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Title: dissapearing doors
Post by: millwall on 20 December 2010, 13:50:57

i wouldnt mind this on my omega   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAtkoje4-eM

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: Jimbob on 20 December 2010, 14:03:38

mental  ;D

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: aaronjb on 20 December 2010, 14:16:01

As I recall the BMW Z1 came with similar doors from the factory, although they didn't go all the way into the floor - as this video demonstrates (not exactly work safe, but it is a clip from Top Gear so it was broadcast safe..)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYZ7lAk-BdQ

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 20 December 2010, 14:17:50

That appears to be extemely good, but the only thing to concern me is will the folding away door be jammed in the event of an accident, more than a standard door?  Would it be more difficult for the emergency services to get it open?

I love the concept though, which seems to resolve many issues we have with the standard doors! 8-) 8-) 8-)

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 20 December 2010, 14:18:46

I have to say that I quite fancied that. 8-) 8-) :-* :y

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 20 December 2010, 14:22:08

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As I recall the BMW Z1 came with similar doors from the factory, although they didn't go all the way into the floor - as this video demonstrates (not exactly work safe, but it is a clip from Top Gear so it was broadcast safe..)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYZ7lAk-BdQ

Splendid - I love women's legs. :-* :-* :-* :-* :y

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: freecall666 on 20 December 2010, 14:24:13

i like it but would not have one, no B post no roll bar.

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: aaronjb on 20 December 2010, 14:39:53

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i like it but would not have one, no B post no roll bar.

No B post on the MR2, either - the roll protection is the windscreen (big steel hoop in the A pillar) and the back end of the car.. so if you're going to roll it.. duck!

(Actually I've seen plenty of MR2s upside down and the A pillar stands up extremely well)

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: millwall on 20 December 2010, 14:42:33

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i like it but would not have one, no B post no roll bar.

i would have thought the strength is elsewhere :y

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: Banjax on 20 December 2010, 15:44:37

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As I recall the BMW Z1 came with similar doors from the factory, although they didn't go all the way into the floor - as this video demonstrates (not exactly work safe, but it is a clip from Top Gear so it was broadcast safe..)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYZ7lAk-BdQ

Splendid - I love women's legs. :-* :-* :-* :-* :y

errr....I think thats from one of JC's tremendous DVDs rather than Top Gear - if that was broadcast the Beeb would still be fielding complaints 10 years on  ;D ;D

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: aaronjb on 20 December 2010, 15:52:05

Fair point, you could be right there..  :D I saw JC and assumed Top Gear (because who buys his DVDs, anyway!?)

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 20 December 2010, 15:54:43

Wherever it came from, it was gratefully received. :y

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: Andy B on 20 December 2010, 15:55:22

I saw that years ago linked from here or the ABS, it's not cought on yet

Title: Re: dissapearing doors
Post by: Pitchfork on 20 December 2010, 19:04:11

Lateral thinking!