Replacing OEM doors, any tips advice?

NYBladeZ · 03-04-2010, 09:41 AM

Hey guys, I've had the seibon doors in my garage for over 2 weeks now. Everywhere I go it's between 350-400 dollars for labor to have them installed. My buddy and I are thinking we'll do it ourselves since LI finally gets some nice weather this weekend. Any tips or advice? We're both literate mech guys but this is a bit more than installing an exhaust. All info is appreciated

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vipor · 03-04-2010, 09:44 AM

You'll have to transfer all of the crap from one to the next. Doesn't sound like much fun to me. Especially the window components.

Zigen5 · 03-04-2010, 10:14 AM

Just make sure everything lines up and all the holes are there..

NYBladeZ · 03-04-2010, 11:22 AM

the seibon door looks like it has all the necessary holes pre drilled

RCZ · 03-04-2010, 11:24 AM

can you post some pics?

NYBladeZ · 03-04-2010, 11:36 AM

sure, if I end up doing it myself, I'll post all info and pics that go along with the job

RCZ · 03-04-2010, 01:20 PM

No I mean just of the doors

You can never get good pics from Seibon

phelan · 03-04-2010, 01:33 PM

i'd also be spooked of their pre-drilled holes, considering the fun some have had installing their hoods...

NYBladeZ · 03-04-2010, 01:38 PM

I wussed out, I have to write a brief this weekend, can't dedicate my full time to both, found a highly recommended ship that gave a great price so i might drop it off tomorrow, I'll get pics of the doors as soon as I can

vipor · 03-04-2010, 01:39 PM

Now for the hatch and b-pillars! (since you don't want overlays)

NYBladeZ · 03-04-2010, 01:40 PM

yes yes, hatch and b-pillars are next, after the clutch and flywheel I need to let this engine free up. Dynoing on a dynojet on the 21st, nothing but test pipes thus far.

NYBladeZ · 03-04-2010, 01:42 PM

I've seen the hood and hatch on this forum, anyone know who had it??

Edit: looks good Phelan how much did the parts run you?

phelan · 03-04-2010, 02:03 PM

i'll PM you

holy **** bladez, honestly, that car is gonna look weird with the rear qtr panel the last thing NOT in carbon....

oh and a pillars too. you got plans for those??

jmlenz · 03-04-2010, 02:07 PM

A kick *** setup would have been to just have no door handles at all, just the keyless entry button that would pop the door open. Now that would be trick.

vipor · 03-04-2010, 02:12 PM

The roof will still be metal too

03-04-2010, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Replacing OEM doors, any tips advice? Hey guys, I've had the seibon doors in my garage for over 2 weeks now. Everywhere I go it's between 350-400 dollars for labor to have them installed. My buddy and I are thinking we'll do it ourselves since LI finally gets some nice weather this weekend. Any tips or advice? We're both literate mech guys but this is a bit more than installing an exhaust. All info is appreciated . __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-04-2010, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	You'll have to transfer all of the crap from one to the next. Doesn't sound like much fun to me. Especially the window components. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

03-04-2010, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	the seibon door looks like it has all the necessary holes pre drilled __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-04-2010, 11:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	sure, if I end up doing it myself, I'll post all info and pics that go along with the job __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-04-2010, 01:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	i'd also be spooked of their pre-drilled holes, considering the fun some have had installing their hoods... __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

03-04-2010, 10:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Just make sure everything lines up and all the holes are there..

03-04-2010, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	can you post some pics?

03-04-2010, 01:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	No I mean just of the doors You can never get good pics from Seibon

03-04-2010, 01:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I wussed out, I have to write a brief this weekend, can't dedicate my full time to both, found a highly recommended ship that gave a great price so i might drop it off tomorrow, I'll get pics of the doors as soon as I can __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-04-2010, 01:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	Now for the hatch and b-pillars! (since you don't want overlays) __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

03-04-2010, 01:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	yes yes, hatch and b-pillars are next, after the clutch and flywheel I need to let this engine free up. Dynoing on a dynojet on the 21st, nothing but test pipes thus far. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-04-2010, 01:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I've seen the hood and hatch on this forum, anyone know who had it?? Edit: looks good Phelan how much did the parts run you? __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-04-2010, 02:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	i'll PM you holy ** bladez, honestly, that car is gonna look weird with the rear qtr panel the last thing NOT in carbon.... oh and a pillars too. you got plans for those?? __________________ 凛 ('Rin')** - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

03-04-2010, 02:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 642	A kick *** setup would have been to just have no door handles at all, just the keyless entry button that would pop the door open. Now that would be trick.

03-04-2010, 02:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	The roof will still be metal too __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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