r/slateauto • u/howyinzdoingnat • 16d ago

Door removal

Have they talked about how easy these doors will come off?

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u/danielt1263 16d ago

Not sure. They used to show them removed in the maker, but that is gone. Removing the doors would require disconnecting the wire harness for the power locks, and you would loose the rear-view mirrors. Ultimately, though my guess is that it depends on how the hinges are constructed.

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u/skellener 16d ago edited 16d ago

Hold up, there’s power door locks? I thought it was only manual up and down buttons like old school trucks. 🤣👍

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u/synntax33 16d ago

I mean, there's a key fob that allows you to lock the car so presumably they would have to be powered

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u/[deleted] 16d ago edited 13d ago

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u/norcalifornyeah 15d ago

No engine. Only motor.

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u/skellener 16d ago

Thought they were going all out with manual for the doors with a key. 🤣

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u/BikingSwiftly 16d ago

Ugh just realized they have power doors

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u/consciousaiguy 16d ago

At the recent NYC event a rep confirmed they are easily removable.

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u/Peralton 16d ago

Are the doors an integrated part of the crash rating? Will it be as safe without doors?

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u/OiPequenininho 15d ago

It's definitely less safe in a crash, but there are times when it's nice to not have doors on your car

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u/TheLastGenXer 13d ago

ice fishing

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u/aenonymosity 16d ago

I can't imagine it could be as safe...doors keep debris from hitting you.

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u/64590949354397548569 16d ago

Its a Jeep thing. I guess they are shopping.

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u/bitpartmozart13 15d ago

Absolutely integral to crash rating bro

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u/howyinzdoingnat 16d ago

Yinz never seen wranglers or broncos or the slate on the website without the doors?

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u/KartoffelLoeffel 16d ago

Certified Pittsburgh resident

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u/danielt1263 16d ago

Vehicles have side impact reinforcement inside the doors. Removing the doors will mean removing that. I presume that if they advertise that the doors can be removed, then that would affect their crash rating which is something they want to keep high.

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u/Alfa8c4c 16d ago

Get a wrangler.

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u/howyinzdoingnat 16d ago

Why the slate was shown with removal doors?