Has anyone done or seen this on the 8 yet? I have seen an RX-7 with them and it looks really cool; however, I am trying to imagine it on an 8 with the back suicide doors. Either it will look very original or very strange.

 

oops....found it in a search:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=lambo+door

Does anyone know what lambo/vertical door kit they used?

 

Hmmm, wonder does the rear doors still operate in the original manner.

 

I would have to wonder if it would affect the structural support of the 8, since part of the doors lock together and act as a b-piller. What would you have to change around to do this?

 

My RX-8 already has Lambo doors - the front doors are exactly like the doors used on the new Lamborghini Gallardo, and the older Miura, Jarama, Jalpa, Urraco, Espada, and many more.

Regards,
Gordon

 

HAHAHA!!

I know that *I* want to remove my perfectly functional standard doors to replace them with some broke-*** looking wannabe-exotic car doors. That prob'ly have sub-par hinges and won't close properly, not to mention making it a royal pain in the *** to get into/out of the car.

Why why WHY do stupid, pointless "modifications" like this exist? To suck the last remaining dime from Captain Tasteless's "dope-ride" budget?

 

I love Lambo doors, but I probably wouldn't do it myself (I'm not all bling-blingy like that), but I'd have to agree with Elara. The structural integrity is almost definitely going to be severely compromised. Not that big a deal for a show car, but it would probably destroy the car for track purposes.

 

this cost about 1500.00 to do
and it wont hurt the b pillar or anything

it just makes the door go straight up

 

It was never a good idea, not even on the Lamborghini. Why copy a bad idea?

 

I wouldn't mind Delorean wing doors... not sure on the 8, but eventually if I have another car I wouldn't mind. :P

The Lambo doors is interesting if there is enough clearence to get out of them comfortably without having to duck under. Gord can you take a pic of your door fully opened? also open the back door please.

 

gord is joking

those models have doors that open normal like the rx8
the only rx8 with lambo doors is in japan

 

I have talked with alot of company's about doing the conversion......

There was a 350Z with it done at the import show off car show last month! They put a 3" bracket, which is very thick and stable.

Also the door opens normally.....
From the outside you would just lift the handle and pull the door away from the car about 6" and then lift the door up....I even started "YANKING" on the door when it was open to see how stable it was...and I was only able to move it a tiny bit when I was pulling the crap out of it!

 

Vertical Doors Inc. sell a good hinge, I have them on my RX8. They arn't cheap but NEVER go with a cheap set as you will regreat it very soon when they malfunction or break. Go with a direct bolt on kit only and not a weld on kit. You get what you pay for like anything and with this type of mod it pays to to go with what cost more. Good luck!!!!!

 

 

^WoW!!! 9 1/2 year thread bump.
You should learn to check the dates before posting.I'm sure he has his hinges by now.

 

Wow...this thread should been closed long, long time ago.

 

since thee thread has been revived i have a question? does the inner part of the front fenders need cut for the bolt on lambo door kit? also does the door harness need extended?

 

Yes, and yes.