_Cav_ Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Think i've been watch too much of Pimp My Ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 Think i've been watch too much of Pimp My Ride Me and you both "dawg" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue-luck Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 i currently have a set on my car at the moment, i fitted them myself, pretty easy to fit, as they do bolt straight on to the existing holes (no welding needed).... but i did have to cut/role the inside of the wing..... to do this, you have to strip the whole of the front end. the good thing about these kits is that they can adjust to your requirement, how much they open before they lift, how high you want the door to lift up. i bought my set of keron, i think he still has a set for sale? maybe worth a try asking him. it might be best if you see a car with the lambo kit on, as then you can see what your getting into! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 My problem is Humza, i am fecking useless when it comes to DIY stuff so i would have to get someone else to do it for me. I guess thats where it is going to be expensive eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue-luck Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 probably be a bit on the pricey side, as it would take longer on your car because you would have to take the side skirts off before you can take the wings off, and if you have bonded the side skirts on then it will be tricky. maybe ask your garage/bodyshop how much they would charge, give them a rough idea of whats involved to acually fit the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 At least you'll impress the Max power readers! Your car is fine as it. I wouldnt bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 probably be a bit on the pricey side, as it would take longer on your car because you would have to take the side skirts off before you can take the wings off, and if you have bonded the side skirts on then it will be tricky. maybe ask your garage/bodyshop how much they would charge, give them a rough idea of whats involved to acually fit the kit. I will give Liam a shout later and se what he says! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 At least you'll impress the Max power readers! Your car is fine as it. I wouldnt bother. You are probably right old chap - and I will probably end up spending the shekels on something else more worthwhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Having said that, what else can you do to it Col? I mean you have the kit, colour, wheels, single tubbie I can see why you're considering doors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue-luck Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 i know.......HYDRUALICS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 yeh i can still supply them...sold a couple of sets to some members on here...heres a pic of mine taken 3 weeks ago before the re-spray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 shite...wrong pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 How much are they old chap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 £650 delivered to your door CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 £650 delivered to your door CJ mmm...I need to speak to my old mate Liam to see what he thinks about fitting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 CJ, the most important thing is to get a kit that is specifically designed to fit the Supra. The guy who owns [thread=38818]THIS[/thread] Supra bought a generic kit to start with, the company that did the work spent a long time trying to get the kit to fit. In the end the kit was scrapped and a new one sourced but even this took a HUGE ammount of time to fit and get set up correctly. I was at the same tuners last week a couple of times, they curently have an NSX in getting a lot of work done including Lambo door install. The mechanic has being doing the install for the last couple of weeks every time I'm there and is still adjusting the fit to get the door to sit/close properly. I had a look at teh work and he had had to cust shape a nd weld the pillar a lot to get the hinge to sit correctly and to allow the door to swing upwards without catching on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 it depends on what kit you use...there are quite a few different ones available out there....the ones i have are a bolt on job....no welding etc...the only mod you have to do is cut/roll the wing to allow the new mechanism to fit...and i provide full instructions to fit these (specific to the supra) which helps... TBH its not worth getting a kit that does not fit/requires welding etc as it would cost more in the long run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 CJ, the most important thing is to get a kit that is specifically designed to fit the Supra. The guy who owns [thread=38818]THIS[/thread] Supra bought a generic kit to start with, the company that did the work spent a long time trying to get the kit to fit. In the end the kit was scrapped and a new one sourced but even this took a HUGE ammount of time to fit and get set up correctly. I was at the same tuners last week a couple of times, they curently have an NSX in getting a lot of work done including Lambo door install. The mechanic has being doing the install for the last couple of weeks every time I'm there and is still adjusting the fit to get the door to sit/close properly. I had a look at teh work and he had had to cust shape a nd weld the pillar a lot to get the hinge to sit correctly and to allow the door to swing upwards without catching on the wing. These ones were also fitted at Top Racing.... http://hk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ipnigel/album?.dir=/1651&.src=ph&.tok=phLcWCDBnMDjSiaH Hijack warning: Also noted Jasons car in the NA&TURBO picture - the 315 wide tyres on the back look too small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 The more I look, the more I am undecided as to whwther I like them or not TBH, I am erring on the side of not as I am sure I can think of other things to spend a grand on rather than doors that open differently. Thanks for all your input people - much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 OK, I have been talking to Terry S and John A about getting sets of these bought and fitted....Nah, just kidding, unlike me, they have no sense of adventure Funnily enough, I don't despise lambo-type doors (in principle!) I know that there are pitfalls, and expensive crappy conversions that can ruin the car. Some cannot even stand up properly after a while, or need arms of steel to raise, or just move in a funny up-and-out angle. But I agree that good conversions do look cool and are quite practical sometimes, especially in confined spaces (with headroom ofcourse!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 CJ I've just asked the tuners here for the brand name a nd price of the kit that they used on the white car Loks posted. The kit is from Japan and is Supra specific so just bolts on. I wouldn't have the doors on mine as they draw a bit too much attention, they do look trick though when you see them in real life. They especially suit the low lines of the NSX that is getting them fitted here at the moment. Col, your car must attract loads of attention already, you might as well get the doors to match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Col dont do it!!! Lambo doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Col, the ones my tuner recommends are made by a Japanese company, the brand name is Borzoi Wing System, see HERE The kit costs around £1100 but is specifically designed for the Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Just Do It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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