Pimped Out Cars Weblog

‘Suicide doors’ make a comeback!

Brett — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:12:42 +0000

A least five vehicles, the Mazda RX-8, the Toyota FJ Cruiser, the Mini Cooper Clubman, the Honda Element, and the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe feature reverse-opening car doors, better known as ‘suicide doors’ in the pimped car world. The doors were common on cars and trucks in between the 1930′s and the 1950′s, particularly among European manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Fiat and Peugeot. They were also featured on several American cars, such as the Tucker and the 1960s Lincoln Continental. Don’t expect to hear the automakers talk about suicide doors though. Toyota prefers calling them “clamshell” doors, and Mini prefers “Clubdoors”.

‘Suicide doors’ eliminate the need for a B-pillar and make it easier to enter and load cargo on these vehicles. With today’s chassis design and side air bags, B-pillars are not that crucial to passenger safety.

DEZENT O

Brett — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:01:04 +0000

DEZENT has released a new O model wheel rim for powerful SUVs. The O model compliments the style and robust build type of the Sport Utility Vehicles, with large, robust Y-shaped spokes. The wheel is especially designed with the new EH2+Hump to support runflat tires but will accept normal tires as well! The DEZENT O is available in 7.5×17″ and 8×18″ and are tested and certified by the German TÜV (Technical Inspection Agency).

Welcome to Pimped Out Cars

Brett — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:19:11 +0000

Welcome to Pimped Out Cars: It’s all about bling.

That’s right, the shinier the better! We talk car bling, from chrome alloys to candy paint.