...and said "EJECT".

:P

Lol yessss! Jk. I agree with Matt though. Something more flush that covers the ring. I personally was thinking of a plug that removes the whole assembly. I've had two FDs and both had that black outer most ring broken/loose on the lighter. Not sure how complicated it would be to make though.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...32bb0f9e1.jpeg

Btw I just installed my cruse blank switch. This is quality stuff here! Very happy

subscribing! yes definitely do the cigarette light hole. Something that replaces the whole thing. The orange cracks and make that whole assemble want to fall out.

We'll offer an "eject" option and a blank option when we make them. :lol:

I think the full delete would be nice, my concern is how many people feel comfortable pulling everything out and replacing it vs. the people who just want a plug so they can still use it if need be.



I'm glad you're happy! We've received fantastic responses so far, and the plan is to keep developing parts at the same level of quality, if not higher.





While I wait for some supplies to arrive I started working on the front "door triangles" that people keep asking for. The only issue I have are the clips that hold them in place... I don't really know how to make those. :scratch:
I have clip from my broken pieces, but not everybody will have them. Here's the print:


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ea1ee58fe2.jpg


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a03bec3d54.jpg

Could it be a plug - but wider to cover the outer orange ring?

Door triangles? Maybe modify the design to accept magnets?

For the visor dowl I believe you can reduce the inner diameter (making the part thicker) could help them "clicking/glue" together. Or maybe instead of a through circular hole inner diameter, make it square. If you noticed there is a slight gap between the sunvsor and dowl.

Yes, I'll see what I can do with that.

I'm not sure it would work well with magnets, given it's orientation and location. Plus, I'd want it to secure as well as the OEM unit does.

I think it's possible to just glue the two halves to the visor, and to each other, for a secure fit. I have a functional prototype, I'd just like to dial them in a little bit better.

Good stuff going on here :)

Just FYI, not a bad idea to check with Ray at Malloy on some pieces to confirm they're NLA.

For example, I recently got the small inner door triangles from him, and IIRC the new OEM mazda pieces were like 16-17$ each.

Thanks, Goodfella, I just sent him an email. :nod:

I agree with removing the cigarette lighter completely. Orange ring is notorious for breaking and making the assembly rattle.

The door triangles are still available for $50 per pair. How much less are yours going to be?

If the parts are still available, especially if they're inexpensive, it doesn't make sense for us to reproduce them. We'd rather make parts that are NLA.

We've been working away on the cluster hood. I'll post some update in the next couple days.

But I am sure the door triangles will eventually be NLA, so having the design ready to go would not hurt you since it appears you have made significant progress.

What is also nice is that its a part that is not exclusive to LHD car

Exactly. We have them ready should the need ever arise.

How about the Inner Door pull? Mine is cracked.

The actual handle that you pull on, or the bucket that everything sits in? The bucket seems to be a high interest item.

What happened to the cluster?

Working on it. It's quite the piece to reproduce.

subscribed

Anything come of the cig lighter plug/cover? Interested in snagging one up if made.

We really need the steering column cover remade big time.

Hello!

Sorry for the lack of updates, I've been out of the office for the past couple of weeks. We have a few prototypes of the cigarette lighter plugs - we came up with a couple of different styles.

We've also been working on USB pass-through switches for BMW, so that has consumed some of our time. Good news with that, is we have all of the components to make OEM style replacements for the RX7, as well. In the near future we'll be releasing some design photos. Here's what the BMW switch looks like, just for a rough idea of how we put it together:


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...7a783606c7.jpg


Cluster hood is still in the works - it's an annoying part to reproduce so bear with us on that.

:eek::bowdown:
Wow. A pass thru like that would be killer.

What are you thinking to replace? One of the switch blanks?

That's the plan!

Still trying to find a center vent (not dash speaker) dual gauge pod

Doesn't Tripoint already make this?

Center A/C vent replacement. Not the dash speaker. :icon_tup:

I even included the parenthesis that time...

Pics of those cig lighter plugs :jump:

Headliner "tabs" and sigarette lighter plug would rock!

Here are some photos of different ideas. We came up with just a standard plug, then fitted one with a key slot so you can use your RX7 key to insert and remove the plug, otherwise you'd have to pry it out which isn't ideal. Then we designed a full delete comprised of two pieces that screw together with the OEM hardware.

What does the community want to see?


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...feecacc121.jpg


Full delete.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...79e0b67418.jpg


Two part delete.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d63dbd963f.jpg


Back side.


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c914c35e7e.jpg


Front with alignment key.


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...791ea04be4.jpg


Plug with key slot for easy removal.


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4418ca0b5b.jpg


With and without key slot.

I am in favor of a plug with a key slot for the cigarette lighter.

But how are you supposed to light your cigars? :scratch:

I like the plug without the key slot since I would not be removing it. Does the plug just swap the lighter? I would like to avoid removing my gauge panel again lol.

Exhaust flames

But of course :uh:

Correct, the plug just replaces the lighter. The full delete does require access to the back side of the bezel.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:



UPDATES

Okay, we've been fairly busy around here with all of these projects so the cluster hood is taking longer than expected. Rest assured, OP will deliver! I promise. However, in the meantime we came up with this neat little USB/AUX switch.

It has two USB ports, because let's be honest, two is always better than one. And the AUX is currently uninstalled since we blew through our stock for the BMW switches quicker than expected. It is a two-part design that will bolt together with included hardware. The output on the backside is the same as the front, so install is simple. You'll be able to run the USB/AUX cables to wherever you'd like: to your radio, a 12v source for charging - whatever you decide. You can also mount it into whatever port you'd like, seeing as we designed it to fit like an OEM switch.

Here's the prototype:


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...66ce181edb.jpg


Front face


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...dc72b3bf28.jpg


Two part design


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9d3b3eeca1.jpg


Installed into the center bracket


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...96c4c31b26.jpg


Backside


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1eefef9188.jpg


Fully installed.




Thoughts on design?

I can only express myself by :bowdown:

I love it. It's awesome. My *only* concern is about the USB comming up at a 90 degree angle and the potential to knock an elbow into it an break something.

What if the switch was a little thicker and USB / Aux was at more of a 15 degree angle? I know that might mean only one USB per blank - but most of us have extras, especially when replacing the exhaust overheat / security lights.

Perhaps a little retainer for the USB "tail" as well?

Whatever the final design, put me down for one. :icon_tup:

It's just too tight of a fit to angle the ports, I think even with the option of just one. You can install the switch into any of the ports on the center console, though, as pictured below. I feel like that location would be out of the way enough.


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4b214aee36.jpg

It could work if you spun up a PCB for it. Pretty simple to build realistically, but the plastic would need to support the USB plugs since angle mounting them would prevent you from soldering down the structural tabs.

Alternatively you could mount the PCB itself at an angle, then just wire up the male ends by cutting up some USB cables and soldering them to pads.

Easiest might actually be to use one PCB per plug that is just the female plug with two screw holes and four solder points for a short male cable.

I can mock something up in eagle if you can give me dimensions. They should be cheap to build so they shouldn't affect cost by more than $5-10 per unit at most, assuming you order in low quantity and get the PCBs run at OSHPark

Yeah, I think where you have it is probably the best place for it. Bummer you can't angle 'em.

What's the distance between both of the ports? It looks tight. Think someone inserting a USB thumb drive that has a thick housing (someone common). All of a sudden the secondary port becomes useless to use at the same time if one won't clear the other. If you have the opportunity, make them as far apart as possible.

We'll give these a shot and see how it goes. The benefit of this setup is the ease of install - everything just plugs in.

Agreed, but it's just too tight. I don't think there will be a problem with the orientation, though.

There is about 5mm of space between the bases of two USB cables. Unless you have an exceptionally thick thumb drive it won't be an issue.



UPDATES!

Here's the finished component! Just remove the OEM bracket and switch from the desired port you wish to install this, separate the part using a 2mm allen wrench, install into the port and tighten the bolts down, then use whatever length cables you desire to wire up the ports! Installing the components takes all of 2 minutes once the center console is removed.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4053d0fce6.jpg

Very cool items! Keep up the good work.

Vince

Here's a few of the parts lined up in finished form!


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ed50af9f32.jpg

It would be good to have a cover over the USB ports, just an idea

I agree, and we could get a stockpile of rubber plugs for the component, but my thought is that most people would just lose them within the first week anyway. There is always the option to pick up a pack of 10 on your own to have, something like this:

USB Port Silicone Rubber Dust Cover - modCover.com