soobme Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 OK, just wondering. Who all has pulled the doors of there roo in the summer ? I plan on dooing it to my off-road car and puting in tube doors to stifen the body. Any one besides Matt done this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 i want to strip a pair of doors to the shell and cut them down so you can lean out (like a scout II half door). Probably less work. If your doors don't get pinched when you are off-roading they are not going to do anything to strengthen the car, unless you mean crash protection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted April 12, 2004 Author Share Posted April 12, 2004 You know, I never thought about that, but your'e right!! The doors work fine, (ie: no load on them) every time I get out on the trail no matter how crossed up or tilted my car is (DUH!!!!) So I gess they must not give any structural support. :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 I pulled the doors off my Hatch (along with the hood and rear hatch). Great way to see the country. Drove it for several months that way until I transferred the drive conponants to the Summer. Driving without doors is cool! I never noticed any structural problems Glenn, 82 Summer, 01 Forester, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted April 12, 2004 Author Share Posted April 12, 2004 Right on!! I think I will start on the tube doors this week for legalitys and peace of mind. Door less wheeling herer I come (agan!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasteland Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 I actually started working on a pair of half doors about a month ago. I've got the cut down size I want and am now working on an internal brace to stiffen them up. When they're done I should be able to use the bottom door panel and armrest. We'll see how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84Scoobaroo Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Soobme, if you made half doors, Or tube doors , that would definately be one of the first purchases I would make from TWB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubSandRail Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Doors give you something to hide behind as your rig rolls over. Stumps and big branches in the passenger area really sucks. My rail has never had doors, and I have had to scoot over in the seat to avoid big branches that I did not want to meet up close. If you do get rid of the doors, spend $30 for a four-point harness (Tiger Claw, etc). All this safety stuff adds cost, but every time I walk away from a stunt gone wrong without injury, I am glad I spent the money & time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 Soobme, if you made half doors, Or tube doors , that would definately be one of the first purchases I would make from TWB. U want EA81 or EA82? I can do either Just shoot me an E-mail or PM me if U want some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSSLGECKO Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Just curious: (I'm broke) How much would you need to make a set of tube or half doors for an ea81, soobme? Also, does anyone have pictures of doorless- or half door-subarus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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