exterior door handles interest
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exterior door handles interest
ok, I'm not sure if this belongs in the for sale area or here but whatever. I am trying to gage interest in aftermarket exterior door handles. I've noticed alot of people seem to have problems with theirs and was thinking I could make some of my own. I was thinking either injection molded plastic or cnc aluminium (lots more expensive). Let me know what you guys think.
You'd definitely have interest - the handles from Mazda are $185 apiece from Ray Crowe. Tricky part would be making a complicated part AND make a little profit for under that price.
The hole that the lock cylinder goes in is semi-complicated if you use the OEM wire retension method - that would be tricky to get right. Most of the rest isn't too bad, especially if you go for a "new" design and not a copy of Mazda's design.
For me, I got my new door handle, and I now know I need to lube it yearly. I don't expect to need another for a VERY long time
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The hole that the lock cylinder goes in is semi-complicated if you use the OEM wire retension method - that would be tricky to get right. Most of the rest isn't too bad, especially if you go for a "new" design and not a copy of Mazda's design.
For me, I got my new door handle, and I now know I need to lube it yearly. I don't expect to need another for a VERY long time
.Dale
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Originally Posted by DaleClark
You'd definitely have interest - the handles from Mazda are $185 apiece from Ray Crowe. Tricky part would be making a complicated part AND make a little profit for under that price.
The hole that the lock cylinder goes in is semi-complicated if you use the OEM wire retension method - that would be tricky to get right. Most of the rest isn't too bad, especially if you go for a "new" design and not a copy of Mazda's design.
For me, I got my new door handle, and I now know I need to lube it yearly. I don't expect to need another for a VERY long time.
Dale
The hole that the lock cylinder goes in is semi-complicated if you use the OEM wire retension method - that would be tricky to get right. Most of the rest isn't too bad, especially if you go for a "new" design and not a copy of Mazda's design.
For me, I got my new door handle, and I now know I need to lube it yearly. I don't expect to need another for a VERY long time
.Dale
Originally Posted by EVLFD
how and what did you use to lube your handle. Mine is starting to stick after the rain.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...79#post1963579
search terms = door handle grease
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Originally Posted by jxl914
ok, I'm not sure if this belongs in the for sale area or here but whatever. I am trying to gage interest in aftermarket exterior door handles. I've noticed alot of people seem to have problems with theirs and was thinking I could make some of my own. I was thinking either injection molded plastic or cnc aluminium (lots more expensive). Let me know what you guys think.
If you could fab something all power to you.. I've had and sold maybe 3-4 sets.. and by looks of it, you just have to deal with the ones Mazda made.. But i'm interested if its cheaper and stronger??