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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 10:02 AM
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Looking for the best shaved door handle kit for my C5? Anyone?
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Looking for the best shaved door handle kit for my C5? Anyone?
How do you plan on getting into the car if the battery dies?
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How do you plan on getting into the car if the battery dies?
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through the trunk...
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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How do you plan on getting into the car if the battery dies?
With my Samurai sword, of course.

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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 3boystoys
How do you plan on getting into the car if the battery dies?
He's not joking either.
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through the trunk...
Sooooooo, how do you get through the trunk if the battery's dead?
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Sooooooo, how do you get through the trunk if the battery's dead?
Baseball bat?
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Actually, all the OP would need is a remote positive battery terminal, and a clean ground.
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C5s handles are already flush; what would be the point?
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Even worse, what happens if you get locked inside the car! Call Blondstar!

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Just keep a good Battery in ur car like Interstate...No handles to pull on, is a very clean set up...There is a EM,pull cable...I want to by the best kit..NOT a cheep kit...Anyone?
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Originally Posted by jbclutch
Just keep a good Battery in ur car like Interstate...No handles to pull on, is a very clean set up...There is a EM,pull cable...I want to by the best kit..NOT a cheep kit...Anyone?
The cable is on the INSIDE of the car. Batteries die for LOTS of reasons, you might want to figure out how to get in with a dead battery FIRST!
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Originally Posted by c5vetteguy
Actually, all the OP would need is a remote positive battery terminal, and a clean ground.


Shaved door handles are not unusual. Not sure why everyone is grieving the OP so much.

I'm not aware of any kits. You might have to adapt a generic kit or have something custom done.

Shaved handles really do add to the look of the vehicle IMO.

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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 04:49 PM
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Shaved door handles are not unusual. Not sure why everyone is grieving the OP so much.

I'm not aware of any kits. You might have to adapt a generic kit or have something custom done.

Shaved handles really do add to the look of the vehicle IMO.


Think he shaved gas lid as well
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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Shaved door handles are not unusual. Not sure why everyone is grieving the OP so much.

I'm not aware of any kits. You might have to adapt a generic kit or have something custom done.

Shaved handles really do add to the look of the vehicle IMO.

Your car looks great..Have seen a red one like mine...GREAT looking..Iwouldent do this to a every day vette, but to a show car sure why not?..And the bottom cable is to pull the trunk lid open.. part of it is under the car in the event the battery is dead..Have seen some kits on line but dont no what is the best one..This emergency cable will open the trunk ok, but if your a fat azz it wont do you any good..
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What keeps criminals from pulling the trunk cable to get in?
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What keeps criminals from pulling the trunk cable to get in?
The same thing that stops them from pulling the glass outward and reaching in to unlock the door. Or tossing a rock through 3 window choices. Or using a door bar. Or kicking your a$$ and taking your keys. Or car jacking at gun point. Or..... should I continue?


Most custom shaved vehicles have a hidden wire/post or whatever to apply power. Some use the trailer hitch wiring. These things have already been contingency planned by the designers.
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