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Discussion in '308/328' started by sweetcard, Apr 17, 2008.

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  1. sweetcard

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    #1 sweetcard, Apr 17, 2008
    Hi everyone!

    Once again, it is great to read all of your posts... thanks for sharing your knowledge and humor.

    I bought a 82 308 GTSi last year and LOVE my car! It ran great all summer and I had alot of fun!

    However, a little "accident" occurred and the driver door bent back in a very "unnatural" position. (Imagine that Joe Theisman game a few years ago when his knee bent... yuck) This is the part you are probably laughing out loud at me. Yes, I messed up my new car and I'm humbly asking for advice.

    The door closes (if you push down really hard and slam it) and it latches. I imagine the hinges are trashed which makes me believe I need a new door. The glass completely shattered but suprisingly the door interior is fine. The door and the front panel have body damage. The problem is, there are only 6 Ferrari's in Alaska and not a lot of options for body work. I'll find somebody...

    Any suggestions on a door? There is one on Ebay for $1000, seems high to me. Another site had a door for $450 and glass for $450. Just started to look so let me know if I'm missing something.

    Also, I'm seriously considering racing it this summer... any feedback on possible damage? If it catches fire everytime, I don't want to do it.

    Thanks! Have a GREAT day!
     
  2. barcheta

    barcheta F1 Rookie

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    #2 barcheta, Apr 17, 2008
    Have you checked to see if T Rutlands has a door? I know they salvage parts so they may be able to help.

    Berlinetta Motorcars also does this.
     
  3. pdmracing

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    #3 pdmracing, Apr 17, 2008
    how about superperformance in the uk
     
  4. mike

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    #4 mike, Apr 17, 2008
    wow...But it does sound like something that may be repairable... or maybe just hinge replacement?.. try gt car parts in arizona..623-780-2200
    But I would have a body shop diagnose what you need instead of random replacement..

    Mike
     
  5. robbie

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    #5 robbie, Apr 17, 2008
    I'm thinking a whole door for $1000 is a good deal.
     
  6. dinogt4guy

    dinogt4guy F1 Rookie

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    #6 dinogt4guy, Apr 17, 2008
    Sorry, I can't help it. WHY????? Sounds like a good story to me! :D

    Cheers!
     
  7. BigTex

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    #7 BigTex, Apr 17, 2008
    GT Car parts helped me with a door also,...luckily for you, the "S" doors are easier to find than a "B" door, or were at the time...

    Sorry to hear, but stuff happens....best of luck

    The trouble, you'll find, is the doors vary enough in overall dimension that the new one may need some work to fit the old opening.
     
  8. Argento839

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    #8 Argento839, Apr 17, 2008
    I still have that sight in my mind after all these years... Yuk is right!
     
  9. Argento839

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    #9 Argento839, Apr 17, 2008
  10. tatcat

    tatcat F1 World Champ
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    #10 tatcat, Apr 17, 2008
    where in alaska are you located. this sounds like something a good body shop can remedy.
     
  11. irondogmike

    irondogmike F1 Rookie

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    #11 irondogmike, Apr 17, 2008
  12. Jdubbya

    Jdubbya The $10 Trillion Man
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    #12 Jdubbya, Apr 18, 2008
    The hinges on these doors are pretty robust. If it closes and still works it may be easier to fix it than replace it. Mine was backed into the inside of a truck hard enough to split the door open but the hinges were fine. Look for a good body shop that specializes in high end cars and have them check it out.

    Of course if you can get a complete door for $1000 it might be easier and cheaper.
     
  13. sweetcard

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    #13 sweetcard, Apr 18, 2008
    I think I'll try and post some pics... you guys are good at visuals!

    Christine
     
  14. bjhunt1975

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    #14 bjhunt1975, Apr 19, 2008
    Sorry, I just can't help but think of Tommy Boy saying "What'd you do?" My brother did this tommy boy experience recently, luckily it was on a much cheaper american car.
     

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