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

 

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

[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

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

 

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 **** style door lock

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


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


Evolution of our bracket


Final product- Finish is Matte Black Aluminum


Production in progress! Still waiting on more hardware too! EVERYTHING needed to install these is included minus tools


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