Author Topic: WTB: "oh shit" handle (Read 8216 times)

Sly Bob · « **on:** May 19, 2013, 03:14:23 PM »

Looking for what is affectionately known as the "oh shit!" handle for the Solstice. My car is a GXP but as long as the handle is black it'll be the same, my handle's a little torn up. I was wondering if someone has a spare in excellent condition that they'd be willing to part with.

MomsSol · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2013, 03:43:22 PM »

Driving too fast for the misses?

Sly Bob · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2013, 03:49:00 PM »

Oh probably...

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Gadget · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2013, 04:22:23 PM »

Now this is what I call an "oh shit handle".
"Would you mind opening the door for me sweetheart? My hands are full"
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DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2013, 05:27:07 PM »

Bob,

Seems like time for a JPM mod.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2013, 09:03:17 AM »

Bob, I have one that I was keeping as a spare to maybe mod some day. If yours is just a case of the vinyl being torn, I'll swap you for it. Could it wait til the meet?

Sly Bob · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2013, 09:02:24 PM »

Mark, it's not even that big a tear but it bugs me. It can certainly wait util the mod meet and thank you! I'll send you a picture when I can.

Northern Sol · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2013, 10:08:37 AM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on May 19, 2013, 05:27:07 PM

Bob,

Seems like time for a JPM mod.

I had JPM do mine and I love it!

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2013, 10:50:51 AM »

Bob, I went through my parts store to find the handle. I do have it, and the leatherette is in perfect condition, BUT I only have the plastic core and vinyl covering handle part taken off the metal mounting/support bar. Funny - I could've sworn I had the whole piece!

We can still swap (you take your handle off, and I'll give you mine to replace it) but I wanted to let you know because you'll probably want to glue it back together and you might prefer to get the whole assembly somewhere else. (Note: The handle does clip back together nicely, but it's easy to unclip again, hence the possible need for some drops of epoxy in the tabs, to reinforce.)

Photos...

Sly Bob · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2013, 12:55:30 PM »

Interesting... I wonder if I should try to pop this one apart and see if I can fix it. Here's a picture, look at the lower right hand corner where it meets the plastic.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2013, 01:15:40 PM »

I don't know Bob I think you might have to get a new car.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2013, 01:21:21 PM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on May 21, 2013, 01:15:40 PM

I don't know Bob I think you might have to get a new car.

Damn...

Critterman · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2013, 03:32:21 PM »

Oh my God Bob(bie)(y)(why) ((pick one)). I just saw your OSH. That is a safety hazard. Park the vehicle. Do not drive it. Call a hazmat team in to bag the car and properly dispose of it. Take yourself and anyone who has been in the vehicle in the past 5 years to the nearest hospital and report to the morgue.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2013, 03:38:19 PM »

Critterman,

That's Bob.

Bobbwhy is 1lilndn....

SolNut · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2013, 03:40:31 PM »

Black Sharpie will mask the problem until Replacement.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2013, 03:44:35 PM »

You can buy Vinyl repair stuff. Just a coupla dabs and you won't even see that! Don't need to take it apart, just take the handle off.

I was expecting a major tear

Sly Bob · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2013, 04:14:41 PM »

I know it's not bad and I'm probably a little anal but it bugs me. Heck, I don't even see it from the drivers seat but the wife saw it a pointed it out. I have to see what I can do to fix it but a replacement would have been an easy fix.

Critterman · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2013, 06:30:35 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on May 21, 2013, 03:38:19 PM

Critterman,

That's Bob.

Bobbwhy is 1lilndn....

1 lilndn is Bobbie and don't call him Bobby. He thinks that is a girls name.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #18 on:** May 21, 2013, 09:05:40 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on May 21, 2013, 04:14:41 PM

I know it's not bad and I'm probably a little anal but it bugs me. Heck, I don't even see it from the drivers seat but the wife saw it a pointed it out. I have to see what I can do to fix it but a replacement would have been an easy fix.

You can still swap with mine if you like. I'd be taking the vinyl off anyway.