Front Doors Slide Up??
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MM: what kit did you go with? Or is this one of famous "one of a kind MM specials"?
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hmmm.... there goes Plan A.
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I'm no photographer but this is my car
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.
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.
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your car is lookin' pretty hawt! You just need the front lip on your car. (I forget what it's actually called)
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patience my young padawan....
Can't wait to see pics of it all completed. You BETTER be at Sevenstock
Can't wait to see pics of it all completed. You BETTER be at Sevenstock
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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.
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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.
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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.
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what does the kit retail for?
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$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
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
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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.
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