JPG
http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...ys808/8777.JPG
http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...ys808/8778.JPG

MR. Pwrlite's
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...las3/36027.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...las3/36026.jpg

It works, from what I hear it's difficult. So it's not for the faint of heart. but after the issues I had with my 5spd swap, I'm up for anything!

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I did at the time wanted to fit some lambo doors to my SVX, but I kinder changed my mind when my mates had quite a few probs pop up. They fitted lambo doors to there honda. Had a few probs like not being able to get the doors to seal at all. Also when they sat above 90kms per hour the doors would like move or vibrate etc.
Then last thing to happen was the Gas Strut broke so they just sold the kit on.

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I have also seen these lambos, and what is not shown here, are the doors SHUT.

They didnt actually shut all the way. they looked like a door on half latch. Turned me off completely.

There are just to many problems w/ a custom kit on a door that wasnt originally designed for it.

It can be done. but if you bought an SVX because it was 'in your price range' as a super awesome car, then you don't have the cash to get it done right.

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Haha some one could do custom 1s just for SVXs ;)

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The gt factory doors aren't like the crappy slap it on kits. That's why I concider it. It comes down evenly then closes like normally using stock seals and latches ill post the video. Its a very strong kit and won't droop and has many different adjustments.

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I feel that this modification also greatly decreases the opening to enter the car with the door up. It looks like it would make getting in a somewhat awkward task, with the door mostly obstructing the opening still.

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Ima go without pictures this time. ;)

Lambo doors... so played out, Lambo's don't even have them...

But in case you are really curious: http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photo...Played-Out.jpg

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I've seen the pictures a thousand times and like it's been said before, just because civics and other ricers do it doesn't make it a terrible thing.

I personally think the two SVX's that have the lambo doors look good. I think it's exotic and fits the Italian design that gigaro made for the car. That's my opinion and it's not like I'm seeking approval. I merely made this thread not for the haters to come post the same images and comments that are posted every time something of this nature is posted, but for those that have a common opinion as I do to post their ideas.

So if it's possible can we keep it positive please. It would be much appreciated! :)

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Well, you asked for input and I gotta say that I don't like them and never have. I wouldn't spend the money to mount them on any car that I owned. Poorly constructed and poorly operating...why bother? I'd spend the money on plenty of other things before dropping it on this.

I also get the feeling that many others here don't like them as you got 12 replies and 157 views of your thread. From my experience here, most folks don't add their input if it's not something they like.

Todd

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Alright didn't mean to step on toes it just seemed like back in 05 it was something a lot of people on here were interested in. But I guess everyone who was into them changed their minds.

In responce to the statement that it blocks the opening, there are different types of kits some go 45 degrees up some 90 and others are capable of 130 degrees.

If I were to do it I would do it so that it did not obstruct entrance to the vehicle. But judging by all the negative comments I won't post anymore on this until I decide to do this. If and when I decide to do it ill post a how to for those few of us who like the mod.

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Personally, I think Lambo doors look great on the SVX. They really fit the "exotic" look of the car (provided they are installed for a "factory" fit, of course).

I think that Lambo doors look retarded on Hondas for the same reason; like you're making a commuter car into something it's not.