Originally Posted by
MAGNATUDE
Update : One year ago, I did this door handle fix and I am happy to report that the door handle is holding up well. It has held up so well, I had forgotten it was ever broken. I cannot tell you how many times the door has been opened and closed but I can tell you the car has been driven nearly everyday since the repair. The handle still looks and feels like as it was when I bought the car.
I had an independent Mercedes technician change the fluids for me, one day and as he stepped out of the car, after driving it out from the service bay, he made a comment about how solid the crossfire felt compared to its slk cousin. I didn't tell him about the formerly broken door handle but it made me smile nonetheless.
Your the man!!! This fix was super easy to follow and spot on. I posted above a while back telling people that this really works well.
I made the same experience as you - it has held up perfectly. You would not be able to tell I did anything to it and though I have a habit of pulling hard on the handle, it hasn't moved at all. As a matter of fact, as I had materials left over I reinforced the other one as well just to be on the safe side and so I wouldn't have to deal with it down the road. Once again, thanks for your excellent write up and I can just urged everyone to follow the steps if your door handle broke off!!! Safe yourself the money and hassle of finding a new assembly as some try to sell the whole door as they claim the contact points are attached to the door assembly!!!