Lambo Doors, anyone do it? How high do they go?

SportyDog · 04-12-2008

My wife has been bugging me for these. I thought they were kinda cheesy but a bunch of people have been saying how cool they would be. It's her car so I will probably get them just to make her happy if there are no downsides?

I was looking at these for $750

http://www.myhotmercedes.com/mercede...oor_Kit/534455

I'm a bit worried though because we have overhead storage in our garage and I'm afraid that the doors if they are raised up will ding against the metal storage racks.

Does anyone know if you can still just open your doors out and not up with these types of things? Are there any other potential problems I need to look out for?

THANKS!

**DansSlk** · 04-12-2008

B55 has them, i think they do move outward slightly still so they don't just go straight up.

The problems i think are the alignment that's bound to go out over and over.

**jbanks15** · 04-12-2008

dan is right to ask b55 aka beleriand. do a search at benzworld.org for 'lambo'. many hits for pics and dimensions. hope this helps.

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...ight=b55+lambo

Zut · 04-12-2008

I think Lambo doors are kind of cool as far as the overall look. I was even tempted to have them installed when I bought my car. However, I figured that unless one wants to park in extremely narrow spaces they are not really practical and they are chiefly meant to make the car look "wilder". I was also afraid of the potential leaking and misalignment problems, let alone the warranty implications (where I live, MB can be fussy when it comes to third-party modifications). Being a rather careful person, I was not ready to take that risk just to make my car look more impressive. I also polled my friends and co-workers and most of them found these doors extremely tacky and show-offy. I don't agree, of course, but it made me think...

Ynot · 04-12-2008

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Originally Posted by jbanks15

dan is right to ask b55 aka beleriand. do a search at benzworld.org for 'lambo'. many hits for pics and dimensions. hope this helps.

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...ight=b55+lambo

B55 doesn't come here much anymore, if you want to PM him, go to 6speedonline, his id is Barrister, he hangs out at the 997 Turbo section a lot last time I'd checked.

You can opened them like normal doors, they go outward first before they go up, at least the ones I've seen. There are a few version,

**ir-ops** · 04-12-2008

it is obviously the wrong thread to state this, since sportydog is apparently in need of a boost to take the step, however my european rather conservative taste oblidges me to:

i don't like gullwing doors on the r170/r171. let that for some slrs, or lambos, or other exotics, if at all. the slk is not an exotic, and the door extravaganza will not make it one.

there i said it; sorry to disappoint.

best of luck with yr choice and no offence meant.
ir-ops

**DansSlk** · 04-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ir-ops

it is obviously the wrong thread to state this, since sportydog is apparently in need of a boost to take the step, however my european rather conservative taste oblidges me to:

i don't like gullwing doors on the r170/r171. let that for some slrs, or lambos, or other exotics, if at all. the slk is not an exotic, and the door extravaganza will not make it one.

there i said it; sorry to disappoint.

best of luck with yr choice and no offence meant.
ir-ops

I tend to agree with this

Ynot · 04-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

I tend to agree with this

x3......

**tungster** · 04-12-2008

SportyDog,

Don't listen to all this crap as everything is totally untrue.

I have had this mod for 3 yrs now and I have not had any alignment problems what so ever. Now I do not have the ones that you are looking at but I LOVE mine and get nothing but compliments on how good they look on my R170.
Mine came from lsd-doors.com. LSD Doors have been crash tested to prove that they are safe and I'm not sure that any of the other companies can say that they crash test their product but if so good for them.
This mod has been one of the highlights of my car against all of the other mods this one is the most talked about.
They also look fantastic on the R171 but you should do your research on LSD-Doors and other manufacturers and check if they crash test theirs. Verticle Doors, Inc is another one that I have seen but they only open 10 degrees and you have to lift them up to get out of the car I have been told.
LSD-Doors open 30 degrees and I can open them like normal if in a bad location and no one will ever know that I have had this mod done.
As far as having to choose narrow spaces to park is also wrong....the doors do not open as wide as regular doors so you actually will have more room then opening a regular door all the way.

I also live in Dallas so if you'd like to see them in person maybe we can hook up for lunch or something.

Most people do not like this mod but it has been one of the best mods I have ever done and well worth the price to do it.

Do it, Do it, Do it!!....You wont be sorry!

**alroumi** · 04-12-2008

The LSD kit is know to be that of high quality, I woudlnt install it in my car because I dont like it however if I was forcing my self in doing so LSD-doors is the manfucturer I would spend in getting to have installed.

**DansSlk** · 04-12-2008

Easy tungster mate, just people expressing opinion's cause we aint' all gonna like the same things.

As for the alignment i did say "i think" because I've never seen them myself and let's be fair unless the car is properly water tested we won't know for sure because eye's are not good enough thats why we have to use the templates and i stand by the comment because i don't see how the hinge can properly support the door.

**tungster** · 04-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

Easy tungster mate, just people expressing opinion's cause we aint' all gonna like the same things.

As for the alignment i did say "i think" because I've never seen them myself and let's be fair unless the car is properly water tested we won't know for sure because eye's are not good enough thats why we have to use the templates and i stand by the comment because i don't see how the hinge can properly support the door.

Dan....

...Its all good as i was not pointing the finger at you in any way. I have done many car washes and do not have any leaking from any of the doors at all........but unless I can get the car into a swimming pool and test the leaks that way I would say that they are solid.
Easy to open and just as easy to close just like day one.

Opinions are all good but its the part of giving information on something that they have never owned and know nothing about.

SportyDog....if you want to know more please message me and we can talk.

SportyDog · 04-12-2008

Thanks alot for all the info guys, I greatly appreciate it. Tungster, I would definately rather go with a reccomended product than one I found on the web, but I wasn't able to see how much the lsd doors cost? I'm sending you a PM.

HwoALanG · 04-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

I tend to agree with this

i kinda too

**alroumi** · 04-14-2008

If anyone wants me to pm B55, I can get him to check this thread regarding the questions.

**ir-ops** · 04-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by tungster

.....Don't listen to all this crap as everything is totally untrue.....

was expecting mods to reply to this actually...

would rather humbly suggest that fellow members refrain from using insulting or rough language in their posts, and keep to presenting their disagreements in a decent manner.

thank you/brgds
ir-ops

**-1-** · 04-14-2008

Obviously some differences in opinions. I think everyone handled themselves in a dignified manner.

**etyu** · 04-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by -1-

Obviously some differences in opinions. I think everyone handled themselves in a dignified manner.

I agree. Ditto on that.

04-12-2008	#1 (permalink)
SportyDog SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 purchased March '08 Posts: 33 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lambo Doors, anyone do it? How high do they go? My wife has been bugging me for these. I thought they were kinda cheesy but a bunch of people have been saying how cool they would be. It's her car so I will probably get them just to make her happy if there are no downsides? I was looking at these for $750 http://www.myhotmercedes.com/mercede...oor_Kit/534455 I'm a bit worried though because we have overhead storage in our garage and I'm afraid that the doors if they are raised up will ding against the metal storage racks. Does anyone know if you can still just open your doors out and not up with these types of things? Are there any other potential problems I need to look out for? THANKS!

04-12-2008	#2 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,795 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	B55 has them, i think they do move outward slightly still so they don't just go straight up. The problems i think are the alignment that's bound to go out over and over. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

04-12-2008	#3 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 708 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 42 Times in 30 Posts	dan is right to ask b55 aka beleriand. do a search at benzworld.org for 'lambo'. many hits for pics and dimensions. hope this helps. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...ight=b55+lambo __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

04-12-2008	#9 (permalink)
tungster Founding Member / Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Vehicle: 2002 C2DSLK32K Posts: 225 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	SportyDog, Don't listen to all this crap as everything is totally untrue. I have had this mod for 3 yrs now and I have not had any alignment problems what so ever. Now I do not have the ones that you are looking at but I LOVE mine and get nothing but compliments on how good they look on my R170. Mine came from lsd-doors.com. LSD Doors have been crash tested to prove that they are safe and I'm not sure that any of the other companies can say that they crash test their product but if so good for them. This mod has been one of the highlights of my car against all of the other mods this one is the most talked about. They also look fantastic on the R171 but you should do your research on LSD-Doors and other manufacturers and check if they crash test theirs. Verticle Doors, Inc is another one that I have seen but they only open 10 degrees and you have to lift them up to get out of the car I have been told. LSD-Doors open 30 degrees and I can open them like normal if in a bad location and no one will ever know that I have had this mod done. As far as having to choose narrow spaces to park is also wrong....the doors do not open as wide as regular doors so you actually will have more room then opening a regular door all the way. I also live in Dallas so if you'd like to see them in person maybe we can hook up for lunch or something. Most people do not like this mod but it has been one of the best mods I have ever done and well worth the price to do it. Do it, Do it, Do it!!....You wont be sorry! __________________ C2D 2002 SLK32K C2Design and Kleemann Modified 360.0 rwhp 349.8 rwtq Check My vBGarage for all Modifications

04-12-2008	#10 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 232 Times in 146 Posts	The LSD kit is know to be that of high quality, I woudlnt install it in my car because I dont like it however if I was forcing my self in doing so LSD-doors is the manfucturer I would spend in getting to have installed. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

04-12-2008	#4 (permalink)
Zut Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montréal QC Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 805 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think Lambo doors are kind of cool as far as the overall look. I was even tempted to have them installed when I bought my car. However, I figured that unless one wants to park in extremely narrow spaces they are not really practical and they are chiefly meant to make the car look "wilder". I was also afraid of the potential leaking and misalignment problems, let alone the warranty implications (where I live, MB can be fussy when it comes to third-party modifications). Being a rather careful person, I was not ready to take that risk just to make my car look more impressive. I also polled my friends and co-workers and most of them found these doors extremely tacky and show-offy. I don't agree, of course, but it made me think...

04-12-2008	#6 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a 2008 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since july 2008 Posts: 595 Country: Thanks: 142 Thanked 71 Times in 46 Posts	it is obviously the wrong thread to state this, since sportydog is apparently in need of a boost to take the step, however my european rather conservative taste oblidges me to: i don't like gullwing doors on the r170/r171. let that for some slrs, or lambos, or other exotics, if at all. the slk is not an exotic, and the door extravaganza will not make it one. there i said it; sorry to disappoint. best of luck with yr choice and no offence meant. ir-ops

04-12-2008	#11 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,795 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	Easy tungster mate, just people expressing opinion's cause we aint' all gonna like the same things. As for the alignment i did say "i think" because I've never seen them myself and let's be fair unless the car is properly water tested we won't know for sure because eye's are not good enough thats why we have to use the templates and i stand by the comment because i don't see how the hinge can properly support the door. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

04-12-2008	#13 (permalink)
SportyDog SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 purchased March '08 Posts: 33 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks alot for all the info guys, I greatly appreciate it. Tungster, I would definately rather go with a reccomended product than one I found on the web, but I wasn't able to see how much the lsd doors cost? I'm sending you a PM.

04-14-2008	#15 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 232 Times in 146 Posts	If anyone wants me to pm B55, I can get him to check this thread regarding the questions. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Obviously some differences in opinions. I think everyone handled themselves in a dignified manner. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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