RazMan
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 08:59 PM |
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Lambo stylee hinges
I'm toying with the idea of redesigning my doors for a better seal. Part of this revamp will entail a Lambo style hinge which first pulls the
door outwards (about 20mm or so) and then upwards in a scissor action.
I am sure these hinges must be available or at least the drawings to make them. Any ideas where I can start looking?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 09:02 PM |
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Cerainly not locost but:
http://www.turborevs.org.uk/Lambo%20Door%20kits.html
This might be.. or it might be a rip off!
http://members.lycos.co.uk/lambodoorsuk/index.htm
Both and many more from typing "Lambo hinges" and selecting UK in Yahoo Search
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 09:13 PM |
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At nearly £300 for this, I am not suprised they are in stock 
Hmmm I wonder if anyone has ordered the CD and wants to share the drawings ........ anyone? 
[Edited on 16-4-07 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 09:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
Hmmm I wonder if anyone has ordered the CD and wants to share the drawings ........ anyone?
lol might be better off trying the boy racer or cruise forums 
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 09:31 PM |
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But I don't speak chav
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 09:50 PM |
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Am sure one of us young'ens can Translate
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 10:20 PM |
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I think with some you have to be careful with the doors or the pillars that the hinges are bolted/welded to don't start to deform/twist as they
weren't designed for such forces. Maybe a little different in your case though
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vorn
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 03:54 AM |
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have a look here . exchange rate might be a bit better.
Vaughan
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=all&searchString=lambo+door+hinges&searchRegion=100&type=Search&x=7&
y=10
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locostv8
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 06:21 AM |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ACURA-INTEGRA-RSX-TSX-LAMBORGHINI-DOOR-KIT-HINGE-CD_W0QQitemZ110115083554QQihZ001QQcategoryZ36475QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery2/v/7slotgrille/hssss/
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RazMan
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 07:12 AM |
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Thanks for the links guys, but they are really for the supply of a list of suppliers of these grossly overpriced 'universal' tintop
components. I am really after the drawings so I can laser cut my own hinges which will be specially made for my car which is of course fibreglass.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RazMan
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 07:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MkIndy7
Am sure one of us young'ens can Translate
No need - I've found a phrase book
linky
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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ned
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 09:23 AM |
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problem with the tintop ones is that they'll be grossly over engineered (or jsut big and heavy  ) as your little doors will weigh nowt in
comparison! Do any of the lambo forums or kit/suppliers have any detail? maybe check out some lambo build diaries?
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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RazMan
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| posted on 18/4/07 at 09:02 AM |
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I've been trawling round a few sites and you are right when you say that they are over engineered for my application.
I am working on a simple two-motion hinge which might work, although cars like the Mosler seem to use a compound hinge which looks very complicated,
yet very effective.
Research continues ....
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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gttman
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| posted on 18/4/07 at 09:30 AM |
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Raz
The Ultima GTR has a Hinge like the Mosler..... I have plenty of pictures of this and can get hold of drawings of the main hinge (top uses a small
rose joint).
Andygtt
Please redefine your limits
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RazMan
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| posted on 18/4/07 at 11:33 AM |
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You are a star Andy 
As I recall, the Ultima uses something resembling a boot hinge at the bottom (set at an angle) and a kind of rose joint at the top corner of the
windscreen.
Drawings would come in VERY handy
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 19/4/07 at 08:12 AM |
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I looked at these hinges before, way ott. A simple trackrod balljoint and a shaped channel for a cam to run in would be more than enough and cost £50
or so to make.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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