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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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Just curious. Sorry for the weird question. I was fairly intrigued by this mod. I might do it soon.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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not weird at all... its funny cause I actually thought about it before, and tried to get my wife to pull with finger thru the loop, and she likes grabbing it from the outside...
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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I feel like I would have to explain how to get out of the car to every passenger. And once I did, they would tell me that it's dumb.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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I already have to explain to people how to get out haha
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Haha yeah... people already asked me too, prior to this mod. And really, i got the car and the mod for me, so I could care less what others think...
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dez

To me, it doesn't seem to match the example shown above not that that would sway me to buy anyways. Looks lower quality for what it's worth. If you are happy with it than that's all that matters. In my opinion, it looks like a cheap replacement for a factory handle. Not my cup 'o tea. Hope it wasn't too expensive.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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yeah as said before... to each their own... but they are very high quality and nicely designed to fit into the factory parts... maybe that doesn't translate that well in the photo, but I'm not a professional photographer...
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 6speedwtneed
Look much shorter than advertised. Very nice
Kinda; Dez, was the strap in the photo recessed into the door?
Or are they shorter than the promo photo?

These interest me alot; I am talking to Rennline about seeing interest in developing the club-door handle (for the R55).

- Erik
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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yes, they are significantly shorter then shown in the promo photo. I think the promo photo was take with a partial install. Like they did not have it connected to the door cable inside the door. The door cable puts tension on the mechanism and pulls it back.

When fully installed you are left with approx 2.5" - 3"... thats a guesstimate.

It looks much nicer shorter, I think.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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For those with Clubmans (R55) and looking to have the third clubdoor as well, please check in here:
* https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...oor-pulls.html

- Erik
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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I like how its minimalist, but then I like the chrome handle much more.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bluefox280
For those with Clubmans (R55) and looking to have the third clubdoor as well, please check in here:
* https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...oor-pulls.html

- Erik

Sorry for bringing up an old thread but did this ever happen?
 
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