Where's my handle?

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Burns1210
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Where's my handle?

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Why doesn't the Vibe (and most cars for that matter) have that handle up above the door like the other three doors have? And what's the real purpose of that handle anyway? I just use them to hang clothes, I've never seen anyone actually use it for anything else.
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when you take a sharp curve it gives others a handle to hold on to. the driver should have both hands on the wheel.
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whatever!
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i second that!!! my wife uses it alot!!! good news is she is getting usto my driving
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the 09's have handles for all 4 passengers
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Its really pointless for the driver's door to even have one. You should be keeping both hands on the steering wheel...
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They're technically there to help passengers have something to hold on to should they need help getting out of the vehicle. But yes, their main purpose seems to be used as the oh **** handle. The first gen Vibe *does* have the bits underneath to bolt the handle to if you get another one, if I'm remembering correctly. Or do like jeffgtx did back in the day and throw an Aveo sunglass holder up there. As far as all 4 being there on the '09, I did notice that about the '09 too... They would be handy to have every so often.
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Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »Inline quote edited per: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=25324That's what I was always told.
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I like the fact that the 09s have them on all doors... they are handy handles to have the way I drive.
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Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »The first gen Vibe *does* have the bits underneath to bolt the handle to if you get another one, if I'm remembering correctly. Or do like jeffgtx did back in the day and throw an Aveo sunglass holder up there. There's sure enough an indentation in the headliner for one...
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Quote, originally posted by Burns1210 »Why doesn't the Vibe (and most cars for that matter) have that handle up above the door like the other three doors have? And what's the real purpose of that handle anyway? I just use them to hang clothes, I've never seen anyone actually use it for anything else.Your handle is the steering wheel that is why there is none on cars that do not have them on the drivers side... It is mainly used for ease of getting in and out of the car.
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my '06 has one over every door..including the driversSo clearly my vibe is not "like most cars"Diane
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Post by zionzr2 »

and the reason you have the Dent for where one would be is the Toyota Voltz where that side would be the passenger side and it would have a handle.
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Post by Vibe_dude »

Iam so glad the vibe does not have one for the drivers side......grrrr...myu 98 honda accord has one.....and i hit my head on it at least once everytime i drive it.I know the accord is suppose to be for old ppl,and its there to help them get in and out.the car is very low to the ground.but it is not needed and would love to remove it.So happy its not there on the vibe.
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Quote, originally posted by Vibe_dude »Iam so glad the vibe does not have one for the drivers side....but it is not needed and would love to remove it.So happy its not there on the vibe.I agree 100%. I do not like the sight of them while driving and have never needed it. My Jeep has all four but are mounted to the roof and out of the way!
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my STi has one oddly enough on the driver's side and I'm always smacking my head against it when wearing my autocross helmet.
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