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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 06:38 AM
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A buddy of mine works at a shop here in town that does lambo doors on cars and i have seen a couple they have done and it looks really damn good. Now do you guys think i should get the lambo doors which are three grand or get some rims first because those are the two things i am deciding between. I have a 1999 black clk430
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 07:18 AM
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I've never seen Lambo doors on a CLK so its hard to say how they would look. But if you think they'd look good then do that. Its much more original, everybody has rims but not many people have scissor doors.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by hellcat
I've never seen Lambo doors on a CLK so its hard to say how they would look. But if you think they'd look good then do that. Its much more original, everybody has rims but not many people have scissor doors.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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Very nice.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Is that a baby blue benz?
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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Is that a baby blue benz?
no, i think it's a diamond white one in bad lighting
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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no, i think it's a diamond white one in bad lighting
Compare it to that white car in the background. It appears light blue
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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Compare it to that white car in the background. It appears light blue
then compare it to the blue shaded concrete
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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then compare it to the blue shaded concrete
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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Are those M3 style vents on the front quarter panels?
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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Are those M3 style vents on the front quarter panels?
i think so... i also think it's cheesy
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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i think so... i also think it's cheesy
agree...........I also think the lambo style doors look corny, they just don't seem to belong on a classy car like the clk.

However, if you are going for the show look, and plan on entering some shows then it might be cool and slightly orginial (seems like it's been a more or less trend lately to put lambo style doors on cars).
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by E430 George
agree...........I also think the lambo style doors look corny, they just don't seem to belong on a classy car like the clk.

However, if you are going for the show look, and plan on entering some shows then it might be cool and slightly orginial (seems like it's been a more or less trend lately to put lambo style doors on cars).
actually.. i was referring to the m3 vents as corny. the lambo doors are O.G. i'd put that on my car. still classy with a little more sport.
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by myNAMESterry
actually.. i was referring to the m3 vents as corny. the lambo doors are O.G. i'd put that on my car. still classy with a little more sport.
AGREE! damn! it´s sweet...
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by E430 George
agree...........I also think the lambo style doors look corny, they just don't seem to belong on a classy car like the clk.

However, if you are going for the show look, and plan on entering some shows then it might be cool and slightly orginial (seems like it's been a more or less trend lately to put lambo style doors on cars).
I'd agree they don't look right on a CLK but this look ok

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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 02:35 AM
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Hmm...how much does it cost? and could it withstand the weight on the door on a long term basis?
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 02:39 AM
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The Kleemann ones are about $30k. While it's pretty well engineered so I'm sure it could withstand the door weight, the doors take about 30 seconds to open and close so they're kind of lame if you're actually going to drive the car.
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 02:57 AM
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Wha? 30ks For The Scissor Door huh? thats a bit way too much then,cost there's one CLK here doin it by using the Ones made for supra and it cost around 3k but i duno if it can withstand on a long term basis,he's been using it for 8 months now thou
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 03:56 AM
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Well they're probably 30k because they're full power open and close.
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 04:06 AM
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Oh ok...that shud xplain it then...thanx for the additonal info Josh
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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I just replaced my wrecked CLK and am installing Lambo doors this week. The kit I carry weld in. The doors are held up by two hydraulic pistons (like the ones for the hood but larger) and lift a 300lb door. They cost 1000.00 and a shop USUALLY charges between 1-3k depending on how hungry they are. I'll post pics of the install in the next few days.
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Originally Posted by tampa CLK
I just replaced my wrecked CLK and am installing Lambo doors this week. The kit I carry weld in. The doors are held up by two hydraulic pistons (like the ones for the hood but larger) and lift a 300lb door. They cost 1000.00 and a shop USUALLY charges between 1-3k depending on how hungry they are. I'll post pics of the install in the next few days.
haha that's awesome.
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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Yeah,do post them pics then... hmm same here thou...they charges us around the same price
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by tampa CLK
I just replaced my wrecked CLK and am installing Lambo doors this week. The kit I carry weld in. The doors are held up by two hydraulic pistons (like the ones for the hood but larger) and lift a 300lb door. They cost 1000.00 and a shop USUALLY charges between 1-3k depending on how hungry they are. I'll post pics of the install in the next few days.
What did you get to replace your wrecked vehicle?
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 05:54 AM
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smalldog, I found a sweet deal on a 99 CLK430 RNNtech. Silver with black. I'll post some pics when the weather breaks...It seems to always rain when I get a car.

I'll post pics of the install, It really shouldn't be that bad to do....
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