thanks for the post, ron. I bought the part from A of E quite some time ago but wasn't sure how to replace them. was a little hesitant to remove the door panel. didn't know it was this simple.

I feel ya...if I did this, I'd have to do the FOB mod, to which I'm too lazy to search for right now.

If anyone has a cover with the keylock hole in it in WDP that they would like to get rid of, PM me. A lady I work with traded in her C240 for an 06 Navi WDP and scratched the lock cover the first time she inserted the key in the door.

Last time I check, "FOB mod to roll up all windows", definitely nice to have, but seems pretty complicate. It is something that I won't attempt myself. Hopefully it is a different story for you.

The same ebay seller sells them with the keyhole for $8 (plus shipping) as well. I doubt anyone will want to sell their old one.

Just want to make sure I have the installation sequence down. Do you just pry the cover off? or do you do something with the tab shown in the picture? I'd just prefer not to screw up my car.

TIA

Dave

Just pull the tab up shown in the pics and it will come right off! When you get a new one though, you only use the actual colored cover part...the metal backing will be extra after you are done as this will already be on your car.....you take new one....remove it from backing plate and install it on the old remaining backing plate thats still on the car. This whole thing is VERY easy and will take you less than 3 minutes total!

The pic above showns the tab you pull/pry up on......

On the door handle topic....what do you guys think of this..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks Guys, I've ordered it and let you know how it goes!

As far as the chrome strip, I've seen it on ebay and was tempted. Looks pretty good, understated.

Dave

I would say that if you wanted a TSX...thats what you should get! Personally....I like the monotone look. That is the way the TSX door handles are....

low blow....

Not really meant that way,

here is the TSX


See what I mean?

After looking at the posts with pics and the excellent discription, I was able to get the cover off and on. I didn't even scratch my brand new car. Now I just need the new cover!

TIA

Dave

Just ordered my part from Acura of Westchester - $13 and it will be here tomorrow

I just did the mod two days ago and it took me less than 2 minutes to complete. It was easy as hell and looks good.

I guess I want to be sure: If the factory alarm goes off, is the only way to turn it off to put the key into the keyhole and turn? Or is there some other way to turn off the alarm?

You just press unlock on your key fob and the alarm will go off.

iv been searching around ebay for the mod and cant find it, can someone llink it for me.

Thanks,
-Rob

First post of this thread.

just did mine today.


here you go:

http://stores.ebay.com/Acura-of-Escondido-Parts

Dave

ahh thanks alot

Mine didn't come off so easy from the angle the picture is showing...so i just put a screwdriver in from above to the top of the piece. There's rubber backing behind it, so nothing got scratched. Quick, easy, cheap, and painless mod.

hey maluskill I think the chrome door handle trim looks hot...I just placed an order...will let you know how it look...

Take some pics too!

And post em in a new thread too......somewhere more applicable where other people can find it rather than hanging it onto this thread where it frankly...is off topic. This being a thread in the 3G garage; it should remain on topic.

doesnt look bad...im sure this can easily be done by buying that chrome strip and cutting it on your own

Another Thread....Another Topic.

Hey Michael do u mind if the guys that are doing the chrome door handle trim kit post a link on here?

Yes....please start another thread>that has absolutely nothing to do with "shaved door lock mod part source"....the 3G Garage title. Just start a new thread.....how hard is that>stop hanging stuff on the end of this one and "coat-tailing" this thread.....make an appropriate thread for it man!

Again....didnt I already say this?

Just order one from AOE .. since I know I will be doing the window roll up mod, no need to keep those key hole accessible.

Just did this.. look great. Scratch my old door part a bit but I guess it is okay, it wasn't visible and I got the new shave door lock part on now. :thumbup:

Whats the color code for my Anthracite Metallic?

What is the Color code for anthracite metallic ?

i just installed mine took nothing but two minutes to do.

I just ordered mine off e-bay. Can't wait for it to arrive.

You wont regret it! Well worth the minor expense!!

Excellent mod, Michael... Installed mine today. In addition to looking really cool, this prevents the "grungy lock look"..... Kinda like putting a cover over your belly button to prevent lint from accumulating....

aww too bad you cant roll up the window with ur key anymore....