Lambo Doors, anyone do it? How high do they go? - Page 2

ryan.stephens · 04-15-2008

I quite like LSD doors, but I would want the option of being to open them like a regular door in situations where I don't want to draw attention i.e. shopping at a supermarket, but could then open them LSD style in tight parking spaces or when I get out at my favourite restaurant and the valet parks the car

**DesignoSLK** · 04-15-2008

I like the Lambo doors, but they would definately have to be complimented with an aggressive wheel/tire combo as well as a slight lowering in stance. IMHO

Baron7700 · 04-15-2008

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Originally Posted by ryan.stephens

I quite like LSD doors, but I would want the option of being to open them like a regular door in situations where I don't want to draw attention i.e. shopping at a supermarket, but could then open them LSD style in tight parking spaces or when I get out at my favourite restaurant and the valet parks the car

I would do this in a heartbeat (if i had that extra money just lying around!)

Park in tight spaces? Now your beggin for a practical use for these things, there is none, But i do think they are pretty cool.

**cruising n coasting** · 08-09-2008

I would love to get these, though my installer said he needs to modify the windshield washer reservior in order to install. I will look into the LSDs.

As far as attention goes, I have a 08 SMART fortwo car and I had take out the SLK and put that one in the garage to stop all the rubber necking.

The Merc is beautiful, but SMART wins hands down on rubber necking...

cousjcc · 08-10-2008

Only because it is by far the ugliest thing I've ever seen in a production model on 4 wheels

Just kidding, to each his own but even if it got 70mpg i wouldn't drive one

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**smoothbnzf4n4tc** · 08-10-2008

OT but drove a Smart to Stuttgart and I must say the small thing is pretty stable for its size at 140kmph. I think for the city they're really convenient. I would get one if i lived in the bay area.

cousjcc · 08-10-2008

I guess its just a style thing for me, always is with cars. There's plenty of hybrids out there that get better mpg than the SMART and look at least passable as far as styling. About the only advantage I could see the SMART having is that you could park 2 of them in 1 traditional parking spot cause they're so small. When I first saw them I thought they must get 80mpg or something otherwise why would people by them unless they live in a REALLY cramped urban area like downtown NYC.

midget fidger · 08-17-2008

This guy's done it:

YouTube - Mercedes SLK with Vertical Doors

**SLKman** · 08-19-2008

I would go with vertical doors.

They open up more than lambo doors.

Straight up and down when open.

I think the sell them on Ebay.

SLKman

**daylite** · 08-25-2008

I must admit I rather like them, and after doing quite a bit of research, I would also go with the LSD doors model. As soon as I place my SLK order, I'll be ordering the LSD's as well.

btw: Could someone please answer the question on how high they open to. It's the point at the top back of the door window when fully open. We've got notoriously low shopping center undercover parking around here, and apart from that, I also need to know how high to build my new garage...

bbtw: Anyone else kinda find it funny that the doors are high on LSD ... *heh*

**ghostdunks** · 08-26-2008

yeah I'm curious about how high they open as well..... I want to see some action shots of it actually opening and closing from inside!

I'm assuming that once sitting in the car, its relatively easy to just reach out and pull on something to close the door? ie. I don't need freakishly long arms to reach something to pull the door down?

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04-15-2008	#21 (permalink)
ryan.stephens Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Exeter, UK Vehicle: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI Sport - Fully Loaded! Posts: 235 Country: Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I quite like LSD doors, but I would want the option of being to open them like a regular door in situations where I don't want to draw attention i.e. shopping at a supermarket, but could then open them LSD style in tight parking spaces or when I get out at my favourite restaurant and the valet parks the car

08-09-2008	#24 (permalink)
cruising n coasting SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Florida Vehicle: 08 SLK350 E10 Posts: 38 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I would love to get these, though my installer said he needs to modify the windshield washer reservior in order to install. I will look into the LSDs. As far as attention goes, I have a 08 SMART fortwo car and I had take out the SLK and put that one in the garage to stop all the rubber necking. The Merc is beautiful, but SMART wins hands down on rubber necking...

08-10-2008	#25 (permalink)
cousjcc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Vehicle: '09 SLK 350, Capri Blue/Black interior, Premium, Heating, AMG hood fins, window tint (a must in TX) Other Toys: Sold my motorcycle /cry Posts: 162 Country: Thanks: 10 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	Only because it is by far the ugliest thing I've ever seen in a production model on 4 wheels Just kidding, to each his own but even if it got 70mpg i wouldn't drive one .

08-10-2008	#26 (permalink)
smoothbnzf4n4tc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Vehicle: 2009 Mars Red SLK55 Posts: 172 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	OT but drove a Smart to Stuttgart and I must say the small thing is pretty stable for its size at 140kmph. I think for the city they're really convenient. I would get one if i lived in the bay area.

08-10-2008	#27 (permalink)
cousjcc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Vehicle: '09 SLK 350, Capri Blue/Black interior, Premium, Heating, AMG hood fins, window tint (a must in TX) Other Toys: Sold my motorcycle /cry Posts: 162 Country: Thanks: 10 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	I guess its just a style thing for me, always is with cars. There's plenty of hybrids out there that get better mpg than the SMART and look at least passable as far as styling. About the only advantage I could see the SMART having is that you could park 2 of them in 1 traditional parking spot cause they're so small. When I first saw them I thought they must get 80mpg or something otherwise why would people by them unless they live in a REALLY cramped urban area like downtown NYC.

08-17-2008	#28 (permalink)
midget fidger SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore/Orlando Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 67 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	This guy's done it: YouTube - Mercedes SLK with Vertical Doors

08-25-2008	#30 (permalink)
daylite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town Vehicle: '09 SLK350 Sport Posts: 32 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	I must admit I rather like them, and after doing quite a bit of research, I would also go with the LSD doors model. As soon as I place my SLK order, I'll be ordering the LSD's as well. btw: Could someone please answer the question on how high they open to. It's the point at the top back of the door window when fully open. We've got notoriously low shopping center undercover parking around here, and apart from that, I also need to know how high to build my new garage... bbtw: Anyone else kinda find it funny that the doors are high on LSD ... heh

08-26-2008	#31 (permalink)
ghostdunks Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Vehicle: SLK280 Posts: 211 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	yeah I'm curious about how high they open as well..... I want to see some action shots of it actually opening and closing from inside! I'm assuming that once sitting in the car, its relatively easy to just reach out and pull on something to close the door? ie. I don't need freakishly long arms to reach something to pull the door down?

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