Shaved door handles a no-no?

labontecsi · 11-03-2005, 05:55 PM

I overheard that a car with shaved door handles won't pass tech, true or false? As you can see from my sig, my car doesn't meet any class requirements. But if shaving my handles will keep me off the track when I do have the opportunity to get on it, I'm not going to do it.
Thanks

KentC · 11-03-2005, 07:05 PM

I have a 70 1/2 Camaro and have tried 3 times to pass tech with shaved door handles. twice they noticed right away, the third time he noticed while writing on the window

So at least up here in Canada they won't let you run.

labontecsi · 11-03-2005, 08:20 PM

Will they let it go for test and tune, or is this an all the time thing?

KentC · 11-03-2005, 09:11 PM

Test and tune all 3 times

gdnf2et · 12-19-2006, 05:05 PM

So far, I've been to six tracks and made it through every time..I have a wild scalloped paint job on my car, I think it distracts the tech guys.....Knocking on wood as you read this....

Doc1of7 · 12-19-2006, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by labontecsi

I overheard that a car with shaved door handles won't pass tech, true or false? As you can see from my sig, my car doesn't meet any class requirements. But if shaving my handles will keep me off the track when I do have the opportunity to get on it, I'm not going to do it.

If you were knocked out during a mishap, and for some reason there was an electrical problem, it would mean the rescuers would probably jaws the door, or have to bust the glass in on you.

I like their looks, but, don't care for the downsides.

gdnf2et · 12-22-2006, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc1of7

If you were knocked out during a mishap, and for some reason there was an electrical problem, it would mean the rescuers would probably jaws the door, or have to bust the glass in on you.

I realize that when seconds count, this will slow down rescuers..If you had door handles and your doors were locked, they would bust the glass anyway..

Doc1of7 · 12-22-2006, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gdnf2et

I realize that when seconds count, this will slow down rescuers..If you had door handles and your doors were locked, they would bust the glass anyway..

You lock your doors at the track while running?.
I'd revisit that idea. <G>

11-03-2005, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
labontecsi Nutty in NC Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mount Holly,NC Posts: 103	Shaved door handles a no-no? I overheard that a car with shaved door handles won't pass tech, true or false? As you can see from my sig, my car doesn't meet any class requirements. But if shaving my handles will keep me off the track when I do have the opportunity to get on it, I'm not going to do it. Thanks __________________ Todd LaBonte 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible warmed over 4.1, TE-61, ME-R, VPE Stage II heads and intake, 65# Mototrons, Ross forged pistons, 206 roller, 70mm TB and Plenum, RJC poster car, BHJ balancer, JW flywheel, A/C and PS delete, front mount,Orange Stripe, stock(so far)BRF, 95 Mustang 8.8 w/3.27 gears, 315/35/17 Nitto DR's, Razor's PAC. 2875 pounds with a full tank of gas, maybe someday I can burn some of it off.

11-03-2005, 08:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
labontecsi Nutty in NC Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mount Holly,NC Posts: 103	Will they let it go for test and tune, or is this an all the time thing? __________________ Todd LaBonte 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible warmed over 4.1, TE-61, ME-R, VPE Stage II heads and intake, 65# Mototrons, Ross forged pistons, 206 roller, 70mm TB and Plenum, RJC poster car, BHJ balancer, JW flywheel, A/C and PS delete, front mount,Orange Stripe, stock(so far)BRF, 95 Mustang 8.8 w/3.27 gears, 315/35/17 Nitto DR's, Razor's PAC. 2875 pounds with a full tank of gas, maybe someday I can burn some of it off.

12-19-2006, 05:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
gdnf2et Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 22	So far, I've been to six tracks and made it through every time..I have a wild scalloped paint job on my car, I think it distracts the tech guys.....Knocking on wood as you read this.... __________________ *Tracy...Topless 83 Monte/GN pwrd ....87 T/ all stock....93 Talon, AWD, AT

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11-03-2005, 07:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
KentC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 259	I have a 70 1/2 Camaro and have tried 3 times to pass tech with shaved door handles. twice they noticed right away, the third time he noticed while writing on the window So at least up here in Canada they won't let you run.

11-03-2005, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
KentC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 259	Test and tune all 3 times