argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves...



Argon Bubble? What’s that?


When we were first exposed to titanium in the performance automotive industry almost two decades ago, one thing always stuck with us; the fact that when you welded titanium, it needed to be welded in an argon gas environment, or, bubble. Ask anyone that works with titanium and they’ll tell you that a 99.999% pure argon shield on both sides of your weld is needed to make sure it isn’t contaminated.


What that means in business is: we sweat the small stuff.

Now THAT'S out of the way...

Since we had a decent amount of interest in our feeler thread, our Group Buy for this inaugural run of FD3S Titanium Hood Props is officially OPEN.






The standard finish is what you see pictured; heat treated with the signature titanium "burnt" look (each bar will be unique since this is a hand done process). However, we can also offer them 100% polished, without the coloring if requested (reference the middle part of the bottom photo).



We will also offer a Hardware Pack if you want to take this opportunity to replace all the clips / holders at the same time. The Hardware Pack includes; part #s FD01-56-642, G144-52-518C & FB01-52-512 (#6, 7 & 12 on the diagram). The price on this is $15, regardless of the number of Group Buy participants. You can also order these yourself from a Mazda dealer.

Group Buy Interest / Pricing
We initially were targeting 50 pieces, but that seems like a tough nut to crack. So even though we've scaled back the projections a little bit, we still want to make sure this initial run offers the best pricing possible.

25+ = $80
11-24 = $100
1-10 = $120

As long as the original interest list comes through - we should already be in the second tier of pricing. However, if we can get a little nudge we'll hit top tier no problem. I'll shoot a PM to everyone on the interest list and let them know this Group Buy is now open.

Group Buy Shipping / Payments
We're targeting Feb 1 as a shipping date, although they may ship earlier depending on a few factors.

In the meantime, we'll start collecting PayPal payments for guys that are IN. We will collect $100 with the goal of hitting 25 - we'll refund everyone $20 if/once we hit 25 paid orders. Please add $15 for the Hardware Pack if you want one.

All prices include insurance, PayPal fees and shipping in the CONUS. We'll ship to AK, PR and HI - along with International - but we just need to quote shipping on a case-by-case basis.

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429
3. texasturboII
4. Brody8877
5. tbkonwso
6. DaleClark
7. Sephek
8. tek_88
9. Junkie81
10. TomU
11. Narfle
12. rotaryfdtt
13. RE-Mamamia
14. GS+
15. Timexlost
16-18. KoalaFD
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please PM me for PayPal info!

DaleClark

iTrader: (55)

Just sent my payment, thanks! Don't need the hardware, already have new-ish clips and such.

Can't wait!

Dale

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877
5. tbkonwso
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek
8. tek_88
9. Junkie81
10. TomU
11. Narfle
12. rotaryfdtt
13. RE-Mamamia
14. GS+
15. Timexlost
16-18. KoalaFD
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please PM me for PayPal info!

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877
5. tbkonwso
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek
8. tek_88
9. Junkie81
10. TomU
11. Narfle
12. rotaryfdtt
13. RE-Mamamia
14. GS+
15. Timexlost
16-18. KoalaFD
19. Taz
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877
5. tbkonwso
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek
8. tek_88
9. Junkie81
10. TomU
11. Narfle
12. rotaryfdtt
13. RE-Mamamia
14. GS+
15. Timexlost
16-18. KoalaFD
19. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please feel free to add your name to the list and/or send a payment.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!

Narfle

iTrader: (16)

Sent!

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877
5. tbkonwso
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek
8. tek_88
9. Junkie81
10. TomU
11. Narfle [PAID +Hardware Pack]
12. rotaryfdtt [PAID +Hardware Pack]
13. RE-Mamamia
14. GS+ [Invoice Sent]
15. Timexlost
16-18. KoalaFD [PAID x3]
19. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please feel free to add your name to the list and/or send a payment.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877
5. tbkonwso
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek
8. tek_88
9. Junkie81
10. TomU [PAID +Hardware Pack]
11. Narfle [PAID +Hardware Pack]
12. rotaryfdtt [PAID +Hardware Pack]
13. RE-Mamamia
14. GS+ [PAID +Hardware Pack]
15. Timexlost
16-18. KoalaFD [PAID x3]
19. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please feel free to add your name to the list and/or send a payment.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877 [PAID +Hardware Pack]
5. tbkonwso
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek
8. tek_88
9. Junkie81
10. TomU [PAID +Hardware Pack]
11. Narfle [PAID +Hardware Pack]
12. rotaryfdtt [PAID +Hardware Pack]
13. RE-Mamamia
14. GS+ [PAID +Hardware Pack]
15. Timexlost
16-18. KoalaFD [PAID x3]
19. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please feel free to add your name to the list and/or send a payment.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!

newdesides

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877 [PAID +Hardware Pack]
5. tbkonwso
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek
8. tek_88
9. Junkie81
10. TomU [PAID +Hardware Pack]
11. Narfle [PAID +Hardware Pack]
12. rotaryfdtt [PAID +Hardware Pack]
13. RE-Mamamia
14. GS+ [PAID +Hardware Pack]
15. Timexlost
16-18. KoalaFD [PAID x3]
19. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
20. Newdesides
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877 [PAID +Hardware Pack]
5. tbkonwso
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek
8. Junkie81
9. TomU [PAID +Hardware Pack]
10. Narfle [PAID +Hardware Pack]
11. rotaryfdtt [PAID +Hardware Pack]
12. RE-Mamamia
13. GS+ [PAID +Hardware Pack]
14. Timexlost
15-17. KoalaFD [PAID x3]
18. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
19. Newdesides
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

While waiting for the last of the "interested" members to commit, we had our first drop out. But no worries, we're gonna get there!

Please feel free to add your name to the list and/or send a payment.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877 [PAID +Hardware Pack]
5. tbkonwso
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek
8. Junkie81
9. TomU [PAID +Hardware Pack]
10. Narfle [PAID +Hardware Pack]
11. rotaryfdtt [PAID +Hardware Pack]
12. RE-Mamamia
13. GS+ [PAID +Hardware Pack]
14. Timexlost
15-17. KoalaFD [PAID x3]
18. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
19. Newdesides [PAID +Hardware Pack +Canada Shipping]
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please feel free to add your name to the list and/or send a payment.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877 [PAID +Hardware Pack]
5. tbkonwso [PAID +Hardware Pack]
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek
8. Junkie81
9. TomU [PAID +Hardware Pack]
10. Narfle [PAID +Hardware Pack]
11. rotaryfdtt [PAID +Hardware Pack]
12. RE-Mamamia [Invoice Sent]
13. GS+ [PAID +Hardware Pack]
14. Timexlost
15-17. KoalaFD [PAID x3]
18. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
19. Newdesides [PAID +Hardware Pack +Canada Shipping]
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please feel free to add your name to the list and/or send a payment.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!

Davin

iTrader: (14)

I'm in.

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877 [PAID +Hardware Pack]
5. tbkonwso [PAID +Hardware Pack]
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek [No Response to PMs]
8. Junkie81 [No Response to PMs]
9. TomU [PAID +Hardware Pack]
10. Narfle [PAID +Hardware Pack]
11. rotaryfdtt [PAID +Hardware Pack]
12. RE-Mamamia [PAID]
13. GS+ [PAID +Hardware Pack]
14. Timexlost [No Response to PMs]
15-17. KoalaFD [PAID x3]
18. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
19. Newdesides [PAID +Hardware Pack +Canada Shipping]
20. Davin [PM Sent]
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please feel free to add your name to the list and/or send a payment.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!

Sephek

iTrader: (20)

Payment sent!
Sorry for the delay.

Do you have other types of finish available? I wouldn't mind paying a little extra.

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877 [PAID +Hardware Pack]
5. tbkonwso [PAID +Hardware Pack]
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek [PAID]
8. Junkie81 [No Response to PMs]
9. TomU [PAID +Hardware Pack]
10. Narfle [PAID +Hardware Pack]
11. rotaryfdtt [PAID +Hardware Pack]
12. RE-Mamamia [PAID]
13. GS+ [PAID +Hardware Pack]
14. Timexlost [No Response to PMs]
15-17. KoalaFD [PAID x3]
18. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
19. Newdesides [PAID +Hardware Pack +Canada Shipping]
20. Davin [PM Sent]
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please feel free to add your name to the list and/or send a payment.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

So, right now - we have the "burnt" titanium everyone knows and loves. We also have fully polished - which a few people have opted for.

Just curious, what were you hoping for?

GS+

iTrader: (4)

A little bird informed me that Titanium could be anodized any solid color on the “Titanium Spectrum” such as blue, gold or purple. It would be great to have the option of getting a hood prop anodized in one of those colors.

turbojeff

iTrader: (30)

I'm in for a polished version! Keep my car moving towards the perfect "Singer" RX7.

Sephek

iTrader: (20)

I would also like to get the polished version! unless you guys can get like a satin finish that would be awesome!

I was thinking something like this:
OEM Titanium ebrake + shiftknob combo

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877 [PAID +Hardware Pack]
5. tbkonwso [PAID +Hardware Pack]
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek [PAID]
8. Junkie81 [No Response to PMs]
9. TomU [PAID +Hardware Pack]
10. Narfle [PAID +Hardware Pack]
11. rotaryfdtt [PAID +Hardware Pack]
12. RE-Mamamia [PAID]
13. GS+ [PAID +Hardware Pack]
14. Timexlost [No Response to PMs]
15-17. KoalaFD [PAID x3]
18. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
19. Newdesides [PAID +Hardware Pack +Canada Shipping]
20. Davin [PM Sent]
21. TurboJeff [PAID]
22.
23.
24.
25.

Please feel free to add your name to the list and/or send a payment.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Yes! This is true - you can get a lot of cool effects out of titanium using voltage for the anodizing process. Unfortunately, right now we're not setup with the equipment to do it. But who knows what the future holds!

Noted!

Oh! I like that a lot! Let me research the process for that finish - might be a media blasting. Not quite sure!

I'm loving the enthusiasm and we're taking all suggestions with just as much excitement as you're giving them!

argonbubble

iTrader: (14)

Group Buy List
1. MattGold [PAID +Hardware Pack]
2. rlee429 [PAID]
3. texasturboII [PAID]
4. Brody8877 [PAID +Hardware Pack]
5. tbkonwso [PAID +Hardware Pack]
6. DaleClark [PAID]
7. Sephek [PAID]
8. Junkie81 [No Response to PMs]
9. TomU [PAID +Hardware Pack]
10. Narfle [PAID +Hardware Pack]
11. rotaryfdtt [PAID +Hardware Pack]
12. RE-Mamamia [PAID]
13. GS+ [PAID +Hardware Pack]
14. Timexlost [No Response to PMs]
15-17. KoalaFD [PAID x3]
18. Taz [PAID +Hardware Pack +PR Shipping]
19. Newdesides [PAID +Hardware Pack +Canada Shipping]
20. Davin [PM Sent]
21. TurboJeff [PAID]
22. REsuper7 [PAID +Hardware Pack]
23.
24.
25.

We're SIX away from the next price break with 12 days to go! Tell your friends! Share on social media! Buy one for your NEXT project! We can do this!


Please feel free to add your name to the list and/or send a payment.

Please send PayPal payments to info@argonbubble.com or PM me your e-mail address and I will generate an invoice for you!