Georgia Fiero Club Forum

All Things Fiero => General Fiero Discussion => Topic started by: GTRS Fiero on June 26, 2019, 11:23:44 pm

Title: Suicide doors on a Fiero
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 26, 2019, 11:23:44 pm

I've seen several Fieros that have them.  Since my door is damaged, I'm considering various options.

Has anyone driven a Fiero with suicide doors?

Title: Re: Suicide doors on a Fiero
Post by: Raydar on June 27, 2019, 10:56:25 am

I've never driven one, but I've seen V8 Archie's chop-top Stinger in person. It's kind of nice, but it looks like a bunch of trouble to do.

Title: Re: Suicide doors on a Fiero
Post by: PK on June 27, 2019, 12:48:22 pm

You could try sitting in your Fiero backwards and reversing to get a rough idea!

Title: Re: Suicide doors on a Fiero
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 27, 2019, 05:33:14 pm

Yeah, that is one way to do it, but not what I did.  I got a ride in a '32 Chevrolet Classic with suicide doors.

I think scissors doors may be more to my liking.

Title: Re: Suicide doors on a Fiero
Post by: Fierofool on June 27, 2019, 06:01:34 pm

Seems suicide doors may be of some aid in getting out and in.  The only thing I have to help me get out is to place my left hand on the door sill for assistance to get out.  With a suicide door, the door itself would be available to help one lift themselves up. 

Title: Re: Suicide doors on a Fiero
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 27, 2019, 06:03:28 pm

After mostly driving my truck, it is very different getting into and out of the Fiero.  Gravity usually helps me fall out of the Fiero.

Title: Re: Suicide doors on a Fiero
Post by: Fierofool on June 27, 2019, 06:06:31 pm

That's why I use the door sill.  Keeps my face from hitting the pavement.

Title: Re: Suicide doors on a Fiero
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 27, 2019, 06:09:00 pm

There must be an issue with my method.  My head would seem to have already passed the sill.

Title: Re: Suicide doors on a Fiero
Post by: PK on June 28, 2019, 05:00:13 am

Quote from: GTRS Fiero on June 27, 2019, 05:33:14 pm

I got a ride in a '32 Chevrolet Classic with suicide doors.

Or that. ;0)

Title: Re: Suicide doors on a Fiero
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 28, 2019, 08:00:50 am

The doors on those older vehicles are somewhat more flimsy than those to which I am accustomed.