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Old 12-14-2013, 01:50 AM   #921 (permalink)
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Old 12-14-2013, 02:05 PM   #922 (permalink)
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The doors can be excellently counterweighted to have a very decent lift, without the use of gas shocks.

Also, it's worth noting that those aren't gull-wing doors... I'm not technically sure they qualify as scissor doors, since they turn up and out.

Then again, I'm assuming you also have a problem with lift hatches and hoods that are supported by gas shocks as well?

I do agree with the glass comments, though. If I wanted an exorbitant set of windows in my car, I'd just drive my green house.
The door sills are rather high, guaranteed to get roadgrime on your clothes.
In my experience, gas shocks are not a long term solution. Vise grips, there's a long term solution for ya.
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