Bubble Tech Flat Door Panels -Race Version (Coming Soon!)
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So we are beginning to work on some door cards for the FD. We are looking to offer two versions.
Street- Mostly flat door panel, cut out for door lever, raised portion to allow speaker, and will conform to meet back with the dash (when door is closed) Race- Completely flat Right now we are in the testing phase and figuring out dimensions/mounting points etc. some pics.. Attachment 757474 Attachment 757475 Prototype 1 doneee! (minus weather stripping) Attachment 757476 Prototype #2 (Fiberglass) almost done, making some final tweaks. Things we want to revise: Trimming around window edge to contour better Add window stripping Increase radius of bend (looks too sharp) Trim panel (made one section too large and rubs a little bit) http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/p...125_134123.jpg Attachment 689458 Attachment 689459 Attachment 689460 Driver side mock up Attachment 757477 And some some test panels Attachment 757478 We are currently prepping for the mould and hope to have thes available before Christmas time:icon_tup: |
have you looked into a way to use another style of door open latch to get rid of the sizable stock one?
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I have to ask, who is this 'we' you continually refer to :D?
Btw, you had one broken picture link that I fixed for ya (driver side mock up). |
Originally Posted by Murphey
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have you looked into a way to use another style of door open latch to get rid of the sizable stock one?
They are a big bulky but they still work well and it is easy to open with these style laytches
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
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I have to ask, who is this 'we' you continually refer to :D?
Btw, you had one broken picture link that I fixed for ya (driver side mock up). Thank you:icon_tup: |
I wonder if a Miata door handle would be easier. They are nice amd flat and might hook up similarly.
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Good idea, anxious to see the final product. Ive thought about making these a few times. What kinda price do you have in mind for them?
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price will be determined once we have completed a final piece. we dont want o misquote! the PAIR will definitely cost less then ONE of seibon's door panels!!
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Sweet any fc's
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Sorry no FC's at this time. But if there is enough interest we dont mind doing it =) of course we will have to find a donor car too
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Originally Posted by Bubble Tech
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Sorry no FC's at this time. But if there is enough interest we dont mind doing it =) of course we will have to find a donor car too
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I am in, take my f-ing money!!!!!!!
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Atomic Rex actually made a nice set. But how would you get them? I'd rather buy from someone you can get ahold of.
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Can't wait for this. Now days people want an arm and a leg for interior plastics which are garbage any ways. Have to brief people before getting into the car is getting old lol
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Originally Posted by gmonsen
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Hey, Bubbles... Why didn't somebody already come up with this?! Because they just never thought of it. Great stuff. Notice Peter is already in line for a pair.
Gordon
Originally Posted by ptrhahn
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Atomic Rex actually made a nice set. But how would you get them? I'd rather buy from someone you can get ahold of.
And you are correct, being that I am in NJ is a lot easier then dealing with parts from other countries!
Originally Posted by vrx8
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Can't wait for this. Now days people want an arm and a leg for interior plastics which are garbage any ways. Have to brief people before getting into the car is getting old lol
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So the Plug for the door panel is now done! However we ran out of more supplies (we had some paint go bad) womp womp. now another delay, and having to wait for another shipment to arrive.... BUT we have more details/pricing!
These prices are not set, but are the targeted prices. Our Intro pricing (for the pair): Fiberglass- $450 Carbon Fiber overlay- $600 Full Carbon Fiber- $750 Full plug and play. All necessary hardware will be included, along with door pull strap (Availible in various colors) Parts will be made to order, and can take up to two weeks before shipment. All parts are made in house by resin infusion. This insures the proper Glass/CF to resin ratio, for weight and strength. The carbon fiber will come in 2x2 twill only. Shipping will be $25 anywhere in the US. teaser pic of the plug Attachment 757424 |
Maybe I missed it, but how do you roll down the windows or adjust mirrors? I don't see any provisions for either.
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Come up with a flat door handle like the suggested miata one and I'm in.
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Originally Posted by JhnRx7
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Maybe I missed it, but how do you roll down the windows or adjust mirrors? I don't see any provisions for either.
Originally Posted by Murphey
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Come up with a flat door handle like the suggested miata one and I'm in.
Also for the miata style door levers for them to feel comfortable to open the would have to be placed higher and more forward, which is a huge modification as the door cables would have to get extended. Then it becomes a huge mechanism project when the main focus was a door panel. believe me we looked into it, but its over complicating a simple product :( |
It's killing me that I have to wait for these.......
Take my money now bubbles!!!! |
Hahah the delays are killing me!! I wanted the mold done this week! supplies come Christmas eve =(
So now im just working on the engine cover until then haha |
i would like the latch with a little porsche design. like you pull the little flap that is there right now to open. and anotherone to close.
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I am so excited for these, please keep up the work!
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i really like these as well. did you ever figure out what to do about the door handle?
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What about mounting the door handle inside? but side ways?
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Originally Posted by Wompa164
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I am so excited for these, please keep up the work!
Originally Posted by funnyscreenname
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i really like these as well. did you ever figure out what to do about the door handle?
Originally Posted by shawnm565
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What about mounting the door handle inside? but side ways?
As for the Porsche door handle style- yes that would be cool but not what we are going for. The point of these panels are to save weight, add more room (for bucket seats) and most of all simplify things. Yes we could have designs the door handles differently, or switch them out to something more basic like the miata style handles- but in the end it is would just over complicate things and drive the cost up. ex. new cables would have to be made to move the passenger side handle, no idea where to source miata door handles and have them constantly in stock, etc. If anyone is interested, there will be an option to purchase the panels uncut so you can adapt/modify them to your liking Buttt on a side note, here is an update... We have finalized the design and all the jigs and molds are made. We are sourcing the last bits of hardware and boxes (to ship them in) We should be ready to release these for sale very shortly. ONCE THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE, WE WILL OPEN UP A GROUP BUY IN THE 3RD GEN SECTION TO COMPLY WITH FORUM RULES. Please do not ask to purchase these until we go through the forum and set up the group buy properly:icon_tup: Meow to get everyone up to date.. Stock door panels 4 lbs 12.8 oz Attachment 680715 Bubble Tech Fiberglass door panels 1 lbs 13.6 oz Attachment 680716 Various pull strap color options Attachment 680717 As of today... Attachment 680718 Attachment 680719 Oh yes we did add a little weatherstrip molding as a final touch =) Attachment 680720 |
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