'Shaved' door handles
Discussion
Has anyone fitted a kit to remove their door handles and replace them with a remote/push button? Sort of TVR Chimaera style. There seem to be a few kits available and I'm not even sure what to consider when looking for a good one.
It's not normally something I'd bother with but I'm working (well, about to start working) on a Supra with a GTO style body kit, currently lacking door handles. The original Supra ones don't look right and sourcing ones that do seems like it'll be a pain in the arse. I just had the idea that this might get around the whole problem.
It's not normally something I'd bother with but I'm working (well, about to start working) on a Supra with a GTO style body kit, currently lacking door handles. The original Supra ones don't look right and sourcing ones that do seems like it'll be a pain in the arse. I just had the idea that this might get around the whole problem.
I used to build modified cars for a living and we would usually have it linked with the alarm system. Someone like Maplins will be able to supply you with solenoids to activate the door mechanism and push button switches like those on TVR's.
We would have it so one output from the alarm would open and close the live to the switch allowing you access when the alarm is deactivated. Depending on the alarm you can sometimes have the keyfob activate individual doors.
I wouldn't buy a ready made up kit, they usually are over priced compared to buying the seperate components.
Its also worth adding a concealed battery boost socket in the event of your battery failing and locking you out (first hand experience)
Pete
We would have it so one output from the alarm would open and close the live to the switch allowing you access when the alarm is deactivated. Depending on the alarm you can sometimes have the keyfob activate individual doors.
I wouldn't buy a ready made up kit, they usually are over priced compared to buying the seperate components.
Its also worth adding a concealed battery boost socket in the event of your battery failing and locking you out (first hand experience)
Pete
To me things should be functional and convenient.
I see no point in removing door handles since door handles are useful for opening doors.
I see no point in a starter button because most cars still need to be switched on first and it just adds an extra step.
Perhaps the answer is a starter button mounted outside to open the doors so the engine is already running when you get in!
I see no point in removing door handles since door handles are useful for opening doors.
I see no point in a starter button because most cars still need to be switched on first and it just adds an extra step.
Perhaps the answer is a starter button mounted outside to open the doors so the engine is already running when you get in!
Ozzie Osmond said:
To me things should be functional and convenient.
I see no point in removing door handles since door handles are useful for opening doors.
I see no point in a starter button because most cars still need to be switched on first and it just adds an extra step.
Perhaps the answer is a starter button mounted outside to open the doors so the engine is already running when you get in!
Maybe we should get the OP to rename the thread Ozzies likes and dislikes!!I see no point in removing door handles since door handles are useful for opening doors.
I see no point in a starter button because most cars still need to be switched on first and it just adds an extra step.
Perhaps the answer is a starter button mounted outside to open the doors so the engine is already running when you get in!Then again no, he might not get the advice he is looking for then.
PeteSBC said:
I used to build modified cars for a living and we would usually have it linked with the alarm system. Someone like Maplins will be able to supply you with solenoids to activate the door mechanism and push button switches like those on TVR's.
We would have it so one output from the alarm would open and close the live to the switch allowing you access when the alarm is deactivated. Depending on the alarm you can sometimes have the keyfob activate individual doors.
I wouldn't buy a ready made up kit, they usually are over priced compared to buying the seperate components.
Its also worth adding a concealed battery boost socket in the event of your battery failing and locking you out (first hand experience)
Pete
Thanks for the advice. I'll have a look around for solenoids. Any idea what sort of rating they'll need to be?We would have it so one output from the alarm would open and close the live to the switch allowing you access when the alarm is deactivated. Depending on the alarm you can sometimes have the keyfob activate individual doors.
I wouldn't buy a ready made up kit, they usually are over priced compared to buying the seperate components.
Its also worth adding a concealed battery boost socket in the event of your battery failing and locking you out (first hand experience)
Pete
hairykrishna said:
Ozzie Osmond said:
I see no point in removing door handles since door handles are useful for opening doors.
The car in question currently has no door handles...Ozzie Osmond said:
I may have missed somethng here. If the car has no door handles and we are discussing whether to fit a button-type opening system, how do the doors work?
They currently work via me poking my finger through a hole and operating the latch. As I said, it has a kit fitted - this goes over the old door skins. So I either need to find a door handle which doesn't look bad and operates the latch, which will probably involve having something fabricated as a one off, or I fit a push button system.
hairykrishna said:
I either need to find a door handle which doesn't look bad
Fiat Barchetta handle: http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?hl=en&safe=off&...If you Google Image search them, there are pictures of them fitted to other cars.
The odds are that when you can’t get in, your plug to fit that socket is locked in the boot and nobody around has one. Certainly the socket is a good idea anyway and you should fit one.
You should also fit a concealed conventional lock that opens one door manually. This is often achieved using a Bowden cable. Put an arm on the back of a lock so turning the key pulls the Bowden cable. Connect the other end to the lock inside the door.
It’s easier to implement if you mount the lock on the door frame rather than inside the door. Since you won’t have a keyhole in the door anyway this is no problem.
You should also fit a concealed conventional lock that opens one door manually. This is often achieved using a Bowden cable. Put an arm on the back of a lock so turning the key pulls the Bowden cable. Connect the other end to the lock inside the door.
It’s easier to implement if you mount the lock on the door frame rather than inside the door. Since you won’t have a keyhole in the door anyway this is no problem.
Hello Mr. Hunter,
I would like to pick your brains about my planned installation of a door pop kit if ok with you?
I'd post my questions on here but do not want to be so rude as to hijack a thread on my first day as a PHer. The forum says I cannot initiate a private message in my first 24hrs, not sure if I can receive though.
I would like to pick your brains about my planned installation of a door pop kit if ok with you?
I'd post my questions on here but do not want to be so rude as to hijack a thread on my first day as a PHer. The forum says I cannot initiate a private message in my first 24hrs, not sure if I can receive though.
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