Shaved door handles

DJcuetip · 10-13-2009, 03:29 PM

i just ordered this kit SPAL USA

it pretty much works like a regular car remote.. except it pops the door open for you

bullitt5897 · 10-13-2009, 04:16 PM

DJ those I think are some of the best ones on the market SPAL makes a good kit! let me know how it goes

rednek01 · 10-13-2009, 04:43 PM

wow the car looks so much better without the handles. They really kill the body line and don't go with the car at all, its like they realized that there was big door handles on the 350z and figured they had to carry them over on the 370z which is a shame.

Pointman · 10-13-2009, 05:23 PM

DJ cant wait to see it!!! Really like the shaved look. I will be waiting on the pics!!!!

Mike · 10-13-2009, 08:03 PM

props to you DJ for actually having the cojones to go through with it!!!!!!

DJcuetip · 10-14-2009, 03:08 AM

thanks. i will most def post pics, i have a lot going on for this month, and will post up my build once i can!

simota1 · 10-14-2009, 06:32 AM

thatll be sick after u shave em

fuct · 10-14-2009, 09:05 AM

exciting!! good luck on the project

bullitt5897 · 10-14-2009, 10:04 AM

OK I sent in the request for the GTR retro fit and Shaved options to ArtCraft....

I cant wait to see the outcome! I expect the GTR retrofit to be close to $1k because of parts and the shaved should run about $500-$750... we will see when I get the quotes back... I am really leaning on the GTR handles as no one will have them and I keep all my OEM capabilities without extra controllers

DJcuetip · 10-14-2009, 02:50 PM

hey bullitt are there requirements for shaved handles on the track?

bullitt5897 · 10-14-2009, 08:59 PM

I dont know lol I have never ran into a shaved car door on the track lol

370ZBLACK09 · 10-20-2009, 04:46 PM

Is there any new news on the GTR retro fit and Shaved options?

JoeD · 10-20-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 370ZBLACK09

Is there any new news on the GTR retro fit and Shaved options?

I don't think anyone has been able to grasp the true cost of retrofitting GTR door-handles. Not only will you have to cut/mold the doors, but fab up the actual mechanisms for everything to work properly. You're looking at least $2K in labor alone, not including the handles from Nissan. Shaving, on the other hand, should be no different than on any other car as there are pre-fabbed kits available through the aftermarket.

Still...you must really hate the factory door-handles to go through all the headache necessary to get rid of them. I say leave the shaved-handles for the mini-trucks and lowriders.

bullitt5897 · 10-20-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

I don't think anyone has been able to grasp the true cost of retrofitting GTR door-handles. Not only will you have to cut/mold the doors, but fab up the actual mechanisms for everything to work properly. You're looking at least $2K in labor alone, not including the handles from Nissan. Shaving, on the other hand, should be no different than on any other car as there are pre-fabbed kits available through the aftermarket.

Still...you must really hate the factory door-handles to go through all the headache necessary to get rid of them. I say leave the shaved-handles for the mini-trucks and lowriders.

JoeD I understand this is a forum and you have the right to voice your opinion but jeeze man you have no clue what you are talking about. I have researched the parts it will take to do the retro fit and the costs are a lil over $1k to do them. You do not have to make all kinds of crazy custom parts maybe a mount or two but not a whole lot. its as simple as buying the inner door mechanism/actuators for a gtr plus the handle assemblies... thats it! Other than that the cost of getting them installed is close to the same as shaved door handles. Shaved doors is well under the $750 mark and looks very clean.

back on to the other ideas.

Shoot I like the idea of the corvettes but the problem comes down to modifying the rear quarter panel and the door to do it... mucho expensivo my friends! lol but its a nice concept and it would look good too!

JoeD · 10-20-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

JoeD I understand this is a forum and you have the right to voice your opinion but jeeze man you have no clue what you are talking about. I have researched the parts it will take to do the retro fit and the costs are a lil over $1k to do them. You do not have to make all kinds of crazy custom parts maybe a mount or two but not a whole lot. its as simple as buying the inner door mechanism/actuators for a gtr plus the handle assemblies... thats it! Other than that the cost of getting them installed is close to the same as shaved door handles. Shaved doors is well under the $750 mark and looks very clean.

LOL...ok. Do it, then report back to us and let us know how it goes.

10-13-2009, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	DJ those I think are some of the best ones on the market SPAL makes a good kit! let me know how it goes __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-13-2009, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
rednek01 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 352 Drives: Mustang GT Rep Power: 239	wow the car looks so much better without the handles. They really kill the body line and don't go with the car at all, its like they realized that there was big door handles on the 350z and figured they had to carry them over on the 370z which is a shame. __________________ Project オレンジ 2009 (FUGLY) Grabber Orange Mustang GT // SLP loudmouth axle back // JLT intake // BamaChips Tunes // ... TheDreamer's personal mechanic

10-13-2009, 05:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pointman Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 128 Drives: 370Z Sport/Tour Nav Rep Power: 277	DJ cant wait to see it!!! Really like the shaved look. I will be waiting on the pics!!!! __________________ JTTF SQ8

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2188	props to you DJ for actually having the cojones to go through with it!!!!!! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-14-2009, 06:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 407	thatll be sick after u shave em __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

10-13-2009, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 261	i just ordered this kit SPAL USA it pretty much works like a regular car remote.. except it pops the door open for you

10-14-2009, 03:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 261	thanks. i will most def post pics, i have a lot going on for this month, and will post up my build once i can!

10-14-2009, 09:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 26	exciting!! good luck on the project

10-14-2009, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	OK I sent in the request for the GTR retro fit and Shaved options to ArtCraft.... I cant wait to see the outcome! I expect the GTR retrofit to be close to $1k because of parts and the shaved should run about $500-$750... we will see when I get the quotes back... I am really leaning on the GTR handles as no one will have them and I keep all my OEM capabilities without extra controllers __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-14-2009, 02:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 261	hey bullitt are there requirements for shaved handles on the track?

10-14-2009, 08:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	I dont know lol I have never ran into a shaved car door on the track lol __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-20-2009, 04:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
370ZBLACK09 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro Posts: 170 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	Is there any new news on the GTR retro fit and Shaved options?

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