So my car is in the auto body shop getting some body and paint work done ;) and while it's in there, I'd like to get the door handles shaved to give it a cleaner, nicer look.


One problem... I've been told a couple, random times that shaving the door handles and installing door poppers is illegal due to it being a "safety hazard" if the car is involved in a crash.


So before giving the shop the OK to start bondo'ing, reliable answers to this would be much appreciated. [P.S. I live in Los Angeles area, CA]

 

My friend had an Integra GSR with shaved door handles, and he never got harrased by the cops. It might be because his car was black, and you couldnt really tell they were shaved from far away. I say just go for it.

 

Its not illegal. If emergency services are unable to open the doors, they'll simply cut the door away.

As a bonus, you're car will be totaled (since they cut thorught the a and b pillars)

 

Damn.


I just accidently clicked your myspace. Hot. Just hot.

The car isn't bad either.

Be myspace friend!



VA is pretty strict being a commonwealth and I never been harassed when I had my shaved handles. I got at least like 6 tickets and stopped at points and never been questioned about it. I guess it really depends on the cop and how observant they are.

 

Accidently eh? HaHa.

Thats not the best pic on there of my car.... she was all crashed in that one

 

Crashed? It looked nice to me. Shiet, maybe I was lookin at the wrong thing


I'm James on myspace if you want to add me.

 

there is a legal issue with shaved door handles at the track, if you bring it to the track you need door handles in case you crash. I know thats the law in NY

 

How much is it running you to get the handles shaved and poppers? One of the things I've been debating on getting done after Christmas passes and what not...

 

That applys the same here too. You can't race if you have the handles in certain tracks of you must use web net and window down.

Cynce... sorry about the accident. It looks pretty bad..Which mods are you doing to your bumper and fenders?

 

yea how much? lol

 

It IS illegal in Louisiana. It depends on whether the inspection person wants to pass you or not(we have yearly inspections in LA.) but you're not in Louisiana. I wouldn't see a big problem, but it wouldn't hurt to do some more research on it! Good luck with it!

 

Cynce, i'd say shave it. I haven't seen anyone with a tC shaved handles

you could be the first that we've seen. Sorry abou tthe accident. Poor tC, we all glad your okk.

Please post pics when you baby is all fixed up . i just got min fender done from a lil accident as well

 

Wow....first the hot Star Bucks chick with the white tc ....now you, amazing . I guess a lot of hot girls drive white tcs eh.


I would say go for it, cops can care less honestly*At Least Here They Do hahaha*


Could you be so kind enough to tell me where you got those grills? Please