Among the many projects I plan on tackling over the next few months is "shaving" the door handles. Here is a crappy photoshop job showing a 914 minus the door handles...

Anyone else like the shaved look?

The Cadillac XLR has a similar door handle in that they shaved the handle and kept the indent at the back , so you can slide your hand in and pull open the door, eliminating the need fop a popper.
I like the look, as long as you have a safety release in case of battery drainage, that is if you are using electric openers.
CCLINSMOOTHSHAVED

As long as you can get it open

I did this twice to a couple of VW Bugs some 15-16 years ago. Little key fob remote opened the driver door only. I agree with Graig, be certain you have a back up method of opening the door. A dead battery can yield, well you not getting into your car without breaking a window.

Like the look? Love it! If you do it, post lots of pics!

I think it's a great look.. post pics, we all want to know how you do it!!

QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Mar 31 2005, 10:33 AM)

I think it's a great look.. post pics, we all want to know how you do it!!

Looking at the following kit:

Shaved door kit

The title of this thread made me think before opening it.

My dirty mind...

Paul

...Looks nice but NOT what I was hoping for

Yeah...lotta hits.

I shaved Frank's handles...but there is no roof to worry about locking myself out....

QUOTE (URY914 @ Mar 31 2005, 11:09 AM)

The title of this thread made me think before opening it. My dirty mind... Paul

Already been done, in fact the car will be here on Saturday so many of you will see it in person. Here is a picture for those who dont or cant make it.

I didn't think this would be the sort of thing I'd be "into", but looking at the white car I have to admit it looks extremely clean. I like.
-Ben M.

that's REALLY slick!!

QUOTE (airsix @ Mar 31 2005, 09:42 AM)

I didn't think this would be the sort of thing I'd be "into", but looking at the white car I have to admit it looks extremely clean. I like. -Ben M.

Yeah I agree. I usually don't like the rockers and bumpers painted to the body. But for some reason that color on that car with those wheels works for me.

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The title of this thread made me think before opening it. My dirty mind..

it makes the car look... younger...

I like it too, really clean. Back when I did it, I had to mod a car alarm and use a start seleniod with home made cables etc. That kit for $219 seems like a good deal to me.

skiyline, that is a nice car is it yours??

QUOTE (rey @ Mar 31 2005, 12:30 PM)

skiyline, that is a nice car is it yours??

that is a members car - markydoo's car

QUOTE (Kerrys914 @ Mar 31 2005, 08:11 AM)

...Looks nice but NOT what I was hoping for

I hear you...

QUOTE (Howard @ Mar 31 2005, 12:41 PM)

QUOTE (Kerrys914 @ Mar 31 2005, 08:11 AM) ...Looks nice but NOT what I was hoping for I hear you...

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 31 2005, 11:48 AM)

QUOTE (Howard @ Mar 31 2005, 12:41 PM) QUOTE (Kerrys914 @ Mar 31 2005, 08:11 AM) ...Looks nice but NOT what I was hoping for I hear you...

Ha, ha...I have that cartoon somewhere in my file of jokes, videos, etc....

BTW, The white car is cool.