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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 07:35 AM
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Lambo door convertion

I am planning on installing a 90 degree lambo hinge kit on my cavalier and just wondering if anyone can suggest one which one to get. I am debating if I should go with the manual one or the automatic ones (thinking about the speed of which they open and close, and if anyone knows which company is the better product for these. I am looking at ordering the kit from Autoloc right now. Or should I stay away completely from the conversion?
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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the autoloc kit is very nice, and there is no differanc between the auto and manual kits, there both using the same construction and hardware, so its your choice ! have fun
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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Stay away, far away.
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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Why you say that?
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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just open your doors the normal way?? lol ....i dont think much of the lambo kits on everyday cars.... the only advice i can think of is dont go cheap....get a cheap kit and you will regret it later.
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Why, they still have to open outwards but are now only able to come out onaverage of 8" (depending on vehicle) before they swing up.Then when they swing up, if you are of average height and build or are larger than average, be prepared to do the limbo to get in and out of the vehicle. Next up there is the ability to seal properly (seen a lot of improperly sealed vehicles) and the quality of the install + the quality of the parts on the install. Just a big PITA if you ask me.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by darkshadows
I am planning on installing a 90 degree lambo hinge kit on my cavalier and just wondering if anyone can suggest one which one to get. I am debating if I should go with the manual one or the automatic ones (thinking about the speed of which they open and close, and if anyone knows which company is the better product for these. I am looking at ordering the kit from Autoloc right now. Or should I stay away completely from the conversion?
Lambo doors belong on a Lambo. Not a cavalier.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Lambo doors belong on a Lambo. Not a cavalier.
Whoever said PITA is makin' me hungry.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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worst thing you could ever do to a daily driven car they will NEVER align right and the stress on your pillars where the hinges mount to will stress crack in no time unless properly reinforced and warranty dont cover that kind of problem. If your gonna do it expect to pay thick wads or cash and have it done right
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 05:18 AM
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Thank guys for the recommendations, going to hold off on it for now.



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