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Bogara_ZO
May 30th 2006, 13:50
hi guys!
I was thinking a lot which door handle choose for my GL. I knew that I want something new, something special. I had many ideas, including Audi handles, early bug's, rabbit's handles, having no handles, etc...and finally I hope I've found it :)
Theese are FIAT Barchetta handles, and on the photo you can see the original one, not mine. Mine will be different in 2 ways: won't have the lock under it, and will be installed "upsidedown" as the VW requires it.

What do you think guys???
tom'72
May 30th 2006, 14:39
those are nice, I welded a set in a VW Jetta for a friend of mine a few years ago and it looked great. He did not have the visible line between the door handle part and the door itself.
kitchenware
May 30th 2006, 14:42
hows the long term functionality and durability of those handles? I dig their look, especially if the handle was color matched. Sleek!

I'm looking at handle options right now too. I've got my eye on some Audi handles, but always open to something cool I spot in the yard.
Bogara_ZO
May 31st 2006, 04:53
He did not have the visible line between the door handle part and the door itself.

How did he do that??
Bogara_ZO
May 31st 2006, 05:04
hows the long term functionality and durability of those handles? I dig their look, especially if the handle was color matched. Sleek!

I'm looking at handle options right now too. I've got my eye on some Audi handles, but always open to something cool I spot in the yard.

Their durability is like other's, because they are factory made handles just not for VWs. Right after I had this idea, I saw them installed in a Golf V (Rabbit), and they looked neat. Than Tom's Jetta is the 2nd VW I know having them...I thought my bug will be the first VW..but I hope at least it will be the first bug. I'll make photos in a few days of my install.

I've just realized, that it's not the best place for this topic, it should be in BODY/PAINT..I was very tired last night, so sorry about it :o
02cab
May 31st 2006, 07:45
they look smart,
also wondering what audi handles fit?any pics?
tom'72
May 31st 2006, 07:58
How did he do that??
the entire thing was metal (don't know if he had that made like that or not) and I just welded it into the door and put bondo over it.
oasis
May 31st 2006, 08:31
Theese are FIAT Barchetta handles, and on the photo you can see the original one, not mine. Mine will be different in 2 ways: won't have the lock under it, and will be installed "upsidedown" as the VW requires it.
I had to laugh when I saw you had to install it upside-down. The car I had before my slew of VW's was a Fiat. It drove passengers nuts because the cranks turned counter to all other cars when rolling the windows up or down.

Now having said that, if you can pull off those handles on your GL ... :bowdown: They do look very smart indeed. :agree:
Bogara_ZO
May 31st 2006, 14:45
they look smart,
also wondering what audi handles fit?any pics?

Audi handles are very pupular exspecially on rabbits, because they are sunk in the door. You can find tons of pics on the web, but when I'll have time I'll post you some. They usually use the Audi 80's (around'90) or A6's (first gen.)handles if I'm right..
Bogara_ZO
May 31st 2006, 14:51
if you can pull off those handles on your GL ... :bowdown:

the guys have already finished my left door..just have to paint it. I'll make some photos soon

@Tom: it's a good idea, I'll check it if it's too late to do it on mine or not!! Thnx
Bogara_ZO
July 4th 2006, 18:27
So they're finally in. This is how they look:
Bogara_ZO
July 4th 2006, 18:28
one more

so what do you think?? I like them ;)
ricola
July 5th 2006, 04:38
I missed this post first time around, this is a mod I have been thinking about for years for a future car but I will blend them in to the body and have them inline with the chrome sidetrim to be really subtle and almost disappear without the hassles of solenoids...

Nice!

Rich
oasis
July 5th 2006, 08:49
So they're finally in. what do you think?
Back when you mentioned these the first time, I wanted to look up Fiats since it has been years since they have been imported into the United States. I got caught up with a lot of other things and never did.

Now that I see what the handles look like, I must say they are very unique and look nice. Whoever did the work is very good.
libila
July 8th 2006, 11:33
They look great!

More information on the install please.
Bogara_ZO
July 9th 2006, 10:04
More information on the install please.

What else do you want to know?? If you go on the easier way like I did, you "just" have to fit it upside-down because of it's structure. In this case it's a simple bodywork..I'm sure that could be installed in the original position too, but it looked much more easier and I found it more comfortable when opening the door. Also the design is more attractive for me that the button is on the end instead of the front. More pics in this week.
zeroaxe
August 14th 2006, 18:32
Wow that looks b!tch!n' if I may say so. Top props!:agree:

(when I get around to my project, and remember..., mind of I do the same? :D )
Bogara_ZO
August 17th 2006, 18:55
do it :D ;) they are installed now:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n112/Bogara_ZO/my%20bug/Kp474.jpg~original
Bogara_ZO
August 17th 2006, 18:55
this is the way it opens: http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n112/Bogara_ZO/my%20bug/Kp475.jpg~original
Bogara_ZO
August 17th 2006, 18:57
and looks like this from far:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n112/Bogara_ZO/my%20bug/Kp505.jpg~original
zeroaxe
August 17th 2006, 20:22
Ooooohhh, that is pure sex!:agree:
Bogara_ZO
August 18th 2006, 11:31
Ooooohhh, that is pure sex!:agree:


thnx :D :D :cool:
The Pirate
September 16th 2006, 02:25
where can one get some of these door handels?
Bogara_ZO
September 30th 2006, 12:24
where can one get some of these door handels?

from a FIAT dealer