Joeb427

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http://www.disappearing-car-door.com
Check the video out.

PhilipMSPT

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I posted this a while back.

Although a good concept, I think there were side-impact safety issues. No one has been able to address that...

Joeb427

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Probably pricey to and how about in a foot of snow?

Here's some info on side impact on the site.



What happens in a serious road accident?

Our doors are stronger and more impact resistant that standard car doors for the following reasons.

Our door integration technology along with our modular cruciform door structure ensure that our door reunites structurally with the body when closed in a way which offers greater resistance to crash impact than a standard door as shown in crash tests performed for us by a major supplier to the automobile manufacturers.

How do Passengers escape after a bad crash?

Jatech has developed a Proprietary Access/Escape System which is built into every Retractable Door vehicle. An Impact Sensor releases all latches after a short built-in time lapse to allow for secondary impacts. The door can then be pushed outwards to the ground as there are no hinges to hold front end of the door in place.

Paramedics, Firemen and other accident responding personnel also found that access to passengers would be much improved in any severe accident situation.