FRANTIC FRANC 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2010 I've heard of 'Lambo' doors on newer Lotus models (but never seen any) so just wondered if anyone has tried to fit them successfully or tried/failed/given up ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karmavore 1 1 Vehicles Report post Posted October 20, 2010 Why? I think proper gull wing doors would be cool, and functional. You would need a ton of reinforcement, if it's possible at all. But scissor doors? Lame. Quote Luke Colorado, Super Spy. - Lotus Owner No Longer 1987 Zender Widebody 560SEC | 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 | 2013 Honda Fit EV (#269) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FRANTIC FRANC 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2010 Why? I think proper gull wing doors would be cool, and functional. You would need a ton of reinforcement, if it's possible at all. But scissor doors? Lame. Possibly but with gull wings I have visions of Esprit owners pushing their cars into the garage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan 13 Report post Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) M250 had butterfly doors So glad they made it in the end - the Evora that is. I agree, Lambo doors, the clue is in the name, leave them on Lambos FFS Edited October 20, 2010 by Jonathan Quote facebook = [email protected] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Veg 0 2 Vehicles Report post Posted October 20, 2010 I agree, Lambo doors, the clue is in the name, leave them on Lambos FFS +1! Quote "If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's electrical." -somebody's dad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 910 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 Our resident style and taste guru, Karl, looked into this a while ago. Obviously, he knows a few people in the bodywork modifying profession who are familiar with the scissor kits and unfortunately, they all deemed the Esprit to be unsuitable for the conversion. It's mainly due to the Esprit's construction around the door hinge and wheelarch area which is different to normal monocoque cars. Naturally anything is possible and if you throw enough money at the problem then you will be able to do whatever you want, however none of the 'off the shelf' kits will work and it will be up to you to design and produce a bespoke solution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quicker 2 1 Vehicles Report post Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) +1 the issue for aftermarket kits is that they usually tuck in behind the fender - in the hollow space between the body and fender (where the average car has the stock door hinge). The Esprit does not have this area - the end of the door frame is sealed flush - so no room to tuck the aftermarket scissor hinge. Edited October 21, 2010 by Quikr Quote Lou Senko Austin, TX more, more, more.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulbutvila 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2011 I looked into this option a while back. Found that there is no room to mount the hardware, at least so it would look " right " Gull wing doors on the other hand will work but some stiffining on the roof will be in order to handle the weight. Best bet here would be to make two new doors from carbon fibre. If you know how to make molds that is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,387 Report post Posted January 12, 2011 Franc, Never mind the lambo doors mate, more intrested if you have got the mutant on the road yet Hows she doing Regards danny Quote A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfitz981 11 1 Vehicles Report post Posted January 12, 2011 Hello, I thought about this idea at one time but I had a friend install the scissor kit on his Gallardo and he's had nothing but issues with the doors. I quickly passed on that thought after seeing the issues he had... J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karmavore 1 1 Vehicles Report post Posted January 12, 2011 I'm really keen on gull-wing doors (a la the SLR, DMC-12), but it's definitely a $20K+ project. Doesn't this old Veilside Supra look amazing? ...anyone? :-) Quote Luke Colorado, Super Spy. - Lotus Owner No Longer 1987 Zender Widebody 560SEC | 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 | 2013 Honda Fit EV (#269) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulbutvila 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2011 I think it looks really cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Freeman 23 Report post Posted January 12, 2011 I have seen and played with a 1990 SE with full gull wing doors, it looks great, and they do fit well. however they were a one off made by a local engineering company. If you contact Scott or Brett at Custom exotic in Harlow they may be able to help you with a supplier, worth a call. contact me if you want more information, they have a web site. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karmavore 1 1 Vehicles Report post Posted January 12, 2011 You're kidding, really? Got pictures??? Quote Luke Colorado, Super Spy. - Lotus Owner No Longer 1987 Zender Widebody 560SEC | 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 | 2013 Honda Fit EV (#269) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtooze 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2011 Take a look at the scissor hinge assemblies you can buy for honda civics etc. They are pretty big and beefy...I have no idea how you could possibly mount the same in the A pillar area on in an Esprit. But...people told me I couldnt fit inboard rear disks on my TVR 2500M. About 400h of labor later, voila! Lastly, even Lambos dont have lambo doors anymore, at least my Gallardo doesnt Marcus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,100 4 Vehicles Report post Posted January 12, 2011 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Freeman 23 Report post Posted January 13, 2011 I will contact Scott at custom exotic and get him to call u. I will look for pictures and put them up on the forum. May take a few days to get. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karmavore 1 1 Vehicles Report post Posted January 13, 2011 That would be amazing, Dave! Thanks a million. I don't think Scott and I will get to work together though. I'm in the US. Quote Luke Colorado, Super Spy. - Lotus Owner No Longer 1987 Zender Widebody 560SEC | 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 | 2013 Honda Fit EV (#269) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karmavore 1 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 16, 2011 Happen to find any pics, Dave? Quote Luke Colorado, Super Spy. - Lotus Owner No Longer 1987 Zender Widebody 560SEC | 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 | 2013 Honda Fit EV (#269) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Veg 0 2 Vehicles Report post Posted February 17, 2011 Somebody on the TurboEsprit Yahoo! list recently asked about putting Lambo doors on their Esprit, oddly enough not for style but because the guy is big and wants to get in and out more easily in crowded car-parks...anyway, a shop that does the conversions turned him down because of lack of ability to get behind the front wings, and then the engineers on the list went on about lack of structure in there for affixing the things with their very heavy hinges. I was rather pleased to hear all of it! Our cars should be safe from such bastardisations... Quote "If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's electrical." -somebody's dad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Freeman 23 Report post Posted February 17, 2011 will look today for you, sorry for the delay. dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom Exotics 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) As my first post and I know this is an old topic and as its my car Dave was talking about I thought I had better add a couple of pics work on the car is still ongoing and only gets done when I can dig it out a corner and fit it in around my paying work .Will prob start a new topic on it soon as work is about to restart after a year of it being stuck in that corner. regards to all Oh just a note holes in the wings have now gone was going to vent it after using to get to the hinges for the mock up work but then decided didn't like them Edited October 31, 2012 by Custom Exotics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superdavelotus 123 Report post Posted November 1, 2012 Looking goooood! When do you think the car will be ready or at least with some paint? David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom Exotics 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2012 hopefully looking at early next year will put it back on road run it for a bit till I source the engine I need for an engine conversion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karmavore 1 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 1, 2012 Very interesting! Quote Luke Colorado, Super Spy. - Lotus Owner No Longer 1987 Zender Widebody 560SEC | 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 | 2013 Honda Fit EV (#269) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
