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12-11-2003, 01:56 PM

Shaved handles is a very cool look, i have been researching it for the last year+ and am having it done this winter within the next month or two... if you have any questions let me know, and if I dont have the answers to them, i'll know where to lead you. Also, if the solenoids are installed properly (when installin the popper kit) you should have no problem with freezing up, plus I have an excellent backup system - please pm me with it, as I dont want just anybody knowing where my car's weakspot is.) Also, if you arent sure how it would look on your car, send me/Post a pic of your car (or a comparable looking car) and using my new found photoshop skills, I'll do up a chop for you. Lemme know if any of you guys have any questions, cuz I know that it was hard trying to find out as much as I did in the last year, and I wasnt willing to do something like this without knowing a good deal about poppers, and their reliability/mechanics...

a few things you may want to consider/look into:

- local safety laws/legalities in your area regarding shaved handles on the outside of the car (in my area I believe it is allowed as long as you have a inner door handle, however this changes depending on your area)
- once you have the doors shaved it is EXTREMELY difficult if not impossible to have the handles put back in if you were to sell the car, etc. Therefore, plan on purchasing two new doors/door panels from a wrecker if you plan to sell it (as most people may not see shaved handles as a selling feature)
- make sure whoever is doing it welds in metal to fill the gap, and doesnt just fill the hole with bondo - IT WILL CRACK in no time...
- Make sure to take your locks/disable your locks (unless you leave your lock hole unshaved - though not many people leave their lock in)
- even if a Solenoid (aka Popper) does fail/seize up, there is always the option of crawling thru the trunk or using the other door (likely the two wont seize up at the same time)
- Be sure to get a PROFESSIONAL to install your kit, or at least someone who is familiar with popper kits, and knows what they are doing - especially if you live in a colder area
- Plan to have a couple of backup systems so that if your battery dies, you will still have a way to boost your battery, even though most times with a dead battery, the battery will contain enough juice to pop the doors... ( but PM me for my backup plan...)

12-11-2003, 01:56 PM	#16
AleroSS Posts: n/a	Shaved handles is a very cool look, i have been researching it for the last year+ and am having it done this winter within the next month or two... if you have any questions let me know, and if I dont have the answers to them, i'll know where to lead you. Also, if the solenoids are installed properly (when installin the popper kit) you should have no problem with freezing up, plus I have an excellent backup system - please pm me with it, as I dont want just anybody knowing where my car's weakspot is.) Also, if you arent sure how it would look on your car, send me/Post a pic of your car (or a comparable looking car) and using my new found photoshop skills, I'll do up a chop for you. Lemme know if any of you guys have any questions, cuz I know that it was hard trying to find out as much as I did in the last year, and I wasnt willing to do something like this without knowing a good deal about poppers, and their reliability/mechanics... a few things you may want to consider/look into: - local safety laws/legalities in your area regarding shaved handles on the outside of the car (in my area I believe it is allowed as long as you have a inner door handle, however this changes depending on your area) - once you have the doors shaved it is EXTREMELY difficult if not impossible to have the handles put back in if you were to sell the car, etc. Therefore, plan on purchasing two new doors/door panels from a wrecker if you plan to sell it (as most people may not see shaved handles as a selling feature) - make sure whoever is doing it welds in metal to fill the gap, and doesnt just fill the hole with bondo - IT WILL CRACK in no time... - Make sure to take your locks/disable your locks (unless you leave your lock hole unshaved - though not many people leave their lock in) - even if a Solenoid (aka Popper) does fail/seize up, there is always the option of crawling thru the trunk or using the other door (likely the two wont seize up at the same time) - Be sure to get a PROFESSIONAL to install your kit, or at least someone who is familiar with popper kits, and knows what they are doing - especially if you live in a colder area - Plan to have a couple of backup systems so that if your battery dies, you will still have a way to boost your battery, even though most times with a dead battery, the battery will contain enough juice to pop the doors... ( but PM me for my backup plan...)