There’s something special about seeing a customer genuinely excited after experiencing the difference of a properly engineered vertical door kit for the first time. That was absolutely the case with Marty Metzger and his stunning Riptide Blue 2026 Chevrolet Corvette C8 E-Ray in Grapevine, Texas.
Marty chose the Eikon Motorsports V2 Series Vertical Door Kit in our popular Torch Edition configuration, and from the moment the install was completed, the reaction said it all.
Why Marty Chose Eikon Motorsports
Before reaching out to Eikon Motorsports, Marty had already spent time researching vertical door options for his new E-Ray. Like many Corvette owners, he quickly discovered there were major differences between kits on the market.
After speaking with competing companies, Marty was frustrated by both the pricing and the lack of confidence he felt in their installation process and overall product design. More importantly, he had physically experienced other vertical door kits in person and immediately noticed how difficult they were to lift and lower.
That became a major deciding factor.
At 65 years old and after multiple hip replacements, ease of use wasn’t just a convenience for Marty — it was essential.
The moment he operated the Eikon V2 Series system, he immediately noticed the difference.
Easier Entry and Exit Changes Everything
One of the biggest compliments Marty repeated throughout the install was just how much easier it now is for him to get in and out of the car.
The Eikon Motorsports V2 Series was specifically engineered to eliminate the heavy, awkward feeling commonly found in older bearingless or bushing-style vertical door systems. Thanks to our proprietary friction-free RollerBall bearing system, the doors raise and lower with dramatically less effort while maintaining precise movement and OEM-style fitment.
Marty mentioned multiple times that he could instantly feel how smooth and lightweight the operation was compared to competitor kits he had previously handled.
For someone dealing with hip mobility limitations, that smoother operation made a massive real-world difference.
The Perfect Match for a Riptide Blue E-Ray
Marty’s Riptide Blue 2026 C8 E-Ray paired perfectly with the Torch Edition V2 kit configuration. The red accents of the Torch Edition complemented the E-Ray’s interior and brake calipers while adding a subtle motorsports-inspired appearance without taking away from the factory styling.
With the doors raised, the E-Ray completely transformed visually while still maintaining the clean OEM body lines Corvette owners care about.
The finished result looked aggressive, modern, and incredibly refined — exactly what the V2 Series was designed to achieve.
Installed in Grapevine, TX
This installation took place in Grapevine, Texas, a city known for its upscale automotive culture, scenic roads, and strong enthusiast community. Marty was incredibly welcoming throughout the process, and seeing his excitement after the installation made the trip absolutely worth it.
His reaction reinforced exactly why the Eikon Motorsports V2 Series continues to stand apart in the C8 vertical door market:
- Easier operation
- Cleaner fitment
- Friction-free movement
- OEM-style appearance
- True vertical door geometry
For Marty, it wasn’t just about appearance. It was about comfort, accessibility, confidence, and finally finding a system that felt engineered correctly from the start.
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