Full door handle CF replacements, or overlay?

ThumperMCS · #1 09-22-2009, 10:52 PM

Given that the price is right...which would you prefer to see?

Wet-lay Carbon Fiber overlays are out there...but if presented with a choice how many of you would have an interest in direct door handle replacements instead? All would be made using dry lay-up....pre-impregnated carbon fiber, by a very well known company.

I do know that changing the door handles out requires removal of interior door panels to access the screws...and dealers charge quite a bit for that. (Can be done as a straight forward job yourself though)

Or do most people just think the overlay's are enough? (Kind of defeats the whole purpose of going with CF though....)

Porthos · #2 09-23-2009, 05:51 AM

A full replacement would be pretty sweet.

gawannamini · #3 10-08-2009, 07:59 PM

Full replacement. I cringe when passengers push their leg against the factory handles and I hear that incredibly cheap ticking sound.

Stig One · #4 10-08-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gawannamini

Full replacement. I cringe when passengers push their leg against the factory handles and I hear that incredibly cheap ticking sound.

I think the subject is outer door handles

gawannamini · #5 10-08-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Stig One

I think the subject is outer door handles

Darn, wish someone would address the inner pulls!!!

Stig One · #6 10-08-2009, 08:33 PM

they have,check the brit mini web sites

minirob2 · #7 10-09-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Stig One

they have,check the brit mini web sites

I know I saw a set of carbon interior handles done by Jim at roguese7ens.com
and of course he's done a lot of exterior overlays too.
I looked at his new gallery just yesterday and I think he has a couple of the handles pictured.