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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 03:50 PM
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Unhappy Aluminum Door Handles (exterior)

Hello! I've done SO many searches and unfortunately was not wise enough to bookmark some of my discoveries and am now wondering where I might find these? I KNOW I have seen pics of an FD with these...they complimented the factory rims well and would consider getting these as opposed to the carbon fiber look. Can anyone help me find a distributor or know whether I can even get these or have to have them custom made? I was almost certain I found a place to BUY them outright, but perhaps I was wrong. If anyone has a pic or two they could post of this i'd be most appreciative too....wanna show them to a friend.
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 05:03 PM
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This isn't a joke? You could take them off and paint them.

Wouldn't you rather have the black door handles match the tires instead? Wooooooooo special! Or better yet, how about they blend well with the window frame and window tinting as they were designed to not be seen so as to not take focus away from the lines of the car.
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 05:46 PM
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This isn't a joke? You could take them off and paint them.

Wouldn't you rather have the black door handles match the tires instead? Wooooooooo special! Or better yet, how about they blend well with the window frame and window tinting as they were designed to not be seen so as to not take focus away from the lines of the car.
Easy big guy! Everyone has the right to do what they want to their car. He just wants the info.

kkoob

Here is a link from www.iluvmyrx7.com where he did aluminum door handles from RotorSports Racing.

Link to Big Picture Here


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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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Easy big guy! Everyone has the right to do what they want to their car. He just wants the info.

kkoob

Here is a link from www.iluvmyrx7.com where he did aluminum door handles from RotorSports Racing.

Link to Big Picture Here

<two cents>

I agree totally... if someone wants to do something to thier car, even if I or someone else think it's screwy... by all means... knock yourself out... it's your car...

that pic above looks like adhesive backed brushed aluminum type stuff (sorry... for using the VERY technical term of 'stuff' ), like some of the aluminum interior kits you see from time to time... you could probably buy a sheet of that stuff for next to nothing and cut them out yourself...

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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 08:06 PM
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i think its gaudy!!!!! how could somebody do that to ANY car. i applaude (sp?) anybody trying to sway people from such a rotten "mod".

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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 08:53 PM
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i think its gaudy!!!!! how could somebody do that to ANY car. i applaude (sp?) anybody trying to sway people from such a rotten "mod".

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You and DK are absolutely right. What on earth was I thinking? I should just do the same crap as everybody else, shouldn't I? You'll probably LOVE my taillights.

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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 09:21 PM
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those lights would look pretty cool on an SSM 3rd gen.

kkoob, it's your car, do what you want to it. some people will like it, some people won't, but if we all did everything the way someone else wanted it, what kind of people would we be?
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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but if we all did everything the way someone else wanted it, what kind of people would we be?

were all conformists as a society, so whats it matter ?
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 09:32 PM
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i guess you're right.....

...EVERYONE, START DOING EVERYTHING THE SAME!!!...
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 11:37 PM
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chrome it and you wont look back!!!
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 11:44 PM
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Chrome the car and it will look back at you
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 01:15 AM
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door handle mirror

ya, plus you can fix your hair, makeup, or whatever BEFORE you hop into your "phat" ride!!
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 11:11 AM
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You and DK are absolutely right. What on earth was I thinking? I should just do the same crap as everybody else, shouldn't I? You'll probably LOVE my taillights.
my god.

I love your site and all, but your taillights and door handle look hideous.
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 11:15 AM
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chrome it and you wont look back!!!
That actually adds a neat vintage look... Kinda like the chrome bexels around the gauges... Got a full pic?
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 11:50 AM
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the chrome is a little bit nicer. its a whole lot cleaner. that aluminum tape is junk and cheap and doesnt belong on a car with higher standard such as the fd3s. if you gotta do it though. . . whatever. i know i would turn it down if you tried to sell it to me. it looks like those dweebcars that have the robocar look. the chrome is a lot cleaner. . . even though i dont agree with it. why dont you just paint it like you did the tail light lenses. . . or powdercoat it!!! i am obviously not gonna have you arrested for doing this to your own ride. im only offering my opinion and i feel that the car looks like poop with the TAPE. just take em off and paint em or something. you guys are turning this into a lounge topic!!!!haha

paul
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 11:59 AM
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Jeez you guys are opinionated! If she wants to trick out her door handles in polished aluminum; good for her. Back off! Good luck finding some Kristine. Tom
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 11:16 AM
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wow...you know what, you guys who made the stupid *** comments about hair and ****.... what is your problem? she is just like "us" looking for opinions and advise......

I think it is great she knows her ****. let me tell you on Cardomain.com this dude is bragging about his 92 rx7 and he has GOt nothing BUt wrong info. Talk about trying to be the big dude, at least she knows what she wants and is talking about...so I agree with Tom "BACK OFF"

Could it be you may be threatened by her, WOW she may actually have a better ride than some of you guys...

oh well, to each their own right? kkoob I hope you get better replys from true rx7 fans, and they can guide you!
If I can help just let me know.... I will e-mail you a pic of my rx7, I am sure the litte boys in here would put their immature 2 cents in , so it is not worth it to post it.

to all others, I apologize for my tangent.. BUT **** like that just pisses me off!!!

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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 11:24 AM
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You and DK are absolutely right. What on earth was I thinking? I should just do the same crap as everybody else, shouldn't I? You'll probably LOVE my taillights.

I think those taillights look awesome.

I say do whatever you want to do. If someone else buys it later on they can always put it back to stock.
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 11:39 AM
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Well it is your car so do what ever but dont get pissed at people if they do not like it. So your gonna hear it if you post it



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: but seriously
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 12:18 PM
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Re: door handle mirror

Originally posted by duchi
ya, plus you can fix your hair, makeup, or whatever BEFORE you hop into your "phat" ride!!
hey Duchi one word to you my friend..L-O-S-E-R-..

COMMENT SO NOT CALLED FOR! A FEMALE AND A SPORTS CAR.... WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR!!
MY WIFE AND I BOTH OWN A RX7..... DUDE THAT IS HOW I MET HER.... I AM SURE YOU PUT ON YOUR BEST PAIR OF WHITIE TIGHTIES BEFORE YOU HOP INTO YOUR RIDE.......... YEH YOU DO!!! SO WHATS THE DIFFERENCE?
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 12:27 PM
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It's called a J-O-K-E.

What are you gonna try to throw around the rage against the machine attitude in here already? Because someone dosent like something someone else does? Whatever.
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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That part is cast metal (not sure if its aluminum) so you should just have to strip the black paint off and polish it to get that nice shiny look.
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 05:13 PM
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Originally posted by Dont_Be_A_Rikki
Well it is your car so do what ever but dont get pissed at people if they do not like it. So your gonna hear it if you post it



-Rikki

I'm really not sure if you were directing this at me so don't read on if you weren't.

If you were, you should take your own advice - I have seen uncountable threads by you about PFS and seen you get pissed that people are tired of hearing about it. You're gonna hear it if you post it.
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 05:49 PM
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im pretty sure duchi just said that comment about the hair and makeup because of the chrome topic, not to insult her looks,

if im wrong im wrong, stop getting touchy you fairies
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