Doors open wider on later cars?

excel tel · Post by **excel tel** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 19:06

Am i correct in thinking that the doors open wider on the 89on models and anyone know how this was done, is it as simple as a longer check strap are are the door skins/beams different.
Thanks,
Terry.

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 19:13

Yes, they do.

The parts manual lists two different check straps : pre and post '89.

Ozzy_UK · Post by **Ozzy_UK** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 09:41

i am convinced i have different ones on mines...

passenger door only opens to about 75% of where the drivers door opens too...

Oz

excel tel · Post by **excel tel** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:46

Thanks Angus,

Might see if i can get a pair from lotusbits and hope i can retrofit them to my 88 guess mike will know if it can be done.
Or i could cut mine up and weld in a extra bit i guess?
I just kick the lower door panel sometimes when i get in after being in the other motor and the extra few mm may help.

Cheers, Terry.

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:56

If you get the later style of check strap, you also need to get the springs and other bits to go with it.

steven popay · Post by **steven popay** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 22:50

I think there may be a problem with the door wireing, I am sure it is in a slightly different place on later models to stop it fouling the edge of the door.

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