OK,

this might be a stretch, but I'm considering the idea of converting the tC doors to the lambo-like scissor doors.

Has anybody done this before? How difficult? How expensive? Pros/Cons?

Any input would be helpful, thanks.

nobody has done this the TC isn't out yet.

nobody has done this the TC isn't out yet. LOL

Yeah, they have been done on xB's...

If you do a search you can find some photos too.

:lol:

I have seen the kits for about $1200 to 1900... they can use the stock strikers and have fairly good range...

can't remember the name of the place...

those type of doors looks better on exotic cars only thats what i think, it will be intersting to see how tc will look with those

http://www.carexcess.com/vdc/Toyota_2000_2004_Celica.html

There is a link to a Celica kit... $1900 bolt on...

hmmmm Lambo doors on a pinto................... :lol:

I think the Lambo doors on a Tc might look good guess I'll just have to do it & find out.

i think many will be attempting to convert the TC doors to lambo doors.
as for the conversion...it should work find...but usually the installers will have to roll in the fenders to make it work properly.

As for cost..i assume it will be between $1200 ~ $1600.

however, lambo doors usually look good on long doors with no window frame. i've seen some conversion on short doors...and they are fugly.

as for TC...the doors are moderate in length, i'll wait to see if anyone attempt its first. cuz i wouldn't want to mess mine up and find out it doesn't work properly...or looks fugly..haha.

Sorry, let me clarify.

Has anybody converted to the lambo doors at all? not just to a tC (I know they haven't come out yet).

I have seen the pics of the other scions that have them, but I'm wondering if anybody out there actually did it themselves........and if they could provide some info.


thanks

well..i've seen it on an xB...and it doesn't look right...not to mention.. u have to squeeze through just to get in the car.

as for more info... chk out vertical doors...they can pretty much do any car, just depends on how much u're willing to spend.

http://www.verticaldoors.com/v2/

From what ive seen its not that hard of a setup, but i would think that professional help would definitly be needed. Personally, i wouldn't do it. I think the tC is a classy new car and to put something so ricey on it wouldnt look good. For 1600 you might be able to get an intercooled setup for ur s/c.

If i was to put Lambo Style doors on my tC, i'd go all out and get the kit that has remote entry haha. I read that with a push of a button, your door will slide out and up. i find that cool, and not 'rice' :lol:

vertical / lambo doors are very cool ... but i worry about the long run. cuz i've heard horror stories ..such as eventual mechanical breakdown of the arms, leaks, and so forth. The cost to fix them start stacking up over few years...

i think they look nice but i wouldnt do it to my car because the door my not close right after a while.

lambo doors are over rated. they are not practical for daily driving.

If the tC is anything like the Celica, the doors will be heavy as ____. I saw a guy with lambo doors on his Celica...he fabricated them from a Civic kit. The doors on the Celica are much heavier than a Civic's doors, so the doors need a little bit more strength to lift up. I personally don't like them.

lambo doors are over rated. they are not practical for daily driving.

And everyone and their brother has them.

Get suicide hinges.

Andrew

lambo doors are over rated. they are not practical for daily driving.

And everyone and their brother has them.

Get suicide hinges.

Andrew

that actually takes work to get done and for some reason it costs less then lambo doors.

lambo doors are over rated. they are not practical for daily driving.

And everyone and their brother has them.

Get suicide hinges.

Andrew

personally, i think the best door hinges out there now are from Koenigsegg.
These spectacular carbon fibre doors open in a single elegant motion, first freeing themselves from the body, then swinging upwards and finding rest at a 90 degree angle. They are supported by the masterpiece Koenigsegg hinges, which use two parallel arms that rotate on a geared pivot,
causing the doors to move in an outward arc. Since the hinges are balanced by gas struts, a gentle push is enough to lift the doors. This design requires minimal area around and above the vehicle, giving complete freedom of access to the car in confined areas.
http://www.koenigsegg.com/graphics/design_doors1.jpg http://www.koenigsegg.com/graphics/design_doors2.jpg http://www.koenigsegg.com/graphics/design_doors3.jpg http://www.koenigsegg.com/graphics/design_doors4.jpg
i wouldn't mind the CCR either...
http://www.koenigsegg.com/graphics/techdata_ccr_side.jpg http://www.koenigsegg.com/graphics/techdata_ccr_sideopen.jpg

now..that's some sik vertical doors!!!

http://www.koenigsegg.com/graphics/techdata_ccr_sideopen.jpg