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Old 08-16-2006, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Barry Johnson
I asked those bastards at Strosek about the doors, and they said they won't sell me the parts and will only do the conversion in their shop... How does that help us outside of Europe!?
You obviously need to deliver your car to them with your personal 747.
Old 08-16-2006, 01:05 PM
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I know Brian knows this, but none of those cars have Lamborghini doors. Lambo doors are known as "Scissor" doors. You can buy the hindges for under $800.00 I saw a 928 somewhere, but cannot find the picture. The hindge pops the door a couple of inches out and then it swings straight up.
Here is just one of many places that offeers the conversions...has pics too.
Vertical Doors

Just found this 928 Verticle Kit
Here's another one...2nd item down kit


Though ugly, I think the 928 would fair GREATLY with "Suicide" doors. I have studied this everytime I am in the garage or a parking lot. "Suicides" would give you the room you need to just step out of the car instead of tucking the legs, watching the bolster (ESPECIALLY Sport Seats!) and contorting the body to get out, or in, the car.
Old 08-16-2006, 01:10 PM
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Back in the eighties Monte Carlos came with seats that would swivel to ease entry and exit. I think that could be a cool mod.
Old 08-16-2006, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 86_5Tiburon
Back in the eighties Monte Carlos came with seats that would swivel to ease entry and exit. I think that could be a cool mod.
I respectfully disagree! *barf*
Old 08-16-2006, 01:13 PM
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I like the gullwing BUT it's a real shame the t-top is totally not a T-top when the doors are closed!!! What a waste. I'd rather have the T-top with regular doors so one can use it as a convertible and drive.
Old 08-16-2006, 01:16 PM
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H...build a b+b...easy to do!
Old 08-16-2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 86_5Tiburon
Back in the eighties Monte Carlos came with seats that would swivel to ease entry and exit. I think that could be a cool mod.
1973
Old 08-16-2006, 01:35 PM
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To me the 928 is a sportscar, it is Porsche's Urraco or Miura. In that sense I want rollup windows; pushrod heater; light seats; thin leather interior; and simplified everything and minimal extras. I have been simplifying my car for years.

But to some it is something very different. The idea of swivel seats in a 928 .... isn't interesting to me personally.
Old 08-16-2006, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by heinrich
I like the gullwing BUT it's a real shame the t-top is totally not a T-top when the doors are closed!!! What a waste. I'd rather have the T-top with regular doors so one can use it as a convertible and drive.
T-Tops? Have you been watching Smokey & The Bandit again?
Old 08-16-2006, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Barry Johnson
I asked those bastards at Strosek about the doors, and they said they won't sell me the parts and will only do the conversion in their shop... How does that help us outside of Europe!?
At least you got an answer, they never even responded to my emails. Basturds!
Old 08-16-2006, 01:55 PM
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I found a place in LA (I think) that on their site claims to makes the original hinge set for Lamborghini as well as many high quality kits on the market. I wrote them about making a custom hinge set for my 928 they said sure but they would need ten commitments to buy as a minimum order to fabricate and they would run around $1600 a set.

http://www.verticaldoors.com/

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Old 08-16-2006, 02:25 PM
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Car and Driver installed lambo doors on their long-term test Magnum recently:
http://www.caranddriver.com/longroad...-rt-page2.html
They recomend LDS:
http://www.lsd-doors.com/

No 928 kits, but you can do your 911, boxster, or cayman.
Old 08-16-2006, 02:32 PM
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I am sorry but that just screams ..

''LooK at me, look at me, look at me "
Old 08-16-2006, 02:32 PM
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There are a ton of places out there selling hinges.

Some are better than others, but anyone who wants
to have lambo doors, etc, there are plenty of sources
for universal hinges, and many shops that install them.
They are a pretty popular modification for ricers, etc...
Old 08-16-2006, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim bailey - 928 International
I am sorry but that just screams ..

''LooK at me, look at me, look at me "
Just driving a stock 928 does that.


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