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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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damn door handle

has anyone successfully fixed there broken fc door handle? and if so how?
and if not where is a good place to get one?
thank you
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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lol the way the metal is, think my friend told me he wouldn't be able to weld it, and those things are pricey

if you got the cash http://mazdatrix.com/n-4.htm has em from 100-175 bux, if not, find a local pull-a-part and try to pull your own
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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You can always try cleaning it real good and using some JB weld. Nothing to lose. If it doesn't work, it was broken anyways.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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Remove and lube before they break and you will very, very rarely have one break.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/rats-ghetto-door-handle-fix-661051/

I modified this slightly using 12 or 14 gauge romex copper wire and a set of electrical pliers.

free fix and was 6 months ago, still good and mad easy.

john ny
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 02:08 AM
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you can modify it but its easier to find one on craigslist and pay the guy close to no money for it thats what I did and i got a spare
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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Yeah, I have used the Rats ghetto fix for a while now..
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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I managed to repair mine, got some stainless, a few rivets and some metal set. Worked a treat
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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nice rat.....


thanks for the tips again.

john ny
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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thanks for all the help guys, i know its probably commonly asked but this car is new to me lol.
heres the car


and the handle
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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Ive been using rats fix for a while now also.
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