Shaved handles?
03-28-02, 12:08 AM
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Shaved handles?
Has anyone ever shaved handles on a FD? It seems like it would be alot less on an FD compared to other cars.
Where could I get a plate or soemthing like that fabricated so it will look like and bolt up like the stock door handle except not have any thing on the other side of it and have no handle on it?
It seems like if I can get a couple of these then all that would have to be done is install the door pops.
tell me if I'm not being clear and I'll try to clear it up.
Where could I get a plate or soemthing like that fabricated so it will look like and bolt up like the stock door handle except not have any thing on the other side of it and have no handle on it?
It seems like if I can get a couple of these then all that would have to be done is install the door pops.
tell me if I'm not being clear and I'll try to clear it up.
03-31-02, 02:37 AM
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Hey Zoomspeed,
I don't think shaved door handles would make a dramatic difference on a FD as would another car since our door handles are already above the main door skin. The handle is pretty much partitioned from the rest of the door. I'm not saying it wouldn't look different but a lot of people already have a hard time looking for my door handles
. laters -- Tommy
I don't think shaved door handles would make a dramatic difference on a FD as would another car since our door handles are already above the main door skin. The handle is pretty much partitioned from the rest of the door. I'm not saying it wouldn't look different but a lot of people already have a hard time looking for my door handles
. laters -- Tommy
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03-31-02, 11:23 AM
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Originally posted by 7-sins
I like the way they look now because they are not on actually on the door but still work normal. Haven't seen anything like you are explaining, sorry.
I like the way they look now because they are not on actually on the door but still work normal. Haven't seen anything like you are explaining, sorry.
Dude, Dont Be A Rikki! our cars dont need shaven door handles that is for rikki's a.k.a (ricers)mazda spent plenty of time in a wind tunnel so you would not have to do gay *** stuff like that!!
No offense Dont_Be_A_Rikki. This isn't targeted at just you. Its just that I've seen many posts with that kind of attitude, and I'm just sick of it.
03-31-02, 12:22 PM
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WELL to be honest with you, i bought the car because it looks sick!! and is fast as hell.so why do people have the need to put a bunch a bullshit fiberglass all over the car granted there are some very nice kits for the rx-7 and other cars but you should look at the lines on a rx-7 it is striking you dont need to put that all over the car but to each is own that is my point off view!! you can do what ever you want to your 7 or what ever car you own but i will the first person to chime in when it looks like ****!!bootm line. so have fun drive it like you stole it!!and happy easter!!
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03-31-02, 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by Dont_Be_A_Rikki
WELL to be honest with you, i bought the car because it looks sick!! and is fast as hell.so why do people have the need to put a bunch a bullshit fiberglass all over the car granted there are some very nice kits for the rx-7 and other cars but you should look at the lines on a rx-7 it is striking you dont need to put that all over the car but to each is own that is my point off view!! you can do what ever you want to your 7 or what ever car you own but i will the first person to chime in when it looks like ****!!bootm line. so have fun drive it like you stole it!!and happy easter!!
rikki
WELL to be honest with you, i bought the car because it looks sick!! and is fast as hell.so why do people have the need to put a bunch a bullshit fiberglass all over the car granted there are some very nice kits for the rx-7 and other cars but you should look at the lines on a rx-7 it is striking you dont need to put that all over the car but to each is own that is my point off view!! you can do what ever you want to your 7 or what ever car you own but i will the first person to chime in when it looks like ****!!bootm line. so have fun drive it like you stole it!!and happy easter!!
rikki
well, back to the orignal question, anyone know where or what kind of shop I can goto to get something fabicated in the same shape of the door handle assembly except w/o the handle and the internals?
03-31-02, 12:56 PM
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This is easy.....
Tools you'll need:
1) MIG welder (TIG would be better, but if don't have one then invest in a good MIG....or borrow one, they're easy to use)
2) Grinder
3) Sander with 80 grit sanding wheels
4) Jigsaw with a blade rated for mild steel.
5) 18 ga. steel sheeting....you only need a small amount...this is available in the steel section of hardware store.
6) Someone to do a quality paint job in black.
It's as simple as sanding off the old paint, making a template of the hole where the handle is out of cardboard and transfering it to the steel.....cut it out with the saw (wear ear protection), then weld away....burr it down and continue to weld to fill (if your seem wasn't smooth). Then go have it painted.
However, on most cars I can understand why you would want to do this....but on the FD.....why? It's nearly shaved as it is...
It would be kinda cool to see the door poppers work on the FD!!!
Tools you'll need:
1) MIG welder (TIG would be better, but if don't have one then invest in a good MIG....or borrow one, they're easy to use)
2) Grinder
3) Sander with 80 grit sanding wheels
4) Jigsaw with a blade rated for mild steel.
5) 18 ga. steel sheeting....you only need a small amount...this is available in the steel section of hardware store.
6) Someone to do a quality paint job in black.
It's as simple as sanding off the old paint, making a template of the hole where the handle is out of cardboard and transfering it to the steel.....cut it out with the saw (wear ear protection), then weld away....burr it down and continue to weld to fill (if your seem wasn't smooth). Then go have it painted.
However, on most cars I can understand why you would want to do this....but on the FD.....why? It's nearly shaved as it is...
It would be kinda cool to see the door poppers work on the FD!!!
03-31-02, 02:35 PM
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Originally posted by Axe
However, on most cars I can understand why you would want to do this....but on the FD.....why? It's nearly shaved as it is...
It would be kinda cool to see the door poppers work on the FD!!!
However, on most cars I can understand why you would want to do this....but on the FD.....why? It's nearly shaved as it is...
It would be kinda cool to see the door poppers work on the FD!!!
1. My handles are going south anyway (paints coming off, handle is bending, etc.) so I thought it might be a neat thing to do as oppse to going to the dealer and buying new handles. Id ont' know how much that would be, but I'm pretty sure its not cheap.
2. I havn't really seen anybody do it, so it would be something different
3. I think it would also add a small amount of theft protection.
mainly #1 and #2 though.
Is ther any type of shop I can take my handles too to have it done? I dont' know how to do any of the work that needs to be done.
03-31-02, 06:53 PM
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Originally posted by Dont_Be_A_Rikki
WELL to be honest with you, i bought the car because it looks sick!! and is fast as hell.so why do people have the need to put a bunch a bullshit fiberglass all over the car granted there are some very nice kits for the rx-7 and other cars but you should look at the lines on a rx-7 it is striking you dont need to put that all over the car but to each is own that is my point off view!!...
WELL to be honest with you, i bought the car because it looks sick!! and is fast as hell.so why do people have the need to put a bunch a bullshit fiberglass all over the car granted there are some very nice kits for the rx-7 and other cars but you should look at the lines on a rx-7 it is striking you dont need to put that all over the car but to each is own that is my point off view!!...
03-31-02, 07:12 PM
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yea... the door handle is above the door, and next to the window. pretty much it means its shaved. there is no door handle on the body. personally i love the placement of the FD door handle.
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