Interior/Exterior Checker and Union Jack Door Handles - Anyone?
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#52
maybe Lowe's has it but it's not where it should be? the Sears tool i linked was not in the ratchets/wrenches section. it was in the specialty tools section.
if all else fails, you can order it online thru the link posted above.
#53
P.S. Do you have any pics of the carbon fiber handles you installed?
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#60
Haha, no the handle works from the inside. I made sure to do the passenger side first, thankfully. I got the front screw in easily, but the one in the back is proving to be more of a pain than I ever thought possible. I hand-tightened it as much as I could, but that doesn't help much.
Here's some pics that may help.
View from inside the door:
You've got very little space to work with. That pic also illustrates how the wire needs to be placed after the handle is reinstalled, which I failed to do. Maybe if I print this out it'll help.
Finished product:
Well worth the effort, it looks incredible in person Now if I can just get it functioning, lol.
Here's some pics that may help.
View from inside the door:
You've got very little space to work with. That pic also illustrates how the wire needs to be placed after the handle is reinstalled, which I failed to do. Maybe if I print this out it'll help.
Finished product:
Well worth the effort, it looks incredible in person Now if I can just get it functioning, lol.
#61
#63
I'll give that a try. This would be so much easier if there was more than 2" of space to work with up in there.
#64
My UJ handles came while I was on vacation last week. I pulled them out and held them up to the door. I can't believe I, BlimeyCabrio, am saying this... but it's just TOO much...
I think they'd look GREAT with a different color (black, red, another blue) but with the Cool Blue the contrast just isn't right for me. This makes me sad, because I was expecting to LOVE them...
So, I have a pair that needs a good home. If anyone wants them, PM me. They're new, and I'll match the very good Morristown price I paid ($88) and I'll pay shipping.
I think they'd look GREAT with a different color (black, red, another blue) but with the Cool Blue the contrast just isn't right for me. This makes me sad, because I was expecting to LOVE them...
So, I have a pair that needs a good home. If anyone wants them, PM me. They're new, and I'll match the very good Morristown price I paid ($88) and I'll pay shipping.
#65
#66
My UJ handles came while I was on vacation last week. I pulled them out and held them up to the door. I can't believe I, BlimeyCabrio, am saying this... but it's just TOO much...
I think they'd look GREAT with a different color (black, red, another blue) but with the Cool Blue the contrast just isn't right for me. This makes me sad, because I was expecting to LOVE them...
So, I have a pair that needs a good home. If anyone wants them, PM me. They're new, and I'll match the very good Morristown price I paid ($88) and I'll pay shipping.
I think they'd look GREAT with a different color (black, red, another blue) but with the Cool Blue the contrast just isn't right for me. This makes me sad, because I was expecting to LOVE them...
So, I have a pair that needs a good home. If anyone wants them, PM me. They're new, and I'll match the very good Morristown price I paid ($88) and I'll pay shipping.
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My UJ handles came while I was on vacation last week. I pulled them out and held them up to the door. I can't believe I, BlimeyCabrio, am saying this... but it's just TOO much...
I think they'd look GREAT with a different color (black, red, another blue) but with the Cool Blue the contrast just isn't right for me. This makes me sad, because I was expecting to LOVE them...
So, I have a pair that needs a good home. If anyone wants them, PM me. They're new, and I'll match the very good Morristown price I paid ($88) and I'll pay shipping.
I think they'd look GREAT with a different color (black, red, another blue) but with the Cool Blue the contrast just isn't right for me. This makes me sad, because I was expecting to LOVE them...
So, I have a pair that needs a good home. If anyone wants them, PM me. They're new, and I'll match the very good Morristown price I paid ($88) and I'll pay shipping.
BLIMEY CABRIO FINDS UNION JACK ITEM THAT HE DOES NOT LIKE!
Sorry they didn't work for you. You still have the coolest lower grill I have ever seen.
#69
I just finished the passenger side install. It just takes a bit of fooling around with. All in all the install probably took an actual time of 3 hours, half of which was due to fumbling around with the ratchet because of my lack of skill with it.
Now for the driver's side, which I'll wait to devote an entire day to, since I don't want to be stuck having to get in the car from the passenger door, lol.
Now for the driver's side, which I'll wait to devote an entire day to, since I don't want to be stuck having to get in the car from the passenger door, lol.
#70
My UJ handles came while I was on vacation last week. I pulled them out and held them up to the door. I can't believe I, BlimeyCabrio, am saying this... but it's just TOO much...
I think they'd look GREAT with a different color (black, red, another blue) but with the Cool Blue the contrast just isn't right for me. This makes me sad, because I was expecting to LOVE them...
So, I have a pair that needs a good home. If anyone wants them, PM me. They're new, and I'll match the very good Morristown price I paid ($88) and I'll pay shipping.
I think they'd look GREAT with a different color (black, red, another blue) but with the Cool Blue the contrast just isn't right for me. This makes me sad, because I was expecting to LOVE them...
So, I have a pair that needs a good home. If anyone wants them, PM me. They're new, and I'll match the very good Morristown price I paid ($88) and I'll pay shipping.
#71
I just finished the passenger side install. It just takes a bit of fooling around with. All in all the install probably took an actual time of 3 hours, half of which was due to fumbling around with the ratchet because of my lack of skill with it.
Now for the driver's side, which I'll wait to devote an entire day to, since I don't want to be stuck having to get in the car from the passenger door, lol.
Now for the driver's side, which I'll wait to devote an entire day to, since I don't want to be stuck having to get in the car from the passenger door, lol.
Please do share your "lessons learned" with those of us whom are about to take on the challenge.
I believe my project will have to be put on hold for a couple weeks due to an upcoming business trip. :impatient
#72
Congrats on finishing the PS door handle, VS !! I'm sure the DS handle will be easier now that you have one under your belt.
Please do share your "lessons learned" with those of us whom are about to take on the challenge.
I believe my project will have to be put on hold for a couple weeks due to an upcoming business trip. :impatient
Please do share your "lessons learned" with those of us whom are about to take on the challenge.
I believe my project will have to be put on hold for a couple weeks due to an upcoming business trip. :impatient