looking to do suicide doors on the rear doors, and was wondering if anyone had this done? If so can you provide pics or hing locations and kit up close. I am asking because I wanna build a DIY kit/writeup for those of us who want this, but don't wanna fork out $500+ in parts and hundreds more on in stall. I think I am pretty good at fabricating and have a good idea of what needs to be done, but upclose pics would help out alot.

 

po8pimp: I think a guy named Mdiggy did suicides as well as a convertible. I have seen him on cardomain. Im sure he knows whats needed for suicides. Here is a linkie:
http://www.6thgenmaxima.org/imagegal...ge.php?pos=-42

 

suicide doors on a 4 door car can get pretty complicated. though its still possible.

i worked in a shop where we did them on a 02 impala. and inorder to get the hinges in the best place, welded and reinforced we had to cut access panels in the quarters, weld in the hinges, and then weld the piece back onto the quarter. we also had to take long square tubes and weld them across the door on the inside to add stability.

not trying to scare you from doing it, but just giving you a heads up, it will be A LOT of work. but if thats what you enjoy doing and are up to the task, have at it!

 

I have seen his car before, just haven't talked with him. I will post a thread on the 6thgen forum too and see what comes out of it. Will post my results here. I am pretty sure this will not be as complicated as some may think. I have read a couple custom fab writeups and doesn't seem too bad. That's why if someone has done it, then it will save a lot of heartache. I learn alot from other peoples mistakes so I will see if this Mdiggy will help me out. In the meantime if someone on the org here has pics of this install please post them up here. thanx

 

man on a maxima, not such a good idea

 

why not? Ohh I get it I should get gull wing or lambo doors just like everyone else who has a foor door coop

 

Not a good idea for looks? Or safety?

I think it would look dope.

 

it would look good. its not what id wanna do. but if you're all about it then be my guest.

i wish i had pictures of that impala we did. it was just A LOT of work man. to get everything just right took some time.

also another point if you havent thought about this already, in order to open the rear door, the front one will have to be open.

 

what? wait a min, you sure you installed the kit right?

 

yes. we installed the kit right.

if you notice the front door goes over a little lip on the front of the rear door.

 

also if you ever have passengers ride in the back dont park next to another car. the way the door has to open it makes it harder to get out of if you cant open the door all the way. not a good idea with kids and make sure a quality shop does the work else your door will sag over time.

 

This just seems like a nightmare to do, good luck with it, I'd like to see how it turns out if you do end up attempting this.

 

i heard 4500-7500 to install. I looked into it awhile back

 

yea i think i will be scrapping this idea. need to take care of some more important things at this time

 

i used to do this at my shop.... $8000 .... depending on car.... i did it to my old car too....

 

Thats alot for what seems like a simple hinge swap. I have heard of a few local places offering the same job for half the price.

 

+1

I've been waiting for this thread.

I thought about doing suicide doors since it's different and Lambo's are played out, thought it would compliment the backseats. I heard about the potential for sagging doors and the ridiculous cost, but having to open the front doors to open the back would put a nail in the coffin for me.

I would love to read the write up on this one though.

 

its not simple

 

what???? simple hinge swap?????

guess you forgot about the latch, and the rewiring of everything.

 

No its not simple at all even on a front door with two hinges is a pain and only being able to use one hinge on the back is a nitemare to say the very least

 

I know this post is old, but I wanna know more bout it. Like how to do the rewiring n ect.

 

Really? that would be tons of work, is it worth it?

 

Dunno yet.. I jus more info so I can who as much as possible about it.

 

if you have to ask, dont do it

 

Why not??? uhh, cause it's not a Rolls Royce Phantom...it looks retarded. Oh and four door coupe makes no sense btw.

 

Wow.. Well thanks for ur "help"..

 

Par for the course. You're more likely to get crappy attitudes & negative opinions instead of help if you ask for assistance with anything that deviates from the generic ".org car" template. There are some effing phenomenal fabricators on the .org who love discussing projects like this but it's generally less hassle to search forums that relate specifically to your topic.

 

WERD.

 

http://www.carid.com/2004-nissan-max...kit-42199.html

$1100 for the kit.

Or. $299
http://www.lambodoors4u.com/servlet/...5-06-07/Detail

 

I understand being different though...but I couldnt do it...shelling out 4-7 grand, i might as well use that as a down payment on something new..