Not sure how much extra room you need but these definitely free up some leg/knee room!

Check out post #20 for more pics
https://www.rx7club.com/group-buy-pr.../#post11557616

Looking at the photo I think I'd be saving around between 2or 3 inches which would be perfect.

Another 2 sets off to the painter to get clear coated!
Special order plain weave and standard 2x2 twill
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Hell yeah! These look sooo nice! Gonna be ordering a pair of carbon fiber ones in the next couple weeks! ;) nice work man! Keep it up!

Just an update as we have limited supplies in some new finishes!
Here's our anodized aluminum =)

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^^ I want...oh wait I've already ordered some, lol. They look great!!!

A few more customer pics... Also we switched suppliers and have some new finishes available!

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FD3S Race Door Panels

If anyone has these door panels and needs to cut a hole for speakers, I have a 5 1/4" hole saw and arbor. I used it once to do mine and won't need it again.

Hi, do you mind if i ask how much each aluminum piece weight? I want to order a pair but i dont want to put many lbs back to the car. Thanks!

Hey, Each aluminum door panel weights abour 2lbs 11oz:icon_tup:

Question: do these sit completely flush on the door or is there room behind them? I'm looking to dynamat the door and fit these on top. Thanks.

Yes, i would consider them sitting completely flush. What purpose are you adding the dynamat for? I'm only asking because I hated that "tingy" cheap sound the door made when you slammed it closed so I used quiet coat, which is a paint on sound deadener on the inside of the door skin which was a night and day difference. If you are applying it for the same reason, I'd suggest applying it there vs where the door panel sits:icon_tup:

Yup same reasons for me haha. I'll look into that. So it's applied onto the panel itself?

I'll snap a picture of my doors for you tomorrow:icon_tup:

I love the carbon panels but i cant justify 800 for those. But i saw a gold anodized aluminum piece that i really like. Any pictures of the gold aluminum panels and the suede covered panels? And prices on both please.

Do you also offer a set of holes for a "rotated" latch assembly? I will have a roll bar with the side bars that slant down toward the footwells. Sorry if this has already been asked.

The Carbon panels are $600 non clear coated. Remember, these are resin infused, not a wet hand layup =) Quality its MUCH better:nod:

Gold anodize aluminum set is $375
We no longer provide the suede option :/

Sorry we do not offer a "rotated latch" option as that would be impossible to offer as majority of cages/roll bars are custom. We utilize the same mounting points as stock to avoid drilling or cutting. however if you would like to order a set and have those cut out blanks, we can definitely accommodate you so you can custom located them to your liking/needs

Well ill take a set of the gold anodized ones then. Pm your paypal and ill send some green your way ��

Ordered! How many of the gold anodized panels have been sold?

Order received! None! You will be the first:nod: We'll most likely only be making 2 sets:icon_tup:

Was wanting to do that :/

Then do it! There are only 2. Unless you live in japan youll never see another lol

Black Friday Sale! $50 off Aluminum door panels!!
FD3S Race Door Panels ? Bubble Tech

My panels came in yesterday. Took less than a week to get them. They were super quick to install and look fantastic.
Thanks for the quality work!

Well worth the money guys! You won't be disappointed.

love these doors, but not a big fan of the exposed door opener.

Has anyone thought about putting a more enclosed door opener?

I see amemiya uses the Miata door opener in one of their cars

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i would love a set of these if the cables for the locks and handles werent so exposed. like if a a simple cover was made to house them

guys, buy his door panels and some Miata door hands. You can probably find those at any junkyard; or even order them, Miata parts are dirt cheap.

It will work and be completely functional.

I have yet to find a good Miata handle conversion thread or how-to.

I know Alex Rodriguez did it to his car.

do these rattle a lot? or is there something to line it with to keep it down?

pic???

i would def want a set if it didnt show all the cables

They shouldn't. The front perimeter is held on by 4 push grommets, then the 3 screws that secure the door handle in the middle, then on the top 90* lip, there are 2 tabs bent down to prevent the top lip from being pulled forward:icon_tup:

[QUOTE=Butter Mittens;11848408]I have been getting a bunch of request for porsche style pulls. After looking into it some more I will be attempting to redesign the door latch with a "pull strap" style handle. Previously I avoided this because I would have to source new cables to relocate the latches however I realized I can replace it with a custom rod instead :blush::lol:

We are currently in the process of moving to our new shop and getting settled in so we will be laying low for January and pick back up in February (only shipping items in stock) Sorry for any inconvenience!

Seems like if you're going to do the work, the Miata style handle is the best. Easily available, custom options available... and frankly better looking than that Porsche Cup handle, which looks like a generic part off of a Ford Focus or something.

I wouldn't get enamored with it just because it's Porsche. I'm sure it's "robust", but most of that older Porsche stuff (if it's a 944 part) is VW parts bin stuff. Design wise it doesn't hold a candle to the Miata latches, which are art, and can be customized with all sorts of metal and polished touches if you're so inclined.

LOVE those scalloped carbon doors though... would be awesome to make a scalloped carbon panel for RX7 doors for those who cut the door sheet metal for NASCAR-style door bars.

'85.5 and up 944 door handles are a Porsche specific part and are quite nice.

There are also several different style of Porsche pull handles - some use the actual colored pull to release the latch and a second, easier to grab pull to shut the door. Either way, if a set of panels is made with a Porsche style release I'll purchase a set.

Any news on the pull style door panel =)

Cash in hand, ready to buy a set now !

[QUOTE=Bubble Tech;11852695]They shouldn't. The front perimeter is held on by 4 push grommets, then the 3 screws that secure the door handle in the middle, then on the top 90* lip, there are 2 tabs bent down to prevent the top lip from being pulled forward:icon_tup:

are these planned to be re-produced again? website shows out of stock

probably not for a while since the shop burned down

Just and update: So we are starting to get things moving again. We've delayed restocking the door panels because we've been trying to work on ditching the stock door latches and converting the pull strap to unlatch the door. After weeks of searching for suppliers, I might have finally found one. I have a order of samples that should be coming in hopefully next week to prototype with.

Now for the next question, I need some opinions/feedback from those of you who are interested in these... Would you care if we deleted the door lock mechanism from the inside? Our thought is you don't really need to lock the doors when you are in the car and you will still be able to lock the doors from the outside. Also since these are geared towards track cars, door locks aren't a real necessity. Also it will help lower the cost as less we wouldn't have to source the appropriate hardware and most likely make an additional bracket..

Thoughts?

Those who get these panels will have alot of $$ and sweat invested in their cars, for sure we won't be rolling through compton in our FDs.

I'm ok with not being able to lock the door from inside. As long as it still locks from the outside.

happy to have no locking function on the inside

I am perhaps in the minority, but I actually like version 1 with the exposed oem assembly. I'm excited for the new version though, and I would also strongly prefer the ability to lock the car.

I second this. I prefer retaining stock interior locks/handles.

I am interested in these, as well, and would like to retain stock locking function from the inside. I also wouldn't mind paying more for this feature.

I am definitely buying a set of these door panels in CF and DO want the locks...

WELL, we caved in, there will be door locks. It will be the old school push pull knob style door lock:nod:

No problem! We will still be offering out Version 1 door panels for those who prefer the simplicity of them:icon_tup:


Some updates for those who don't follow us on social media, I'll try getting you up to speed! We have begun our first production run of our version 2 door panels. we have about 6 sets left that aren't spoken for yet.

Here are some comparisons
Version 1 $350

100% reversable
No drilling or cutting required
Retains stock door latch and cables
Install time ~ 1 hour

Version 2 $550

Non reversible
Requires drilling
Upgraded hardware
Pull style latch conversion (Includes new cables, brackets and all hardware)
Relocated door manual door lock
Install time ~ 3 hours

Some progress pictures
Prototyping bracket designs
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Evolution of our bracket
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Final product- Finish is Matte Black Aluminum
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Production in progress! Still waiting on more hardware too! EVERYTHING needed to install these is included minus tools:icon_tup:
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Video demonstrating latch mechanism
Instagram photo by @bubbletechllc (Bubble Tech) | Iconosquare

Some more V2 pics... and for those who wanted the door locks... HAPPY??? =P
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