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Smallblock454 · 12-03-2016, 12:20 PM

As long as you don't drive with an open top the alloy doors should work. I would recommend a stock hard top if you want to use alloy doors.

I don't think that it's a good idea to remove the inner part of the door. Maybe can be done in a 996 but definitely not in a Box and if you want to keep the side windows. Other point is side impact stability – especially in a race car. The cage will prevent a lot, but if something punctures the door it's better to have 2 sheets of metal and maybe an additional inner trim.

The electric window regulators are indeed heavy compared to manual ones. Also glass is heavier than lexan. Problem i see with the side windows is that they produce a lot of stability to the Box chassis.

Also if you don't have electric window regulators and you want to open or close the door you'll run into problems, because the windows go down when you open the door and up after it is closed.

Always safety first!

Regards, Markus

12-03-2016, 12:20 PM	#9
Smallblock454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: LB, Germany Posts: 1,514	As long as you don't drive with an open top the alloy doors should work. I would recommend a stock hard top if you want to use alloy doors. I don't think that it's a good idea to remove the inner part of the door. Maybe can be done in a 996 but definitely not in a Box and if you want to keep the side windows. Other point is side impact stability – especially in a race car. The cage will prevent a lot, but if something punctures the door it's better to have 2 sheets of metal and maybe an additional inner trim. The electric window regulators are indeed heavy compared to manual ones. Also glass is heavier than lexan. Problem i see with the side windows is that they produce a lot of stability to the Box chassis. Also if you don't have electric window regulators and you want to open or close the door you'll run into problems, because the windows go down when you open the door and up after it is closed. Always safety first! Regards, Markus Last edited by Smallblock454; 12-03-2016 at 12:24 PM.