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Is thier aluminum doors on the turbo models???

Old 02-07-02, 02:28 PM
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Is thier aluminum doors on the turbo models???

I have a 89GXL and was wondering if thiers aluminum door models. And the weight difference between those and my steel ones???
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Thumbs up i have aluminum doors

on my 88tII but i dont know the wieght diff. i would like to know myself so anyone know?

aluminum wont rust right? i got a ding and no rust yet so i figure its an aluminum door, besides their light as a feather.

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no, they are all steel.
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RX7's never had aluminum doors.
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Unhappy you sure guys???

bummer i thought i had aluminum doors dammit!!! oh well they are light as **** though.
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WTF. No aluminum doors? That sucks. Wheres a guy to uprade his doors when he wants to. All well. Looks like im striping it.
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Hey von, thats what I did to mine. I got about 35 lbs total off mine. I just hope I don't get t-boned while driving.

Actually the car is trailered to events and never see's street duty. Its only got one uncomfortable aluminum seat in it.


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