I've seen a few pictures of RX8's that the front doors slide upwards instead of opening like they normally do. Was this a special edition of the RX8 or is this some kind of mod?

They're just broken.
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It's a mod. They are call Vertical doors. A membere here has them , I think her name is Shinka 213.

They're just broken.
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gotta love that..lol....

i was picture a different thing for some reason

sorta like a van door at the begining sliding....then gradually slides at a angle...lol..i duno why i thought of that.

like it will have rails the whole way..

It's a mod. They are call Vertical doors. A membere here has them , I think her name is Shinka 213.

Really? I've never heard of that!

There's a few members here who have veritical doors: (also known as 'Lamborghini Doors' )

- Shinka213
- Carribean Spice Boy (doesn't post much)
- Scrmn8
- MM

Really? I've never heard of that!

Really....... so now you have. :rolleyes:

dont listen to any of those fools, the rx8 came in a type R version that came from the factory with those doors.

There's a few members here who have veritical doors: (also known as 'Lamborghini Doors' )

- Shinka213
- Carribean Spice Boy (doesn't post much)
- Scrmn8
- MM

damn, im not special enough to be on that list.....lol, and I got mine done for free

Mine were free, too. So what?

dont listen to any of those fools, the rx8 came in a type R version that came from the factory with those doors.

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!:evil_laug :yelrotflm

They're just broken.
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I hate when things break :rollingla

dont listen to any of those fools, the rx8 came in a type R version that came from the factory with those doors.

dude it's the JDM Type-R Mazdaspeed version, not just the Type-R version. Duh. :spank:

open your doors and slam on the brakes, then they'll get stuck in that position.

funny there should be a posting about vertical doors. i actually just got my car back the other day from my local dealership. this is the second time ive had to bring my car in due to the problems the doors have caused. ive already spent more than half of the original cost to install them, on repairs. but i guess thats just the price you pay for having really cool doors,...right?

some people drive with their doors up to show off.. i always laugh.

but i guess thats just the price you pay for having really cool doors,...right?

No. Its just you.



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they should drive that way. :) or at least park their car in garage all day with doors up.

And may be one day the doors will be able to flip and start to fly.... :-D just joking... it is a mod!

No. Its just you.

I agree

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this thread is worthless without pictures

open your doors and slam on the brakes, then they'll get stuck in that position.

ahahaha

http://www.trc-tuning.com/_products/_mazda/_rx8/_trc_rmagic_rx8_02f.jpg

Wow that car is sick !!

Wow that car is sick !!
agreed. and if someone would have listed the kit, wing, doors, etc. i would have thought it would look over the top but with that drop and the whole combination...well done.

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/images/rx8/shots/4_800_600.jpg

MM: what kit did you go with? Or is this one of famous "one of a kind MM specials"?

Kinda both.
Its a GT Factory hinge (Chaser Auto comped it to me after SEMA in 2004), but it required a bit of fabrication to make it work.

hmmm.... there goes Plan A.

I'm no photographer but this is my car

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p168/ac3mastuh/DSC00096.jpg

I had my car down at GT Factory in San Diego where they did measurements for their new prototype bolt-on hinge. They manufactured the hinge and I went back down for the install and they didn't charge me.

Dan there is a really cool guy and he is a breeze to work with as well as being very responsive.

your car is lookin' pretty hawt! You just need the front lip on your car. (I forget what it's actually called)

Thanks, but I ordered a friggin Ings bodykit in November and it still isnt here yet!!!!

God I wish that kit would get here soon.

It would look alot better with the kit but I'm still stuck with the stock bumpers.

patience my young padawan.... :D:

Can't wait to see pics of it all completed. You BETTER be at Sevenstock

I hope so too. I went last year but my car was mostly stock. This August I'm leaving for college up in Montana. I'll try and fly down for the weekend since my 8 is staying in SoCali.

I'll be at the lax meet this wednesday so that's where it'll make its debut!:)

What fab work did it take to get the door to fit properly?

The front fenders need to be cut on the inside to allow the mechanism to work. The bolt-ons are pretty straight forwards since its already adjusted for our cars but just in case there are adjustment screws to insure an OEM fit. The weld-on kits are a whole nother story. I don't know but I'm sure MM would know.

Yeah, the weld on kits take some skill to install.
In the long run its worth it because they are stronger, stay aligned better and don't flop around like the bolt-on kits do.

I'll have to do some homework on that. Thanks for the info

gotta love that..lol....

i was picture a different thing for some reason

sorta like a van door at the begining sliding....then gradually slides at a angle...lol..i duno why i thought of that.

like it will have rails the whole way..

Those would probably work better, be more practical, and just might look cooler then lambo doors.


Yeah, the weld on kits take some skill to install.
In the long run its worth it because they are stronger, stay aligned better and don't flop around like the bolt-on kits do.


Ah, I didn't know there where two types. Someone posted a video oh an 8 with Lambo doors and they looks so flimsy and aquward to use. Like you have to baby your doors or they'd fall off.

So, it just looked cheap and super duper wanna-be-ish with a (un)healthy dose of ricer.

Yeah, the weld on kits take some skill to install.
In the long run its worth it because they are stronger, stay aligned better and don't flop around like the bolt-on kits do.

I don't doubt the weld-on kits are probably stronger since they are...welded to the frame but this new bolt-on kit from GT Factory is just like the weld on version but with a large back plate pre-drilled for mounting with 6 screws in 3 locations. I didn't want to get anyone else's vertical door kit since I saw how flimsy they really were but this GT Factory kit is a major improvement over other vertical door kits.

what does the kit retail for?

$1600

www.gtfactory.jp

they don't have it on their site yet since their site doesnt get updated too often but give em a call and he'll tell you exactly what you need to know

Yeah, the weld on kits take some skill to install.
In the long run its worth it because they are stronger, stay aligned better and don't flop around like the bolt-on kits do.


I went with the LSD bolt-ons. Very light - aluminium cast. :)
GT Factory stuff usually weights 2-3 times more! :Eyecrazy:
They have TÜV approval!!! - so no hassle with authorities, here in EU. :rolleyes:

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I got my VDI kit today, gonna put it on Wednesday

what does the kit retail for?

Jedi, you can get it much cheaper than $1600. Mazdaparts.com has it for $1024 (weld-on kit). But for the weld kit plan on around $1000-$1500 for installation unless you are super handy with a welder and an angle grinder and have mega confidence. You also have to add about 6 inches to the doors wiring harness.

This is the bolt on kit that includes everything you need for 1600. The install only takes about 8 hours and the only modification is the cutting of the fender.

If you order the weld-on kit direct from GT Factory its 999.

now its even harder to get into the front seats!