Shaved door handles

nogoodname · 10-20-2009, 10:21 PM

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

theDreamer · 10-20-2009, 10:23 PM

Similar design nogood is the current Z06:

nogoodname · 10-20-2009, 10:25 PM

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

bullitt5897 · 10-20-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

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!

JoeD · 10-20-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

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.

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

DJcuetip · 10-21-2009, 12:06 AM

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!

bullitt5897 · 10-21-2009, 12:15 AM

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

Ummmmmm... PEARL WHITE! muahahahaha

DJcuetip · 10-21-2009, 03:18 AM

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 !!

bullitt5897 · 10-21-2009, 07:14 AM

Someone got a twin turbo!!!! Lol

Moonlitebiker · 10-21-2009, 07:26 AM

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.

DJcuetip · 10-21-2009, 03:03 PM

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

DJcuetip · 10-21-2009, 05:40 PM

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

bullitt5897 · 10-21-2009, 07:41 PM

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!

bullitt5897 · 10-21-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonlitebiker

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.

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

Valentino · 10-22-2009, 02:22 AM

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

Good luck.

10-20-2009, 10:23 PM	#62 (permalink)
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10-21-2009, 12:15 AM	#67 (permalink)
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10-21-2009, 07:14 AM	#69 (permalink)
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10-21-2009, 07:41 PM	#73 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	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! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-22-2009, 02:22 AM	#75 (permalink)
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10-20-2009, 10:21 PM	#61 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	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

10-20-2009, 10:25 PM	#63 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	i dig the cts one cause it's a smaller indentation

10-21-2009, 12:06 AM	#66 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 259	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!

10-21-2009, 03:18 AM	#68 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 259	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 !!

10-21-2009, 07:26 AM	#70 (permalink)
Moonlitebiker Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 48 Drives: A hard bargain Rep Power: 16	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.

10-21-2009, 03:03 PM	#71 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 259	haah no turbo, i wish though.. thats a top priority later this yr!

10-21-2009, 05:40 PM	#72 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 259	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

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