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Old 12-15-2004, 03:02 AM
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Maybe I am being too picky, but the OS handles (handles above each door on the interior) feel a little cheap. Are there any nicer ones, some with some weight and possibly spring loaded movement?
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I'm thinking of making some out of wood. Black Cherry wood ;-)
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I'm thinking of making some out of wood. Black Cherry wood
That would be sweet, but I think it would look weird. I have access to some CNC mills at work, but it would take a while to get four of them through. I would like to see some out of aluminum.
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You can always do this:

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eh.. theyre strong enough for what they are made for. but you could easily make them out of wood and then finish them up really nice.
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I'd prefer there were no handles at all.
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You'll eventually need to use those handles for something.
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Originally Posted by Max
I'm thinking of making some out of wood. Black Cherry wood
That would be sweet, but I think it would look weird. I have access to some CNC mills at work, but it would take a while to get four of them through. I would like to see some out of aluminum.
I want a CNC mill, please?
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WOW Max I likey that!
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If you go on Toyota's website, and search under planet Kaisen - you will find that Toyota is actually proud of the fact that thier new OS handles are composed of only 4 parts verses something like 34 parts. "saving the consumer money"...
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4 parts of crap though. I just wish they were finished not ribbed for our holding pleasure on the inside.
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Originally Posted by Desert Margarita
WOW Max I likey that!
I'd love to do it, and I know our machinists and designers could do a great job, but the time to make one, let alone four could be a little while.

Max 2k: That looks sick, but I am definitely not going to rip into the headliner.

I just want one that feels solid not cheap.
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how about you fill the inside that way it's "finished" bondo and paint can be your best of friends
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that's not a bad plan.. or some expanding insulation
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I would consider it,. I was kinda hoping someone had some already.
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WOW Max I likey that!
I'd love to do it, and I know our machinists and designers could do a great job, but the time to make one, let alone four could be a little while.

Max 2k: That looks sick, but I am definitely not going to rip into the headliner.
No need to, I just ran the wires next to the bolts that keep the handles on.
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And from there, where did you go? So are the wires visible?
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How about clear ones?
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Old 12-16-2004, 12:00 AM
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Clear would be nice, never thought of doing that. I may look into making some.
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Originally Posted by Max
And from there, where did you go? So are the wires visible?
No, the wires go down behind the headliner just a bit and then down the pillar behind the molding. If you can see the wires, you did it wrong.
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