Another Lambo Door Question

[transio]

So does the VX - it should have had two suicide doors for the rear passengers. If the Lambo or Gullwing doors address this flaw, then they become functional by your definition.

I'll concede to that. But you'd have to cut into the B-pillars to do that, which would compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle unless you do some serious reengineering.

when I painted *my* calipers the intent was purely aesthetic - I think the blue paint helps to draw attention to the wheels and rotors and the contrasting colors just look nice... Most true "ricers" likely do it to make a regular 4 banger look like a tuner car.

Right, well most aftermarket brake kits are red or yellow, anyway, so I'd probably put blue calipers on the "bling" list. My Elise had red painted calipers and engine cover. I thought it was a little "ricer" looking, but they were high performance calipers straight from the factory, so I kinda shrugged it off. I probably wouldn't have done it myself, though. If anything, I might have painted them yellow to match the car.

[kpaske]

My Elise had red painted calipers and engine cover. I thought it was a little "ricer" looking, but they were high performance calipers straight from the factory, so I kinda shrugged it off.

I can't believe you'd ever think "ricer" and "Elise" in the same thought. Shame on you. I think it's usually obvious when mods are done to make an automobile look like something it's not, so the term is somewhat subjective for me. IMO even red calipers look great on a VX because it gives it more of a "customized" look. On a 1992 lowered Yugo with a body kit? That's just plain stupid.

[cyronman]

who's gonna try it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Isuzu-Vehicross-Heavy-Duty-90-Vertical-Lambo-Door-Kit_W0QQitemZ150083043239QQihZ005QQcategoryZ88433Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



This was one of the best threads I've read on here, by the way.

[Ascinder]

We need to find someone in the sacramento, CA area to do this so they can make a deal with the Hyundai/Isuzu wrecking yard there to do a preliminary install(like 1 side only) on one of their crashed VX's. If that thing ended up not working/fitting/or leaking, and I just hacked up my own VX to see, I would be pretty pissed indeed. Why not buy the kit, then try it out on something that is not going to be hurt by it?

[nfpgasmask]

Tell me more about this Isuzu wrecking yard in Sac? I would like to know because I would like to vulture some parts from another Black VX...

Bart

We need to find someone in the sacramento, CA area to do this so they can make a deal with the Hyundai/Isuzu wrecking yard there to do a preliminary install(like 1 side only) on one of their crashed VX's. If that thing ended up not working/fitting/or leaking, and I just hacked up my own VX to see, I would be pretty pissed indeed. Why not buy the kit, then try it out on something that is not going to be hurt by it?

[Ascinder]

Oh man, Bart, you're killing me right? The link is right on this site under web links on the main page. It's the allhyundaiisuzuparts.com. wrecking yard. It's in Rancho Cordova(Sacramento). You my friend are also in luck, since I just happen to be going there this weekend. If you or CrnCnn need anything, I can at least save you a trip or shipping. If you follow the link, I think they have one that has been "parted out" and one fresh one. I'm not sure what's still available, but I'm going down for an intake manifold myself, and maybe some headlight enclosures. If you PM a phone number and maybe a desired parts list, I can send you pictures from my camera phone to see if you want the parts or not.

[cyronman]

Tell me more about this Isuzu wrecking yard in Sac? I would like to know because I would like to vulture some parts from another Black VX...

Bart

I also know of a salvaged black VX out of state that has a BUNCH of parts left from it.
PM if interested so as not to COMPLETELY hijack this thread.