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Title: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: mitt on July 12, 2009, 04:51:55 PM
Sorry for the IZ'ish pics, but all I had was a cell phone, and didn't want to get close for fear of a used car salesman attacking me:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/3714332609_6505792ea4_o.jpg)

mitt
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: A.duc.H.duc. on July 12, 2009, 04:58:52 PM
Dear Lord...
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: He Man on July 12, 2009, 05:13:25 PM
gull wings? thats a new name, i see a lot of civics around here with them... :-\
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: KopfjÀger on July 12, 2009, 05:33:02 PM
Quote from: He Man on July 12, 2009, 05:13:25 PM
gull wings? thats a new name, i see a lot of civics around here with them... :-\

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gull-wing_door (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gull-wing_door)
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: Super T.I.B on July 12, 2009, 05:37:39 PM
Scissor Doors?  ???
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: ducatiz on July 12, 2009, 06:01:03 PM
the sign behind the car says it all
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: Drjones on July 12, 2009, 06:16:55 PM
Just another sad progression of the "bling" culture.  Ironically a coworker was just last week describing such a car one of his friends had stating that the doors were crap rattling around and all and his friend would drive around with the doors up to show off.  Ya gotta have the flash yo!
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: gojira on July 12, 2009, 06:47:16 PM

Quote from: A.duc.H.duc. on July 12, 2009, 04:58:52 PM
Dear Lord...

+1

[puke]

Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 12, 2009, 07:14:41 PM
(http://gallery.viperclub.org/data/500/lambo-doors1.JPG)
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: He Man on July 12, 2009, 08:37:05 PM
Quote from: kopfjager on July 12, 2009, 05:33:02 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gull-wing_door (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gull-wing_door)

I know what it is, just never heard of term.

That wouldnt qualify as a Gull-wing according to wiki. we just call them lambo doors up here.

how hard would it be to ghost ride it? it would be tricky to get in and hout with that thing hitting yoru face.
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: Holden on July 12, 2009, 10:38:59 PM
Quote from: He Man on July 12, 2009, 05:13:25 PM
gull wings?

Definitely not...

Quote from: Super T.I.B on July 12, 2009, 05:37:39 PM
Scissor Doors?  ???

ding ding ding [clap]
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: x136 on July 13, 2009, 12:18:58 AM
Quote from: Holden on July 12, 2009, 10:38:59 PM
Quote from: Super T.I.B on July 12, 2009, 05:37:39 PM
Scissor Doors?  ???
ding ding ding [clap]

Almost, but not quite. Scissor doors, such as those on the Lamborghini Countach, open directly upward. These things, since hacked onto cars not designed for true scissor doors, have to open outward slightly before swinging up-ish. They aren't butterfly doors (see McLaren F1, Ferrari Enzo) either.

Wikipedia calls them "VLS doors", but doesn't explain the acronym. I call them hilarious.
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: GAAN on July 13, 2009, 01:11:57 AM
VLS

Vertical Lift System





Personally

i like em

but

they need to be a 4-5k one-off mod

not an 800 dollar kit

it would limit the cars they were grafted to and thus they would retain their cool factor and not be seen on every other primered civic
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: mitt on July 13, 2009, 05:43:22 AM
My bad, I knew gull wings wasn't right, but I didn't know what to call them.

mitt
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: NAKID on July 13, 2009, 05:53:36 AM
You mean, just scissor?


(http://www.allkpop.com/images/uploads/articles/20080214_Scissor.jpg)
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: teddy037.2 on July 13, 2009, 01:30:42 PM
^ [laugh]

scissor me!


but anyway... a gull wing sedan would be frickin' sweet if it were all four doors  [evil]
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: derby on July 13, 2009, 01:48:40 PM
Quote from: teddy037.2 on July 13, 2009, 01:30:42 PM

but anyway... a gull wing sedan would be frickin' sweet if it were all four doors  [evil]


how about four scissor doors?

1987 chrysler/lamborghini portofino concept:

(http://www.timpelen.com/images/cars/portofino_img02.jpg)

more pics:

http://www.topspeed.es/auto/chrysler/1987-chrysler-portofino-ar36647.html (http://www.topspeed.es/auto/chrysler/1987-chrysler-portofino-ar36647.html)
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: teddy037.2 on July 13, 2009, 01:51:55 PM
that works, too  [thumbsup]

how rigid could that chassis possibly be, though?
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: x136 on July 13, 2009, 05:27:55 PM
Quote from: Mother on July 13, 2009, 01:11:57 AMit would limit the cars they were grafted to and thus they would retain their cool factor and not be seen on every other primered civic

I don't know, look at how many thousand dollar cars are rolling around with four thousand dollar wheels...

Quote from: teddy037.2 on July 13, 2009, 01:51:55 PMhow rigid could that chassis possibly be, though?

You should see the convertible.
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: Rufus120 on July 13, 2009, 05:51:40 PM
I bet those rims are spinners...... [roll]
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: El Matador on July 13, 2009, 06:48:49 PM
Quote from: teddy037.2 on July 13, 2009, 01:51:55 PM
that works, too  [thumbsup]

how rigid could that chassis possibly be, though?

Depends on the type. On a lotus, you can cut off the entire roof without compromising any rigidity.
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: Jarvicious on July 13, 2009, 09:45:16 PM
Quote from: teddy037.2 on July 13, 2009, 01:51:55 PM
that works, too  [thumbsup]

how rigid could that chassis possibly be, though?

With all the doors closed it probably wouldn't  be too bad.  The doors would act as a support  member.
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: NAKID on July 14, 2009, 03:42:46 AM
But what happenes when the doors open with 4 adults in it? I see a bit of sagging happening...
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: teddy037.2 on July 14, 2009, 08:00:31 AM
Quote from: El Matador on July 13, 2009, 06:48:49 PM
Depends on the type. On a lotus, you can cut off the entire roof without compromising any rigidity.

I was talking about that concept car derby posted up
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: JEFF_H on July 14, 2009, 10:47:07 AM
i see your caddy and raise you-
http://thechive.com/2009/07/tricked-out-saudi-honda-accord-25-photos/ (http://thechive.com/2009/07/tricked-out-saudi-honda-accord-25-photos/)
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: NAKID on July 14, 2009, 10:53:37 AM
Quote from: JEFF_H on July 14, 2009, 10:47:07 AM
i see your caddy and raise you-
http://thechive.com/2009/07/tricked-out-saudi-honda-accord-25-photos/ (http://thechive.com/2009/07/tricked-out-saudi-honda-accord-25-photos/)


"The site that you have requested, ( http://thechive.com/2009/07/tricked-out-saudi-honda-accord-25-photos/ (http://thechive.com/2009/07/tricked-out-saudi-honda-accord-25-photos/) ) contains material from the following: "Intimate Apparel & Swimwear". One or more of these categories have been denied by system policy."

Are you kidding me??
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: He Man on July 14, 2009, 11:13:16 AM
thats casue there are.  ;D theres even a girl who bent down between her legs and is staring at her own ass... shes standing up.

can you see it?

(http://thechive.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/flixable-girl-lead.jpg)
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: ducatiz on July 14, 2009, 08:05:08 PM
Quote from: He Man on July 14, 2009, 11:13:16 AM
thats casue there are.  ;D theres even a girl who bent down between her legs and is staring at her own ass... shes standing up.

can you see it?

(http://thechive.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/flixable-girl-lead.jpg)

that would certainly make sex more interesting
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: Rufus120 on July 15, 2009, 09:13:03 AM
Quote from: JEFF_H on July 14, 2009, 10:47:07 AM
i see your caddy and raise you-
http://thechive.com/2009/07/tricked-out-saudi-honda-accord-25-photos/ (http://thechive.com/2009/07/tricked-out-saudi-honda-accord-25-photos/)

WOW........

I don't even know what to say other than I think that guy needs to toe in his back wheels some more.
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: NAKID on July 15, 2009, 09:41:48 AM
Quote from: Rufus120 on July 15, 2009, 09:13:03 AM
WOW........

I don't even know what to say other than I think that guy needs to toe in his back wheels some more.

I thought the same thing, but if you look at the interior shots, I think he's sitting on airbags...
Title: Re: Gullwings on a 4 door
Post by: Speedbag on July 15, 2009, 09:43:09 AM
Quote from: ducatiz-e on July 14, 2009, 08:05:08 PM
that would certainly make sex more interesting

Helluva view....