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Butterfly Doors for Roadster

Discussion in 'Roadster 2008-2012' started by GJVR, Nov 4, 2020.

  1. GJVR

    GJVR Member

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    Hello

    OnceI I stumbled onto a website offering a mod to the roadster doors, making them go upwards.

    Now I cannot find it anymore, also not after three days of Google.

    Does anyone know these are still available?
     
  2. Panicopticon

    Panicopticon Member

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    I don't know why you'd want to, but my understanding is the doors are the same as a Lotus Elise S2, do any of those kits should just work.
     
  3. gregd

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    I thought the Roadster has a lowered the sill at the bottom of the doorway, as compared to the Elise. If so, how can the doors be the same?

    Vertically opening doors would be cool, but looking at videos of other cars that had this arrangement makes me wonder how practical they'd be. OTOH, one normally doesn't hear "practical" and "Roadster" in the same sentence...
     
  4. jason.tv

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    Yea do not do it; I have a bmw i8 and the doors going up are stunning but there is no point to do it on the Roadster. The Roadster already has that beautiful and stunning appeal that attracts people even more than my i8 without the need of lambo doors.

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  5. Timothy

    Timothy Driving on Sunshine

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    Yeah, but it is REALLY cool! All our Roadsters don't have to be identical. It is nice to have some different!
     
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  6. ViperDoc

    ViperDoc Roadster 1305

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    I always thought butterfly, gull wing and scissor wing doors looked great, but my garage has a low roof, so I'd never be able to get in the car. I had a Model X loaner once and couldn't open the doors!
     
  7. hanknum

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    Though butterfly/scissor/gull wing doors may be cool (certainly attracts attention), our cars were never designed with them in mind. OEM designed like Lamborghini or Mclaren are probably much better designed than retrofitting special hinges onto an existing car. Also, I've heard that generally the ingress and egress is more difficult with these doors. Lastly, some people think it is an advantage that with these doors, you can fit into tighter parking spots... but that just means whoever you park next to will usually leave you with a nice door ding.

    Jason - can you provide me (here or in a PM) on your impression of the I8? That car has intrigued me. In the future, I plan on getting a ALFA Romeo 4C, but have considered the I8. I am a hardcore sportscar fan, but also have a green/eco side and thought maybe the I8 would cover both interest. Or, it might just muddy both sides and try and do too much with one tool.
     
  8. Roadster

    Roadster JdeMO Powered

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    This is the closest thing I've seen (discussed here):

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  9. gregd

    gregd Active Member

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    No. Just... no.
     
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  10. Logticom

    Logticom 2010 Roadster Sport | 2015 Model S 85D

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    @automixcars Did you do the mod that makes the doors opening upwards?
     

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