Driving with doors off

[TheNewAmericanSpirit]

I apologize if this topic has been brought up already but I can't seem to find the answer by searching.

If I take the doors off on a Festiva, will that warp the body when I drive?

[frankenfester]

I apologize if this topic has been brought up already but I can't seem to find the answer by searching.

If I take the doors off on a Festiva, will that warp the body when I drive?

I don't personally think So. The door isn't part of the structure of the car. It Really just keeps you from falling out. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but removing a door, That's only connected by a couple hinges And a loop latch isn't going to effect the body of the car. Just be careful your state allows such things.

-James

[Zcallicutt7]

I apologize if this topic has been brought up already but I can't seem to find the answer by searching.

If I take the doors off on a Festiva, will that warp the body when I drive?

Take a couple parts Festiva doors and turn them into BAHA mesh doors (like a jeep)

[TheNewAmericanSpirit]

Take a couple parts Festiva doors and turn them into BAHA mesh doors (like a jeep)

If I could find some parts door for cheap that's what I'd do!

[Bert]

I apologize if this topic has been brought up already but I can't seem to find the answer by searching.
If I take the doors off on a Festiva, will that warp the body when I drive?

Much less likely to warp the body than if you cut off the roof, like some folks have done! You might know that it'll get a bit drafty inside when you're on the freeway in mid winter.

[crazyrog17]

I'd like to make some doors out of 1.5" tubing that include a latch. Heck, might even be stronger than the tin foil we've got stock! Wrap it with jeep/boat window material..

[Festevil3]

I apologize if this topic has been brought up already but I can't seem to find the answer by searching.

If I take the doors off on a Festiva, will that warp the body when I drive?

Do it! Take them off

[kumalaba]

ive blown some doors off b4 in festevil3s car

[milehighbear]

Festiva 001.jpgbth_festivapainted004.jpgYou mean like this Bert, lol

[BUSTIVA]

I took the doors of mine for a weekend just for fun, body is perfectly fine. It is very odd driving with no doors lol.

[Festevil3]

ive blown some doors off b4 in festevil3s car

too funny

[200KGPGTP]

I always wanted to do this during summers with my paper route, but never got the balls to do it. Good to know it has been done!

[F3BZ]

maybe it's just coincidence but i've seen more than one big junkyard using a festiva without doors or hatch as a parts retriever for the back 40. makes sense. fantastic maneuverability, gas milage, hauling capacity, and IT JUST WON'T DIE!!!

[Spike]

^^ I've seen two Festivas used locally, one with no doors.

Also a lot of Toyota pickups rusted to nothing. Won't die, no matter what. Watch videos of the Taliban on the news.. always driving them 'Yotas.

[tripod808]

I took the doors of mine for a weekend just for fun, body is perfectly fine. It is very odd driving with no doors lol.

Did you notice any flex in the car when you did that?