I've always liked the idea of shaved door handels. They give the car such a nice clean subtile look.
Here's how I did it on the Posh Bunny.
http://phils-garage.com/Workshop/Projec ... Shave.html
They came out like this.
Shave Your Door Handles
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- Frozen Guy in the Northern Country
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Shave Your Door Handles
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Re: Shave Your Door Handles
That's pretty nice, can the doors only be opened with the remotes or is there some sort of sensor that you put your hand next to?
I think if there were only remotes to open the doors it would be sort of a pain for passengers and or you(the driver).
I think if there were only remotes to open the doors it would be sort of a pain for passengers and or you(the driver).
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Re: Shave Your Door Handles
Thanks Steve.Steve E J wrote:That's pretty nice, can the doors only be opened with the remotes or is there some sort of sensor that you put your hand next to?
I think if there were only remotes to open the doors it would be sort of a pain for passengers and or you(the driver).
I just use the remote that came with the kit. It is an 8 channel (I still have 5 channels to play with) and opens both doors and the trunk.
The pull handles inside the door are still there, so getting out is normal.
I do have a button to open the trunk on the dash as well as a hidden button for the driver's door (incase I lock the keys inside). It came in handy when I washed the car and forgot to take the keys out.
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Re: Shave Your Door Handles
Like where did you hide it?CalAltaDubber wrote:Steve E J wrote: As well as a hidden button for the driver's door (incase I lock the keys inside).
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Re: Shave Your Door Handles
Well, it's not very well hidden if he tells everyone, lol
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Re: Shave Your Door Handles
I think Briano is on the money O.o
How much does the kit cost?
The locks aren't really used anymore correct?
It'd be pretty cool if there was a sensor in the door and something in your pocket that triggered it, when you walk really close it triggers the door, then have a keyless start sytem that picks up the signal of whatever is in your pocket so it can't start unless you are there, then you wouldn't have to mess with keys at all!!!
How much does the kit cost?
The locks aren't really used anymore correct?
It'd be pretty cool if there was a sensor in the door and something in your pocket that triggered it, when you walk really close it triggers the door, then have a keyless start sytem that picks up the signal of whatever is in your pocket so it can't start unless you are there, then you wouldn't have to mess with keys at all!!!
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Re: Shave Your Door Handles
Let's just say the hidden door button is in an easily accessable place that is shielded from the eliments.Steve E J wrote:I think Briano is on the money O.o
It was a couple of years ago when I bought the kit. I paid about $200. Cdn at the time. Depending where you go, it can range from $140. to $250Steve E J wrote:How much does the kit cost?
It appears the manufacturer has splt the door kit from electrics.
here is the Mfr's listings
Shaved Door Kit http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/stellar/ ... rch=ppp35k, and
8 Function Remote Keyless Entry http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/stellar/ ... arch=KL800.
There are others on the market, that's just the one I used.
Correct. I simply removed the rod to the lock plungers on the door. I do suggest this be done, because if the doors are locked the solenoids will not open them.Steve E J wrote:The locks aren't really used anymore correct?
For asthetic reasons I glued the plungers in the empty holes.
Sounds cool, but how would you keep the doors from opening when you walk by? The remote key fobs are small enough to keep in your pocket, and with a little designing, I'm sure you could build a keyless start system.Steve E J wrote:It'd be pretty cool if there was a sensor in the door and something in your pocket that triggered it, when you walk really close it triggers the door, then have a keyless start sytem that picks up the signal of whatever is in your pocket so it can't start unless you are there, then you wouldn't have to mess with keys at all!!!
Phil
'87 Cabriolet, "Topless Bunny"
'88 Cabriolet, "Posh Bunny"
'04 Golf
'12 Golf Wagon TDI
'69 Manx type Dune Buggy (New Toy)
'87 Cabriolet, "Topless Bunny"
'88 Cabriolet, "Posh Bunny"
'04 Golf
'12 Golf Wagon TDI
'69 Manx type Dune Buggy (New Toy)