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Old 09-29-2009, 04:39 AM
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Are these worth it?

Just wanting to get some opinions on weather or not these doors are worth buying? is the quality any good and how much weight would you actually save if you had all four doors in fiberglass.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-08...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-08...Q5fAccessories
Old 09-29-2009, 05:07 AM
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Never tried them, but I'm sure it'll be lighter,....I don't know about u but I'd think safety first. Those doors seem a litte too flimsy to me. I wouldn't trust those things esp if u were T Boned from the side. Unless this is ur track car I wouldn't other spending money on those things. If you want weight saving strip the interior or just remove the passenger side seat.
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The doors on our cars when closed make a B pillar and they have metal spikes that go into the frame. Replacing our doors for a street car is not very smart and could get you and or your passengers killed in an accident.
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^ +1....if you were to get in a wreck and fliped the car on the roof say goodbye cuz the roof would collapse without that virtual B pillar formed by the OE doors
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but if it was a track car, i would be all over these. i bet they save a **** ton of wheight. i'm sure you would have to have a lexan or net window.
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Originally Posted by E.M.S.
but if it was a track car, i would be all over these. i bet they save a **** ton of wheight. i'm sure you would have to have a lexan or net window.
Even for a track car I wouldn't replace them. If anything maybe the back suicide door but that's still risky. Accidents can still happen even in controlled situations.
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Even for a track car I wouldn't feel safe without a roll cage. Which would negate the weight savings most likely. I would say not worth the money.
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+1 on the roll cage with these doors.
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Originally Posted by E.M.S.
but if it was a track car, i would be all over these. i bet they save a **** ton of wheight. i'm sure you would have to have a lexan or net window.
What would you consider a lot of weight? The rear doors are aluminum so minimal savings there.

Replacing the front seats could be a nice weight savings. Especially for cars equipped with heated leather seats.
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As stated you would die in a wreck with these doors... not worth the risk IMO
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The majority has it, NO DEAL. unless it is a track car with full roll cage then not worth it, thanks every one for the excelent input.
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