Do you like the Twin's exterior door-pulls? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NWFRS · 08-04-2014, 10:37 PM

I was struck by how elegant our exterior door-pulls were the other day. I wasn't drunk. It's just amazing when you think about it, how important a door-pull is. I'm always annoyed by the flimsiness of recessed door-pulls, and I really admire Toyota and Subaru for not trying to hide them. I'm impressed with how solid they feel as well, considering they're made of plastic, coming strait out each time with no twisting or flexing or strange noises. I'm also impressed with how well they hide in plain sight and don't really harm the lines of the body.

The only other door-pulls that I really liked were on old cars where a pull was attached to the door and you had to push a button with your thumb.

My most hated door pulls from previous cars in order of hate:
'71 Pontiac Firebird
'92 Saturn SC2
'92 Toyota MR2

What are some of YOUR most hated door-pulls?

ZionsWrath · 08-04-2014, 10:40 PM

Never thought about it. Thought they were borrowed from honda

Turbo95eg6 · 08-04-2014, 11:08 PM

Never in my life had I heard someone call them door pulls instead of door handles.

Burrcold · 08-04-2014, 11:14 PM

Wtf?!

shellslinger · 08-04-2014, 11:33 PM

I prefer these.

OICU812 · 08-04-2014, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6

Never in my life had I heard someone call them door pulls instead of door handles.

+1 I'm not sure what made me come to this thread. I've also never evaluated or cared to pay attention to them? Lol

Nevermore · 08-04-2014, 11:43 PM

They are springy as hell too. If you let them go at full pull they snap back with a solid hit.

Demandred7 · 08-05-2014, 02:10 AM

97 Pontiac Sunfire GT. First new car, but, still hated the door handles. Not body coloured and felt cheap.

Chattanooga FR-S · 08-05-2014, 10:44 AM

I've never owned one of these, but I always thought the 2008-2012 Honda Accord door handles looked like they were upside down...

funwheeldrive · 08-05-2014, 10:49 AM

I love the way the handles feel in my hand. Very solid, unlike my 2000 Prelude.

WhiteFRS69 · 08-05-2014, 10:49 AM

i was impressed with how sturdy the window was when you opened the door, without the frame going around the window

one of my previous cars when you opened the door the window always felt like it was going to fall out

but that was also on a 99 plymouth Neon

jourdanc · 08-05-2014, 10:51 AM

Speaking of door handles ....

From a Telsa Model S:

WhiteFRS69 · 08-05-2014, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jourdanc

Speaking of door handles ....

From a Telsa Model S:

i find the keys to those cars funny

Chimera · 08-05-2014, 11:13 AM

I like them, but you really need the door protectorant clear vinyl behind it, espec on the passenger side where people don't pay attention to their hands. look at a car that has these types of door handles that's a little older, 50,000 scratches, ugly. otherwise, yes I like them

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08-04-2014, 10:37 PM	#1
NWFRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: ‘13 FRS Location: USA Posts: 1,298 Thanks: 3,946 Thanked 1,503 Times in 635 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Do you like the Twin's exterior door-pulls? I was struck by how elegant our exterior door-pulls were the other day. I wasn't drunk. It's just amazing when you think about it, how important a door-pull is. I'm always annoyed by the flimsiness of recessed door-pulls, and I really admire Toyota and Subaru for not trying to hide them. I'm impressed with how solid they feel as well, considering they're made of plastic, coming strait out each time with no twisting or flexing or strange noises. I'm also impressed with how well they hide in plain sight and don't really harm the lines of the body. The only other door-pulls that I really liked were on old cars where a pull was attached to the door and you had to push a button with your thumb. My most hated door pulls from previous cars in order of hate: '71 Pontiac Firebird '92 Saturn SC2 '92 Toyota MR2 What are some of YOUR most hated door-pulls? __________________ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82872

08-04-2014, 10:40 PM	#2
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Never thought about it. Thought they were borrowed from honda __________________

08-04-2014, 11:14 PM	#4
Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wtf?! __________________

08-04-2014, 11:43 PM	#7
Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	They are springy as hell too. If you let them go at full pull they snap back with a solid hit. __________________

08-04-2014, 11:08 PM	#3
Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Never in my life had I heard someone call them door pulls instead of door handles.

08-04-2014, 11:33 PM	#5
shellslinger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Whiteout FRS Location: DFW, TX Posts: 597 Thanks: 210 Thanked 310 Times in 186 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I prefer these.

08-05-2014, 02:10 AM	#8
Demandred7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2018 Camry XSE V6 Location: Breslau, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,094 Thanks: 1,041 Thanked 367 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	97 Pontiac Sunfire GT. First new car, but, still hated the door handles. Not body coloured and felt cheap.

08-05-2014, 10:44 AM	#9
Chattanooga FR-S Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: Monogram Firestorm Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 242 Thanks: 566 Thanked 352 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've never owned one of these, but I always thought the 2008-2012 Honda Accord door handles looked like they were upside down...

08-05-2014, 10:49 AM	#10
funwheeldrive Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP Posts: 3,447 Thanks: 7,830 Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I love the way the handles feel in my hand. Very solid, unlike my 2000 Prelude.

08-05-2014, 10:49 AM	#11
WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	i was impressed with how sturdy the window was when you opened the door, without the frame going around the window one of my previous cars when you opened the door the window always felt like it was going to fall out but that was also on a 99 plymouth Neon

08-05-2014, 10:51 AM	#12
jourdanc Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Speaking of door handles .... From a Telsa Model S:

08-05-2014, 11:13 AM	#14
Chimera Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 575 Thanked 291 Times in 216 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I like them, but you really need the door protectorant clear vinyl behind it, espec on the passenger side where people don't pay attention to their hands. look at a car that has these types of door handles that's a little older, 50,000 scratches, ugly. otherwise, yes I like them __________________ Car Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1513783

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