Vert/Lambo Doors: Have you DIY?

[Donomight25]

HI RFD! :razz:

Am thinking about gas cylinder vert doors for my 90' Accord. It's already lowered, rims, LED under glow ect. All was DIY by myself.

Anyone have experience in vert door installation, maybe with an older honda?

I went to a few mechanics, and they all wanted roughly $700 for install. They all quoted me 5hrs per door @ $70/hr. Eff that. I'll pocket the $ and struggle with install for a few days.

So... anyone ever done vert doors? Know someone who has?:confused:

[pupazzo]

Lol why not just put a sticker on your car that says po' boy poseur hahaha

[Piro21]

How many 5hp stickers do you have on the car? This is important.

[jetway1212]

Guys, dont be fooled by this thread. This is obviously a troll. Remember other thread similar to this?

Come on, just re-read the OP and you can see the joke.

[Donomight25]

Lol why not just put a sticker on your car that says po' boy poseur hahaha

Kinda funny.. took me a sec cause I had to shake my head and look at a post with someone taunting someone else trying to save $, on RFD of all things. Wiiicked.

I have actually done an H22a swap-out, full flex back exhaust, 5stage adjustable coil-overs, custom kit, skirts, midnight black custom paint with 12 squirts of clear coat and full leather interior DIY (save for the 4hrs I spent at NRG Automotive tuning the engine with a mechanic :D ) .

So... I figure I saved myself $5k to date. Save another $700 in labor? Why not?


Oh wait, the original point of your post was to call me a poseur. Um, my kit makes my car look like a Skyline. That's R34 for ya.

*laughs* :lol:




I actually own a 90' Accord ect. Just redid my exhaust 3 weeks ago. Selling the dual-tip OEM muffler I bought. Decided the dual-tip Magnaflow is better.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/1990-1993-honda-accord-oem-muffler-lx-es-ex-ex-r-809000/

thanks for coming out.

[Donomight25]

How many 5hp stickers do you have on the car? This is important.


218 hp @ 7200rpm last time it was tested, July 11th 2009.

15.85secs.

A free H22A7 i4 DOHC VTEC works wonders in a car that size.

[Jucius Maximus]

Pic:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/Lambo-Doors-So-Played-Out.jpg

[daftfunk]

I was waiting for someone to post the lambo doors played out image

[Donomight25]

Yeah, seen that. Lol.

Only reason I am not doing suicide doors is because my car is a coupe.... hardware and the mods needed for that part of the car are too costly and time consuming.

[Mattones]

aw come on! a 90' Accord? if i see that **** in burlington im ripping the doors right off the thing.:lol:

[ShadowVlican]

218 hp @ 7200rpm last time it was tested, July 11th 2009.

15.85secs.

A free H22A7 i4 DOHC VTEC works wonders in a car that size.
wut else u got in there?

[JAC]

15.85secs.

That's your 0-60 time, right? Awesome.

[lagos]

so you wanna do this?

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1300/4181/3249590044_large.jpg

[ekashyap]

Got any pics of the car? I see a modified accord on my way to work (in Burlington) sometimes.

Maybe try and get something unique like this:

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2004/2004-Koenigsegg-CCR-Side-Open-Hatch-Doors-1280x960.jpg

Not sure if they're even available as an aftermarket add-on for any car out there but definitely adds some uniqueness.

[Donomight25]

aw come on! a 90' Accord? if i see that **** in burlington im ripping the doors right off the thing.:lol:

FISH?

Come on...

[Donomight25]

That's your 0-60 time, right? Awesome.

I'd love to know what kind of 2004-2006 domestic V8 suv you're cruisin' around in soccer dad.

You should spend your time on the web tracking more fraudsters down.

I do it for a living.

[zzz3]

That's your 0-60 time, right? Awesome.

lol, now someone post an xzibit meme, or at least help me find a blank one to edit :cheesygri

[Donomight25]

Got any pics of the car? I see a modified accord on my way to work (in Burlington) sometimes.

Maybe try and get something unique like this:

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2004/2004-Koenigsegg-CCR-Side-Open-Hatch-Doors-1280x960.jpg

Not sure if they're even available as an aftermarket add-on for any car out there but definitely adds some uniqueness.

My hood is already on hydraulics and opens back to front. Everyone always asks me why the hood locks at near the windshield. That's why.

[PlayerOne]

just ignore people Dono, when you post on RFD about anything other than a factory stock car, you'll get a bunch of smartass comments about how you're "wrecking" your car, while most of them have a rear spoiler on their FF car that never sees the track sitting in their driveway, or don't know anything more about cars than what's listed in the catalogues. Even if someone has more car knowledge than you, doesn't mean their opinion is superior to your's as far as what looks good on cars.

IMHO, do whatever you want to your car, paint it pink if that's what makes you happy.

I personally wouldn't put lambo doors on my cars, but to each his own. Although I am interested in the installation process as I've never done one, if you can wait til mid december, I can lend a helping hand. PM me if you'd like.

[bembol]

Why? Seriously.

What MODS do you have? I'm sure you can find another way to spend your money on? Cat Back, Headers, Sway Bars, Lip Kits, Intake, Pulleys, etc.

[FD3S]

this guy is a jk....

but i think he car is hella fast with 218 hp..

he will own your altima coupe....why bother helping him make his car faster?

lambo doors FTW man, do it do it do it, make sure you post some pix, and make a detailed how to, and everything, i would love to know, what tools are need etc. hacksaw?, staples? and stuff like that:lol:

[JAC]

You should spend your time on the web tracking more fraudsters down. I do it for a living.

Good stuff. You should start with the guy who sold you on the idea that a '90 Accord was cool.

[mazdubb]

Buy hinges (http://www.customautotrim.com/bodykits/lambo-doors/vertical_doors_products.htm?make=Honda).

Install hinges.

???

Profit.

[corrupt123]

Got any pics of the car? I see a modified accord on my way to work (in Burlington) sometimes.

Maybe try and get something unique like this:

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2004/2004-Koenigsegg-CCR-Side-Open-Hatch-Doors-1280x960.jpg

Not sure if they're even available as an aftermarket add-on for any car out there but definitely adds some uniqueness.

Right, 'cept the car you linked to is a several-hundred-thousand dollar super luxury car. When you stand out in that car, it's because you've bought something most people only dream about.

As for the OP - Skip the lambo doors man. 5 hours per door for a professional mechanic = 15-20 hours for your, and then it'll still probably not work so well. The problem with making doors open up that were designed to open out is that there are a lot of things working in ways they shouldn't be. So... DIY? Only if you've done all the other mods to the car yourself and can sacrafice the car for a few days (or drive around without doors? :confused:)

[golden]

Each have their own taste when it comes to mods. Just a serious question. Is getting in and out hard in those doors? The opening doesn't seem much. Plus parking indoor, would it hit the ceiling in some low ceiling parking garage?

[stealth]

If you enjoy it, go for it.

But IMO its a really dated look on a really dated car, that might not be on the road for that much longer (cost effectively).
Unfortunately, its also a bad investment as you'll have a hard time finding anyone to value those improvements if you ever sell the car...and I doubt insurance would comp you much for it either if you had to make a big claim.

But sensibility sometimes goes out the window when talking about cars, we've all been there.

When I was younger I worked all summer to be able to afford to put new chrome sidepipes on my even then old, 76 corvette. 2 months later a cop pulled me over and sent me for emissions testing and they made me take them off (no cats). And I had to buy a complete new exhaust. So it was all for nothing. But boy did she purr nice for 2 months.:razz:

[mwong168]

Each have their own taste when it comes to mods. Just a serious question. Is getting in and out hard in those doors? The opening doesn't seem much. Plus parking indoor, would it hit the ceiling in some low ceiling parking garage?

A friend of mine put lambo doors on his Tiburon and it was a pain to get in and out because the opening was very small. I think this is a waste of money and will probably cause you problems later on down the road. But to each their own.

[shipill]

wow

[Donomight25]

Why? Seriously.

What MODS do you have? I'm sure you can find another way to spend your money on? Cat Back, Headers, Sway Bars, Lip Kits, Intake, Pulleys, etc.

New flex back 3 weeks ago. Headers came with the H22a, I don't want bars, custom kit, intake done, engine stays n/a

[Donomight25]

Good stuff. You should start with the guy who sold you on the idea that a '90 Accord was cool.

I'v always prefered a more square body style in my cars. Older Accords, Chrysler 300, Rolls Royce, older Mercedes ect. Personal preference is just that.

Go google more names bud.

[JAC]

I'v always prefered a more square body style in my cars. Older Accords, Chrysler 300, Rolls Royce, older Mercedes ect. Personal preference is just that.

Suit yourself. But you can't polish a turd.

Go google more names bud.

LOL. And you go call some more deadbeats, kid.

[Donomight25]

Suit yourself. But you can't polish a turd.



LOL. And you go call some more deadbeats, kid.

Peeping into someones credit, knowing if they own property, assets or a bank account all within a few minutes weeds out the deadbeats for me.

You know as well as I do, the internet works wonders. I just have longer fingers than you do Jason. :cheesygri

[ottofly]

so you wanna do this?

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1300/4181/3249590044_large.jpg


Holy sh*t. That is damn fugly!

[isajoo]

Ur posting on RFD to save money, right???

So, speaking as an rfd'er, I rec. u not spend $700 on a car that is not worth even that much....yes, to u it may be priceless, but not to others, which is the more likely response ur going to get by posting here.
http://www.autotrader.ca/result/result.aspx?searchtype=adv&kw=&dp=&age=&kfr=1&kto=2000000&category=4000&mk=HONDA&md=ACCORD&yfr=1990&yto=1990&pfr=0&pto=9999999&postal=&distance=&city=&pro=ON&region=&type=province&dm=7&mph=&rentalOnly=false&pricedOnly=&pl=true&dl=true&coao=&amvoq=&isparts=false&searchStatus=used&videoonly=false&view=list&subregionlabel=Ontario


I mean no disrespect, my 1st car was a 92' Accord EX-R, loved that thing like crazy, but I too moved on, replaced it w/a brand new 02 Si...no regrets.

Perhaps posting on the following type of accord based forum will get u better responses.
http://forums.torontoaccords.com/index.php
Good Luck.

[Donomight25]

Ur posting on RFD to save money, right???

So, speaking as an rfd'er, I rec. u not spend $700 on a car that is not worth even that much....yes, to u it may be priceless, but not to others, which is the more likely response ur going to get by posting here.
http://www.autotrader.ca/result/result.aspx?searchtype=adv&kw=&dp=&age=&kfr=1&kto=2000000&category=4000&mk=HONDA&md=ACCORD&yfr=1990&yto=1990&pfr=0&pto=9999999&postal=&distance=&city=&pro=ON&region=&type=province&dm=7&mph=&rentalOnly=false&pricedOnly=&pl=true&dl=true&coao=&amvoq=&isparts=false&searchStatus=used&videoonly=false&view=list&subregionlabel=Ontario


I mean no disrespect, my 1st car was a 92' Accord EX-R, loved that thing like crazy, but I too moved on, replaced it w/a brand new 02 Si...no regrets.

Perhaps posting on the following type of accord based forum will get u better responses.
http://forums.torontoaccords.com/index.php
Good Luck.


I love how people read the original post..

I didn't want to spend the $700. Therefore, I asked if anyone had experience.

I also love that people think I only have one car.

I also own an 02 Lincoln LS.

[tamil]

Hi,

Why don't you try 360 auto. Prices are crazy plus good service. Post some pictures of your Ride. Would love to see that beast

[jayisthebest88]

I'm also interested in this. I have a 1991 Geo Metro with ruh-ims, just received my stickers today, maybe tomorrow I will have lambo doors?

[EP32k2]

You have a HEADER not headerS on a inline 4 banger...LOL

Jeebus...V configured cars have headerS.

[KorruptioN]

My biggest concern with a '90 Accord would be combating the typical Honda rear-quarter decay.

[JAC]

Peeping into someones credit, knowing if they own property, assets or a bank account all within a few minutes weeds out the deadbeats for me.

You know as well as I do, the internet works wonders. I just have longer fingers than you do Jason. :cheesygri

Sure, but I do it for fun, and manage to actually contribute something of worth to the forum. And at the end of the day, you're sitting in a dirty room with a bunch of high-school dropouts, saying "Hi, is Mr Smith home, please?" :razz:

[CdTriX]

btw

the koneigsegesgesegeeegggeeeeee ccr has i believe helix doors, not lambo doors

suicide doors is when the hinge is on the other side of the door.

get your terminology correct...

i want lambo doors, i want suicide doors.. make up your damn mind...

btw, don't you have camber and torque steer issues with the h22 in the front? since the h22 is 200lbs heavier than an f20?

[alex_d10]

Hi,

Why don't you try 360 auto. Prices are crazy plus good service.

lol. I'd like to be there when he brings his car to Chi and asks for lambo doors, and take a picture of Chi's expression.

And I call BS that youre putting down 218hp on an H22. OBDI or II? Either way, I doubt you're over 190 whp.

[CdTriX]

lol. I'd like to be there when he brings his car to Chi and asks for lambo doors, and take a picture of Chi's expression.

And I call BS that youre putting down 218hp on an H22. OBDI or II? Either way, I doubt you're over 190 whp.

h22 is 200 unless he's got th h23 which is 220 i think?

so 200 whp is not possible.

i think the highest i've seen was 183 with i/h/e.

my TL has 253 but i doubt it has more than 220 due to drivetrain loss. but i be bone stock.

[Donomight25]

Sure, but I do it for fun, and manage to actually contribute something of worth to the forum. And at the end of the day, you're sitting in a dirty room with a bunch of high-school dropouts, saying "Hi, is Mr Smith home, please?" :razz:

Doing it for fun and making a whack of money off of it are two different perspectives. :D That, and I don't ever ask for the person by last name. If I'm looking for a guy, and a guy answers, I say 'Hey (first name here)!' and pretend like they know me. Works 8/10 times.

These high-school dropouts make as much as some with BA's and college diplomas, and that's just their salary. Commission is a beautiful thing.

So, please, enjoy your free eSpying Jay. May it bring you joy and absolute satisfaction, totally for free. :rolleyes::!:

[Flyer]

I'm calling the OP out. Mosport, full track. Post scan of your timeslip.

Regarding lambo doors, I know someone who had them on his showcar (Sees maybe about 100km/yr max). Even he recommends against it for a showcar. Everytime there's a strong wind he worries that it'll cause something to warp or break. You also have to deal with the top part of the door rubbing against the fender when it pops out to swing up. Be prepared to open and close your doors VERY carefully and in a specific way, or grind down either the door or fender corner.

EDIT: Apparently he installed them himself, so might as well save your money and do it yourself. Should be pretty straightforward if you have a kit of some sort...

[Donomight25]

I'm calling the OP out. Mosport, full track. Post scan of your timeslip.

Regarding lambo doors, I know someone who had them on his showcar (Sees maybe about 100km/yr max). Even he recommends against it for a showcar. Everytime there's a strong wind he worries that it'll cause something to warp or break. You also have to deal with the top part of the door rubbing against the fender when it pops out to swing up. Be prepared to open and close your doors VERY carefully and in a specific way, or grind down either the door or fender corner.

buy me a scanner... I'd be glad to dig it up.

[Flyer]

buy me a scanner... I'd be glad to dig it up.
I'll keep it simple: Is the lap time over or under 1:35.9

[Donomight25]

I'll keep it simple: Is the lap time over or under 1:35.9


Only ever ran at Cayuga.

[R23]

i agree with an earlier post, i call troll on this too.
no one would do this in 2009.

[Emancipated]

so you wanna do this?

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1300/4181/3249590044_large.jpg

That's a pretty decent looking Prelude. Trash the front bumper and gay doors.

[KorruptioN]

That's a pretty decent looking Prelude. Trash the front bumper and gay doors.

Prelude? Accord.

[YZFMax]

OP, it's your car! Just do what you want and what will make you feel good. At the end of the day, it is you that will be getting in and out and driving the car around.

IMO, I am not a fan of lambo doors. I think they have been over played and belong in the 90's.

[jetway1212]

Gee. you guys are still feeding this troll? God damn common sense, why did you leave them?

[jetway1212]

I'll keep it simple: Is the lap time over or under 1:35.9

Full track? Thats a fast time, i even doubt a z06 or Viper can beat that.

[Flyer]

Full track? Thats a fast time, i even doubt a z06 or Viper can beat that.
There are alot (http://www.soloontario.com/events/2009/2009_5.html) of (http://www.soloontario.com/events/2009/2009_6.html) fast (http://www.soloontario.com/events/2008/2008_5.html) drivers (http://www.soloontario.com/events/2008/2008_10.html) out there, and I'm willing to bet the OP is definately NOT one of them...

[jetway1212]

There are alot (http://www.soloontario.com/events/2009/2009_5.html) of (http://www.soloontario.com/events/2009/2009_6.html) fast (http://www.soloontario.com/events/2008/2008_5.html) drivers (http://www.soloontario.com/events/2008/2008_10.html) out there, and I'm willing to bet the OP is definately NOT one of them...

you know most of those cars are highly modified for track purpose right?

And 1:35 is 95 secs. Its a very low time for full track. Dont look at the charts and confuse yourself.

Like i said, i dont see any "relatively stock" Z06 or Viper comes close to 95

[Donomight25]

h22 is 200 unless he's got th h23 which is 220 i think?

so 200 whp is not possible.

i think the highest i've seen was 183 with i/h/e.

my TL has 253 but i doubt it has more than 220 due to drivetrain loss. but i be bone stock.

Get an H23 crank and rods (crank balanced) and put them into H22 bottom end. Some simple bolt on's and you can EASILY get 225WHP. That's not taking into account intake, catback make ect.

Wanna talk shop? Work at one for 5 years and then talk to me.

[jetway1212]

Get an H23 crank and rods (crank balanced) and put them into H22 bottom end. Some simple bolt on's and you can EASILY get 225WHP. That's not taking into account intake, catback make ect.

Wanna talk shop? Work at one for 5 years and then talk to me.

Just shut up and install the lambo doors already. We're fed up enough with this bs.

[Donomight25]

Just shut up and install the lambo doors already. We're fed up enough with this bs.

I'm glad you're able to speak for the whole site.. real professional.

Don't be mad cause your ricer is falling apart at the seams. My '90 whips your soccer-mom van anyday.


:)

[aRYip]

No please dont

[stealth]

Wanna talk shop? Work at one for 5 years and then talk to me.

Seems like someone who's worked in a shop for 5 years would either know how to do them, or have sufficient contacts of people who can, so they wouldnt need to post here looking for info like a noob.

Troll.

[mazdubb]

Get an H23 crank and rods (crank balanced) and put them into H22 bottom end. Some simple bolt on's and you can EASILY get 225WHP. That's not taking into account intake, catback make ect.

Wanna talk shop? Work at one for 5 years and then talk to me.

5 years eh. Why must you fill your own thread with so much fail.

Stupid ricer kids...

[Donomight25]

Seems like someone who's worked in a shop for 5 years would either know how to do them, or have sufficient contacts of people who can, so they wouldnt need to post here looking for info like a noob.

Troll.

Lol. I enjoy the fact that you don't know how old I am, and expect me to still be able to walk into a garage 15yrs later and say:

"Hi..I want to mod my car. Can I use your tools for free cause I worked for you when I was a teenager?"


Nice post. Go have another beer, while were all sitting here making assumptions.

[Donomight25]

5 years eh. Why must you fill your own thread with so much fail.

Stupid ricer kids...



What, someone can't work at a shop for 5yrs?

[stealth]

Lol. I enjoy the fact that you don't know how old I am, and expect me to still be able to walk into a garage 15yrs later and say:

"Hi..I want to mod my car. Can I use your tools for free cause I worked for you when I was a teenager?"


Nice post. Go have another beer, while were all sitting here making assumptions.

Nice try....Lets do the math...5 yrs work, 15 yrs away=20 yrs (minimum). Assuming you werent 1 yr old when you were working, you're suggesting you might be 35+ yrs old.

Sorry, NOONE over 35 does ghetto mods like this, esp. on a $1000. beater like this. Grown ups know better.

Lol...fail.
But some more food for the troll, bon appetit!

PS. I'll go have a beer but you should get back to doing your high school homework or you might not get your allowance this week for saving up on those sweet doors!

[ricoboxing]

Nice try....Lets do the math...5 yrs work, 15 yrs away=20 yrs (minimum). Assuming you werent 1 yr old when you were working, you're suggesting you might be 35+ yrs old.

Sorry, NOONE over 35 does ghetto mods like this, esp. on a $1000. beater like this. Grown ups know better.

Lol...fail.
But some more food for the troll, bon appetit!

PS. I'll go have a beer but you should get back to doing your high school homework or you might not get your allowance this week for saving up on those sweet doors!

in defense of the OP he never said what kind of shop he worked at.

could be a pet shop, barber shop, or even a donut shop.

[laptop-tech]

See anything similar?

http://animatingthecyborg.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/17_lilo_und_stitch_500_375_the_disney_channel1.jpg
http://www.smartsrus.com/images/batman/batman_6_500.jpg

[Mattones]

I bet the car dies once you put these doors in. :lol: 20 years old and prob has 300,000 kms on it haha

[Donomight25]

Nice try....Lets do the math...5 yrs work, 15 yrs away=20 yrs (minimum). Assuming you werent 1 yr old when you were working, you're suggesting you might be 35+ yrs old.

Sorry, NOONE over 35 does ghetto mods like this, esp. on a $1000. beater like this. Grown ups know better.

Lol...fail.
But some more food for the troll, bon appetit!

PS. I'll go have a beer but you should get back to doing your high school homework or you might not get your allowance this week for saving up on those sweet doors!

Lol @ $1k beater. My car is worth more than your ford focus there bud.
Mods alone are $12k.

Next?

[Donomight25]

in defense of the OP he never said what kind of shop he worked at.

could be a pet shop, barber shop, or even a donut shop.

Pet shop, barber shop and donut shop ALL IN ONE!!

Sounds a bit like China.

[Donomight25]

I bet the car dies once you put these doors in. :lol: 20 years old and prob has 300,000 kms on it haha

160,200km as of today.

Going to be garaging the Accord soon.. just put my winter tires on my Lincoln...

[dassub]

160,200km as of today.

Going to be garaging the Accord soon.. just put my winter tires on my Lincoln...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d_v3uWfQ0sM/Sk0B38eKC0I/AAAAAAAAAKA/Td7c7oz2O5Y/s320/CoolStoryBro.jpg

[golden]

Lol @ $1k beater. My car is worth more than your ford focus there bud.
Mods alone are $12k.

Next?

Mods usually don't give much value to cars. Some buyers are even turned away by mods. Oh well, it's your money and car, do whatever you want. Just a personal preference, I don't like lambo doors on other cars unless you have a real lambo (that comes with them).