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Lambo doors by Zoom88
Started on: 01-25-2008 11:10 AM
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Last post by: troyboy on 01-27-2008 11:48 AM
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Report this Post01-25-2008 11:10 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Zoom88Click Here to visit Zoom88's HomePageSend a Private Message to Zoom88Direct Link to This Post
Anyone know if there is a bolt on kit If not which
one of the kits has been proven to work with the Fiero doors.
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Report this Post01-25-2008 11:23 AM Click Here to See the Profile for t697Send a Private Message to t697Direct Link to This Post
I will be interested to see the info that comes from this thread. My kid wants those doors on the fiero we are designing.

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Report this Post01-25-2008 11:44 AM Click Here to See the Profile for KaijuSensoSend a Private Message to KaijuSensoDirect Link to This Post
http://www.scissor-doors.com/pontiac.php


this is the only site i have found that "claimed" bolt on. i even emailed them and asked specifically but i have never installed them so i wouldn't know first hand if they're telling the truth or not.
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Report this Post01-25-2008 11:57 AM Click Here to See the Profile for JimmySClick Here to visit JimmyS's HomePageSend a Private Message to JimmySDirect Link to This Post
There has been a lot of threads come up on this subject in the past. A couple companies have tried to produce a direct bolt on kit but as of right now a good one does not exist. From the info I have gathered... The best kit is the Universal Decah kit. You will have to do some slight modifications and welding but at least they work.

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Report this Post01-25-2008 12:45 PM Click Here to See the Profile for madcurlSend a Private Message to madcurlDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by JimmyS:

There has been a lot of threads come up on this subject in the past. A couple companies have tried to produce a direct bolt on kit but as of right now a good one does not exist. From the info I have gathered... The best kit is the Universal Decah kit. You will have to do some slight modifications and welding but at least they work.



Jimmy is correct. None of various companies make a direct bolt-on VDC kit for our Fiero and if they claim to advertise that they do, their lying. If I may add, the VDI Company too makes a universal VDC kit and has been used by Forum members. It's an upgraded version of DECAH's VDI universal kit with grease fittings and a reverse gas strut to prevent water or debris from entering the strut housing. The cost averages $650-$800 for the VDI kit. Decah usually has an end-of-the-year sell for around 1k or so (it maybe lower since I haven't checked in years).

WARNING: DON'T BE AN IDIOT. THERE IS NO DIRECT BOLT ON FIERO VDI KIT.
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Report this Post01-27-2008 12:20 AM Click Here to See the Profile for madcurlSend a Private Message to madcurlDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by t697:

I will be interested to see the info that comes from this thread. My kid wants those doors on the fiero we are designing.



Stay away from VDI kits using these hindges. j/k






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Stay away from VDI kits using these hindges. j/k










THEY ARE WRONG FOR THAT . . . SO VERY WRONG!!!!
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Report this Post01-27-2008 10:43 AM Click Here to See the Profile for James Bond 007Send a Private Message to James Bond 007Direct Link to This Post
Installation instructions,for anyone who's interested (photos included).
http://www.mimousafiles.com/LAMBO-UN2.pdf
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Report this Post01-27-2008 10:50 AM Click Here to See the Profile for SLOWnSTEADYSend a Private Message to SLOWnSTEADYDirect Link to This Post
I will say it again... Get pretty much any set you want and drill teh holes where you need them.

I have done 3 cars, a '95 Neon, a '93 mustang convertable and a '87 Monte Carlo all using the cheapest damn kit i coudl find on ebay, they where all made for Honda Preludes or Accords or something... Paid like $250 shipped per set Only problem i ever had was on teh Monte the dorrs where a little heavy so i had to get stiffer shocks.
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Report this Post01-27-2008 11:48 AM Click Here to See the Profile for troyboySend a Private Message to troyboyDirect Link to This Post
Go with VDS it's a division of VDI: http://verticaldoorsystem.com/ . Don't order online call them and ask for the heavy duty universal kit, I paid $600.00 for the set and had Archie install them. Your installer will have to make some modifications but it will work, there are at least 7 fieros on this fourm with this style door and working for years. Kits that work on other cars don't always work on the Fiero due to the front fender and wheel. Spend the extra $$ upfront and have peace of mind that your door will work with out issues seen on this forum with other kits.

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