Darn it! wen't to wind down the window & the handle broke again!!

This seems to be a common problem, what is the solution. I don't fancy buying another plastic one. Does anyone make somehting like this aluminium winder from a elise?

bug stores have some cool polished metal ones

If it makes ya feel better, I got 2 broken window handles that I got at the local Pep Boys. One lasted 3 days, the other lasted about 10 days before breaking.

Back in my vw bug days I would always see some really cool billet handles around. I'm looking for some now; if I locate 'em, I'll let you know.

I guess your problem isn't the handle...
Free up the mechanism

Yeah, buy a set of aftermarket ones for a VW bug. From plain to fancy whichever you prefer. The stock handles pretty much suck.

Demick

Hmmmm - who rolls up windows and puts tops on?

If it rains - drive faster

If it's cold and snowy - turn the heater up

Cheers fellas, the bug suggestion was spot on. I just ordered these bling items from www.jbugs.com

I'll tell the wife its a necessary upgrade

nice call

how much did those set you back?

EDIT: 26 bucks? ouch. here they are

another set on Evil Bay:
Custom door handle window crank set VW beetle

it's going for $10 (expect more at the end of the auction) on ebay and $30 on jbugs...

Nice.

I may invest in a pair of those meself.

I picked up one from my FLAPS that was in a blister pack for a VW. It is almost an exact match to the 914. The grain pateren is a little different, but from across the car you can't notice. It set me back about 4 bucks.

Go to your local Pep-Boys, they will set you up.

Lube your lifters. If you can break them, it's not the handles.