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GRUMP8 09-29-2009 04:39 AM

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

Autobahn 8 09-29-2009 05:07 AM

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. :evil_laug

pdxhak 09-29-2009 06:14 AM

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.

mscamp02 09-29-2009 07:23 AM

^ +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

E.M.S. 09-29-2009 08:36 AM

but if it was a track car, i would be all over these. i bet they save a shit ton of wheight. i'm sure you would have to have a lexan or net window.

kainis2k 09-29-2009 09:00 AM


Originally Posted by E.M.S. (Post 3250306)
but if it was a track car, i would be all over these. i bet they save a shit 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.

bose 09-29-2009 09:12 AM

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.

pdxhak 09-29-2009 09:17 AM

+1 on the roll cage with these doors.

pdxhak 09-29-2009 09:22 AM


Originally Posted by E.M.S. (Post 3250306)
but if it was a track car, i would be all over these. i bet they save a shit 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.

cornholio135 09-29-2009 11:33 AM

As stated you would die in a wreck with these doors... not worth the risk IMO

GRUMP8 09-29-2009 08:46 PM

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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