Has anyone had done Lambo door conversion kit installation for 2007' Elise? - Page 4 - LotusTalk

Bane · 05-17-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kestrel74

It's only a matter of time till someone puts 20" chrome spinners on.

c'mon kestrel... this happened over 2 years ago!!

Brand New Custom Wheels - they look sick!!

Sh4rkattk · 05-17-2008, 04:34 PM

Whats with the mirror on the yellow one?

DragonRider1 · 05-18-2008, 08:59 AM

One of the best times I have seen was Kevin pulling into a Rice Nights with his Gallardo and stopping next to all the little Cobalts and Eclipses with the doors up. "Hey, I got Honda doors on my LAMBO!" he opened and closed them a few times then took off as they gave him the finger... Classic!

steuspeed · 05-18-2008, 12:39 PM

^^^

... Priceless.

henry83 · 07-18-2008, 01:12 PM

i have lambo doors on my s1, very cool...

usamotorsports · 09-23-2008, 04:12 PM

100% bolt on . Not welded . ( we convert weld on to bolt on )
Door functions normal then lifts str8 up
90 degree lift
Less weight
Will not hurt car and is reversable
We offer lifetime warranty on shocks

usamotorsports · 09-23-2008, 04:13 PM

LotusFamily · 09-23-2008, 11:53 PM

Taking the whole "showoff" issue out of the picture, the vertical doors do look like they would aid in/e-gress to the cockpit. It seems like much of the area near the hinge that forces taller drivers to pretzel in is removed and opened up. Would think this would be even better if you found yourself in a tight space trying to get a larger body (mostly legs) out of the car. So on the practicality scale the option makes some good sense, for posing though its kinda lame (everything in life seems to be a compromise).

bolt · 09-24-2008, 01:48 AM

NMRJock · 09-24-2008, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by usamotorsports

Can you reach the door from the driver's seat to close it?

...m... · 09-24-2008, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LotusFamily

Taking the whole "showoff" issue out of the picture, the vertical doors do look like they would aid in/e-gress to the cockpit. It seems like much of the area near the hinge that forces taller drivers to pretzel in is removed and opened up. Would think this would be even better if you found yourself in a tight space trying to get a larger body (mostly legs) out of the car. So on the practicality scale the option makes some good sense, for posing though its kinda lame (everything in life seems to be a compromise).

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...i've seen that car in person, and the pragmatic arguments in favor of scissor doors on an elise are very compelling - the original elise design concept doors opened vertically for a reason, after all...unfortunately, the hardware and installation pictured above, while perfectly functional, aren't anywhere near the same league of craftsmanship as our gorgeous stock hinges...

...to be fair, to fabricate a scissor door kit of comparable quality to the lotus hinges would be prohibitively expensive in anything less than stock production runs...

usamotorsports · 09-24-2008, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NMRJock

Can you reach the door from the driver's seat to close it?

Doors can be closed very easily . Hinges can be polished and molded for the same price , just takes a extra day . This car was done with a very very short time frame. Most cases it would take 3 days to build . This car was done in a day. Functions perfect .

Bavarian Motorist · 09-24-2008, 06:05 AM

Believe I've read that the USA Motorsport version saves around 20 lbs of weight as well... If that's not suitable for an Elige, then what is?

darkSol · 09-24-2008, 07:12 AM

WHERE does it save 20lbs?

10lb per side I assume...

Aedo · 09-24-2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ...m...

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...i've seen that car in person, and the pragmatic arguments in favor of scissor doors on an elise are very compelling - the original elise design concept doors opened vertically for a reason, after all...unfortunately, the hardware and installation pictured above, while perfectly functional, aren't anywhere near the same league of craftsmanship as our gorgeous stock hinges....

The original Elise design didn't have doors

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Believe I've read that the USA Motorsport version saves around 20 lbs of weight as well... If that's not suitable for an Elige, then what is?

I find that a hard to believe - the stock components aren't exactly cast iron. The only part changing in the hinge (unless you remove the door beam which would compromise safety) and without taking it off to weigh it I doubt it even weighs 5kg (~10lb)

IamBatman · 09-24-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by usamotorsports

That is the worst photoshop job I've ever seen

RichS · 09-24-2008, 09:28 AM

I've seen that car in person. It might be a crappy cell phone pic, but it isn't a photoshop.

TimMullen · 09-24-2008, 10:41 AM

I really like how the wiring that runs from the front of the door jam to the door has been hacked up and extended. It appears that it just "dangles" in the air when open, I wonder where it goes when you close the door (free to stick out of the door seal?). I can't imagine that the wiring will last for too long that way.

...m... · 09-28-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Aedo

The original Elise design didn't have doors

...ow!..quit poking me!..

plastique999 · 10-05-2008, 02:54 PM

hmmmmm

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DragonRider1 Sports Photographer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,354	One of the best times I have seen was Kevin pulling into a Rice Nights with his Gallardo and stopping next to all the little Cobalts and Eclipses with the doors up. "Hey, I got Honda doors on my LAMBO!" he opened and closed them a few times then took off as they gave him the finger... Classic! __________________ 2005 Elise Ardent Red/Black LSS, TP, HT, Knoxville, TN. Surrounded by: Deal's Gap (318 curves in 11 miles) Cherohala Skyway (45miles of sweeping mountain curves) Devil's Triangle (Deal's Gap but with more attitude) ...and of course, the Great Smokey Mountains Parks! Welcome to Elise Country

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usamotorsports Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 30	We specialize on door conversions .............. 100% bolt on . Not welded . ( we convert weld on to bolt on ) Door functions normal then lifts str8 up 90 degree lift Less weight Will not hurt car and is reversable We offer lifetime warranty on shocks

09-24-2008, 06:05 AM	#73 (permalink)
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darkSol The Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,154	WHERE does it save 20lbs? 10lb per side I assume... __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 230whp, 1843lbs. 12.41 @ 110.0 mph. 300whp @ 1799lbs. or bust!

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LotusFamily Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greenfield, In. Posts: 720	Taking the whole "showoff" issue out of the picture, the vertical doors do look like they would aid in/e-gress to the cockpit. It seems like much of the area near the hinge that forces taller drivers to pretzel in is removed and opened up. Would think this would be even better if you found yourself in a tight space trying to get a larger body (mostly legs) out of the car. So on the practicality scale the option makes some good sense, for posing though its kinda lame (everything in life seems to be a compromise).

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09-24-2008, 09:28 AM	#77 (permalink)
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09-24-2008, 10:41 AM	#78 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 10,682 Images: 19	I really like how the wiring that runs from the front of the door jam to the door has been hacked up and extended. It appears that it just "dangles" in the air when open, I wonder where it goes when you close the door (free to stick out of the door seal?). I can't imagine that the wiring will last for too long that way. __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

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