Vertical Doors

[MrLane]

That's not bad... IMO it's jst eye candy... cool to look at but not for me... to each their own...

and not to sound like a jerk, (especially since I like the look on your car) Mr_Coupe, but SE-R badging isnt exactly the hottest mod either... i like the way it looks, but not for me... I'm just sayin'...

you know when i get a chance i'll get a measurement for you all i know is i was at a parkin garage for a jeff dunham show and it had plenty of room inside the garage and it was a lower ceiling than most

[MrLane]

they look pretty tight in that pic, but my general consensus is lambo doors on asian imports =

actually i'll partly agree with this since when vertical doors inc 1st open they were workin on a lot of rice rockets and they'll admit to it.. but now a days they work mainly on higher end cars and hardly get any of those rockets in

the day i drop mine off they had an Aston Martin Parked outside that had just got some doors installed

[rjdmmfl1]

actually i'll partly agree with this since when vertical doors inc 1st open they were workin on a lot of rice rockets and they'll admit to it.. but now a days they work mainly on higher end cars and hardly get any of those rockets in

the day i drop mine off they had an Aston Martin Parked outside that had just got some doors installed

Mr.Lane, I understand the intrigue of vertical doors. I wanted them, and put them on my 200SX. They looked very nice. They were GT factory vertical doors. In any case, it was a phase that I went through, and having said that, I can't down you for your choice in mods for your car... but what you will find is that, like everything else, in time, the novelty will wear off, and these dorrs will be SUPER annoying to you. In addition to decreasing the value of your car, as previously mentioned, not only will your factory doors never work perfectly again if you choose to reinstall them (which I wanted to do after a couple of years), your vertical doors will soon begin to require slights tweaks as well.

the thing is, vertical door kits were initially designed for show cars, not everyday cars. No one but you, or someone else who's had vertical doors will ever know how to correctly open and close them. This will lead to prblems when you get your car serviced, when valet parking, when going on dates, etc. Over time, as more people incorrectly close your doors, they will bang up on the interior of the door where the catch meets the locking mechanism, further depreciating your vehicle. Even when you explain to one valet or service guy, the second or third guy that returns your car is likely to mess up when trying out your doors. Also, you failed to mention that while you can half way open the door so as not to draw attention, it constantly wants to sclose back on itself as part of the closing mechanism. This adds to further problems when closing the door on slight inclines and declines.

I didn't write all of this to say you made a bad decision, but just to warn you of what you will begin to deal with as time goes on. Enjoy the novelty of the doors while they last. You will be ready to part with them in a couple of years!

[mcheddadi]

Mr.Lane, I understand the intrigue of vertical doors. I wanted them, and put them on my 200SX. They looked very nice. They were GT factory vertical doors. In any case, it was a phase that I went through, and having said that, I can't down you for your choice in mods for your car... but what you will find is that, like everything else, in time, the novelty will wear off, and these dorrs will be SUPER annoying to you. In addition to decreasing the value of your car, as previously mentioned, not only will your factory doors never work perfectly again if you choose to reinstall them (which I wanted to do after a couple of years), your vertical doors will soon begin to require slights tweaks as well.

the thing is, vertical door kits were initially designed for show cars, not everyday cars. No one but you, or someone else who's had vertical doors will ever know how to correctly open and close them. This will lead to prblems when you get your car serviced, when valet parking, when going on dates, etc. Over time, as more people incorrectly close your doors, they will bang up on the interior of the door where the catch meets the locking mechanism, further depreciating your vehicle. Even when you explain to one valet or service guy, the second or third guy that returns your car is likely to mess up when trying out your doors. Also, you failed to mention that while you can half way open the door so as not to draw attention, it constantly wants to sclose back on itself as part of the closing mechanism. This adds to further problems when closing the door on slight inclines and declines.

I didn't write all of this to say you made a bad decision, but just to warn you of what you will begin to deal with as time goes on. Enjoy the novelty of the doors while they last. You will be ready to part with them in a couple of years!

. I can't believe the things some of you guys say...it's like believing in Santa Claus and constantly having people tell you the big guy doesn't exist. Man whatever, thx rjdmmfl1 for the valuable information

[MrLane]

Mr.Lane, I understand the intrigue of vertical doors. I wanted them, and put them on my 200SX. They looked very nice. They were GT factory vertical doors. In any case, it was a phase that I went through, and having said that, I can't down you for your choice in mods for your car... but what you will find is that, like everything else, in time, the novelty will wear off, and these dorrs will be SUPER annoying to you. In addition to decreasing the value of your car, as previously mentioned, not only will your factory doors never work perfectly again if you choose to reinstall them (which I wanted to do after a couple of years), your vertical doors will soon begin to require slights tweaks as well.

the thing is, vertical door kits were initially designed for show cars, not everyday cars. No one but you, or someone else who's had vertical doors will ever know how to correctly open and close them. This will lead to prblems when you get your car serviced, when valet parking, when going on dates, etc. Over time, as more people incorrectly close your doors, they will bang up on the interior of the door where the catch meets the locking mechanism, further depreciating your vehicle. Even when you explain to one valet or service guy, the second or third guy that returns your car is likely to mess up when trying out your doors. Also, you failed to mention that while you can half way open the door so as not to draw attention, it constantly wants to sclose back on itself as part of the closing mechanism. This adds to further problems when closing the door on slight inclines and declines.

I didn't write all of this to say you made a bad decision, but just to warn you of what you will begin to deal with as time goes on. Enjoy the novelty of the doors while they last. You will be ready to part with them in a couple of years!

when i am on dates i open and shut the door for my date regardless of what type of door i have i am 19 have no reason to vallet park soo all in all i know its a novelty but the type that is pretty sexy indeed.

takin my car back to factory would be no problem but i have no reason too. i do things to my vehicle that i am willing to pay for maintance and take care of as long as i own the car. in addition i am the type of guy to collect my vehicles as i move along in life so depreciation really means nothing to me at all.

[rjdmmfl1]

. I can't believe the things some of you guys say...it's like believing in Santa Claus and constantly having people tell you the big guy doesn't exist. Man whatever, thx rjdmmfl1 for the valuable information

mcheddadi,I think you misunderstand me. "I too use to believe in Santa"... my point was that in the end, vertical doors become a nuisance. Ask anyone that has put them on a "daily driver" like shift_CR, and they'll tell you. I absolutely LOVED them on my previous car when I first got them (back when they first came out and were still in style), but eventually, they really became the bane of my driving experience. I wasn;t trying to hear anything anyone said to me either about them, I wanted them, and I got them, and *uck what anyone else said or thought about them. I think Mr. Lane probably feels the same way now. I was merely trying to point out things he may experience in the future, especially the part about getting your vehicle serviced (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.) they all put different people in your vehicle, thus increasing the possibility that they will *uck it up somehow.

The kid's 19, and wants to verticalize his car, its his perogative, it's his money, its his car! So I'm not downing him for doing it, again just warning of what things may come.

Its a shame that you are just doing it though, 5 years ago, everyone would have said it was the hotness.... but they use to say that about spinning rims also!

[Mr_Coupe]

i never said it was a hot mod its just different thats all... all i said was that lambo doors weigh down ur car and i heard they dont last long they tend 2 have problems.. i dont think me having an s-er badge is a problem ive seen it done before plenty of times..

[spike228]

ah this infamous image...there always a smart a$$ who feels the need to post it lol, I guess it's a must for all the vertical/lambo door threads.

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I curse the man who made this image lol

You are very welcome

[TheBourneAltimatum]

i dont see the need for lambo doors unless your car is so low that the doors might hit the floor. those doors w ere never designed for the looks. if a lambo was parked next to a curb and attempted to open a door like most cars do it will be a disaster.

and mr. lane dont get mad at the following, this is a generalization

but as far as putting them on an altima thats gay, any1 who bastardizes the car to throw up the show card is an idiot insecure human being that is not a car enthusiast but rather a small pen15'd prick

that wasn't aimed at anybody. I'm not trying to offend anybody but thats how i see it,
Modified by TheBourneAltimatum at 11:42 PM 1/13/2008

[BatmansDreamCar03]

so, you are saying that cars are absolutely not for show. why dont you critisize the people who put different wheels on their car, or those who tint their windows. i dont really care either way

i would like those doors on a car but personally i think it makes the car look tacky, not because of whats in or anything but just the style of the car and the vertical doors don't seem to fit ...in my eyes.

just needed my 2 cents

[TheBourneAltimatum]

so, you are saying that cars are absolutely not for show. why dont you critisize the people who put different wheels on their car, or those who tint their windows. i dont really care either way

i would like those doors on a car but personally i think it makes the car look tacky, not because of whats in or anything but just the style of the car and the vertical doors don't seem to fit ...in my eyes.

just needed my 2 cents

you're missing what i am saying. putting rims on your car is not necessarily means that somebody is pulling out the show car...unless he raises is it up to throw 22's or something which i criticize a lot...and tinting windows gives a car a more grown up look. if you ever go to youtube there is a video of a guy washing his altima thats on 22's and he says to the camera try to keep up and blah blah blah, that is puling out the show card, actaully anybody with that menatlity is what i described in my previous post

[generic808]

Oh boy, here we go again! A guy puts pics of his new doors on his car for all to see, and it spawns off all these debates and arguments. Can't we just all get along?

[LongBeachCoupe]

It seems like a cool idea.. function is what is my concern.. .and the matter that he wouldnt even say a price leads me to believe hes slightly embarassed on how much he paid.. which means its way out of my range lol.

[rjdmmfl1]

you're missing what i am saying. putting rims on your car is not necessarily means that somebody is pulling out the show car...unless he raises is it up to throw 22's or something which i criticize a lot...and tinting windows gives a car a more grown up look. if you ever go to youtube there is a video of a guy washing his altima thats on 22's and he says to the camera try to keep up and blah blah blah, that is puling out the show card, actaully anybody with that menatlity is what i described in my previous post

its funny how you seem to think your standards for what's ok are what everyone should go by..

'well rims are ok, tint is ok, but vertical doors are "gay"...

first, gay should not be used as a negative adjective, it's offensive to those who are homosexual.

in any case, you make those horrible pesonal attacks, and then say don't take offense, it's not directed towards you.. ... how else is he suppose to take it?

I think we all agree that most of us would not do it to our cars... but there's no need for us to attack him personally... its his money and his car!

and LBC, thw kits can range but they are usually like 1000, and labor can be around 1000 also... so it can be done for $2000 or less! well, those [rices ae from 5 years ago, it may be cheaper now

[LongBeachCoupe]

$2000 or less?! Wow... ok im done looking at this thread lol... Maybe its more suited for high end cars for a reason lol... I can dig the look, but not for the price of a bodykit intake and exhaust

[mcheddadi]

but as far as putting them on an altima thats gay, any1 who bastardizes the car to throw up the show card is an idiot insecure human being that is not a car enthusiast but rather a small pen15'd prick

Well that's quite an intelligent statement, thanks for showing us all the wisdom an 18year old has.

Now excuse me while my idiot insecure self that isn't an enthusiast and that's a small pen15'd prick goes to order a set of vertical doors.

[LongBeachCoupe]

MC im suprised to see you listing this as your next mod... its gotta add weight... SLOWING DOWN YOUR RIDE right? I thought you were the all speed guy... the one most likley to take out his back seat lol...

Isnt this much $$ better spent (in your mind) on a performance mod?

[mcheddadi]

MC im suprised to see you listing this as your next mod... its gotta add weight... SLOWING DOWN YOUR RIDE right? I thought you were the all speed guy... the one most likley to take out his back seat lol...

Isnt this much $$ better spent (in your mind) on a performance mod?

It won't add more weight than an extra passenger, and it looks soo good on the car that I wonder why you're even trying to argue about the weight with me.

the turbo will be there later for power so I don't mind having the couple extra pounds.

And I don't think that some of you guys realize that mr.lane said the doors open both way, upward and more normally outward. So really I don't under why all the warnings and such coming from you guys, If I don't want to open it upward I can just normally open it outward.

[MrLane]

MC im suprised to see you listing this as your next mod... its gotta add weight... SLOWING DOWN YOUR RIDE right? I thought you were the all speed guy... the one most likley to take out his back seat lol...

Isnt this much $$ better spent (in your mind) on a performance mod?

each hinge weighs about 15 lbs. meaning your adding about 30 lbs to the weight of your car.. so less that if you were to have a baby in your ride

[08altima35]

a super phatty!

[LongBeachCoupe]

im not ragging on you... i just thought you would be focusing your dollars on performance.... i guess you have more $$ to burn than i thought! KUDOS!

[Serkle K]

Hey I was just saying, it's like the pot calling the kettle black kinda thing... I mean, you boldly stated it's played out to have verticle doors, and many would say to you that it's played out to re-badge a car somthing it isn't... again to each their own

[LongBeachCoupe]

http://www.buy.com/retail/prod...96957hahaha i just had to post it!

[D-Roll]

So who's gettin the lambo doors first? LOL

[Shift_Altima]

Where's adidas.. seems like he gets evertyhing first jk adidas.. love ur car and color..

[godsgift]

And I don't think that some of you guys realize that mr.lane said the doors open both way, upward and more normally outward. So really I don't under why all the warnings and such coming from you guys, If I don't want to open it upward I can just normally open it outward.

actually the doors dont open very much normally, they only open about 18 inches most, which may sound like alot, but thats only at the rear of the door , so you cant open it normally spend your money on performance, trust some of us, you'll understand about 6 months after you have them

[rjdmmfl1]

actually the doors dont open very much normally, they only open about 18 inches most, which may sound like alot, but thats only at the rear of the door , so you cant open it normally spend your money on performance, trust some of us, you'll understand about 6 months after you have them

Exactly, that's the point I made in an earlier post. Anyone that has owned a vehicle with vertical doors knows how it works. As you mention, the 18 inches is only at the very rear, meaning you will be looking like your squeezing yourself into the car when you open it up that way. Also, they don't stay open when you open them to the side, the closing mechanism trys to close it, thus you can't just open it 18 inches and leave it that way without the door trying to close on you!

[mcheddadi]

actually the doors dont open very much normally, they only open about 18 inches most, which may sound like alot, but thats only at the rear of the door , so you cant open it normally spend your money on performance, trust some of us, you'll understand about 6 months after you have them

Exactly, that's the point I made in an earlier post. Anyone that has owned a vehicle with vertical doors knows how it works. As you mention, the 18 inches is only at the very rear, meaning you will be looking like your squeezing yourself into the car when you open it up that way. Also, they don't stay open when you open them to the side, the closing mechanism trys to close it, thus you can't just open it 18 inches and leave it that way without the door trying to close on you!

does that apply to your vertical doors Mr.Lane?

[godsgift]

does that apply to your vertical doors Mr.Lane?

it applys to all vertical doors, if they opened all the way, the door would fall to the side to a horizontal position if there was alot of movement, oh an one more thing, extending the wires.... what a PITA, cant go back to stock there, aint nothing like having your wiring harness in the door all taped up with butt connectors in the door jamb.... anyways go for it if you really want them, just come back to this thread in 6 months an give us an update

[MrLane]

does that apply to your vertical doors Mr.Lane?

i just went outside and measured. from the rear of my door it opens slightly above 2 ft around the 26 inch mark

and i am always on a slope of some sort so even when i had factory hinges they wanted to close on me so i kinda like that when the door is propped all the way in the vertical on my driveway it doesn't try closing on me

well this thread is becoming ridiculous a bunch of assumptions and such

so i'll just enjoy my doors.. it is a matter of personal preference and how much you care about your vehicle. if you have the money to afford maintenance of any upgrade well do it. I do things that I believe to look good and that I can and am willing to pay for. Havent focused too much on performance upgrades yet since i'd prefer installing parts that have tried many times and plus i have no need to be racing I got the car for looks soo lets all just play nice and no more