Craven Morehead

Would be a cool mod

http://www.disappearing-car-door.com/

Willravel

Whoa, blast from the past. I think I saw that on Car and Driver like 10 years ago. Still, it's a really good idea for people who park next to other cars (aka, everyone). I'd love them except I'd have to raise the chassis and the extra equipment would be heavy. It might work well on an SUV.

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Cynthetiq

The BMW Z1 in 1986.

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MSD

I have a Mark VII, the flagship test car is the Mark VIII. I can only hope that some of the electrical quirks I have were worked out for the VIII. There are a few oversights regarding what drips into where (cupholder right over the window switches? Hello, dripping condensation!) and what locks in where (if the window rolls up a bit too high it jams.) A window that won't open is an inconvenience, but an electromechanical door worries me. What if the battery dies? What if you get hit, the door won't open, and the firefighters can't pry it off the tracks?

Cool in concept, but in practice, I'll have to sit in for the cranky old guy who doesn't like that newfangled technology.

Martian

Yes. It adds weight and complexity to replace a system that is already fully functional, while providing very little practical benefit. Safety concerns aside, it's just more shit to break.

I think it's definitely got a cool back to the future kind of vibe to it and I'd love to see a car with these, but I don't think I'd want to own a car with these.

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Hain

That does look wicked cool. I just have safety concerns of side impacts. Any information? I don't find any good sites.

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Yes it is a frivolous gadget, but I want one.

http://www.disappearing-car-door.com/

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Sion

nice ground clearance...what is it, maybe 3 inches?

not around here...

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Fotzlid

looks cool but i think it would be impractical in areas with bad weather. open those doors during a driving rainstorm or heavy snow fall and the interior is going to get drenched.

shakran

and if there's snow on the ground the door sill will, as always, get dirty. Only the door sill then slides up to be even with your shoulder area, and you'll get your clothes all dirty.

Shauk

that would never work in Seattle.

Craven Morehead

Would be cool to see this on something like a stretch limo where the entire side opens up for entry.