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Posted by: Rough_Rider Oct 25 2004, 03:44 PM

Darn it! wen't to wind down the window & the handle broke again!!

This seems to be a common problem, what is the solution. I don't fancy buying another plastic one. Does anyone make somehting like this aluminium winder from a elise?

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Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 25 2004, 03:48 PM

bug stores have some cool polished metal ones

Posted by: ematulac Oct 25 2004, 03:53 PM

If it makes ya feel better, I got 2 broken window handles that I got at the local Pep Boys. One lasted 3 days, the other lasted about 10 days before breaking.

Back in my vw bug days I would always see some really cool billet handles around. I'm looking for some now; if I locate 'em, I'll let you know.

Posted by: Jeroen Oct 25 2004, 03:55 PM

I guess your problem isn't the handle...
Free up the mechanism

Posted by: Demick Oct 25 2004, 03:57 PM

Yeah, buy a set of aftermarket ones for a VW bug. From plain to fancy whichever you prefer. The stock handles pretty much suck.

Demick

Posted by: SLITS Oct 25 2004, 03:58 PM

Hmmmm - who rolls up windows and puts tops on?

If it rains - drive faster

If it's cold and snowy - turn the heater up

Posted by: Rough_Rider Oct 25 2004, 04:59 PM

Cheers fellas, the bug suggestion was spot on. I just ordered these bling items from www.jbugs.com

I'll tell the wife its a necessary upgrade

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Posted by: dlo914 Oct 25 2004, 05:04 PM

nice call

Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 25 2004, 05:05 PM

how much did those set you back?

EDIT: 26 bucks? ouch. http://www.jbugs.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=8510&Category_Code=10169

Posted by: dlo914 Oct 25 2004, 05:08 PM

another set on Evil Bay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7930219740&category=40018

Posted by: dlo914 Oct 25 2004, 05:12 PM

it's going for $10 (expect more at the end of the auction) on ebay and $30 on jbugs...

Posted by: ematulac Oct 25 2004, 05:36 PM

QUOTE(Rough_Rider @ Oct 25 2004, 03:59 PM)

Cheers fellas, the bug suggestion was spot on. I just ordered these bling items :D from www.jbugs.com

I'll tell the wife its a necessary upgrade :rolleyes:

Nice.

I may invest in a pair of those meself.

Posted by: ruddyboys Oct 25 2004, 06:25 PM

I picked up one from my FLAPS that was in a blister pack for a VW. It is almost an exact match to the 914. The grain pateren is a little different, but from across the car you can't notice. It set me back about 4 bucks.

Posted by: Headrage Oct 25 2004, 07:13 PM

QUOTE(ruddyboys @ Oct 25 2004, 04:25 PM)