Bubble Tech LHD Passenger Footrest
05-21-13, 09:17 PM
#1
Bubble Tech LHD Passenger Footrest
So some may know I've been working on our version of a LHD passenger footrest for quite some time... After being hassled by a few people (mainly my mother 
) I finally got around to making the last adjustments and figuring out the manufacturing process (All hand made in house).
Inspired by the Passenger Footrest only offered in the Spirit R edition (RHD), we designed and developed our own style footrest. In our version we have designed it to fit LHD cars and features dimple dies. We inherited the dimple die technique that is often used in race cars. Many race cars cut circles out of sheet metal to reduce the weight but by utilizing the dimple die, the hole is extruded in a 3rd dimension increasing its strength. We used this to increase the strength of our footrest and....... for styling points
Feats/specs
Aluminum footrest
dimple die construction
Finish- Powder coated Gloss Black or "Chrome"
Price $185
Pics
(Yes we've done our R&D, just a few prototypes)
Last prototype before last tweaks/modifications (dont mind the mars, and imperfections, this was done quickly for mock up purposes)
"Final" part made from the final manufacturing process (Jigs/etc) Left side is before sandblasting, right side is after. This is showing how the markings (from the press and brake) are no longer visible live the previous prototype. Also left the left side glossy so you can see the detail better.
I'll have some pics of the foot rest in the car in the next day or two. We've started manufacturing the footrest and should have 10-15 ready for powder coating by the end of the week!
) I finally got around to making the last adjustments and figuring out the manufacturing process (All hand made in house).Inspired by the Passenger Footrest only offered in the Spirit R edition (RHD), we designed and developed our own style footrest. In our version we have designed it to fit LHD cars and features dimple dies. We inherited the dimple die technique that is often used in race cars. Many race cars cut circles out of sheet metal to reduce the weight but by utilizing the dimple die, the hole is extruded in a 3rd dimension increasing its strength. We used this to increase the strength of our footrest and....... for styling points
Feats/specs
Aluminum footrest
dimple die construction
Finish- Powder coated Gloss Black or "Chrome"
Price $185
Pics
(Yes we've done our R&D, just a few prototypes
)
Last prototype before last tweaks/modifications (dont mind the mars, and imperfections, this was done quickly for mock up purposes)
"Final" part made from the final manufacturing process (Jigs/etc) Left side is before sandblasting, right side is after. This is showing how the markings (from the press and brake) are no longer visible live the previous prototype. Also left the left side glossy so you can see the detail better.
I'll have some pics of the foot rest in the car in the next day or two. We've started manufacturing the footrest and should have 10-15 ready for powder coating by the end of the week!
05-22-13, 10:03 PM
#4
Thank you! Hoping to have them powder coated by the weekend (fingers crossed)
They are fairly strong. I put one in the car today and was stomping on it test it out and didnt seem like it was effected at all. In most cases, a person wouldnt be "stomping" on it, it would be more of a gradual pressure. Ill try to figure out some absurd way to demonstrate the strength of it lol
pic of it mounted in the car
and production has begun! tomorrow will be a fun day cutting a bajillion holes........
pic of it mounted in the car
and production has begun! tomorrow will be a fun day cutting a bajillion holes........
05-23-13, 12:05 PM
#7
David, IMO Anodizing isnt the proper finish for a footrest. Anodizing isnt as scratch resistant and will show flaws and scratches more easily as it is just "tinting" the metal color. (think fittings and how easily they scratch) While powder coating is coating the whole footrest. Powder coating is known for its durable finish. We can offer them in a raw finish (sandblasted) if people would like to finish them their own way..
We are looking at Powder coated Gloss black and Chrome finish options. If anyone has any other color suggestions we are all ears!
We are looking at Powder coated Gloss black and Chrome finish options. If anyone has any other color suggestions we are all ears!
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05-23-13, 09:19 PM
#9
270 holes later.......................
One man assembly line! annnnnnd almost donee, just need to dimple die, sandblast and powder coat! Should have them for sale early next week!
(prototypes on the left, Production run on the right) damn thats a lot of footrest!
06-02-13, 12:25 AM
#16
Thank you!
Right Meow Order up as we have only 10-15 in this first run!
We'll begin to ship in a few days, waiting for the hardware to arrive in the mail
Chrome- It's actually more reflective... I was trying to take the picture without the reflection of the light so it looks a bit "dull" in this pic
Black
$185 + Shipping
US-$15
Canada- $18
International- $25
Purchase @ www.BubbleTech.us
Right Meow
Order up as we have only 10-15 in this first run!We'll begin to ship in a few days, waiting for the hardware to arrive in the mail
Chrome- It's actually more reflective... I was trying to take the picture without the reflection of the light so it looks a bit "dull" in this pic
Black
$185 + Shipping
US-$15
Canada- $18
International- $25
Purchase @ www.BubbleTech.us
Last edited by Bubble Tech; 06-02-13 at 12:27 AM.
07-15-13, 07:54 AM
#20
Got mine a few weeks ago and very impressed. Quality is top notch and what sets this one apart from others is the pressed dimple design. Gives the piece the strength it needs IMO.
Have to wait to install it as the car is at Kilo Racing but looking forward to it.
Have to wait to install it as the car is at Kilo Racing but looking forward to it.
07-20-13, 09:40 PM
#22
We got a few left! Order them while you still can at the sale price!
PS: Are there any owners interested in a RHD version? We have had a few request but in order to get that going we'd need a few committed buyers!
PS: Are there any owners interested in a RHD version? We have had a few request but in order to get that going we'd need a few committed buyers!
Last edited by Bubble Tech; 07-20-13 at 09:43 PM.
10-28-13, 08:08 PM
#24
Bump! We put our sale price on sale! they're now $125 and we have less than 10 left! We are discontinuing these so get them while you still can!
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