Cool or in the same category as Lambo doors?

**SouthernBornThriller** · 12-28-2008, 03:31 PM

It actually does look pretty convenient, provided it's reliable.

**KahanaReef** · 12-28-2008, 03:36 PM

Hmm, interesting.

I wonder how safe those are??? Any crash testing on those suckers?

**SouthernBornThriller** · 12-28-2008, 03:39 PM

Taken from the FAQ on their website:

What happens in a serious road accident?

Our doors are stronger and more impact resistant that standard car doors for the following reasons.

Our door integration technology along with our modular cruciform door structure ensure that our door reunites structurally with the body when closed in a way which offers greater resistance to crash impact than a standard door as shown in crash tests performed for us by a major supplier to the automobile manufacturers.

How do Passengers escape after a bad crash?

Jatech has developed a Proprietary Access/Escape System which is built into every Retractable Door vehicle. An Impact Sensor releases all latches after a short built-in time lapse to allow for secondary impacts. The door can then be pushed outwards to the ground as there are no hinges to hold front end of the door in place.

Paramedics, Firemen and other accident responding personnel also found that access to passengers would be much improved in any severe accident situation.

**SS02** · 12-28-2008, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Hmm, interesting.

I wonder how safe those are??? Any crash testing on those suckers?

I aree 100% with Kahana...
My next thought was what do they cost installed?

**ss~zoso~ss** · 12-28-2008, 03:44 PM

stupid IMO

**00z28bubba** · 12-28-2008, 03:47 PM

overkill but nice eyecatcher if that is what your looking for. i wouldnt think twice about doing it though.

**TempleU_WS6** · 12-28-2008, 03:49 PM

Check out the BMW Z1 door.

Similar concept but already produced and better construction. Simple and more reliable most likely.

**juiced99ws6** · 12-28-2008, 03:49 PM

I think they are very cool and would be nice to have on all the newer vehicles coming out. I just wonder how much more a car would cost with those doors. Would def. make things alot nicer in a parking lot. Also if you have a removable top you could ride with no doors or top like in a jeep if you really wanted to...

**ss~zoso~ss** · 12-28-2008, 03:50 PM

doors are for pussies, all of my cars have no doors

**KahanaReef** · 12-28-2008, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by SouthernBornThriller

Taken from the FAQ on their website:

Huh...

That's actually a pretty cool idea from an engineering stand point. I'm sure the price tag reflects that also

Might be interesting to see in person. But, don't think I'd want it

**RoysTransAM** · 12-28-2008, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by ss~zoso~ss

doors are for pussies, all of my cars have no doors

Not true! Windows are for pussies. I'm going General Lee style with my TA and just weld the doors shut and just use the window to get in and out of the car.

Chicks really dig this type of thing too.

**SS02** · 12-28-2008, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by TempleU_WS6

Check out the BMW Z1 door.

Similar concept but already produced and better construction. Simple and more reliable most likely.

It does look much more durable!
I hate the car...

**TempleU_WS6** · 12-28-2008, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by SS02

It does look much more durable!
I hate the car...

Total chick car.

**SouthernBornThriller** · 12-28-2008, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by TempleU_WS6

Total chick car.

Apparently not.

**SS02** · 12-28-2008, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by TempleU_WS6

Total chick car.

CHIC

**RoysTransAM** · 12-28-2008, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by SouthernBornThriller

Apparently not.

LOL at the Light a Match

**SS02** · 12-28-2008, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by RoysTransAM

LOL at the Light a Match

That was good...

**02cetransam** · 12-28-2008, 08:21 PM

sweet idea

**The Project** · 12-28-2008, 08:39 PM

cool idea....different

**0rion** · 12-28-2008, 08:42 PM

Really
Excellent
Post
On
Sliding door
Technology

It looks like it would make it harder or take longer to throw my wife out of the car doing 60mph if I ever need to.