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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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Suicide Doors

Sitting here with nothing to do, my mind began to wander. Would it be at all possible to put suicide doors on a third gen? I realize that it would be expensive as hell, and time consuming, but I'm not worried about that. I'm just curious if it would be POSSIBLE. Hell some guy put Lamborghini doors on his, so nothing is impossible.

Don't worry, it's not something I want to undertake, just brainstorm.
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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its possible, but its gonna cost.
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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That is the coolest mod I've seen on a 3rd Gen.
Congrats!!!!
Details....how much time, how much $$$.....!!!!
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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not my car

found it along time ago on one of these threads.

i dont know how much money it would cost. but it will vary from place to place kus its mainly all labor. but im assuming somewhere in the multiple thousands
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 07:08 AM
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gotta love that hot pink interior
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 08:32 AM
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i'm sorry i know you all like it but personally i don't think that door mod looks good on our cars i mean i guess if you go for that sort of thing it's cool but i don't know it looks kind of funny to me. but all in all my only question is why pink?
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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http://www.suicidedoors.com/ used to make a universal kit. The guy's mostly into Ford Ranger stuff, but he can probably help you out.

Mathius
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 11:40 AM
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i'm sorry i know you all like it but personally i don't think that door mod looks good on our cars i mean i guess if you go for that sort of thing it's cool but i don't know it looks kind of funny to me. but all in all my only question is why pink?
I agree... I don't see the point in doors that open backwards.
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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i think they look pretty cool, but they're more of a pain than you'd think, people complain about stepping over roll cages, but it's hell having to back yourself into your car all the time and it's awkward getting out too...i can only imagine that it would increase wear and decrease the life of your seats as well, and possibly the coating on the steering wheel, sliding forward and getting out, getting in and scooting back...
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 12:07 PM
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its a hot rod thing
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 11:59 PM
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Yeah it's also stupid....
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 03:06 AM
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Originally posted by Odyssey
Yeah it's also stupid....
Not
True they do look better on certian cars but suicide doors are not stupid.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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i plan on doing this to m iroc soon as i get the mopney saved up. im thinkin like 5 or 6 grand should do it. complete paintjob with it. hopefully.

i dont know why people will praise **** like that idiot who did the vette light thing on his camaro which looks terrible and isnt even done well. then slam something like suicide doors which is jus sick
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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Originally posted by EvilCartman
Not
True they do look better on certian cars but suicide doors are not stupid.
Well, I guess that depends on how you qualify what's stupid and what isn't.

If you qualify something as stupid if it does absolutely nothing to enhance the performance of a high performance car, adds weight, is dangerous, and is the most overplayed hotrod cliche since sidepipes, then this would definately qualify.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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on our cars yes they look kind of dumb but on different cars it all depends on the car. sorry but on our cars in my opinon it looks a little stupid if you ask me.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 02:22 PM
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That car is local to me and is for sell. I belive 12k. Has a nive 406sb

I dont care for the pink but still exelent Craftsmanship in the work
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 03:04 PM
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My only issue would be getting in and out of the car. As it is these doors are very long and make getting in and out difficult in most parking spots, espcecially since most people like to crowd the lines or park at an angle. Out side of that, it looks pretty cool (love suicide doors, i would love to have a black 67 lincoln continental 4 door) and would be fun.
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