5th Gen Honda Prelude Exterior Door Handles

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Quick update: Updated the models to reduce the area region where the previous design rubs. The new version is labelled mk3 for driver and passenger handles. Caveat: I don't plan to have these reprinted with the new design so YMMV. Some post processing (body fill and primer) is required to get them looking just right. Drop in replacement for a 1997-2001 (5th gen) Honda Prelude exterior door handles: Driver's side: prelude_handle_drvr_mk3.stl Passenger's side: prelude_handle_pass_mk3.stl The passenger's side is just a mirror of the main file, I have not directly verified that that fit perfectly so consider trying a draft print in FDM first to ensure fitment. May require 4mm hinge pin replacement: https://www.mcmaster.com/8920K16-8920K161/ And retaining rings for the new pin: https://www.mcmaster.com/92133A105/ The door latch rod insert is also available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5910053 They grey printed version is from Shapeways, printed in PA12GB, a glass bead filled nylon. The part seems very rigid and strong, there is no flex anywhere and the spring seats very well. The blue printed version show is a low quality FDM print for fitment purposes; the actual final model has somewhat better proportions/curvature than is shown here. Fitment it intended to be tight to account for various printing processes, so some sanding and other post-processing (like painting) may be required. The surface texture PA12GB is fairly rough, so a high build primer and top coat is necessary for the nicest looing finished part.