Any of you guys heard of any Crossfires with lambo doors?

 

my gallery has a 300C in it with them about $3000. In LA

 

I'll keep opening my doors the normal way for $3k.

 

I have talked to a guy that is doing it with his mustang. It is cool I imagine, but just don't know how reliable it will be over time. We have big bulky doors. Would love to see some photos of it. Would be great to have in parking lots.

 

do a search on the net for VDC, or write CTD-Germany an email. theres kits on ebay for about $1-2K, but i bet theyre very primative, and would look that way after installation. a real custom job would cost big bucks... $3-5K

 

I saw a post about them somewhere on the web, can't remember where. There were pictures. The guy said he was thinking about going back to stock because access and egress was challenging.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...545287835&rd=1

Say this on eBay, looks good but still a very expensive mod...

 

i still think its a neat idea.

 

There's one available for the Crossfire at www.325customs.com but only the standard one where its a bolt on type. The automatic/remote requires welding and folding of the fenders.

I've been wanting to have one on my Crossfire ever since I bought but I'm still waiting for a reliable company that can guarantee a good product. I'll might try and go for this www.325customs.com.

 

Here's some useful info:

We are committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. While many customers are very happy with the manual kits, some have suggested improvements to the electric kit. We take the feedback of our customers very seriously and we are making significant progress to address these suggestions. We do not recommend the electric kit for your car unless you want nothing but the motorized system only because the electric kit
requires heavy modification and professional installation by a very professional custom shop. Plus for the electric kit, you must manually open the door and let the motor lift the door up. The drawback is that the motors are slow in some people's opinions and are not practical for daily drivers. Many of our customers avoid the linear actuators (electric kit) because the supplied gas charged lift supports (manual kit) provide fast reliable and easy entry and exit from your vehicle. The gas charged lift supports like those that lift hatchbacks last for years and in the event they need to be replaced, they are an off the shelf item that can be found in many auto parts stores.

We offer both the manual kits and electric kits and we started selling the electric kits this year. Some of the electric kit users have suggested improvements to the electric kit because the modification and installation require more time and labor cost, plus they found that the doors do not rise as high as they want. We are proud to inform you that on the other hand, the customers that use the manual kits are happy with the kits. We want to
ensure that our customers are happy with the products so we fully recommend the manual kits.

The Direct Bolt-On kit is not available for the year/model of your vehicle. We have universal kits with advanced universal design that can be modified to fit that application. We recommend the GT Factory Diablo Door Hinge Conversion kit which is the best and strongest universal kit in the market. The details are as followed:

GT Factory Diablo Door Hinge Conversion kit Features:

. Dual lifts provide 300lbs of force per door

. 300% stronger than bolt on kits

. Fits any vehicle

. Weld in design for a fast and reliable installation

. May be bolted in to some applications by drilling your factory hinge hole pattern

. Installs quickly - As little as 8 hours start to finish

. Completely reversible - Just grind the welds and bolt the factory hinge back on

. Free install CD-Rom with over 130 high rez pictures

. Total clearance swing arm design ensures the door will not hit the fender

. 100% CNC machined ensures every kit achieves the highest level of precision

. Made from Chromoly Steel for high strength and daily driver reliability

. Nickel plated for show quality appearance & corrosion protection

. Mechanism and gas charged lifting arm are hidden for a professional OEM look

. All factory locks, latches, seals & wiring are left in tact for OEM reliability

. Door opens horizontal so that you can get in and out without gathering a crowd

. Adjustable horizontal door opening width up to 25 degrees

. Gas charged lifts make the door feel weightless when you lift it vertical

. Door closes horizontal automatically after you bring it down

. Mechanism can be converted to motorized operation for an additional charge

. Adjustable door sag to keep door straight when closed and to protect rocker panel

. Adjustable door motion restrictor to prevent door lift until all the way out and

. Door will not close into the window pillar anytime on the vertical path

. Infinitely adjustable door vertical angle up to 90 degrees

GT Factory specializes in taking car customization to a new level. With over 3 years of research and development the GTF Diablo door conversion is the most precise mechanism available outside the exotic automobile manufacturers in Italy to motivate your doors to a new altitude. For this reason GT Factory has registered the design with the US Patent & Trademark Office. The GTF Diablo Kit allows you to utilize the factory door latch, lock and
electronics because the door swings out like stock before it goes up like an exotic sports car so you get the looks and you get to keep all of the OEM safety and amenities. The mechanism is also fully adjustable allowing you to decide exactly how the door operates and where it will stop horizontally and vertically to give each individual the ability to create that "just right" look and make sure that both sides match up. Best of all install time
is only about 8 hours saving costly labor charges at your custom shop. The GT Factory Diablo Kit is precisely machined by high tech CNC machinery guided by our computer-aided design. 50 pounds of Chromoly alloy has been taken over and machined into 17 lbs of exotic mechanism. Then it is put together with all stainless steel hardware, precision fillet welding and a 5-ton press. All parts are nickel plated for corrosion and rust protection as
well as show quality aesthetics. Providing the power for the vertical motion is 2 gas charged lifting arms per side. All components are reliable, safe, warranted, and service free. All you have to do is install, setup, and go vertical. Diablo doors have proven to be the most jaw dropping & head turning functional visual enhancements for automobiles yet. The Diablo door conversion literally draws a crowd every time you enter or exit the
vehicle. Just in case you are in a hurry or don't feel like putting on a show at the gas station you can enter and exit the vehicle just by opening the door horizontally not vertically whenever you see fit. Go vertical today with the GTF Diablo door conversion which includes two Diablo mechanisms, stainless hardware, thread locker, four lifting arms and clear instructions featuring installation photographs. Please note that the conversion is for the two front doors only regardless of whether the vehicle has 2 doors, 3 doors or 4 doors.

 

F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions (GT Factory Diablo Door Hinge Conversion kit)

Q. Can I have the Diablo Hinge conversion motorized?

A. We do not offer the GT Factory Diablo kit with a motorized option because it is the manufacturer and our experience that the installation and parts are very costly. At the same time, through trying to motorize it, you will sacrifice the reliability and daily drivability which are the important advantages designed into the GT Factory Diablo kit. We are committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction and we fully recommend
the manual kits.

Q. How do I know if the "universal" Diablo kit will work on my vehicle?

A. We have done a huge variety of vehicles including cars and trucks and although some are harder than others, we are yet to find a vehicle that will not accept the conversion. It does take some intelligence to figure out the correct placement of the parts in each vehicle. The Diablo hinge and or car may need some modification to sit flush against the car and door, so shop around for a custom shop that you are comfortable with doing this kind of work on your car.

Q. Will this be a bolt on kit?

A. It is actually harder to bolt it on because you have to drill your factory hinges bolt pattern into the half inch chromoly base plate and door plate and after you get it bolted up, the stock hinge mount might not be strong enough, so just have it welded on to achieve a quick and reliable install.

Q. Can I open them normally and up depending on what I feel like?

A. Yes, it has up to 25 degrees of horizontal motion.

Q. Have you taken into consideration the weight of the door and glass?

A. Yes, the lift supports supply 300 pounds of force per side to motivate the doors up. On most cars the supplied lift supports make the door feel weightless when you lift it up. Cars with light doors will feel like the door wants to spring up on its own when you lift it.

Q. Why should I buy the Diablo Hinge conversion instead of doing a custom hinge myself?

A. GT Factory, the manufacturer of this kit, have been doing Lambo door conversions for almost four years now, and the Diablo mechanism is a very advanced CAD designed CNC machined precision work of art. GT Factory have gone through countless revisions and designs to achieve this excellent product, which is like nothing else on the market. GT Factory has spent so much time on R&D that a Lamborghini could have been bought instead. This is why the design is registered with the US patent and trademark office.

Q. I want the doors to go straight up (not butterfly doors)?

A. That's precisely why this is the undisputed best looking Diablo conversion, they do look straight up like the original Lamborghini. Which is unlike other "lambo style" kits where the door is flopped over at an anglewhen up!

Q. What is the Diablo conversion like while in motion?

A. It opens out then up, then closes down and in. It is limited to the L shape pattern. The door will not hit the quarter panel or rocker panel, or the hood, or the A pillar, or the fender. Opening the door like the stock motion before it goes up allows us to use all of the factory locks, latches, seals, and wiring.

Q. What is the cost for the parts and what parts am I getting?

A. We have two manufacturing sources for the same GT Factory Diablo Door Hinge Conversion system. You can buy the US made Diablo System at $2000 USD. Or you can buy the overseas manufactured kit for $999 USD. According to the dealer agreement with the manufacturer, no dealer is allowed to offer free shipping for this GT Factory Diablo Door Hinge Conversion kit if this kit is offered at $999 (the lowest price!) Shipping is $50 for locations within the Contiguous 48 States in the USA.

You only need one kit for both doors. The package includes 2 Nickel plated Diablo hinge conversion mechanisms, 4 Gas charged lift supports, all stainless steel hardware, Loctite and instructions. All our shipments are fully insured.

Q. What makes the GT Factory Diablo Conversion different from the other lambo style conversions available?

A. First the unique mechanism and swing arm of the GT Factory Diablo Conversion kit allows the door to rise straight up and over the fender up to 90 degrees vertical. The other kits flop the door on its side when up and only allow you to lift the door about 60 degrees. Secondly the GT Factory Diablo Conversion kit is simply stronger. The mechanism and swing arm have zero flex which prevents the doors from wiggling around in the air when
they go up. The strength of the Diablo kit combined with the weld in install means that the conversion is safe and it will last forever. Lastly, we have the only four way adjustable kit out there, so with a twist of a wrench you can keep the door perfectly aligned with the car when closed, and you can make sure both doors match when they are up. The bottom line is that every feature of the Diablo Conversion was designed to be the best, from the
stainless hardware to the nickel plated finish, and GT Factory backs it up with a Limited Lifetime Manufacturer's Warranty!

Q. What modifications are necessary to mount the Diablo kit on my car?

A. You must cut the inner edge of the fender and cut or flatten chassis extrusions that prevent the swing arm proper horizontal range.

Q. Is the Diablo Conversion reliable enough for my daily driver?

A. Yes, The Diablo mechanism is stronger and more precise than your factory hinge.

Q. Will the door jam look nice with the door open?

A. Yes, because the entire nickel coated mechanism is concealed within the fender area except for the swing arm extending from the slot cut in the inner fender. Over all it looks quite clean and like an O.E.M. item. The car also appears completely unchanged with the door closed.

The installation manual of the GT Factory Diablo Door Hinge Conversion kit can be found at:

http://www.streetracinggallery.com/...stallation.html

If the above URL is not clickable, please copy and paste the Web address.

The installation job for the GT Factory Diablo Door Hinge Conversion kit is not technically difficult, and requires no special skill except welding and looking at the instructions. Every body shop, custom shop, and restoration shop in the world has an experienced welder on staff can do this installation. The instructions we provide on the link are very thorough
and is sufficient for any body shops to see exactly what is involved with the installation and it will allow them to determine how much they will charge. We have never had a lambo door job that we could not complete. The kit is truly universal and can be applied to any car or truck. That is no gimmick. The only cars that the kit obviously won't work on are the VW beetle because it has no fenders and the Acura NSX because it is constructed entirely
out of aluminum. ANY car or truck with traditionally style fenders will work just fine with the Diablo kit. We give you tips and even step by step installation pictures for tricky applications. If the body shop is having trouble figuring something out we can certainly help. We have encountered every possible situation and we have no problem giving tech advice. Limited Lifetime Manufacturer's Warranty on the hinges - GT Factory warrants all Diablo conversion mechanisms to be free from defects in material and or workmanship under normal use and exposure to environmental elements. Not covered under warranty is damage to the mechanism as a result of impact, stress or improper installation. This is a conditional warranty. Any product deemed to be defective by GT Factory and returned to GT Factory within the stated warranty period of "Lifetime" will be repaired or replaced at
the sole discretion of GT Factory.

 

Sorry to change the subject, but hey Cyril where did that grill on that speedster in your gallery come from? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

Its not available. It was made specifically for the show car at SEMA.

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convertiblenut would like props for finding out this information for me. tell them WHY youre looking for a new grill, Liz... :P
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i can help.

it's not available on the retail market...this was a prototype in the chrysler booth for the sema show i attended last november in las vegas. as this picture shows...it didn't look so good in person (too recessed and you can see all the mechanics behind the grill).

we do need a heavier gauge quality mesh grill though...i wish one was available.

 

i actually like that its recessed, but thanks for the straight-on pics. look like we need a more dense mesh.

 

I've checked with custom welders it could be made for about $350-500 + the lowers at $50-75 a piece.

 

You don't need custom welders. You can buy the expanded metal or wire cloth. I have some samples coming to my work and I need to see how they polish up, looking at aluminum and stainless steel.

I did do like Cyril and buy the generic grill mesh from an auto parts store and replaced the lower grilles... they look cool. I then bought another one and replaced the top grill, the problem is the sheet was only 8"x48", in order to keep it from being so recessed (Andrew is right, it looks a bit off being so far back) you need at least 10" tall so you can cut the right shape.

I will try to get pics of my front with the new grilles. I like the size of the diamonds of the stuff I have now (3/8 x 5/8 total diamond size), but all the suppliers I looked at don't go that small. (.5" x 1.2" smallest I have found).

 

well Robert...!
as i do appreciate the props for my good investigating skills, at this time, i don't think that i would like to disclose to the group exactly why i'm looking for a new grill...

 

I have GT Factory Lambo doors on my car. Check out my pics.

Cya,
Chas

 

Where's your pics?

How hard and less "invasive" is the install? Can I trust a local body shop in my town to do a good job for the install? These are some of the questions that holds me from getting one, but I really like it in my XFIREX!