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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:41 AM
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Do any of you else feel like I do about the doors?? They open up to wide and are heavy.....
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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if this your first coupe? b/c most coupe's doors are heavier than sedans.
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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No it's not. I had a 1987 celica and a 1995 camry. The tc doors seem way different then either ot those 2.
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:55 AM
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i agree, wen i first got the car to wash it, the doors were frikkin glong. but now im used to it
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 01:04 AM
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I hate it when people swing my doors open with force or slam it. They are so heavy it feels like they will break off the hinges sometimes. Oh and I feel bad for people who get their doors hit by a tC door. I would imagine with its weight, it would cause an enormous ding/dent.
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 01:08 AM
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it does feel heavier like a bmw door, but gives it a solid & secure feel.
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 01:27 AM
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its large and its painful to get out of small parking spaces and when you have 6'3" legs, its like im trying to crawl out of a small cavern.

but i just look at it when i park and know its worth it.
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 01:52 AM
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yeah, they are heavy...i don't like them
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 02:15 AM
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I'd prefer light ones where I can hear everything through. Sturdy + insulation = teh SUCK!
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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I happen to like them like they are, this is my first coupe, and I like the doors. But I do have to be careful when I park close to someone.
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ang
Do any of you else feel like I do about the doors?? They open up to wide and are heavy.....
Compared to the doors on the 76 Grad prix I had in high school the the tc doors are a feather. I think the whole tc might weight as much as 1 of the doors on the grand prix. :D
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 04:01 AM
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oh wow a 76 grand prix.. i once hit one of those with my old mustang.. not much left of my mustang.. lol..

but seriously.. the tC doors are heavy but for a big guy like myself they aren't a problem.. i like how hefty they are
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 04:50 AM
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I love their size, and weight. It makes me cringe though, if someone slams them, the sound is loud, so I've been making people use "soft hands."
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 06:59 AM
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I didnt think they are that heavy. but I guess im use to heavy doors. my 2000 mustang had kinda heavy doors too. but really, the heavier the better. it just means its more safe and soundproof. when a Subarban hits you on the side one day, youll be happy your doors were heavy and strong.
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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i like it heavy and solid...but it does open too wide, be very careful when open doors!
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 07:57 AM
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The weight is probably the ONLY reason I have not put lambo doors on my car... this is my first coupe so I'm not used to the whole long door thing but yeah.. everybody who gets in my car says my doors are heavy

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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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Doors are definitely heavy...but thats not the problem....

They open too wide and if you have a passenger.... (i.e. friend...girlfriend....mistress) make sure to warn them...or else u might get a busted door
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 12:02 AM
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oh my gosh you are right about the warning. That could be a bad thing....
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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Be careful with the doors on a windy day too. Just because they are heavy doesn't mean the wind wont slam them into the car next to you!!
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DuMa
but i just look at it when i park and know its worth it.
Yeah, it makes me want to pop the hood and stand by my car.



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