Door handle "theft"??

amronno · 7th November 2007, 15:14

Ever since the 8th-gen civic was launched, I've been told that Honda "nicked" the hidden door handles from Alfa-Romeo. Even experienced motor journalist's has claimed that from day one.
Is that really the truth? Personally I don't believe so. In fact, I rather think it is the other way round. Have a look at the pictures on the following links;

Honda NSX 1990 - 2005

(click on images to enlarge

)
Honda NSX Pictures and wallpapers - Top Speed

Alfa Romeo 156 launched 1997;

Alfa Romeo 156 Review @ The Alfa Workshop
http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/Final%...156_saloon.jpg

Have I got it all wrong or are people talking bulls**t to me??!

Actually, it was the manager at the local Honda dealership (NSX owner) that pointed this out for me. (otherwise I wouldn't knew)

Is it only because Honda is a non-European car maker they just couldn't invented it??
What's your opinion on this?!

Kremmen · 7th November 2007, 15:42

Yep

My guv'nor's got a V reg 156 and the rear door handles are identical. They do look more convincing on the Civic though.

Quite a few peeps have commented on my "3 door" not realising it has 5

lobey dosser · 8th November 2007, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Yep
Quite a few peeps have commented on my "3 door" not realising it has 5

It's also quite funny if the passengers have "had a few".
They stand there waiting for you to get out of your "3 door" and let them climb in.

robbo51 · 8th November 2007, 07:44

An aside to this:
Why did Honda not chrome or paint the handles?
They are cheap and nasty compared to the Accord and CRV

DeanFYoung · 8th November 2007, 08:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobey dosser

It's also quite funny if the passengers have "had a few".
They stand there waiting for you to get out of your "3 door" and let them climb in.

Yeah my mother in-law stood there for about a minute! She wasn't even drunk either!
When told to use the rear door, she then decided to try and prize it open so eventually I decided to help her!

GHGH · 8th November 2007, 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by amronno

Ever since the 8th-gen civic was launched, I've been told that Honda "nicked" the hidden door handles from Alfa-Romeo.

In fact, I rather think it is the other way round.

OK to know if anybody should open their mouth!

czechplastik · 8th November 2007, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

An aside to this:
Why did Honda not chrome or paint the handles?
They are cheap and nasty compared to the Accord and CRV

They blend in better with the C pillar as they are. If they were colour coded it wouldn't look so hot.

Jack The Lad. · 8th November 2007, 22:12

I had hidden door handles on my Lotus 7, all those years ago, but Colin Chapman did tend to forget to put a few bits in the box in those days.

robbo51 · 8th November 2007, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

They blend in better with the C pillar as they are. If they were colour coded it wouldn't look so hot.

Front Door????

czechplastik · 8th November 2007, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Front Door????

I see what has happened here, sorry!

Brodick · 8th November 2007, 23:43

The front door handles are painted - in satin chrome
(got to admit though I do prefer the handles on my CR-V)

FWH · 9th November 2007, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobey dosser

It's also quite funny if the passengers have "had a few".
They stand there waiting for you to get out of your "3 door" and let them climb in.

Happened to me too

minisweeper · 9th November 2007, 20:06

I find that pretty entertaining too till my gran decided it would be a good idea to try and feel for the invisible handle with keys in her hand and rings on :@

hgt · 13th November 2007, 19:52

I had a Fiat Coupe 1997 and that had exactly the same door handles. so the design is ten years old and Fiat used it on the Coupe before they used it on the Alfa

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amronno Just a basic member Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 842 Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Door handle "theft"?? Ever since the 8th-gen civic was launched, I've been told that Honda "nicked" the hidden door handles from Alfa-Romeo. Even experienced motor journalist's has claimed that from day one. Is that really the truth? Personally I don't believe so. In fact, I rather think it is the other way round. Have a look at the pictures on the following links; Honda NSX 1990 - 2005 (click on images to enlarge ) Honda NSX Pictures and wallpapers - Top Speed Alfa Romeo 156 launched 1997; Alfa Romeo 156 Review @ The Alfa Workshop http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/Final%...156_saloon.jpg Have I got it all wrong or are people talking bulls*t to me??! Actually, it was the manager at the local Honda dealership (NSX owner) that pointed this out for me. (otherwise I wouldn't knew) Is it only because Honda is a non-European car maker they just couldn't invented it?? What's your opinion on this?! Last edited by amronno; 7th November 2007 at 17:41.*

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,634 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yep My guv'nor's got a V reg 156 and the rear door handles are identical. They do look more convincing on the Civic though. Quite a few peeps have commented on my "3 door" not realising it has 5

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had hidden door handles on my Lotus 7, all those years ago, but Colin Chapman did tend to forget to put a few bits in the box in those days.

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minisweeper Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd June 2007 Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I find that pretty entertaining too till my gran decided it would be a good idea to try and feel for the invisible handle with keys in her hand and rings on :@

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hgt Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 11th October 2007 Location: Holmes Chapel, Cheshire Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had a Fiat Coupe 1997 and that had exactly the same door handles. so the design is ten years old and Fiat used it on the Coupe before they used it on the Alfa