Internal Door Handle "Snap"

[Sudesh]

So my passanger side "door opening" handle mechanism snapped, a bit of a common problem from what I read and there are only a few solutions.

Buy a new handle from Honda price: £346 + vat EACH
Buy one from a breaker if you can find one??
Buy the "fixit thingie" from SOS or Dali for around $100 dollors for a pair
Try and glue it back together.

Reason the Honda price is so expensive is because the handle comes as a complete unit and they dont sell parts seperately.

This is the complete unit on the parts system
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/13SL00_012_3.jpg

With the complete handle removed

This is what usually snaps, its the lower mechanism that is attached to the spring to return the hanle to its closed position.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC00359.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC00360.jpg

So I first tried the glue method with a cement/compound based glue

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC00364.jpg

[Sudesh]

It did hold for a while but just wasnt good enough

So I decided to remove the mechaism

Where the break is there are 2 screws hidden by black sticker caps

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07314.jpg

Remove the stickers and then screw out the wee screws

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07315.jpg

With the 2 small screws removed one part of the damaged mechanism will come away nicely.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07318.jpg

Next is to remove the little brass colored pin, the pin has a recess in it and a small open face securing washer

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07319.jpg

[Sudesh]

gently push out the securing washer and lift the the pin out

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07320.jpg

With the pin out the other half of the mechanism will come free

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07321.jpg

This is basically the item removed and the broken mechanism.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07322.jpg

[Sudesh]

So with the whole lot out, I think the best method is, to go with the "fixit thingie" Which is

"High-strength billet aluminum door repair kit replaces the factory pot metal levers that are prone to breaking and can not be individually replaced from the factory. High quality 3-axis CNC design.
Available now in hard mil-spec black anodized finish with engraved "L" or "R".

I'm going to order the pair as its a worth while upgrade.

pic:

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/interior_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/door_repair/door_repair_hinges.jpg

PICS FROM SOS

Old mechanism snap

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/interior_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/door_repair/door_broken.jpg

NEW One installed

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/interior_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/door_repair/door_repaired.jpg

[Sudesh]

Would anyone be interested in a "Group Buy" for this part??

Well worth purchasing and keeping handy for the day your own breaks!

[britlude]

already replaced mine, definately a worthwhile preventative thing to do.

also make sure the door release cables are adjusted properly, as it's the handle reaching the end of it's travel before the door latch releases that causes the handle to break...

[NSXGB]

already replaced mine, definately a worthwhile preventative thing to do.

also make sure the door release cables are adjusted properly, as it's the handle reaching the end of it's travel before the door latch releases that causes the handle to break...

...and a bit of grease on the latch mechanism helps a smooth operation and less stress on this part...

[simonprelude]

What's the price of these, would it not be worthwhile someone 'copying' the Honda part the same as SOS have ?

[forumadmin]

I have done this to my car as well. They fit fine, bit needed a bit of filing as they were slightly thicker than the orginal part and didn't quite slide in place nicely.

It would not be worth making these yourself, unless you were going to have at least 50 done. The setup and programming costs to get the CNC done would not be worth it.

[Senninha]

What's the price of these.......?

SOS quote $98.50 + shipping for the pair.

Sudesh, I would be interested to know if Chris will entertain a GB and at what shipped price.

regards,

Paul

[Sudesh]

SOS quote $98.50 + shipping for the pair.

Sudesh, I would be interested to know if Chris will entertain a GB and at what shipped price.

regards,

Paul

Paul,

I spoke to SOS about this, he said he will give 20% discount on orders of 5 pairs and more.

[Sudesh]

What's the price of these, would it not be worthwhile someone 'copying' the Honda part the same as SOS have ?

I'm speaking to a company today about doing this so I'll see what they say.

[Silver Surfer]

I will be keen for a GB at 20% discount it someone can help to reduce the delivery charge and import tax. :)

SS

[Sudesh]

Ok if anyone is interested in a group buy can we organise this now as I would like to get mine asap.

SOS price is $98.00 before discount and delivery. I have emailed them for a price with delivery so withing for that
Dali price is $75.00 NO discount but delivery is $12.98 for all 5 pairs, he has some pairs in stock now but is going to give me a time for all 5 pairs.

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[Sudesh]

Guys your better buying these from Dali. I got a really expensive quote from SOS on delivery $40 to $50 dollors! I couldnt wait as I have 2 shows to go to, and needed them asap. So got mine order and already arrived today. They are a nice fit, all that is needed to do is to file down two rises at the rear of mechanism, I just a used a dremel and job done in 2 mins.

http://daliracing.com/v666-5/info/misc/door-fix-it-ojas.jpg

Heres more info: http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/info/article_read.cfm?articleID=813

[Chris B N]

count me in for a pair in the group buy
pm me we details when you need the money.

BR Chris B N

the Alfa 156 has gone to the great big scrap yard in the sky after a stronger Peugeot pulled out in front of and totally destroyed her good looks.:(
So now the proud owner of a second Honda a Civic 1.6, :) the missis wouldn,t let me have a second toy