Darkadious Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 (edited) i meant that as in "oh boy", but i typed it phonetically i think the car looks nice with the doors closed Edited June 19, 2008 by Darkadious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 does it retain the factory latch at the top of the door for your seat belt? that would be my only concern. Not my style but looks like a clean install. Is it counterbalanced well or do you need to really put some force to get the door back down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVILStarion Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 does it retain the factory latch at the top of the door for your seat belt? that would be my only concern. Not my style but looks like a clean install. Is it counterbalanced well or do you need to really put some force to get the door back down? yes. just the hinge was installed and fender hand-crimped inside. same cars, different people...different looks and mods. you would need some force to get it down, strong dampers keeping it up....it helps the door go slowly too when you get the momentum so it won't just "drop". car to be painted next year. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVILStarion Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 i meant that as in "oh boy", but i typed it phonetically i think the car looks nice with the doors closed no problem, i'll close it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDawg_43 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Looks nice!! The only issue that I've ever had with "Lambo" doors, is they look like it's a real PITA to get in and out of the car. I'd hate to head-butt the corner of the door, getting in after a long day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVILStarion Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Looks nice!! The only issue that I've ever had with "Lambo" doors, is they look like it's a real PITA to get in and out of the car. I'd hate to head-butt the corner of the door, getting in after a long day. thanks! it hasn't happened to me, but yes that would hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbrocloud Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Does the bolt on kit have the same features as the GT factory half bolt on half weld kit? Just out of curiousity does anyone know if the 180 degree hinges would work on our cars? Or the gullwing hinges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVILStarion Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Does the bolt on kit have the same features as the GT factory half bolt on half weld kit? Just out of curiousity does anyone know if the 180 degree hinges would work on our cars? Or the gullwing hinges? bolt-on is for people like me with minimal "technical knowledge" and "dollar store tools". you can always weld it after. mine, i didn't. install is very straight forward, borrow a grinder from a friend. 180 degree kit will definitely work. its universal. a body shop can do that. some measuring like where the holes are to be located is to be done. that part i feared the most...plus, welding. gullwing hinge is also universal. style not for me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pure_insanity Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 more pics please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVILStarion Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 more pics please. i just detailed the car yesterday, i'll try to post best pics. i'll include shots of the sparco seats too (i installed last year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVILStarion Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 some more pics. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c227/devilscarred/lambodoorsandmontero002.jpg momo steering wheel with stedabani short shifter mated with act street clutch http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c227/devilscarred/lambodoorsandmontero001.jpg sparco seats and brackets http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c227/devilscarred/newyear005.jpg 20 years of generation gap http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c227/devilscarred/lambodoorsandmontero010.jpg folding the wings before the bat enters the cave http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c227/devilscarred/lambodoorsandmontero006.jpg doors up! http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c227/devilscarred/newyear009.jpg bare naked starion http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c227/devilscarred/lambodoorsandmontero007.jpg the other king of the road enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eck_007 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 thanks! it hasn't happened to me, but yes that would hurt. the only prob ive had is garages with low ceilings....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 have u had any trouble getting in and out of the car?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVILStarion Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 have u had any trouble getting in and out of the car?? nope. i'm 5'10" at 155 lbs. i fit on a junior sparco seat. i've got no problems getting in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 uh im so buying that...i love that mount too...soo beefy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusion972 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 899 for the bolt on kit...no sir, can't see myself spending money on something that will later on make me hit my head on the edge of the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franco101 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 How much do they open out before they can go up. From differant websites that I've seen some have them open far enough that you could slip in without having to raise the door. Not for everyone but it is for me. Great job. I would like to contact you about a few things on install if that would be ok. Starquests are getting more rare each year, and I think these lambo kits just get them noticed a bit more, instead of from behind :hmm3grin2orange: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstieg Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Thanks for posting. There's always been interest on this ptential mod around here. Not like this would apply to most who do this, but I'm curious though...aren't these illegal to run certain classes of IHRA, NHRA races? ie - won't pass tech? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusion972 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Now that you have gotten some use out of them do they still feel nice? hold up well? any issues came up? Although I would hate to plop down 900 plus shipping for this it does seem nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVILStarion Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 they open exactly 18 inches from the tip of the door to the door opening. i can slip-in to the car no problem without raising the door. with the harsh canadian winter, my car gets driven rarely...that's 2,00-2,500 miles max a year. garage, meets, car shows. contact me (pm) anytime. i cannot stress how much i learned from this website from everyone about our cars. you guys in the u.s. are so lucky you have other people to compare notes with. i don't think there's ever a picture of two starions/conquests in canada. i want to help others in my own little way. gull wing is impossible for me, so this was a clear choice. thanks, 'hope that helps! How much do they open out before they can go up. From differant websites that I've seen some have them open far enough that you could slip in without having to raise the door. Not for everyone but it is for me. Great job. I would like to contact you about a few things on install if that would be ok. Starquests are getting more rare each year, and I think these lambo kits just get them noticed a bit more, instead of from behind :hmm3grin2orange: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVILStarion Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 i haven't checked my car for the track (legal?, illegal?). i've always been worried about the old motor in the track. i'm picking up another mitsu by next week, now that one would be for the track! Thanks for posting. There's always been interest on this ptential mod around here. Not like this would apply to most who do this, but I'm curious though...aren't these illegal to run certain classes of IHRA, NHRA races? ie - won't pass tech? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVILStarion Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 no issues, so far. i also mentioned in my earlier post that there are other alternative products out there that are cheaper but universal. if you are technically-inclined then go for it. i think they go for $399-$499? all i had was dollar store tools, grinder and my 16-year old son for the install. and that's why i spent on a bolt-on kit. i just classify myself as a bolt-on tuner. Now that you have gotten some use out of them do they still feel nice? hold up well? any issues came up? Although I would hate to plop down 900 plus shipping for this it does seem nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstieg Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 i haven't checked my car for the track (legal?, illegal?). i've always been worried about the old motor in the track. i'm picking up another mitsu by next week, now that one would be for the track! Best of luck with the racecar! I can't stress enough how cool it is that you're willing to openly post all this and offer to help like this. Much like so many other members. That's what makes this site rock. Cool to see something solidify from a much discussed and drooled upon body mod that most of us will never be able to afford or do, as it's $$$ & strictly cosmetic for the most part. The common theme here (like most all car sites) is..."once I get it running just right...." (same for me BTW -- lol while smacking own forehead). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusion972 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I will eventually buy the bolt on but I dont see it happening right now or the near future. Maybe someone could get with them on a GP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusion972 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I just sent them an email about a GP so i will follow up with them and see about getting the price lowered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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