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Mag · 04-25-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ZJChaser

anymore info on that front clip?!?

looks similar to the TMR one http://www.tmr-eng.com/

ZJChaser · 04-25-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mag

looks similar to the TMR one http://www.tmr-eng.com/

Thanks $1400 US seems decently reasonable for that considering what we pay for carbon parts here.

smashfactory · 04-25-2008, 11:30 AM

It is the same. The parts are wet laid...

codymac · 04-25-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pkhot915

Guess what i just received from Tony this afternoon via email....

PK

Really want details on the fasteners - namely the tapered shoulder washers.

pkhot915 · 04-26-2008, 10:52 PM

Michel!!!
Thank you so so much, you just saved me a bundle of cash

You guys, this is what this forum is all about. A bunch of guys with "one love" looking out for each other, even if we are only familiar with others by name.
I'll try to do my part.

Ordering now!!

PK

Shawn C · 04-27-2008, 05:50 AM

Wow, Check out the photos on their blog at TMR. Lots of great lotus pics including a Red/Blue 211!

Shawn C · 04-27-2008, 05:52 AM

Am I a ricer for actually liking how this looks?

Mag · 04-27-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn C

Am I a ricer for actually liking how this looks?

there's nothing wrong with being a ricer.

michelmk2 · 04-27-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pkhot915

Michel!!!
Thank you so so much, you just saved me a bundle of cash

You guys, this is what this forum is all about. A bunch of guys with "one love" looking out for each other, even if we are only familiar with others by name.
I'll try to do my part.

Ordering now!!

PK

No prob PK,
nice if i can help you
cheers
michel

kaz · 04-27-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn C

Am I a ricer for actually liking how this looks?

If there was a way to make the hinges less fragile and not weigh too much I've always wanted scissor doors...if nothing else just to be able to open the doors without worrying about dinging the edge to the car next to me. But yeah, these hinges in the picture seem to be better than the usual almost 45 degree outward angle the cheapies look like - and it does look hot!

shay2nak · 04-27-2008, 09:05 PM

that pic is hot.

Mag · 04-27-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kaz

If there was a way to make the hinges less fragile and not weigh too much I've always wanted scissor doors...if nothing else just to be able to open the doors without worrying about dinging the edge to the car next to me. But yeah, these hinges in the picture seem to be better than the usual almost 45 degree outward angle the cheapies look like - and it does look hot!

I've seen many cars with scissor door conversions, some cheap, some expensive. None of them close properly and the door and front fender make contact damage. The problem is the door was not designed to go straight up, there for it must always open a bit first before rising. This 2 part motion is dependent on human operation which is never fail safe. If there was a hinged design that bowed the angle door and the rise in the same motion, that would be optimal but don't think this exists.

pugg57 · 04-28-2008, 04:46 AM

what would be sweet is a set of "dihedral synchro-helix hinge" like the Koenigsegg's have

now THAT is one hell of a door mechanism! i will agree though that the doors in that picture look like much better than most of the after mket scissor doors i've seen

sl33pyriceboi · 04-28-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn C

Am I a ricer for actually liking how this looks?

the problem with these is teh weight.

they are bout 50lbs each and are VERY heavy...

i know, because i install them.

FLuXeXigeS · 04-28-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn C

Am I a ricer for actually liking how this looks?

this is one of the only cars that aftermarket "lambo" doors actually look good

if i did a widebody id scissor it, or as Kaz said, if there were higher quality lower weight options id be all over it as well

33truballa33 · 05-01-2008, 07:41 AM

is the front widened significantly with this ?

EpRAnGia · 05-01-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sl33pyriceboi

the problem with these is teh weight.

they are bout 50lbs each and are VERY heavy...

i know, because i install them.

one more problem... wouldn't this make it harder to get in/out of the car?
I really like it

nockpoint · 05-01-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn C

Am I a ricer for actually liking how this looks?

It does have cool factor to be certain. Wont that bottom edge of the open door overlapping the exit is where a person's head usually is when exiting? That bottom edge of the door also gets fairly dirty... wouldn't care to rub that on my shirt. Then there is the question of weight to replace the standard door hinge assembly. Not a fit for me I think but I'm more than happy to admire them on someone else's car.

FirstClass · 05-01-2008, 02:58 PM

I tend to agree with this picture.

FLuXeXigeS · 05-02-2008, 12:20 AM

actually, the CHEAPer lambo doesnt have them...one fact is probably to cut cost...the murcielago still does...hmmmm

and im pretty short, so i think it would be easier for me to get in and out of the car with the "lambo" doors...but as i stated before, there are no lightweight, better built quality options out there just yet...i too also know cus i used to OWN a tuner shop hehehe

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smashfactory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 818	It is the same. The parts are wet laid...

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pkhot915 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 52	Michel!!! Thank you so so much, you just saved me a bundle of cash You guys, this is what this forum is all about. A bunch of guys with "one love" looking out for each other, even if we are only familiar with others by name. I'll try to do my part. Ordering now!! PK

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