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BHR4CE1
02-03-2008, 03:15 AM
I think I want this!

http://www.disappearing-car-door.com/
Enigma
02-03-2008, 05:27 AM
:-o That's awesome. This could help us all with door dings, plus the convenience of it... Thanks for the "good find", Lord Bear. :thumb:
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Richard in NC
02-03-2008, 06:34 AM
Note the customizations required. The mirror is moved to the door post. The armrest is moved to the seat. I bet power window controls have to be flush or moved. The under pan has to be redesigned. Any cabling/brake lines that run under the rocker panel have to be moved. Very expensive! And only applicable to frameless coupes/verts (like the 6er).

BTW, for the youngsters out there, did you know that GM did that for station wagon tailgates in the 70's? If I recall, it compromised rear space (higher loading floor, no under floor storage, etc), and was unreliable.
02-03-2008, 07:23 AM
I like the house they drive up to. Kinda looks like Spyder's new garage, but on the small side compared to Lord Wyldfyre's place.
Gran Turismo
02-03-2008, 09:50 AM
I'm somewhat :scared: that in a BMW enthusiasts forum, nobody has mentioned the Z1 regarding this topic yet! :youbet:

http://motvind.homeip.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/bmw%20z1.jpg

http://motorclassic.at/user/admin/bmw_z1.jpg
Stratus650
02-03-2008, 10:06 AM
I think I want this!

http://www.disappearing-car-door.com/

Although its an old technique, it never got popular. Maybe coz of implementation difficulty aside to maintenance.
02-03-2008, 08:05 PM
I think I want this!

http://www.disappearing-car-door.com/

Do you? I don't like it. They look about as weak as a Coca Cola tin can. I prefer conventional doors. With all the electronics and safety devices in our doors, I don't think it would work at all.
02-03-2008, 08:07 PM
I'm somewhat :scared: that in a BMW enthusiasts forum, nobody has mentioned the Z1 regarding this topic yet! :youbet:


:bravo: Good point. But the Z1 doesn't look very inspiring.
bdaw
02-04-2008, 12:05 AM
I like that. Very cool. I wonder how much weight it would add, plus by eliminating the B pillar i wonder if it loosen the ride at all.
AusBmw
02-04-2008, 11:35 AM
Neat trick,I think I'll stick with normal car doors thanks. :grin:
commencer
02-04-2008, 12:26 PM
I think I want this!

http://www.disappearing-car-door.com/

What if you have an emergency and the door gets stuck?
What if your tie gets stuck in the mechanism?

j/k :mrgreen:

Interesting concept...
02-04-2008, 12:54 PM
Neat trick,I think I'll stick with normal car doors thanks. :grin:
:stupid: :agree:
BHR4CE1
02-04-2008, 04:18 PM
What if your tie gets stuck in the mechanism?

TIE???

I can't remember the last time I wore one of those!
02-04-2008, 05:05 PM
What if your tie gets stuck in the mechanism?

TIE???

I can't remember the last time I wore one of those!
How about your sh!rt as it sticks through your half unzipped fly?
laddcruzer
02-04-2008, 06:21 PM
What if your tie gets stuck in the mechanism?

TIE???

I can't remember the last time I wore one of those!
Mostly to funerals :scared: and an occasional wedding :scared: :scared: .