Nissan 370Z Forum - Shaved door handles

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little of both (door handle and shaved)..... someone should make custom ones like on the cts coupe............. never mind the ugly looks of the car for now.... not the point

http://www.thetorquereport.com/2010_...pe_concept.jpg http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/up...s_coupe_02.jpg

Similar design nogood is the current Z06:

http://www.zcars.com.au/images/2009-corvette-z0612.jpg

i dig the cts one cause it's a smaller indentation

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Originally Posted by JoeD (Post 246028)

I don't think anyone has been able to grasp the true cost of retrofitting GTR door-handles. Not only will you have to cut/mold the doors, but fab up the actual mechanisms for everything to work properly. You're looking at least $2K in labor alone, not including the handles from Nissan. Shaving, on the other hand, should be no different than on any other car as there are pre-fabbed kits available through the aftermarket.

Still...you must really hate the factory door-handles to go through all the headache necessary to get rid of them. I say leave the shaved-handles for the mini-trucks and lowriders.

JoeD I understand this is a forum and you have the right to voice your opinion but jeeze man you have no clue what you are talking about. I have researched the parts it will take to do the retro fit and the costs are a lil over $1k to do them. You do not have to make all kinds of crazy custom parts maybe a mount or two but not a whole lot. its as simple as buying the inner door mechanism/actuators for a gtr plus the handle assemblies... thats it! Other than that the cost of getting them installed is close to the same as shaved door handles. Shaved doors is well under the $750 mark and looks very clean.

back on to the other ideas.

Shoot I like the idea of the corvettes but the problem comes down to modifying the rear quarter panel and the door to do it... mucho expensivo my friends! lol but its a nice concept and it would look good too!:tiphat:

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897 (Post 246189)

LOL...ok. Do it, then report back to us and let us know how it goes. :tup:

The reason why I am shaving the handle off is because I love how clean it looks AND my car is getting sprayed a different color soooo i think ill save money if I get it done now!

oOoOo what color?.... wait... let me guess.....

Ummmmmm... PEARL WHITE! muahahahaha

haha youll see.. i havent had my car the past couple months due to some modification =D .. but will have her in a week or 2 !!

Someone got a twin turbo!!!! Lol

I haven't even bought my Z yet and you guys have me spending more money! The shaved look is amazing, but I don't think the idea of rolling windows down to unlock the door would work to well in Florida. Talk about a major mess during the rainy season.

haah no turbo, i wish though.. thats a top priority later this yr!

man i just got bad news from shop that they might not have time to install popper kit and shave handles off in time for the event coming up.. so i might have to wait a couple weeks :(

YAY so that means I will be first! Muahaha! *evil smile* well DJ gets all the props for the idea of fully shaved doors! I hope things work out and they get ahead of schedule!

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Originally Posted by Moonlitebiker (Post 246397)

You might wanna do what I am doing and add hidden buttons for the doors.

^ I'm looking forward to see ur car after its done.

Good luck.