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SnowSurfer
07-31-2002, 05:14 PM
ok im getting my new car friday. its a honda civic dx 1995 red very mint condition and it was 3k so i bought it.

i was wondering if there was any good tutorials on shaving door handles? cause thats one of the things i want to do

i will post pics when i get the chance :)
brain
07-31-2002, 05:46 PM
Uh... I don't think it's something you can do on your own unless you have a body shop.
Freelance Superhero
07-31-2002, 06:28 PM
not with yer mach3 anyway...
SnowSurfer
07-31-2002, 06:36 PM
damn oh well i have a friend in one maybe he can do it
Freelance Superhero
07-31-2002, 06:45 PM
do you live in LA? that is, los angeles?
jase71
07-31-2002, 06:52 PM
Originally posted by Freelance Superhero
not with yer mach3 anyway...

Oh come on... I was all ready to lather it up with a little shaving cream for him... :P
SnowSurfer
07-31-2002, 07:32 PM
nope i live no where near la and when i say no where near i mean cross country
irwin
07-31-2002, 09:10 PM
What are shaved door handles? :confused: So like the door won't have any handles anymore?
Hiro
07-31-2002, 09:14 PM
Originally posted by passwird
What are shaved door handles? :confused: So like the door won't have any handles anymore?
thats what i would think. i've never heard that terminology before.
Freelance Superhero
07-31-2002, 10:08 PM
Originally posted by jase71


Oh come on... I was all ready to lather it up with a little shaving cream for him... :P still, we could always try. :D


Originally posted by SnowSurfer
nope i live no where near la and when i say no where near i mean cross country oh well... :shrug: can't say i didn't try...
brain
07-31-2002, 10:11 PM
Originally posted by passwird
What are shaved door handles? :confused: So like the door won't have any handles anymore?

Basically, that's what it is. They're removed and covered in bondo and match the paint w/ the rest of the car. Then you ask... How do I open the car then? There is also a kit that releases your door at a touch of a button.
brain
07-31-2002, 10:15 PM
IMO, I think you should spend your money elsewhere. This is not going to be a $200 endeavor. You'll probably spend up to 1/3 of what you paid for your car. If you're going for looks, spend the money on rims or something. That way it adds some material value to your car.
epoxi
07-31-2002, 10:47 PM
Originally posted by SnowSurfer

i was wondering if there was any good tutorials on shaving door handles? cause thats one of the things i want to do



i once knew a guy who's solenoids broke, and he always had to hop into the car through the trunk =)

it is not an easy task, and if your asking about tutorials on the topic, i suggest you not do it *by yourself. take it to a reputable body shop and have them do the work, welding would be your best choice.

your car being a 95 model, how is the paint condition of the car? is it in pristine condition to match the freshly painted shaved door?

did you want to do this for cosmetic reasons? if you are, you should paint the black side mouldings first =)
johnnymk
07-31-2002, 11:04 PM
The empty holes or cavities will have to be welded.Then the whole side of the car will have to be repainted. In addition, you will have to find the kit and have someone install it for you. If the whole job would be under a thousand dollars, I would be amazed.
Better to spend the money on a nice set of mags and/or tires and maybe a lowering kit.
SnowSurfer
08-01-2002, 06:00 AM
ok thanks guys i think i am going to do this later one (like in a year or two) and buy coil overs first. the paint condition is in very good condition no rust no chips no scratches. the guy never drove it. i am going to end up repainting it eventually. i am doing the outside first then the inside. only thing is it doesnt have power windows. so i am going to have to install the switches and stuff. they have kits available so its all good.

now...does anyone know of a quick way of getting money? besides selling organs
irwin
08-01-2002, 07:06 AM
Originally posted by SnowSurfer
now...does anyone know of a quick way of getting money? besides selling organs

Sperm donation. Not joking. Where do you live? Can probably find you a few leads.
SnowSurfer
08-01-2002, 08:00 AM
i am in vt at the moment but thats just cause im visiting my cousin. i am going back to mass. soon. thanks man that would help what are u using to find the sperm banks?

edit: found some places that can do shaved handles for pretty cheap (i have a friend that works at one) so its gonna be like 500 dollars or so we will see i am stillthinking if thats how i want to spend the money