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Re: 3 vs 5 (door)
« Reply #20 on: 30 May 2009, 17:35 »
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The way the doors drop on the 3 door cars is ridiculous
Had loads of 3 doors and never had that problem  :wink:
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Re: 3 vs 5 (door)
« Reply #21 on: 30 May 2009, 23:17 »
i dont really need 5 doors but always looked for a 5 door car... and to be honest i think they look better  :grin: but mk4s look awsome anyway  :grin:

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Re: 3 vs 5 (door)
« Reply #22 on: 02 June 2009, 12:36 »
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The way the doors drop on the 3 door cars is ridiculous

funny u should say that cos i think mine did last week as i strubble to shut it now but if u lift it up u cant reel and slack. how do u solve the problem????

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Re: 3 vs 5 (door)
« Reply #23 on: 02 June 2009, 12:38 »
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The way the doors drop on the 3 door cars is ridiculous

funny u should say that cos i think mine did last week as i strubble to shut it now but if u lift it up u cant reel and slack. how do u solve the problem????

block of wood and a trolley jack under the door is a temporary fix

long term fix are new hinges

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Re: 3 vs 5 (door)
« Reply #24 on: 02 June 2009, 13:15 »
There is no difference in the chassis, they are both as strong as each other

Now I've had a 5 door I wouldn't go back to a 3 door car. I got mine out of family necessity though


The body is less rigid in a 5 door equivalent - Fact! :P
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Re: 3 vs 5 (door)
« Reply #25 on: 02 June 2009, 15:37 »
no difference jus personal preference an depends if you hae family ect

i vote 5 door all the way though ;)

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Re: 3 vs 5 (door)
« Reply #26 on: 02 June 2009, 18:41 »
alot of people prefer 3 door in looks but its true in every case that 5 door is more practicale.
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Re: 3 vs 5 (door)
« Reply #27 on: 02 June 2009, 21:20 »
The standard rear speakers in a 5 door have a better sound than the 3 door  :nerd:

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Re: 3 vs 5 (door)
« Reply #28 on: 02 June 2009, 22:35 »
3 doors do look the best............... end of!!!! :grin:

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Re: 3 vs 5 (door)
« Reply #29 on: 02 June 2009, 22:52 »
5 door are easier! ... end of  :huh: :grin:
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