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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 04:55 AM
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Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

Hey guys, I made a Quick video on installing Flush mount door handles on my 92; using James Hoffman's Billet door handles
I got tired of my stock handles rattling like crazy with worn out pins and broken springs.
These make zero noise, are a flush mount, AND are 1lbs lighter than stock as a pair.
a win win win for me
I Paid $155 for the pair shipped.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qiG...ature=youtu.be

Looks good and doesn't rattle like the stock handle does.

Billet aluminum with a textured powder coat finish

Old rattling Door handle


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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 07:42 AM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

Video is private for me.

I'm interested in getting a pair.
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 12:28 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

Does the video link work now?
The private part was probably a time zone thing.
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 04:01 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

My only concern with these is the amount of room under them to get your fingers in there.
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 05:37 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

Originally Posted by BOTTLEDZ28
My only concern with these is the amount of room under them to get your fingers in there.
That's less room for fingersIt doesn't bother me.
even with less room, the new handles feel better.But if you have giant sausage fingers, it's worth considering.
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 06:26 PM
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Video works now, thanks.
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Old Jun 6, 2021 | 08:03 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2021 | 07:38 AM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

Any links to buy these from James Hoffman other than facebook? I don't do social media, because of their censorship and i cant hit fakebook without a account.

thanks in advance.
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Old Sep 28, 2021 | 08:11 AM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

His website is https://www.hdeproducts.com/

Unfortunately he doesn't do anything for SEO for google search and the only way to find this is to look on his Instagram. I made a throwaway account just to find out how to buy them. They arrived a couple days ago, really nice quality
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Old Sep 28, 2021 | 05:20 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

Anyone got a picture from far away?

Im not really lovin the design...looks kinda small? Im hoping a different perspective would help.

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Old Jul 22, 2025 | 03:44 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

I know very old thread.. but anyone know if he's still in business ?.. I check back every month and still the same message, Out of stock and no timeline for When he will have some in. so does anyone else make something similar?
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Old Jul 22, 2025 | 03:52 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

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I know very old thread.. but anyone know if he's still in business ?.. I check back every month and still the same message, Out of stock and no timeline for When he will have some in. so does anyone else make something similar?
He still sells them but they sell out pretty much immediately.
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Old Jul 22, 2025 | 05:10 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

I have a set of these on my car and I agree w the quality, they're great and don't rattle. I just had to watch his website till they were in stock.
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Old Jul 23, 2025 | 08:10 AM
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Ok thanks. Guess the wait is still on.
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Old Aug 3, 2025 | 11:15 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

where is he on facebook or instagram?

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Old Aug 3, 2025 | 11:19 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

From facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/hdengineeringllc?__cft__[0

FEB 17, Happy Monday all. Just wanted to post a quick update on the status of my inventory. I’m currently all sold out as most of you know. I just cut up a bunch of bar stock to begin machining more sets soon. I don’t have a set ETA on when these new sets will be ready however it should be in the next month. I do not have enough spare time currently to dedicate a lot of time to crank these out sooner and I apologize for that. I started this endeavor thinking I would be lucky to sell 50 sets ( currently have made and sold over 1k sets) , it’s turned into a bit of a monster for me. It’s a good problem to have, however I’m stretched thin on time with everything else going on. Please bare with me, I do not have enough time to respond to all the inquiries I get, so if you don’t hear any response from me, just know that I heard you and am working towards getting handles made for you. I do appreciate all the interest.
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Old Aug 4, 2025 | 01:43 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

I have some sets in stock, going fast though. www.hdeproducts.com
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Old Aug 4, 2025 | 06:53 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

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I have some sets in stock, going fast though. www.hdeproducts.com
And.... gone!

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Old Aug 5, 2025 | 06:00 AM
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And.... gone!

Yep, they go super quick once I have them made. I'll have more finished this weekend, check the website Sunday afternoon, that's when I typically release them to my online store.
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Old Aug 5, 2025 | 08:38 AM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

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Yep, they go super quick once I have them made. I'll have more finished this weekend, check the website Sunday afternoon, that's when I typically release them to my online store.
Perfect timing, I'll be buying 2 sets if I can.
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Old Aug 10, 2025 | 11:58 AM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

These are back in stock for now. I just ordered mine
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Old Aug 10, 2025 | 12:12 PM
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Yep, ordered a set.
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Old Aug 11, 2025 | 04:29 PM
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All gone. That doesn't take long.
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Old Aug 13, 2025 | 10:12 AM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

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All gone. That doesn't take long.
Nope. They were gone by the next morning. I'm just happy I was able to score a set for myself and one for my buddy. Have been waiting on these since last year.
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Old Aug 13, 2025 | 03:24 PM
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Re: Billet Flush Mount Door Handle Install

I like the quality of these but personally prefer the original design. Does anybody or does this comapny make a good quality repro of the originals?

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