Mitsubishi FTO Scissor Hinges

FTOluv · Post by **FTOluv** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 4:04 pm

Ethans rite, even if it was 'lighter' and 'higher' they are still way more impractical than the basic open sideways door.

Still i wanna get them on my new ride!

NorthQLDFTO · Post by **NorthQLDFTO** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 4:07 pm

Practicality!?! Screw practicality!!! MWAHAHAHA! I'm tired of seeing the same bloody body kits on FTO's...Veilside for instance! (No offense to any Veilside fans or customers! Just not to my liking!) I'm in the final stages of having a kit customised for my FTO & I simply want the scissor hinges for visual impact! As I have mentioned already, I am more concerned with the cars cosmetics & audio system than performance, I want something visually stunning...And as Slither mentioned, Scissor Hinges never fail to impress!

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 4:08 pm

If you want practical, get yourself a station wagon, thats very practical hehehehhe

But yeah everyone is different, as long as the owner is happy who cares what the other thinks.

NorthQLDFTO · Post by **NorthQLDFTO** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:45 pm

Well...It's done! And I'd like to thank everyone here for their input...I've ordered my scissor hinges, not from Cyber mind you, I managed to locate a UK company which has actually made a FTO specific kit...Not only does it bolt straight on but the doors open to a 20 degree horiozonal angle before lifting up to a 70 degree angle! Plenty of room for entry & exit! I'll let everyone know how the kit fits & I'll post pics once it's done!
Here's a pic of an FTO in the UK with the kit installed...

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:02 pm

Looks great, so how much did this kit cost you?

NorthQLDFTO · Post by **NorthQLDFTO** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:17 pm

The kit cost me $2200.00 inc. delivery from the UK (Thanks to some negotiating on my part!) A little dearer than the kits available here in OZ but I think the fact that the kit is designed specifically for the FTO & that it opens up to provide plenty of room for the occupants to enter & exit the vehicle makes up for the added cost.

Slither · Post by **Slither** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:46 am

Looks sweet, good luck with it, and make sure to post some pics of your new doors and kit once they're fitted

FTOluv · Post by **FTOluv** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 9:13 am

yeah, that looks really good. Just like the one i was talking about.

umm · Post by **umm** » Wed May 11, 2005 10:20 pm

I'm looking to get this kit from the same place.
What happen with the kit you ordered?
Did you have any problems shipping or installing or anything?
Does it need to be fitted proffesionally?
I would luv some pics or any info that is available.
Thanks

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Mon May 23, 2005 6:38 pm

haha i have a few questions...
is it hard for the ladies to open?
and is it hard for the people in the backseat to get out?

no point impressing if the ladies get turned off when they cant get out
hahaha

ph3var · Post by **ph3var** » Tue May 24, 2005 12:35 pm

You can actually fit people in the back??

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Tue May 24, 2005 2:22 pm

the ladies are small...
yes they fit...

ahhhh they fit...!!!

hahahhaa im being an idiot now

Slither · Post by **Slither** » Tue May 24, 2005 10:19 pm

It all comes down to what you want out of em. For you who drives the car ya get used to them and just become normal. For others they struggle. Chicks do find it a little hard to open them, and it does make it harder to get in and out of the back seat. Still i don't think that its that bad.

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Wed May 25, 2005 1:03 am

NoOooooooo the chix!!!!!

if i get the scissor doors i will no longer be
the [F]emale [T]ransporting [O]wner!!!!! NOOOOOOO!!!!

hahaha but seriously
i wish u were in nsw so i can see how they actually works and how hard it is to get in and out. damn
does anyone in nsw have these

FTOluv · Post by **FTOluv** » Wed May 25, 2005 10:10 am

if u reasons for not getting is based on female passengers than i would suggest dont get them.

AHJ · Post by **AHJ** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:28 am

the kit is so cool...i lover it!

im in sydney, anyone know where can i get the kit in syd? n where can i install it? anyone in syd who had installed this kit would you please give me more info abt that?
thanks a lots!!