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Old 11-11-2009, 03:29 PM
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I guess Lambo's have never been done on the 928 since no one can find a picture
Old 11-11-2009, 04:10 PM
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I think the door it too heavy for a Lambo style
Old 11-12-2009, 12:55 AM
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Hmmm..... just need to go with the Dihedral-Syncro-Helix doors like on the Koenigsegg.
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Wow that is some kinda door. Looks great. Brad you might be right they might be too heavy.
Old 11-12-2009, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 6mil928
I guess Lambo's have never been done on the 928 since no one can find a picture
The problem with "fake" Lambo doors is they first have to swing out to clear the OEM latches, then up. On some cars they have to swing out quite a ways to clear the full door frame.

I've experienced more than a few on various models (sorry, no 928's). All of them were a bit clumsy and awkward, most of them leak.

Here is a DIY........fits "any vehicle"

http://www.auto-parts-group.com/Lamb...on-Manual.html
Old 11-12-2009, 02:27 AM
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That GTO looks great.
Old 11-12-2009, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Brad W
I think the door it too heavy for a Lambo style
This I wouldn't agree with, 928 doors are pretty light, in fact without the glass they are about as light as a door can get. I just think as I mentioned before that any door with a frame around the glass, wouldn't look right as Lambo doors.
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I want the wheels of that Koenigsegg... but not the doors.

I can't help it, but I think most of the door modifications on the 928 look goofy. Besides, I would be concerned about getting out in case of a rollover ending in the car upside down. That alone would be a "no go" for me - I have been in that situation before in a 911, but fortunately one door opened.

The new AMG Mercedes SLS has an interesting solution to that safety problem: If the car lands upside down after a few seconds the hinges separate and allow the doors to be pushed out.
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Originally Posted by Brad W
I think the door it too heavy for a Lambo style
Not true. The 928 doors are lighter than alot of other OEM doors. I have the weight with full glass and electrics written down somewhere. I'll try to dig it up. But when I gave that # to the aftermarket door hinge manufacturer they were surprised at how light they were and said that it wouldn't be a problem at all.

Originally Posted by 928autobahndreamer
Hmmm..... just need to go with the Dihedral-Syncro-Helix doors like on the Koenigsegg.
These are available. I was waiting patiently for the kit to be released for a couple of years only to find out that the hinge kit is almost $9,000

Old 11-12-2009, 02:21 PM
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^^ You sure could not use your door pockets with those...
Old 11-12-2009, 03:09 PM
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The Gullwing 928 looks awesome. It's true that Gullwings are not practical, but when it comes to looks... .
Old 11-14-2009, 01:42 AM
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It's just sad that so many people do the job partially, and forget to budget for a chromed chain link steering wheel, synthetic fur dash covers & more importantly, a large blue diamond for the center of the dash...










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Old 11-14-2009, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Fabio421
Not true. The 928 doors are lighter than alot of other OEM doors. I have the weight with full glass and electrics written down somewhere. I'll try to dig it up. But when I gave that # to the aftermarket door hinge manufacturer they were surprised at how light they were and said that it wouldn't be a problem at all.



These are available. I was waiting patiently for the kit to be released for a couple of years only to find out that the hinge kit is almost $9,000

I love it. Do one door and double the value of your car.
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Originally Posted by RicerSchnitzzle
Must resist lambo doors...
I was at the gas station the other night just cracking up about this post.
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Scissor doors on a 928...


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