Vertical Doors!
Originally posted by d21arren
what about the gt facory kit ive seen it in pictures and it says that it is the only kit to go completley 90 degrees their website is www.gtfactory.jp but it doesn't have any pics on it just an order form.
what about the gt facory kit ive seen it in pictures and it says that it is the only kit to go completley 90 degrees their website is www.gtfactory.jp but it doesn't have any pics on it just an order form.
Originally posted by Srivero297
Also, as far as the autloc deluxe kit goes, it is a waste of time. It only uses two actuators, because the kit is only 50% motorized and 50% manual. You have to open the doors yourself and extend them to the full extent manually, and then you flick a switch and they open on a motor at a sloooooow speed. Then you flick the swicth again to close them and when they reach the bottom you have to pull them back in yourself again.
Also, as far as the autloc deluxe kit goes, it is a waste of time. It only uses two actuators, because the kit is only 50% motorized and 50% manual. You have to open the doors yourself and extend them to the full extent manually, and then you flick a switch and they open on a motor at a sloooooow speed. Then you flick the swicth again to close them and when they reach the bottom you have to pull them back in yourself again.
Whoojong
Originally posted by whoojong
wow, that sucks, how slowly does it go up? it is unpractical for a daily driver? cause that means you have to wait for the door to get down so you can close it. what a pain.
Whoojong
wow, that sucks, how slowly does it go up? it is unpractical for a daily driver? cause that means you have to wait for the door to get down so you can close it. what a pain.
Whoojong
http://www.autoloc.com/quicktime/LamboCOM.mov
Thats a link for the movie
Originally posted by Srivero297
It takes about 15 seconds to get from the bottom to the fully extended point (door fully opened) and then another 15 for the door to fully close.
http://www.autoloc.com/quicktime/LamboCOM.mov
Thats a link for the movie
It takes about 15 seconds to get from the bottom to the fully extended point (door fully opened) and then another 15 for the door to fully close.
http://www.autoloc.com/quicktime/LamboCOM.mov
Thats a link for the movie
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Re: Vertical Doors!
Originally posted by russell13
I have a 2004 Nissan 350z, its red and i was wondering if anyone here had already put vertical doors on there car? If you have tell me if you like them send me some pics! Im really thinking about doing it i just dont know which kit to get! Thanks!
Russell
I have a 2004 Nissan 350z, its red and i was wondering if anyone here had already put vertical doors on there car? If you have tell me if you like them send me some pics! Im really thinking about doing it i just dont know which kit to get! Thanks!
Russell
Did you buy your kit yet? If so what company did you go with? How do they work? could you email me and let me know
Sw80@hotmail.com
thanks
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From: Memphis, TN
Re: Vertical Doors Inc.
Originally posted by G354GOD
Yeah, I went with the Vertical Doors Inc Kit as well... here's a pic:
Yeah, I went with the Vertical Doors Inc Kit as well... here's a pic:
Wow, I couldn't deal with the slow amount of time that it takes for that door to open. Looks pretty cheesy (and how lazy can you get )
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From: Phoenix
I'm putting the Vertical Doors kit on my car now. I own a shop here in Tempe, AZ so I'm really doing it for the advertising and show purpose of my car... however, I'd probably do it anyway. I'm considering adding the motorized feature for the show purpose. I'm shaving handles, rear wiper, and antenna... I don't listen to the radio anyway. I'll post vids and pics once the kit is installed.
I spoke to the Autoloc guys about their kit and for the 350z even they recommend the Vertical Doors Kit.
By the way if anyone wants the kit please let me know... I can get them for you all.
I spoke to the Autoloc guys about their kit and for the 350z even they recommend the Vertical Doors Kit.
By the way if anyone wants the kit please let me know... I can get them for you all.
I am very curious how well this will work out.
I love the fact that I can open my doors up and out of the way when I am outside the car BUT I'm finding it to be quite a problem trying to do this when I am inside the car. It is possible, but not easy.
Please keep us posted on the result.
I love the fact that I can open my doors up and out of the way when I am outside the car BUT I'm finding it to be quite a problem trying to do this when I am inside the car. It is possible, but not easy.
Please keep us posted on the result.
Originally posted by jcn30127
I am very curious how well this will work out.
I love the fact that I can open my doors up and out of the way when I am outside the car BUT I'm finding it to be quite a problem trying to do this when I am inside the car. It is possible, but not easy.
Please keep us posted on the result.
I am very curious how well this will work out.
I love the fact that I can open my doors up and out of the way when I am outside the car BUT I'm finding it to be quite a problem trying to do this when I am inside the car. It is possible, but not easy.
Please keep us posted on the result.
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Originally posted by MySunset350Z
lambo doors are rice. lol
hey anyone here have modified door panels with their lambo door kit?
lambo doors are rice. lol
hey anyone here have modified door panels with their lambo door kit?
he's using the universal kit that needs to be heavily modified and has CF door panels that had to be custom made to get the door open so tightly. Looks great though.
Originally posted by kcobean
Are you saying that you're having trouble lifting the doors from inside the car? I thought the gas-struts were supposed to do most of this work for you?
Are you saying that you're having trouble lifting the doors from inside the car? I thought the gas-struts were supposed to do most of this work for you?
At first, the doors lifted very easily. Now, seven months later, it is more difficult.
Perhaps all struts loose some of their charge over time.
Since the doors open 25 degrees horizontally before going vertical, it is not a problem to enter and exit the Z.
I did some research and discovered that these struts are available in many different "door weight" varieties. I'm not sure what door weight mine are rated for. I might, at some point, swap them for a set that are rated for heavier doors.
For those of you who think this is a RICE mod......you don't have to lift the doors vertical. It is a totally stealth mod, that you can demonstrate only when you want to. Personally, I bought them so I could enter and exit the Z in my two car garage.
Ok...here's my question. By looking at the pictures you have posted it looks like that if you were next to an SUV your door would smash their window. LOL
Seriously though, and honestly, have any of you ever hit someones car because of the way your doors open now?
Seriously though, and honestly, have any of you ever hit someones car because of the way your doors open now?
Originally posted by Santacruzslick
Ok...here's my question. By looking at the pictures you have posted it looks like that if you were next to an SUV your door would smash their window. LOL
Seriously though, and honestly, have any of you ever hit someones car because of the way your doors open now?
Ok...here's my question. By looking at the pictures you have posted it looks like that if you were next to an SUV your door would smash their window. LOL
Seriously though, and honestly, have any of you ever hit someones car because of the way your doors open now?
IMO i think that lambo doors dont do anything for the whole parking situation. I have never heard of anybody dinging another car or hitting their own door because of the motion of the door. But also by the same means, when I bought my doors I had no intention of using them as space savers in tight parking situations. They were for show purposes.
Originally posted by mrbader
Check out this guys car... https://my350z.com/forum/showthr...&threadid=99695
he's using the universal kit that needs to be heavily modified and has CF door panels that had to be custom made to get the door open so tightly. Looks great though.
Check out this guys car... https://my350z.com/forum/showthr...&threadid=99695
he's using the universal kit that needs to be heavily modified and has CF door panels that had to be custom made to get the door open so tightly. Looks great though.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=99695