Shaved door handles

FuszNissan · 10-10-2009, 11:17 AM

Looks great, but I think I like the shaved look better, now that I can see both.

vipor · 10-10-2009, 11:30 AM

Has anyone painted the handles of a PW yet? I might work on a PS chop in a bit.

vipor · 10-10-2009, 12:23 PM

kind of crappy, but here's a quick chop.

JoeD · 10-10-2009, 10:07 PM

Not quite sure how I feel about color-matched handles, but many times when black or non-body-colored trim is painted body-color on various cars...it cheapens the look overall. For example, side-moulding on E36 M3s, the lower trim on GTRs, front-lip on Supras/RX-7s, etc. It makes the car look as if it just rolled out of Maaco.

Perhaps on black Zs painted door-handles look ok, but I'll wait to see more colors for final judgement.

DJcuetip · 10-11-2009, 03:56 AM

another one

vipor · 10-11-2009, 11:08 AM

Shaved this time, not painted.

Valentino · 10-11-2009, 11:27 AM

Beautiful...

Now, how can we open the door? If we can stick a button (like the hatch) somewhere ... hmm

Maybe under the side mirror ?

370Zsteve · 10-11-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valentino

Beautiful... Now, how can we open the door?

right on

vipor · 10-11-2009, 11:50 AM

It's been done for many decades using an aftermarket alarm and trunk release actuators. I'm sure there's a cleaner way to do it now-a-days.

kannibul · 10-11-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valentino

Beautiful...

Now, how can we open the door? If we can stick a button (like the hatch) somewhere ... hmm

Maybe under the side mirror ?

Use the keyfob to roll down the window and open it from the inside?

phelan · 10-11-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valentino

Now, how can we open the door? If we can stick a button (like the hatch) somewhere ... hmm

Maybe under the side mirror ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

Use the keyfob to roll down the window and open it from the inside?

^

we're nissan owners, not TVR!

fuct · 10-12-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

Use the keyfob to roll down the window and open it from the inside?

you will set off the alarm...

Zerafian · 10-12-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

you will set off the alarm...

you hit the unlock button anyways so it shouldnt go off

Solus · 10-12-2009, 02:47 PM

if there were some clever way of actually opening the door reliably with shaved handles i would love to do it to mine.. i hate the mirrors and the handles on the z

sloterg · 10-12-2009, 06:46 PM

well ive known of door poppers..

that kinda pop the door out and then u just open it..

10-10-2009, 11:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Looks great, but I think I like the shaved look better, now that I can see both. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

10-10-2009, 11:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Has anyone painted the handles of a PW yet? I might work on a PS chop in a bit. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

10-10-2009, 12:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	kind of crappy, but here's a quick chop. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

10-11-2009, 11:08 AM	#21 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Shaved this time, not painted. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

10-11-2009, 11:27 AM	#22 (permalink)
Valentino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RaceTrack Posts: 349 Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6 Rep Power: 305	Beautiful... Now, how can we open the door? If we can stick a button (like the hatch) somewhere ... hmm Maybe under the side mirror ? __________________ Lou Fusz Nissan \| KW V3 \| SPL rear camber and toe bolt \| OS Giken LSD \| Nismo Diff cover \| Engine Oil cooler \| F.I. TDX Cat Back 18" Resonators \| F.I. Resonated Test Pipes \| Injen cold air intake \| COBB AccessPORT \| JWT Clutch Flywheel \| Last edited by Valentino; 10-11-2009 at 11:30 AM.

10-10-2009, 10:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	Not quite sure how I feel about color-matched handles, but many times when black or non-body-colored trim is painted body-color on various cars...it cheapens the look overall. For example, side-moulding on E36 M3s, the lower trim on GTRs, front-lip on Supras/RX-7s, etc. It makes the car look as if it just rolled out of Maaco. Perhaps on black Zs painted door-handles look ok, but I'll wait to see more colors for final judgement.

10-11-2009, 11:50 AM	#24 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	It's been done for many decades using an aftermarket alarm and trunk release actuators. I'm sure there's a cleaner way to do it now-a-days. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

10-12-2009, 02:47 PM	#29 (permalink)
Solus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 453 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	if there were some clever way of actually opening the door reliably with shaved handles i would love to do it to mine.. i hate the mirrors and the handles on the z

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