DIY Front Door Handle Removal - Page 4

wasabi · 08-15-2006, 01:50 AM

awesome guide, i'll definitely keep this in mind when i come across some disposable income. those black dx door handles and mirrors are an atrocity imo a terrible way to force distinctions between trim levels

tomasro · 08-19-2006, 02:17 PM

has anyone tried "shaving" their door handles...give it that real custom look?

skittleslegend · 08-19-2006, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomasro

has anyone tried "shaving" their door handles...give it that real custom look?

You'd have to be nuts to do that here. Below freezing temps and lots of ice = not so good for shaved door handles....

aussiebuddha · 10-17-2006, 09:49 PM

I saw the other day on Overhaulin' a Touch sensitive door handle getting installed..

they basically installed that and painted over it.
you touch the bit of door where the handle used to be and it opens the door.
so cooooool i wonder if its possible to get it.

1st HI 06 Si · 01-30-2007, 12:45 PM

I have a question, you said that you put an extra battery in your trunk in case your key dies and you cant open your door. The sedan might be different but in my Si I cant open the trunk with the key. There is a button on the key to pop the trunk and a lever in the car but other than that I cant open the truck so if my door is locked and I don't have a working remote, I cant get into my trunk.

***NBPRudy*** · 01-30-2007, 12:55 PM

I thought for sure skittles was here.

**CameronJr9** · 01-31-2007, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st HI 06 Si

I have a question, you said that you put an extra battery in your trunk in case your key dies and you cant open your door. The sedan might be different but in my Si I cant open the trunk with the key. There is a button on the key to pop the trunk and a lever in the car but other than that I cant open the truck so if my door is locked and I don't have a working remote, I cant get into my trunk.

Yeah, I've heard that before. If you can't access the trunk without your keyfob, I wouldn't try this mod.

clver · 05-17-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CameronJr9

"Oh, hey! Look at that. He's not driving a hybrid, but he does have signal mirrors. Check that out!!" You could argue your point about any mod. It was just something to do.

I almost just died from laughing. Seriously, I couldn't breathe. Really. I guess it was THAT funny because it is so true. All the things we do to our cars and make them look as OEM as possible, and the only one who will know is 1. Us and 2. Another 8thcivic.com member (maybe)

**CameronJr9** · 05-17-2007, 05:48 PM

I'm glad I could bring you some enjoyment.

SI_ckness · 06-15-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1zach4

si specific colors and rallye red (which also comes on the ex) are not available with rear handles, and it is a little more of risk for ex coupe owners in the us because there is no trunk keyhole

same w/ the SI owners , just dont get caught with ur pants down lol

***Zeuceone*** · 06-15-2007, 08:47 PM

that was true last year but not anymore.

jasonsm8 · 07-05-2007, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mininsx

Another great DIY, I had to do this to my Titan. Some thugs in memphis (yeah of all places ROFLMAO) tried to break in to steal my 6 year old crappy radar detector that I forgot to pull of the windshield and in trying they messed up my door tumbler...

Well instead of all the hassle with insurance and what not, I had the dent popped by PDR, they didnt scratch the paint, and ordered the cover from the passenger door handle. Similar to the Civic's setup, I too had to modify the inside but it snapped on and voila...

But I dont have a trunk to climb through if the truck battery dies

However, I dont think I'll be owning it much longer :) and I doubt the dealership will notice...

You have to watch out for the dang memfricans. I wasn't about to turn the lojack down because these people are freaking crazy in memphis. Still have much love for the 901 though.

jasonsm8 · 07-05-2007, 12:10 AM

The system that was most likely seen on Overhaulin was also used on Pimp My Ride and is called the Magic Touch and is made by LaFrance Autoworks. As far as those of you don't have the trunk hole why not do the mod anyways and simply put the little screw driver and the extra battery in one of those magnetic key boxes hidden somewhere on the car?

**CameronJr9** · 11-14-2007, 12:26 PM

Updated the first post with more FAQs.

ZAPP · 02-07-2008, 10:20 PM

Anyone with a coupe try out the rear handles yet?

I know with the older models, the rear handles have a different bolt pattern on the back, so it couldnt be bolted up. Im planning on trying this out in a couple days but wondering if anyone has confirmed fitment yet - if not - i'll update after i attempt this on a coupe

mmmken · 05-20-2008, 09:11 PM

I'm doing this as I'm typing this post.. how the hell do you take the actuator out?!

***Zeuceone*** · 05-20-2008, 09:27 PM

You replaceing the actuator? I need to do mine. I think the bolts are inside the door.

mmmken · 05-20-2008, 10:48 PM

No no, I'm replacing the door handles.. but can't get past step six and it's driving me crazy.

I got it off (probably differently than how the OP did it though).. and now the new handle is on. I cannot stress how important a work light is for this project.

New problem: the handle does not open the door. LOL

***Zeuceone*** · 05-20-2008, 10:49 PM

you must not of put on the wire.

mmmken · 05-20-2008, 10:53 PM

No, the wire is on and everything is connected.. Locks work, and I can open the door from the inside. Gonna tear down the panels again and have a look.

This is more work than I thought it would be.. and the black tar stuff is indeed a pain in the ass.

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08-15-2006, 01:50 AM	#61 (permalink)
wasabi Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0%	awesome guide, i'll definitely keep this in mind when i come across some disposable income. those black dx door handles and mirrors are an atrocity imo a terrible way to force distinctions between trim levels

08-19-2006, 02:17 PM	#62 (permalink)
tomasro Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Carlos, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,445 Turner iTrader: 2 / 100%	has anyone tried "shaving" their door handles...give it that real custom look?

10-17-2006, 09:49 PM	#64 (permalink)
aussiebuddha Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Age: 29 Posts: 93 Mario iTrader: 0 / 0%	I saw the other day on Overhaulin' a Touch sensitive door handle getting installed.. they basically installed that and painted over it. you touch the bit of door where the handle used to be and it opens the door. so cooooool i wonder if its possible to get it.

01-30-2007, 12:45 PM	#65 (permalink)
1st HI 06 Si Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pearl City Hawaii Posts: 132 Jiah Quayle iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have a question, you said that you put an extra battery in your trunk in case your key dies and you cant open your door. The sedan might be different but in my Si I cant open the trunk with the key. There is a button on the key to pop the trunk and a lever in the car but other than that I cant open the truck so if my door is locked and I don't have a working remote, I cant get into my trunk.

01-30-2007, 12:55 PM	#66 (permalink)
*NBPRudy* Holy Crap!!!™ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 40,956 Randy iTrader: 36 / 100%	I thought for sure skittles was here.

07-05-2007, 12:10 AM	#73 (permalink)
jasonsm8 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 14 Jason iTrader: 0 / 0%	The system that was most likely seen on Overhaulin was also used on Pimp My Ride and is called the Magic Touch and is made by LaFrance Autoworks. As far as those of you don't have the trunk hole why not do the mod anyways and simply put the little screw driver and the extra battery in one of those magnetic key boxes hidden somewhere on the car?

02-07-2008, 10:20 PM	#75 (permalink)
ZAPP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anyone with a coupe try out the rear handles yet? I know with the older models, the rear handles have a different bolt pattern on the back, so it couldnt be bolted up. Im planning on trying this out in a couple days but wondering if anyone has confirmed fitment yet - if not - i'll update after i attempt this on a coupe

05-20-2008, 09:11 PM	#76 (permalink)
mmmken Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Markham Posts: 321 Kenneth iTrader: 1 / 100%	I'm doing this as I'm typing this post.. how the hell do you take the actuator out?!

05-20-2008, 10:48 PM	#78 (permalink)
mmmken Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Markham Posts: 321 Kenneth iTrader: 1 / 100%	No no, I'm replacing the door handles.. but can't get past step six and it's driving me crazy. I got it off (probably differently than how the OP did it though).. and now the new handle is on. I cannot stress how important a work light is for this project. New problem: the handle does not open the door. LOL

05-20-2008, 10:53 PM	#80 (permalink)
mmmken Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Markham Posts: 321 Kenneth iTrader: 1 / 100%	No, the wire is on and everything is connected.. Locks work, and I can open the door from the inside. Gonna tear down the panels again and have a look. This is more work than I thought it would be.. and the black tar stuff is indeed a pain in the ass.