[Glamrock]

I know, I know. You don't need to tell me. I'm considering it anyway. For a number of reasons....

1) It's my car, shutup! LOL! I've always had a love for these style doors. And say what you will, I think it looks awesome on this platform.
2) Got a 1.5 car garage I put two cars in. The stock setup doors open so wide! This would be extremely helpful....
3) It's my car, shutup! Again, LOL!

Hate to disappoint, I know I'm losing respect here. But I really do like the look. And I've never really put much stock into what people think (outside of the teenage years. Like most of us, I wanted to look like everyone else so I could claim to be different. LOL! We all remember them days!)

Anyway, does anyone know who is making these, if anyone....

 

[2011 chrome orange]

Not sure where you can buy the kit. But here's some info on an install...

Scissor door kit for Elise/Exige, Take Deux

This relates to parts that WireWheel sold to me a few months ago, as described here: https://www.lotustalk.com/threads/scissor-door-kit-for-elise-exige-sold.481457/#post-6068297 I purchased the scissor door (SD) kit from Hayes about 2 months ago. When I finally attempted to have the kit...

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EDT: I found a universal kit and an Elise kit:

Lotus Elise Vertical Doors at Andy's Auto Sport

Elise/ Exige 2001-2014+ BOLT- ON LAMBO DOORS - VERTICAL DOORS [8585] : Lambo Doors, Suicide Doors, Gullwing Doors, Shaved Doors, Flip Flop Hoods by Scissor Doors Inc, Lambo Doors, Suicide Doors, Gullwing Doors, Shaved Doors, Flip Flop Hoods and Custom Hinge Kits by Scissor Doors Inc

Lambo Doors, Suicide Doors, Gullwing Doors, Shaved Doors, Flip Flop Hoods by Scissor Doors Inc Elise/ Exige 2001-2014+ BOLT- ON LAMBO DOORS - VERTICAL DOORS [8585] - BOLT- ON Lambo Doors - Scissor Doors - Vertical Doors We appreciate your interest in our high end Lambo Door hinge kits. You'll be...

www.scissor-doors.com

 

[ShadowWulf369]

I just checked on verticaldoors.com site and they have the Evora, but not the Elise. Perhaps you could be their first? I’m sure some other company already has a kit, but I don’t know if they’d still be in production.

 

[stroem]

And I've never really put much stock into what people think (outside of the teenage years. Like most of us, I wanted to look like everyone else so I could claim to be different. LOL! We all remember them days!)

From the outside people will think you did lambo doors just to show off.

I would advise against as these doors never seem to work right, often make egress more difficult, often are irreversible and end up causing other problems and headaches. Is there any in door wiring in the Elige? Aftermarket Lambo doors stress the wiring harness.

 

[Glamrock]

Not sure where you can buy the kit. But here's some info on an install...

Scissor door kit for Elise/Exige, Take Deux

This relates to parts that WireWheel sold to me a few months ago, as described here: https://www.lotustalk.com/threads/scissor-door-kit-for-elise-exige-sold.481457/#post-6068297 I purchased the scissor door (SD) kit from Hayes about 2 months ago. When I finally attempted to have the kit...

www.lotustalk.com

EDT: I found a universal kit and an Elise kit:

Lotus Elise Vertical Doors at Andy's Auto Sport

Elise/ Exige 2001-2014+ BOLT- ON LAMBO DOORS - VERTICAL DOORS [8585] : Lambo Doors, Suicide Doors, Gullwing Doors, Shaved Doors, Flip Flop Hoods by Scissor Doors Inc, Lambo Doors, Suicide Doors, Gullwing Doors, Shaved Doors, Flip Flop Hoods and Custom Hinge Kits by Scissor Doors Inc

Lambo Doors, Suicide Doors, Gullwing Doors, Shaved Doors, Flip Flop Hoods by Scissor Doors Inc Elise/ Exige 2001-2014+ BOLT- ON LAMBO DOORS - VERTICAL DOORS [8585] - BOLT- ON Lambo Doors - Scissor Doors - Vertical Doors We appreciate your interest in our high end Lambo Door hinge kits. You'll be...

www.scissor-doors.com

Whoa! I’d like to do this mod but I don’t think I’m $6500 into doing it! Damn!

But thank you brother! Mucho appreciado!

 

[Glamrock]

I just checked on verticaldoors.com site and they have the Evora, but not the Elise. Perhaps you could be their first? I’m sure some other company already has a kit, but I don’t know if they’d still be in production.

Thanks for the tip buddy! Can’t wait to see you this year in WI !!!

 

[Node]

There is a kit somewhere specific to the S2. I see them pop up from time to time on eBay. They are made of laser cut steel and the plate is very thick (heavy AF). I think that was done because the hinge in the Elise door is integral to the side impact protection. So....

I put this in the same category as carbon fiber doors for my Spyder. I want it, I can afford it but I have zero control over the soccer mom's who constantly try to T-bone my car every day. You are putting you life in the hands of some (probably unknown) aftermarket company. Do you really think they did proper engineering including FEA workup and modeling of the forces involved in a side impact?

Good luck with your search. A set will pop up somewhere. Just don't order a generic kit. The Elise hinge is a thing of engineering beauty. It is quite unique and larger than just about every other car on the market. Generic vertical door kit is likely not going to work without extensive modifications.

 

[Glamrock]

From the outside people will think you did lambo doors just to show off.

I would advise against as these doors never seem to work right, often make egress more difficult, often are irreversible and end up causing other problems and headaches. Is there any in door wiring in the Elige? Aftermarket Lambo doors stress the wiring harness.

There is a kit somewhere specific to the S2. I see them pop up from time to time on eBay. They are made of laser cut steel and the plate is very thick (heavy AF). I think that was done because the hinge in the Elise door is integral to the side impact protection. So....

I put this in the same category as carbon fiber doors for my Spyder. I want it, I can afford it but I have zero control over the soccer mom's to constantly try to T-bone my car every day. You are putting you life in the hands of some (probably unknown) aftermarket company. Do you really think they did proper engineering incline FEA workup and modeling of the forces involved in a side impact?

Good luck with your search. A set will pop up somewhere. Just don't order a generic kit. The Elise hinge is a thing of engineering beauty. It is quite unique and larger than just about every other car on the market. Generic vertical door kit is likely not going to work without extensive modifications.

Good advice. To be honest, this is probably a pipe dream. Just thought I’d ask. Thanks for giving me some considerations I hadn’t considered…👍

 

[Catsailr27]

Scissor door kit for Elise/Exige SOLD

Scissor door kit for an Elise or an Exige. Kit works well and was installed on an Elise. It looks like it was made from a universal scissor door kit. Includes everything in the pictures. Will require some fabrication to install. SOLD

www.lotustalk.com

Read about Jon Bondys experience

 

[Tpup]

Its your car, if you love it do it! Just keep in mind it's likely to lower the value of the car and the odds of you recovering the investment at time of sale is about the same as getting stuck by lightening. That has not stopped me in the past; if I love it I'll do it and not worry about the money...

 

[Glamrock]

Its your car, if you love it do it! Just keep in mind it's likely to lower the value of the car and the odds of you recovering the investment at time of sale is about the same as getting stuck by lightening. That has not stopped me in the past; if I love it I'll do it and not worry about the money...

Dude, I’m planning on being buried in it! No problems there! LOL!

 

[brgelise]

Knew the $$$ would get his attention

 

[Glamrock]

Scissor door kit for Elise/Exige SOLD

Scissor door kit for an Elise or an Exige. Kit works well and was installed on an Elise. It looks like it was made from a universal scissor door kit. Includes everything in the pictures. Will require some fabrication to install. SOLD

www.lotustalk.com

Read about Jon Bondys experience

Knew the $$$ would get his attention

Hahaha! No doubt! That’s close to a SC! I was a bit taken aback for sure!

 

[Holy BRG!]

Don’t do it Glam!

😂🤣 nahh in all seriousness that is a cool pic. Do whatever you like, don’t let anyone tell you different 🤘

 

[M.U.L.E.]

The ol' reverse Chapman. Complicate and add weight 😁. Just giving you ****, make the meanie what you want it to be, just do it cleanly.

 

[PhilTrill]

They look cool, I have experienced these hinges on multiple exotics and it is terrible. The whole movement is stiff and shaky and honestly embarrassing

 

[Glamrock]

Don’t do it Glam!

😂🤣 nahh in all seriousness that is a cool pic. Do whatever you like, don’t let anyone tell you different 🤘

I know man, I know. It’s not even on my list of mods. Just something I’m considering for later.

 

[Glamrock]

They look cool, I have experienced these hinges on multiple exotics and it is terrible. The whole movement is stiff and shaky and honestly embarrassing

Well! Thanks for that! Guess maybe I should try one out first. That’s definitely NOT what I want! I mean, getting in and out of a car with Lambo doors ain’t gonna embarrass my loud ass, but I don’t want shoddy ya know?

 

[Glamrock]

The ol' reverse Chapman. Complicate and add weight 😁. Just giving you ****, make the meanie what you want it to be, just do it cleanly.

Cracking me up! And I hear you, just daydreaming what with all the snow…

 

[jon_bondy]

I love the way they look, and they make getting in and out in cramped parking spaces easier, but (for the kit that I bought second hand) it required significant modifications to the body, and the gas strut was to pass through the front wheel liners, very close to the tires. I asked someone to install them, and he basically refused (after I was into it for $750 in labor, and $1,500 in parts). There are kits for other cars where the struts are vertical, rather than horizontal, and those might go in easier; I think I saw one on an R8. I wonder how many people here would buy a kit if it were better designed and reasonably priced. Not at all stock, but I find everyone's esthetic is different here (and everywhere).