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[[Image:20060811-2007-honda-element-side.jpg|thumb|250px| The [[Honda Element]]'s Clam Shell Doors]]
Clam Shell doors are a form of doors similar to the [[suicide door]], with one main difference. The front door must be opened before you can open the rear door, similar to a clam shell, hence the name. With suicide doors, either the front or rear can be opened without the other needing to be open. Also, if you close the front door, then the rear, it will break the doors. These doors are only currently used in the [[Honda Element]]. This has been stated by Honda.
[[Image:Rx_side.jpg|thumb|250px| The [[Mazda RX-8]]'s Clam Shell Doors]]
'''Clam Shell Doors''' are a type of door similar to [[suicide door]]s, with one main difference. The front door must be opened before you can open the rear door, similar to a clam shell, hence the name. With suicide doors, either the front or rear can be opened without the other door being open.  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
If both doors are open and then the front door is closed first, followed by the rear door, the doors won't close and could be damaged.
 
==Models==
Vehicles that have Clam Shell Doors:
 
- [[Honda Element]]
 
- [[Mazda RX-8]]
 
- [[Toyota FJ Cruiser]]
 
- [[MINI]] [http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/16/the_new_mini_clubman Clubman]
 
- [[Chevrolet S-10]]

Latest revision as of 00:21, 13 December 2007

The Honda Element's Clam Shell Doors
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The Mazda RX-8's Clam Shell Doors

Clam Shell Doors are a type of door similar to suicide doors, with one main difference. The front door must be opened before you can open the rear door, similar to a clam shell, hence the name. With suicide doors, either the front or rear can be opened without the other door being open.

Design Quirks

If both doors are open and then the front door is closed first, followed by the rear door, the doors won't close and could be damaged.

Models

Vehicles that have Clam Shell Doors:

- Honda Element

- Mazda RX-8

- Toyota FJ Cruiser

- MINI Clubman

- Chevrolet S-10