Driver Side Grab Handle

[jhunterwu]

Ok, so MG cut cost by not installing grab handles on the driver side.

Are the holes still there?

I mean, can I install an aftermarket grab handle?

 

[Cocijo]

They might be for different lh and rh drive cars. Pop the headlining and take a look

 

[Paulie68]

Ok, so MG cut cost by not installing grab handles on the driver side.

Are the holes still there?

I mean, can I install an aftermarket grab handle?

No, I've looked, there are no threaded holes, or even mounting metalwork behind the headliner at the drivers side, so unfortunately, no way to fit a grab handle

 

[Cocijo]

Coach bolts through the roof then

 

[Lovemyev]

Do they consider that because you have a steering wheel to grab, you don’t need a roof grab handle ????????.

 

[Cocijo]

I’m surprised that the holes are not there though for both LHD & RHD markets.

 

[MEH]

I've never noticed that there are none, but then again I have never desired to bail out at 12,000 ft

 

[Paulie68]

I’m surprised that the holes are not there though for both LHD & RHD markets.

I was surprised too. I thought worse case, captive nuts would be missing from behind the mount holes but there's an additional pressing welded in to support the passenger side handle that is missing on the drivers side, so they are using a different roof structure for LHD & RHD cars!

 

[BillyWhizz]

Most cars don’t have the grab handle on the driver’s side front

 

[Lovemyev]

Most cars don’t have the grab handle on the driver’s side front

I have found this to be true also.

 

[Kithmo]

Coach bolts through the roof then

6" nails bent over should do it.

 

[Kithmo]

Do they consider that because you have a steering wheel to grab, you don’t need a roof grab handle ????????.

A steering wheel who's column mountings loosen up if you do.

 

[Brianlescargot]

I’ve never had a car with a grab handle on drivers side. It isn’t required as both hands are meant to be on steering wheel

 

[Cocijo]

I’ve never had a car with a grab handle on drivers side. It isn’t required as both hands are meant to be on steering wheel

It’s handy to help get out for some people.... both hands on the wheel...

 

[MEH]

I shouldn't really ask, but what do you grab it with if you have both hands on the wheel

 

[Cocijo]

I’m not a both hands on the wheel driver. I will be flamed for it but I think it’s unnecessary

 

[Kithmo]

I’m not a both hands on the wheel driver. I will be flamed for it but I think it’s unnecessary

Depends what you're doing with you spare hand.

 

[Stormgrey]

Ok, so MG cut cost by not installing grab handles on the driver side.

Are the holes still there?

I mean, can I install an aftermarket grab handle?

Pull down the rubber door seal and have a look behind the headlining trim, I would expect to see the captive fixings for one in place there. Is it to facilitate access/exit? You can get a handle that fits in the Door frame lock to allow you to support yourself getting in and out eg eBay item 131772454651

 

[Paulie68]

Pull down the rubber door seal and have a look behind the headlining trim, I would expect to see the captive fixings for one in place there. Is it to facilitate access/exit? You can get a handle that fits in the Door frame lock to allow you to support yourself getting in and out eg eBay item 131772454651

Wow, that device looks like a great way to mangle your door catch, or dent and scratch the bodywork surrounding it!

 

[Stormgrey]

Why? I take it you have never had the need to use one, It is a properly designed mobility aid, it damages and scratches nothing, my Father used one with no issues to help get in and out of the car