PVX Lambo Doors

[enigma]

As the subject says, Lambo doors yeay or neigh?!!

Reckon I can do it for not much money and it will certainly add to the different aspect of the car!

[Roadrunner]

Oh yes! Love 'em :)

[Nick Mann]

If its going to be quick, then it can and should have lots of bling!

[enigma]

Wht do you mean 'IF' its going to be quick!

You cheeck bleeder!

If its not quick with 900BHP I will run down the strip naked.........oh no, been there done that!! :lipsrseal

[Nick Mann]

I obviously meant to say "As".

Pardon me for ever doubting! (You still got the thong, just in case?) :p

[BraindG]

end of the day, make it go like fcuk then do it..
no point making it blingy without any mingy.. (hmm need to work on my rap, but you get what i mean)

[Big Ian]

will you be selling a BDA kit :-b once you have done PVX?..as ive been want'n them for ages...but the kit is to blingin dear!!

[enigma]

There is a distinct possibility of a kit, not sure anyone else will be interested! But for you Ian........ :D

[enigma]

end of the day, make it go like fcuk then do it..
no point making it blingy without any mingy.. (hmm need to work on my rap, but you get what i mean)

I get the point, but with no funds making it go like fcuk has to wait! Lambo Doors will be an almost free mod that can be done in a day!

[Kieran]

Yep, lambo doors are more likely to fall off, so when we do the 'test run' with muggins here as the kamakazie test pilot, I'll be able to pull myself from the mangled wreckage in less time.......... :lipsrseal


(seriously! :$, they look cool and get my vote!)

[enigma]

WOW! Looks like Lambo doors are ago go!

Didn't think the vote would be so conclusive!

Research now begins in ernest! :-b

[Nick Mann]

Can they go 'psssstt' as they open and close? And generate a small amount of steam so that Kieran steps through it after his triumphant return? :$

[enigma]

I dont know about a small amount of steam but I could purge the NOS bottle in to the door opening so he falls over pi$$ed when he gets out! :laugh:

[Nick Mann]

I dont know about a small amount of steam but I could purge the NOS bottle in to the door opening so he falls over pi$$ed when he gets out! :laugh:
:hurrah:

Can I have a go too?

[Kenneth]

I think I have some info at home... I was real interested at one stage, but It was a bit of a ricy thing to do to a 1.8 GDI galant :rolleyes:

I came across 2 different methods, one uses a double hinge mechanism. 3 steel plates if you put them parallel like some playing cards
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You hinge 2 of the plates like a standard door hinge on one side, then the other hinges off one of the plates in the first hinge, but is hinged at the tops of the plates. That way you can open the door a little normally, then it hinges upward.

the second uses a curved steel bar which slides through a fitting which attaches to the side of the chassis. the fitting has a small degree of hinge which allows the door to come away from the car, then curved bar slides which of course brings the door upward.

Both use gas whatsimicallits that pruessure upward so you dont have to lift a lot of the doors weight.

I have some diagrams somewhere... if you are interested, ill see if I can find them for you.

[Kenneth]

if you get the right gas struts, you should be able to hear a pppssstttt as they raise the door. especially if they are heavy enough to raise the door without assistance :-b

[Kenneth]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?cmd=print&id=1490097

the banner has a pic of another mechinism, probably the most professional looking of the ones I have seen

[Big Ian]

you could also think about,gull wing door's or one's that hinge on to the windscreen up-right (top of the A-post)

[Big Ian]

what about this style?......."THE CAR DOORS!!!"
http://www.curvesandchrome.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Lowrider&image=lowrider04.jpg&img=&tt=img

[Kenneth]

suicide doors :-b

[Big Ian]

or...maybe?
http://www.curvesandchrome.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Lowrider&image=lowrider09.jpg&img=8&tt=img

Also these (more rear end's than door's though? :rolleyes: )
http://www.curvesandchrome.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Sports_Cars

Or my fav style of door :laugh:
http://www.curvesandchrome.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Classics&image=classic54.jpg&img=48&tt=img

[Kieran]

I dont know about a small amount of steam but I could purge the NOS bottle in to the door opening so he falls over pi$$ed when he gets out! :laugh:

Excellent idea! You could label the purge button 'Press to make accident less painful' :laugh: :$

[enigma]

Ok, so the design is finalised and the model is made! I hope to get to the bunker this weekend with £20 worth of parts and create a Lambo door! :-b

[Big Ian]

nice one Dave,good luck!

[BraindG]

or...maybe?
http://www.curvesandchrome.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Lowrider&image=lowrider09.jpg&img=8&tt=img

Also these (more rear end's than door's though? :rolleyes: )
http://www.curvesandchrome.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Sports_Cars

Or my fav style of door :laugh:
http://www.curvesandchrome.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Classics&image=classic54.jpg&img=48&tt=img

:laugh: :rolleyes: Someones getting a bit side tracked :rolleyes5 :D

[Nick Mann]

:laugh: :rolleyes: Someones getting a bit side tracked :rolleyes5 :D


But only in the best way! :-D

[Big Ian]

:laugh: :rolleyes: Someones getting a bit side tracked :rolleyes5 :D

:rolleyes: all in the name of "fun" :laugh: :laugh:
but you must say....."nice body work"? :lipsrseal

[BraindG]

aye, some of them needed some wax rubbed into them for sure..
wax on, wax off...

[Big Ian]

:rolleyes: :laugh: :laugh: for sure!!

[enigma]

OK, £20 and 2 hours at the bunker and we have

Lambo Doors (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.hidle/images/VX%20Lambo.wmv)

Excuse the sound, not sure what happened!

[Kieran]

COOL!!! :-b :-D

[Big Ian]

WOW!!!!! NICE :-b :D ........do they need anymore tweek'n? have you got gas strut's for them?.......when will they be available to buy??????

(will they fit a car with standard wing's?)

[enigma]

They do need tweakin' as the door overlaps the front wing on the way up, its not a major job, just a case of getting the angles right! In true BDA fashion I just went in and welded and cut until it looked right! Doh! :D I have a couple of struts in the garage, but I forgot them as I was in a hurry at 8am when I left! They are left over from my bonnet lift project :lipsrseal

Also the ball joint hinges may need some modifying as they allow the door to twist which is cool, but not intended! I am sure I will be able to sort it out for under a tenner!

Full production may be a way off yet, as I would like more time to perfect the system! But if you wanna give me £1200 you can have a pair ;)

[Big Ian]

Full production may be a way off yet, as I would like more time to perfect the system! But if you wanna give me £1200 you can have a pair ;)

now that's what i call profit!!.....or being ripped off :sad3:
just goes to show that yet again nuffin ain't imposable ;)

[Big Ian]

lookie,lookie :D...info and prices
http://www.extremedoors.com/index.php

http://www.impact-styling.com/catalogue/lambodoors/lambo.htm



http://www.customautotrim.com/bodykits/lambo-doors/vertical_doors_products.htm?make=Mitsubishi

http://www.customautotrim.com/bodykits/lambo-doors/standard_lambo_kit.htm

what about this?
http://www.customautotrim.com/bodykits/lambo-doors/deluxe_lambo_kit.htm

these guy's do a kit for galant's (welding needed?)
http://www.streetracinggallery.com/Lambo-Doors-Free-Shipping/Vertical-Doors-On-Sale/Vertical-Door-Conversion-Kits-Free-Shipping.html

[Big Ian]

a UK company
http://www.autofashion.co.uk/lambo_doors.htm

fitting info
http://www.autofashion.co.uk/fitting_instructions1.htm