"Magic Touch" Door Handles!

SumitB · 2nd April 2007, 15:10

I was watching Overhaulin on Travel & Living the other night and they had a dodge fitted with something called "Magic Touch" which allowed one to open the doors just by touching. I did a google search and came up with LaFrance Autoworks and I quote from their website:

/QUOTE
Install Magic Touch automatic touch sensitive door handles in your ride today. With the touch of your hand your door will automatically pop open. Get the clean look of shaved door handles in less than an hour, without any body work. Magic Touch matches your car’s paint color exactly because each one is painted with factory paint. Ask your local retailer for Magic Touch.

Shaved door handle look without having expensive body work and painting done.
Can be molded into the door and made completely invisible, and it's still touch sensitive.
Trick effect of opening your door with just a touch of your finger.
Ladies, never break a nail again.
OEM fit; bolts right in. 30-60 min installation.
Comes in all factory paint colors; unpainted ones also available.
Works with existing keyless entry system.

QUOTE/

Does anyone know if this thing can be done in India?

ghostrider4385 · 2nd April 2007, 16:33

I think I read about something like this in the thread of last year's bangalore speed run. On one of those 'all show, no go' lancers.

The Bangy boys will be able to give you more details.

V-16 · 2nd April 2007, 20:17

if you guys get any further info on this re the availability i India, please share it with me too. Thanks.

ramie2400 · 2nd April 2007, 21:25

I have seen these "touch doors"on a M.Lancer(2 door) in Mumbai..its a fully Modded lancer Blue colour with real-carbon hood,wide-body kit and awsome 17" 5zigen(matte black rims) 5 stroke and extreme Michelin Low-Profile rubber(I guess).The rides height was lowered,its Head-lights was Halo Rings type,and an awsome roaring,Muffler.Next time when i get to see it i will suerly take a pic.

viper · 2nd April 2007, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramie2400

I have seen these "touch doors"on a M.Lancer(2 door) in Mumbai..its a fully Modded lancer Blue colour with real-carbon hood,wide-body kit and awsome 17" 5zigen(matte black rims) 5 stroke and extreme Michelin Low-Profile rubber(I guess).The rides height was lowered,its Head-lights was Halo Rings type,and an awsome roaring,Muffler.Next time when i get to see it i will suerly take a pic.

Hi,

The car you are referring to is parked at Altamount Road and can be seen there.

Viper

karlosdeville · 2nd April 2007, 23:58

yeah i saw that episode myself...pretty neat! Ive always thought something like that would come around...

vivekiny2k · 3rd April 2007, 01:22

i think mercury's concept car in detroit-auto-show-2007 had this feature, among others. and it was highlighted to an extent where it sounded like a 22nd century feature.

Godfather · 3rd April 2007, 12:13

How much does this cost?? Where can i get one??

Godfather

khanak · 3rd April 2007, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper

Hi,

The car you are referring to is parked at Altamount Road and can be seen there.

Viper

is it the same lancer that was featured on b l a z e d.co.in? the one with the EvoVI Front Bumper and MIVEC engine?

zulfikar · 3rd April 2007, 13:51

yeah i saw that episode.
it was a Dodge Magnum.
it was Good.

SRK · 3rd April 2007, 22:21

I had seen this thing earlier..
Looks very good..

But will they work in India..

I mean most of the times the car is touched by people walking on roads many times..
Imagine you sitting in the car and eveytime someone passes your car he touches the handles..And Magic!!! they open up...Hahaha!! how irritating can that be.,.,
But yes all things have their drawbacks..

In the end I love it..

speed0mania · 3rd April 2007, 22:38

i think it'll be too expensive and no practical use ! i guess remote opening doors are a better option!! and moreover i think it'll be a scratch magnet for sure!!
it sure sounds cool snd wouldn't mind getting it but im sure it'll be quite expensive!

faithless_1984 · 3rd April 2007, 23:34

even i saw the episode no doubt it looks cool.!!

Quote:

I have seen these "touch doors"on a M.Lancer(2 door) in Mumbai..

pics please.

dragger · 4th April 2007, 06:00

hey..the lancer you mentioned is a friend's car..he imported the kit from abroad..yes it's the same lancer with a transplanted mivec engine..the car moves too well..its running a stock setup currently..massive mods coming up..hehe..cheers...!!

2nd April 2007, 15:10	#1
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 986 Thanked: 263 Times	"Magic Touch" Door Handles! I was watching Overhaulin on Travel & Living the other night and they had a dodge fitted with something called "Magic Touch" which allowed one to open the doors just by touching. I did a google search and came up with LaFrance Autoworks and I quote from their website: /QUOTE Install Magic Touch automatic touch sensitive door handles in your ride today. With the touch of your hand your door will automatically pop open. Get the clean look of shaved door handles in less than an hour, without any body work. Magic Touch matches your car’s paint color exactly because each one is painted with factory paint. Ask your local retailer for Magic Touch. Shaved door handle look without having expensive body work and painting done. Can be molded into the door and made completely invisible, and it's still touch sensitive. Trick effect of opening your door with just a touch of your finger. Ladies, never break a nail again. OEM fit; bolts right in. 30-60 min installation. Comes in all factory paint colors; unpainted ones also available. Works with existing keyless entry system. QUOTE/ Does anyone know if this thing can be done in India?
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2nd April 2007, 16:33	#2
ghostrider4385 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 389 Thanked: 12 Times	I think I read about something like this in the thread of last year's bangalore speed run. On one of those 'all show, no go' lancers. The Bangy boys will be able to give you more details.
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2nd April 2007, 20:17	#3
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	if you guys get any further info on this re the availability i India, please share it with me too. Thanks.
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2nd April 2007, 21:25	#4
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	I have seen these "touch doors"on a M.Lancer(2 door) in Mumbai..its a fully Modded lancer Blue colour with real-carbon hood,wide-body kit and awsome 17" 5zigen(matte black rims) 5 stroke and extreme Michelin Low-Profile rubber(I guess).The rides height was lowered,its Head-lights was Halo Rings type,and an awsome roaring,Muffler.Next time when i get to see it i will suerly take a pic.
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2nd April 2007, 23:58	#6
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	yeah i saw that episode myself...pretty neat! Ive always thought something like that would come around...
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3rd April 2007, 01:22	#7
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	i think mercury's concept car in detroit-auto-show-2007 had this feature, among others. and it was highlighted to an extent where it sounded like a 22nd century feature.
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3rd April 2007, 12:13	#8
Godfather Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore / Atlanta Posts: 1,387 Thanked: 70 Times View My Garage	How much does this cost?? Where can i get one?? Godfather
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3rd April 2007, 13:51	#10
zulfikar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 532 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	yeah i saw that episode. it was a Dodge Magnum. it was Good.
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3rd April 2007, 22:21	#11
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,201 Thanked: 524 Times	I had seen this thing earlier.. Looks very good.. But will they work in India.. I mean most of the times the car is touched by people walking on roads many times.. Imagine you sitting in the car and eveytime someone passes your car he touches the handles..And Magic!!! they open up...Hahaha!! how irritating can that be.,., But yes all things have their drawbacks.. In the end I love it..
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3rd April 2007, 22:38	#12
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	i think it'll be too expensive and no practical use ! i guess remote opening doors are a better option!! and moreover i think it'll be a scratch magnet for sure!! it sure sounds cool snd wouldn't mind getting it but im sure it'll be quite expensive!
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4th April 2007, 06:00	#14
dragger BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India-Mumbai-Colaba Posts: 350 Thanked: 6 Times	hey..the lancer you mentioned is a friend's car..he imported the kit from abroad..yes it's the same lancer with a transplanted mivec engine..the car moves too well..its running a stock setup currently..massive mods coming up..hehe..cheers...!!
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