Interior door handles
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Interior door handles
Anyone else pick up on the electronic push buttons for the inside door handles at the top of the door pull?
It also appears that the driver and passenger door pulls are totally different. The passenger pull extends up into the door panel with the switch at the top and the drivers is down low with the switch being thumb activated.
In case of a total battery failure while in the car, I wonder how they handle a manual release of the door switch?
[Modified by 2k2C5, 6:07 AM 12/24/2003]
It also appears that the driver and passenger door pulls are totally different. The passenger pull extends up into the door panel with the switch at the top and the drivers is down low with the switch being thumb activated.
In case of a total battery failure while in the car, I wonder how they handle a manual release of the door switch?
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Re: Interior door handles (2k2C5)
Anyone else pick up on the electronic push buttons for the inside door handles at the top of the door pull?
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Re: Interior door handles (Scissors)
>>>That's not the door pull, that's the passenger grab handle, which used to be on the dash in the C5. The passenger door pull is down lower, in the same location that it is on the driver's door.<<<
Ahhh...that makes sense. But doesn't it appear that the door release push buttons are in different locations? Drivers low and passengers high.
Ahhh...that makes sense. But doesn't it appear that the door release push buttons are in different locations? Drivers low and passengers high.
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Re: Interior door handles (2k2C5)
Ahhh...that makes sense. But doesn't it appear that the door release push buttons are in different locations? Drivers low and passengers high.
I do know, however, that there is a mechanical backup for all ways in and out of the car.
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Re: Interior door handles (webdzynes)
Do the doors have sensors stopping it from hitting an object close by (like a car that parked right next to you...)?
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Re: Interior door handles (webdzynes)
Do the doors have sensors stopping it from hitting an object close by (like a car that parked right next to you...)?
(No, I don't think the doors have sensors and builtin brakes with artificial intelligense that stops the passenger from doing stupid things with the door...)
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Re: Interior door handles (pnielsen)
Well, that's another thing I'm not digging about C6. The 350Z also has different pulls on both doors and it looks stupid. Personally, I prefer when the doors "mirror" each other perfectly.
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Re: Interior door handles (Scissors)
Ahhh...that makes sense. But doesn't it appear that the door release push buttons are in different locations? Drivers low and passengers high.
Honestly, at the resolution those pictures are, I have no idea what those are. I can't tell if they're buttons or if they're window switches. Of course, buttons would make more sense. But who knows? :lol:
I do know, however, that there is a mechanical backup for all ways in and out of the car.
Honestly, at the resolution those pictures are, I have no idea what those are. I can't tell if they're buttons or if they're window switches. Of course, buttons would make more sense. But who knows? :lol:
I do know, however, that there is a mechanical backup for all ways in and out of the car.
This thread is one of the most worthwhile ones that I've seen in here in a while - except for the new pictures being posted.
We need more threads like this! I greatly appreciate your thoughts and ideas on the C6! :cheers:
Scissors, I think the window switches might be further down on the door armrest - they look like pull/push-switches, like on Hondas or Acuras. Interesting that they don't look like the "membrane" switches of the C5 - wonder if it is even less prone to window leaks?
(Caveat - I've only had leaks during high-powered touchless car washes...the targa roof has been extremely leak-proof.) Most of the leaks I have seen came from the front of the side windows.
Of course, very hard to tell with this resolution picture, as you mentioned. Can't wait to see the real thing in person! :cheers:
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Re: Interior door handles (Scissors)
I don't even see the door pull in the picture. Based on the fact that I can't see a door pull, I'm wondering if there is any manual door unlatching on the C6. The locations of those buttons on either side seem like good locations for a button to open the door, since both are on handles and could provide leverage.
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Re: Interior door handles (2k2C5)
After looking at the pic for way to long I have come to the conclusion that the two round buttons are indeed thumb activated door releases. In the extreme botton corner of the pic you can see the passenger power window switch sitting flush with the armrest. On the drivers side you can see the two power window switches and the round, thumb activated button for the door release at the lower front of the door pull.
One more observation. There is body colored Corvette script on the door sill protectors. Nice touch.
One more observation. There is body colored Corvette script on the door sill protectors. Nice touch.
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Obviously there will be a mechanical fail safe!
Imagine seeing that in the manual, "In the event your 2005 Corvette has a battery failure, cross your fingers, say a prayer and kiss your a-- goodbye!"
Imagine seeing that in the manual, "In the event your 2005 Corvette has a battery failure, cross your fingers, say a prayer and kiss your a-- goodbye!"
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Re: Interior door handles (2k2C5)
The piece around the button must be some of the anodized aluminum trim on the door they talk about.
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Re: Interior door handles (C4FantaC)
What happens when the Delcrap battery goes dead do you have to climb out the window???
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Re: Interior door handles (Scissors)
Anyone else pick up on the electronic push buttons for the inside door handles at the top of the door pull?
That's not the door pull, that's the passenger grab handle, which used to be on the dash in the C5. The passenger door pull is down lower, in the same location that it is on the driver's door.
That's not the door pull, that's the passenger grab handle, which used to be on the dash in the C5. The passenger door pull is down lower, in the same location that it is on the driver's door.
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Re: Interior door handles (2k2C5)
After looking at the pic for way to long I have come to the conclusion that the two round buttons are indeed thumb activated door releases. In the extreme botton corner of the pic you can see the passenger power window switch sitting flush with the armrest. On the drivers side you can see the two power window switches and the round, thumb activated button for the door release at the lower front of the door pull.
One more observation. There is body colored Corvette script on the door sill protectors. Nice touch.
One more observation. There is body colored Corvette script on the door sill protectors. Nice touch.
I'm also fascinated by the other posts that suggested a "psuedo suede" material for the dash. I like the VW interiors - wonder if it will be like them.
Can't wait to see a C6 in person! :D :cheers:
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Re: Interior door handles (2k2C5)
After seeing the interior shot of the passenger side (on the German site) the passenger side grab handle and door pull are one and the same.
I can't remember a Corvette in past years that used a different style door panel for driver and passenger. But it does look sweet. :yesnod:
I can't remember a Corvette in past years that used a different style door panel for driver and passenger. But it does look sweet. :yesnod:
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Re: Interior door handles (2k2C5)
If you take the pic that Hurricane and Scorp posted of the door handle and increase it to 200% its a little more apparent to me that its a push button....JMO
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Re: Interior door handles (Traceys2vettes)
If you take the pic that Hurricane and Scorp posted of the door handle and increase it to 200% its a little more apparent to me that its a push button....JMO
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