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Old 07-18-09, 01:29 AM
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im want one once available.
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Old 07-20-09, 01:26 PM
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Can we get a rough eta on this, seems to be taking a long time? I thought the casting was complete?
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or maybe even a rough price....

i mean yea your trying to find all the crap that was lost, but that doesnt mean you cant move forwards at the same time, you would have alot more people that will tell you for a fact if they want it or not if you gave us more info
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Originally Posted by helghast7
or maybe even a rough price....

i mean yea your trying to find all the crap that was lost, but that doesnt mean you cant move forwards at the same time, you would have alot more people that will tell you for a fact if they want it or not if you gave us more info
yeah can we get a price? i am down to get one but i got a budget :P
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Hello Everybody,

Please realize something,
This is a group buy and product development INTEREST Thread.
Even so was the original thread that was deleted.

For the record: Production has NEVER stopped on this project with the old thread deleted or not. EVER since the beginning of the year.
I could have handles in all of your hands already if you want crap or if you wanted to pay an arm and a leg for it but FORTUNATELY for all of you I pride myself and my company in QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE price.

The ORIGINAL ESTIMATED cost for these handles were between $200 and $600 depending on the options people wanted making them affordable for everybody's budget. On the $200 side of the scale you might expect to drill and tap a hole in the bottom of the handle and drill out a few hole areas (basically a raw casting) and the $500-$600 side of the scale might be for those wanting carbon fiber wrapped or leather wrapped handles that might be embroidered with RX-7 or whatever.
PLEASE REALIZE that those are OLD ESTIMATES and as my manufacturing process change throughout this project they may go up and down just like anything else (do you want a Hyundai or a Lexus? or do you want a Lexus for the cost of the Hyundai?)

You should all be happy that I am IN FACT in the process of manufacturing these and not just gathering interest.

With that set aside The ETA could be as early as 2 weeks away from the first prototype (using the new manufacturing process) but the time that most of you might see this handle might be 2-5 months depending on what options are selected and how smooth the project progresses.

I Thank all of you with the trust and patience that you know I am constantly moving forward even though I don't update often. As things get close to order time I will have more time to communicate because all the pricing and timing will be figured out.

Soon I will give a more detailed post about EXACTLY what is going on with this project from start to finish.

I will keep in touch.

Anybody else have any lost information from the previous thread?

Thanks,
Jeremy
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Old 07-21-09, 09:13 PM
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Updated INTEREST list:

1. aoc007: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - definitely order
2. rx7playa: Polished - NA - w/clear - definitely order
3. Supernaut: Rough Cast Modified - NA - plastidip up top - order D.O.P. (at 250 maybe, 200 definitely) Maybe Paint handle for me
4. Highwind: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
5. Silver_FD: Powder coated - Black - High gloss - order D.O.P
6. jjshaloam: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plastidip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - wo/clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** (missing order information ie. D.O.P., >$$$, cheep as poss)
12. SWAY33: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** or Anodized - Black - NA - D.O.P
13. GreatShamanGT: Plastidip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plastidip - Black - NA - order if >$500
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18. CrispyRX7: Rough cast Modified - NA - (w or wo Plastidip up top) - Order D.O.P. (but mostly ok if it can hit the $250 or below price point)
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31. gmonsen
32. 333rx7
33. pacman74
34. wReX
35. lvblkjack
36. anderdick88
37. toyzzzz - interested
38. oyy0 - interested
39. shmacklepap - very interested
40. Ernesto13B - $200-$350
41. Julian
42. Ducarius - interested
43. bencb44 - definitely interested
44. ryan1
45. imluvinit
46. helghast7
47. Rice Hata
48. BlueMetallicRX7
49. Ducarius
50. The Driver
51. lwnslw x2 maybe
52. W0lfgang
53. Ernesto13B >$200-$250
54. Wringley

If you were on the origional interest list and you remember your previous list # let me know. (No cheating, its for the purpose of filling in lost information)
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Updated INTEREST list:

1. aoc007: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - definitely order
2. rx7playa: Polished - NA - w/clear - definitely order
3. Supernaut: Rough Cast Modified - NA - plastidip up top - order D.O.P. (at 250 maybe, 200 definitely) Maybe Paint handle for me
4. Highwind: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
5. Silver_FD: Powder coated - Black - High gloss - order D.O.P
6. jjshaloam: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plastidip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - wo/clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** (missing order information ie. D.O.P., >$$$, cheep as poss)
12. SWAY33: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** or Anodized - Black - NA - D.O.P
13. GreatShamanGT: Plastidip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plastidip - Black - NA - order if >$500
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18. CrispyRX7: Rough cast Modified - NA - (w or wo Plastidip up top) - Order D.O.P. (but mostly ok if it can hit the $250 or below price point)
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31. gmonsen
32. 333rx7
33. pacman74
34. wReX
35. lvblkjack
36. anderdick88
37. toyzzzz - interested
38. oyy0 - interested
39. shmacklepap - very interested
40. Ernesto13B - $200-$350
41. Julian
42. Ducarius - interested
43. bencb44 - definitely interested
44. ryan1
45. imluvinit
46. helghast7
47. Rice Hata
48. BlueMetallicRX7
49. Ducarius
50. The Driver
51. lwnslw x2 maybe
52. W0lfgang
53. Ernesto13B >$200-$250
54. Wringley
55. Natey
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Old 07-22-09, 01:29 AM
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Cool Process Update

My original simple quick and easy manufacturing process that I was planning on using was called Sand Casting (see video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgL2Jn5mk1A

That is the prototype that you see in the pictures that I have posted.

As you probably see in the video sand casting is not the method I will be using because of the texture left by the sand grain and the pitting and there is what is known as "casting lines" which must be removed with grinding and sanding. Being that the part I am casting has dimples in it similar to a golf ball but more pronounced, the ground off casting lines will now have to be dimpled to replace the dimples that were lost in the casting/grinding process. I was using custom made center punches and dremel tool bits and even ball bearings glued onto a sheet with a hammer trying my best to replicate the original dimples. This was not working well and was way too time consuming which raises costs and does not yield a quality product.

I have Purchased a 3D Laser Scanner in order to Digitize the Door handle in order to use a computer to digitally remove the seam line produced by Mazda when they put the plastic dimple texture wrap around the handle for cosmetic purpose. I was unable to do this physically on the handle even though it is not viable when installed.
See 3D Laser scan here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWmpllcabbI

This Laser scan Produces what is known as “Point Clouds” or more literally points in 3D space and it can draw straight lines interconnecting the points creating what is known as a triangle mesh.
See the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83e0jHdwNlI

This is the most current point I am at during this project.

Next it will need to be whats known as reverse engineered which will set the X, Y, Z planes as well as find all shapes such as radius's, cylinders, circles, squares, cubes, holes, etc... This will create what is known as a FULL CAD MODEL. I will be using RapidForm technology
See video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY6weQFKd7w

After I have a full cad model I will be able to do everything I need to get my end result products.

With the CAD model I can take care of the dimple replication across the seam line created by Mazda and make multiple variations of the cad model such as a slightly smaller diameter cylinder for those who want it powder-coated so that it will be the original size AFTER power-coating adds a little bit.
Also I can remove the dimples from the model and make the diameter even smaller for those that want carbon fiber wrapped or even smaller for leather wrapping.

The available COSMETIC options I will have for everybody are:

Plain
Paint (any color)
Bead blasting with or without clear coat
Polishing with or without clear coat
Plasti-Dip (to replicate 93 interior)
Powder-Coating (Many colors available but no custom colors)
Anodizing in various colors
Carbon Fiber wrap (Black only so far)
Leather Wraping with or with out embroidering (you supply the thread and the leather/Vinyl and FONT)

Then I will be making 3D prints (the exact method is undetermined) either out of ABS or WAX or resin/polymer or I may use steriolithogrophy apparatus or SLA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwQ5HA8sE-k)

Then the 3D door handle prints will be turned into aluminum by using a process called “Investment Casting” or “Lost Wax”
See video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX8w-GUPz1w

Then the handles will be detail by either myself or other experts for the processes that I cannot do myself such as annodizing or leather wrapping or embroidering.

Then they will be inspected by myself and then shipped out to you.

I hope this qualifies for a good enough update.

More accurate pricing will come when I find out all of the costs for all the options.

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Old 07-22-09, 02:52 PM
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now THATS what im talking about! that was awesome!!! lol

thanks a ton for the info
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14. BizarroTerl: Plastidip - Black - NA - order if >$500

That should be if <$500.
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Old 07-23-09, 07:35 PM
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Jeremy, That is some great info. Thanks for providing the detailed status.
Regards,
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Old 07-24-09, 01:37 AM
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Updated INTEREST list:

1. aoc007: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - definitely order
2. rx7playa: Polished - NA - w/clear - definitely order
3. Supernaut: Rough Cast Modified - NA - plastidip up top - order D.O.P. (at 250 maybe, 200 definitely) Maybe Paint handle for me
4. Highwind: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
5. Silver_FD: Powder coated - Black - High gloss - order D.O.P
6. jjshaloam: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plastidip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - wo/clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** (missing order information ie. D.O.P., <$$$, cheep as poss)
12. SWAY33: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** or Anodized - Black - NA - D.O.P
13. GreatShamanGT: Plastidip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plastidip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15.
16.
17.
18. CrispyRX7: Rough cast Modified - NA - (w or wo Plastidip up top) - Order D.O.P. (but mostly ok if it can hit the $250 or below price point)
19.
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21.
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24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31. gmonsen
32. 333rx7
33. pacman74
34. wReX
35. lvblkjack
36. anderdick88
37. toyzzzz - interested
38. oyy0 - interested
39. shmacklepap - very interested
40. Ernesto13B - $200-$350
41. Julian
42. Ducarius - interested
43. bencb44 - definitely interested
44. ryan1
45. imluvinit
46. helghast7
47. Rice Hata
48. BlueMetallicRX7
49. Ducarius
50. The Driver
51. lwnslw x2 maybe
52. W0lfgang
53. Ernesto13B <$200-$250
54. Wringley
55. Natey
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Old 07-24-09, 07:51 PM
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Looks great man! Can't wait to see it on my car.
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Old 07-25-09, 04:27 PM
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Updated INTEREST list:

1. aoc007: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - definitely order
2. rx7playa: Polished - NA - w/clear - definitely order
3. Supernaut: Rough Cast Modified - NA - plastidip up top - order D.O.P. (at 250 maybe, 200 definitely) Maybe Paint handle for me
4. Highwind: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
5. Silver_FD: Powder coated - Black - High gloss - order D.O.P
6. jjshaloam: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plastidip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - wo/clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** (missing order information ie. D.O.P., <$$$, cheep as poss)
12. SWAY33: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** or Anodized - Black - NA - D.O.P
13. GreatShamanGT: Plastidip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plastidip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15.
16.
17.
18. CrispyRX7: Rough cast Modified - NA - (w or wo Plastidip up top) - Order D.O.P. (but mostly ok if it can hit the $250 or below price point)
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27.
28.
29.
30.
31. gmonsen
32. 333rx7
33. pacman74
34. wReX
35. lvblkjack
36. anderdick88
37. toyzzzz - interested
38. oyy0 - interested
39. shmacklepap - very interested
40. Ernesto13B - $200-$350
41. Julian
42. Ducarius - interested
43. bencb44 - definitely interested
44. ryan1
45. imluvinit
46. helghast7
47. Rice Hata
48. BlueMetallicRX7
49. Ducarius
50. The Driver
51. lwnslw x2 maybe
52. W0lfgang
53. Ernesto13B <$200-$250
54. Wringley
55. Natey
56. viviorunitia88 pending
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im interested if the cost is reasonable.
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Updated INTEREST list:

1. aoc007: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - definitely order
2. rx7playa: Polished - NA - w/clear - definitely order
3. Supernaut: Rough Cast Modified - NA - plastidip up top - order D.O.P. (at 250 maybe, 200 definitely) Maybe Paint handle for me
4. Highwind: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
5. Silver_FD: Powder coated - Black - High gloss - order D.O.P
6. jjshaloam: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plastidip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - wo/clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** (missing order information ie. D.O.P., <$$$, cheep as poss)
12. SWAY33: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** or Anodized - Black - NA - D.O.P
13. GreatShamanGT: Plastidip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plastidip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15.
16.
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18. CrispyRX7: Rough cast Modified - NA - (w or wo Plastidip up top) - Order D.O.P. (but mostly ok if it can hit the $250 or below price point)
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27.
28.
29.
30.
31. gmonsen
32. 333rx7
33. pacman74
34. wReX
35. lvblkjack
36. anderdick88
37. toyzzzz - interested
38. oyy0 - interested
39. shmacklepap - very interested
40. Ernesto13B - $200-$350
41. Julian
42. Ducarius - interested
43. bencb44 - definitely interested
44. ryan1
45. imluvinit
46. helghast7
47. Rice Hata
48. BlueMetallicRX7
49. Ducarius
50. The Driver
51. lwnslw x2 maybe
52. W0lfgang
53. Ernesto13B <$200-$250
54. Wringley
55. Natey
56. viviorunitia88 pending
57. robecks
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Old 08-04-09, 09:57 PM
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Interested as well. Keep us posted on updates.
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Old 08-05-09, 09:49 AM
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I'm interested:

1. aoc007: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - definitely order
2. rx7playa: Polished - NA - w/clear - definitely order
3. Supernaut: Rough Cast Modified - NA - plastidip up top - order D.O.P. (at 250 maybe, 200 definitely) Maybe Paint handle for me
4. Highwind: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
5. Silver_FD: Powder coated - Black - High gloss - order D.O.P
6. jjshaloam: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plastidip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - wo/clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** (missing order information ie. D.O.P., <$$$, cheep as poss)
12. SWAY33: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** or Anodized - Black - NA - D.O.P
13. GreatShamanGT: Plastidip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plastidip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15.
16.
17.
18. CrispyRX7: Rough cast Modified - NA - (w or wo Plastidip up top) - Order D.O.P. (but mostly ok if it can hit the $250 or below price point)
19.
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24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31. gmonsen
32. 333rx7
33. pacman74
34. wReX
35. lvblkjack
36. anderdick88
37. toyzzzz - interested
38. oyy0 - interested
39. shmacklepap - very interested
40. Ernesto13B - $200-$350
41. Julian
42. Ducarius - interested
43. bencb44 - definitely interested
44. ryan1
45. imluvinit
46. helghast7
47. Rice Hata
48. BlueMetallicRX7
49. Ducarius
50. The Driver
51. lwnslw x2 maybe
52. W0lfgang
53. Ernesto13B <$200-$250
54. Wringley
55. Natey
56. viviorunitia88 pending
57. robecks
58. dis1
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Old 08-05-09, 10:58 AM
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1. aoc007: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - definitely order
2. rx7playa: Polished - NA - w/clear - definitely order
3. Supernaut: Rough Cast Modified - NA - plastidip up top - order D.O.P. (at 250 maybe, 200 definitely) Maybe Paint handle for me
4. Highwind: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
5. Silver_FD: Powder coated - Black - High gloss - order D.O.P
6. jjshaloam: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plastidip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - wo/clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** (missing order information ie. D.O.P., <$$$, cheep as poss)
12. SWAY33: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** or Anodized - Black - NA - D.O.P
13. GreatShamanGT: Plastidip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plastidip - Black - NA - order if <$500
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18. CrispyRX7: Rough cast Modified - NA - (w or wo Plastidip up top) - Order D.O.P. (but mostly ok if it can hit the $250 or below price point)
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31. gmonsen
32. 333rx7
33. pacman74
34. wReX
35. lvblkjack
36. anderdick88
37. toyzzzz - interested
38. oyy0 - interested
39. shmacklepap - very interested
40. Ernesto13B - $200-$350
41. Julian
42. Ducarius - interested
43. bencb44 - definitely interested
44. ryan1
45. imluvinit
46. helghast7
47. Rice Hata
48. BlueMetallicRX7
49. Ducarius
50. The Driver
51. lwnslw x2 maybe
52. W0lfgang
53. Ernesto13B <$200-$250
54. Wringley
55. Natey
56. viviorunitia88 pending
57. robecks
58. dis1
59. RotorMotor
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Old 08-05-09, 03:37 PM
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Updated INTEREST list:

1. aoc007: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - definitely order
2. rx7playa: Polished - NA - w/clear - definitely order
3. Supernaut: Rough Cast Modified - NA - plastidip up top - order D.O.P. (at 250 maybe, 200 definitely) Maybe Paint handle for me
4. Highwind: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
5. Silver_FD: Powder coated - Black - High gloss - order D.O.P
6. jjshaloam: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plastidip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - wo/clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** (missing order information ie. D.O.P., <$$$, cheep as poss)
12. SWAY33: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** or Anodized - Black - NA - D.O.P
13. GreatShamanGT: Plastidip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plastidip - Black - NA - order if <$500
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18. CrispyRX7: Rough cast Modified - NA - (w or wo Plastidip up top) - Order D.O.P. (but mostly ok if it can hit the $250 or below price point)
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31. gmonsen
32. 333rx7
33. pacman74
34. wReX
35. lvblkjack
36. anderdick88
37. toyzzzz - interested
38. oyy0 - interested
39. shmacklepap - very interested
40. Ernesto13B - $200-$350
41. Julian
42. Ducarius - interested
43. bencb44 - definitely interested
44. ryan1
45. imluvinit
46. helghast7
47. Rice Hata
48. BlueMetallicRX7
49. Ducarius
50. The Driver
51. lwnslw x2 maybe
52. W0lfgang
53. Ernesto13B <$200-$250
54. Wringley
55. Natey
56. viviorunitia88 pending
57. superjet3
58. robecks
59. nguybao
60. dis1
61. RotorMotor
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interested. But it's all about price...
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Old 08-07-09, 12:03 AM
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Updated INTEREST list:

1. aoc007: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - definitely order
2. rx7playa: Polished - NA - w/clear - definitely order
3. Supernaut: Rough Cast Modified - NA - plastidip up top - order D.O.P. (at 250 maybe, 200 definitely) Maybe Paint handle for me
4. Highwind: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
5. Silver_FD: Powder coated - Black - High gloss - order D.O.P
6. jjshaloam: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plastidip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - wo/clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** (missing order information ie. D.O.P., <$$$, cheep as poss)
12. SWAY33: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** or Anodized - Black - NA - D.O.P
13. GreatShamanGT: Plastidip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plastidip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. CrispyRX7: Rough cast Modified - NA - Order D.O.P.(but mostly ok if it can hit the $250 or below price point)
16. gmonsen
17. 333rx7
18. pacman74
19. wReX
20. lvblkjack
21. anderdick88
22. toyzzzz - interested
23. oyy0 - interested
24. shmacklepap - very interested
25. Ernesto13B - $200-$350
26. Julian
27. Ducarius - interested
28. bencb44 - definitely interested
29. ryan1
30. imluvinit
31. helghast7
32. Rice Hata
33. BlueMetallicRX7
34. Ducarius
35. The Driver
36. lwnslw x2 maybe
37. W0lfgang
38. Ernesto13B <$200-$250
39. Wringley
40. Natey
41. viviorunitia88 pending
42. superjet3
43. robecks
44. nguybao
45. dis1
46. RotorMotor
47. montego
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I know all of you who don't remember my original thread are probably wondering what the first 15 people on this interest list are talking about with all the options after their user name. I hope to clarify this now.

Sorry It has taken so long for all the details about everything but please understand my frustration that I have already typed all of this and more once before and now I am doing it again.

More details on the available options for you:

First I would like to explain that the DEFAULT OPTIONS for ALL handles (Except RAW option) INCLUDES Black Plasti-Dip coated in the RED area of the picture I have attached.
For those of you who don't know what Plasti-Dip is or how it looks or would look in the interior of FD's read this thread with pictures:
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ight=plastidip
ALSO: As far as Color is concerned FLAT BLACK will be the DEFAULT color for everything unless otherwise specified and the Sheen will be FLAT.

Little note #1:
Plain or RAW aluminum will collect dirt and grease from peoples hands and would not clean off easy without bead-blasting. It would also over time would get darker in color turning dull to the look and possibly oxidize. With almost ANY coating it would prevent the above from happening and preserve it.

1.) RAW = This would be the most untouched form you could get, It would be directly as I would get them from the Casting company, It would be RAW aluminum and would need possible light dremel work if any, and MAY need the hole at the bottom Drilled and tapped out and helicoiled. RAW would not include ANY coatings of any kind and would not include any Plasti-Dip. This would be the cheapest option you would be able to get this handle for.

2.) PLAIN = This would be the same as RAW but would INCLUDE the detail work of the dremel if any, and would include a helicoiled hole at the bottom and this is the first of all the options that would start including the Plasti-Dip up top. But the remainder of the handle would be raw aluminum that is just as it came from the casting company (raw aluminum) This would be the second from cheapest option you would be able to get this handle for.

Little note #2:
Most the remainder of this list will be talking mainly about the dimple texture resembling a goofball's texture that is visible AFTER the handle is installed but NOT including the upper area circled in red in the picture below which would include Black Plasti-Dip.

3.) Paint (any color, any finish such as gloss, flat, satin etc.) = This would be mainly for those people who have a custom interior color or want it to be the same color as the exterior of their car or anything else custom, or even just plain spray paints that can be bought at a local hardware store (or as a cheaper alternative option to powder-coating) NOTE: you must provide the paint unless it is available at MY local hardware store in a spray paint can in which case I will buy the exact one that you tell me to.

4.) Bead blasting (with or without clear coat) = This would clean up and slightly shine the aluminum to a very clean but not high polish shine finish. Although It would sill be RAW aluminum and apply to "Little note #1" above. For NO ADDITIONAL charge you may include a clear coat after its been bead-blasted to preserve the look and finish. This would be slightly more than the above options.

Little note #3:
Clear coating will slightly darken the brightness of your ALUMINUM finish.

5.) Polishing (with or without clear coat) This would polish the visible part of the handle (the dimple area) to a mirror like shine. But would not polish inside of the individual dimples which would remain more like raw aluminum and would make a cool contrast. Although polished, It would sill be un-coated aluminum and would slightly apply to "Little note #1" above with the exceptions of cleaning would be easy (except in the dimples) and the polish would quickly (about once a month) dull and would need re-polishing ALL with the exception of: For NO ADDITIONAL charge you may include a clear coat after its been POLISHED to preserve the shine look and glassy finish. This option would be somewhat more expensive than the other above options due to the labor involved in polishing to a mirror like finish.

6.) Plasti-Dip (to replicate 93 interior) = This would be the option to choose to MOST CLOSELY RESEMBLE the factory handle. It would be your best option if you want a strong handle without being able to tell its aftermarket. (Plasti-Dip is also available in a few different colors other than black) This would cost the same as option #3 above.

7.) Powder-Coating (Many colors available but no custom colors) = This would be the option to choose if you want a DURABLE finish that will clean very easily and last a long time if not forever. Powder-coating for example is used everywhere such as your washer and dryer and many metal appliances around your house and garage. The colors will be from a list supplied by the company that will be doing the powder-coating for me. (I can provide swatches or pictures). This option by default will have the Plasti-Dip up top and powder-coat around the dimples but For NO ADDITIONAL charge you may choose to have the top powder-coated as well. This would cost close to option #5 above.

8.) Anodizing in various colors = This is an interesting option that I cannot easily describe. If you know what A/N Fittings look like up close then that would be red and blue anodizing. Do a Google image search for some pictures. Chrome plating may also be around this same price if you desire. I do not have an estimate of cost for this option yet until I get quotes from the appropriate companies.

9.) Carbon Fiber wrap (Black only so far) = This would be a REAL, SEAMLESS CARBON FIBER sleave around the aluminum handle. the carbon fiber will be trimmed at the red line in the below picture and Plasti-Dip will be in the up top area. This option is starting to get really pricey now and you can understand why.

10.) Leather Wrapping with or with out embroidering (you supply the thread and the leather/Vinyl and FONT) = This is the option of luxury because of how it would feel as well as being an excellent thermal insulator to keep your hand from grabbing a cold handle on a cold outdoor night but we all know how hot the steering wheel can get when left in the sun? That is also something to think about. You can use any leather or vinyl that you would supply and you would also have to supply the colored thread of your choice. You may also pick where you want the stitches to be (vertically). This option also has an embroidery option you can add in order to customize your handle with text or symbol like on a ball cap.
I already have the MAZDA font but you would have to provide anything custom.
See the picture of my FD's seats Headrest below. This option with or without the embroidery would be the most expensive option by far because of the cost to have a professional company stretch and wrap and stitch the material around the handle.

The Format for the interest list is as follows:
1. Username: OPTION - SHEEN/COLOR - W/CLEAR,(or W/O CLEAR) - Interest level & Notes

Please note that "*****" detonates Missing information. If you don't Clearly follow the format I will place stars where you are missing information that you should correct otherwise the default options will be selected.

examples:
1. RotorMotor2: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - Definitely Order
2. RotorMotor2: Polished - NA - W/Clear - Definitely order
3. RotorMotor2: Plain - NA - NA - order D.O.P. (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
4. RotorMotor2: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - order D.O.P.
5. RotorMotor2: Powder coated - High Gloss Black- W/O Clear - order D.O.P
6. RotorMotor2: Anodized - Black - W/O Clear - Definitely Order
7. RotorMotor2: RAW - NA - NA - Order D.O.P. ($250 or below price point)

Please DON'T CHANGE YOUR INTEREST YET !!!!!!!!! that would crowd this thread. I will do this for you! please send me an e-mail with your preference so I can make one nice clean list and post it up. LarsonsRotary@gmail.com

I hope this is some great information to satisfy your curiosity.
Please comment on what you think!

Thanks,
Jeremy Larson

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I will send email soon.
When do you need this email by before I lost my spot?
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Old 08-15-09, 01:49 AM
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Corrected the format for the known desires:
Still waiting on your e-mails for your wishes.

1. aoc007: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - Definitely order
2. rx7playa: Polished - NA - W/Clear - Definitely order
3. Supernaut: Plain - NA - NA - Order D.O.P. (at 250 maybe, 200 definitely) Maybe Paint handle for me
4. Highwind: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
5. Silver_FD: Powder coated - Black - High gloss - order D.O.P
6. jjshaloam: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plastidip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - WO/Clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: PlastiDip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plastidip - Black - NA - ***** (missing order information ie. D.O.P., <$$$, cheep as poss)
12. SWAY33: Plastidip - Black - NA - NA or Anodized - Black - NA - D.O.P
13. GreatShamanGT: Plastidip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plastidip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. crispyrx7: Anodized - Black - w/o clear, (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
16. gmonsen
17. 333rx7
18. pacman74
19. wReX
20. lvblkjack
21. anderdick88
22. toyzzzz - interested
23. oyy0 - interested
24. shmacklepap - very interested
25. Ernesto13B - $200-$350
26. Julian
27. Ducarius - interested
28. bencb44 - definitely interested
29. ryan1
30. imluvinit
31. helghast7
32. Rice Hata
33. BlueMetallicRX7
34. Ducarius
35. The Driver
36. lwnslw x2 maybe
37. W0lfgang
38. Ernesto13B <$200-$250
39. Wringley
40. Natey
41. viviorunitia88 pending
42. superjet3
43. robecks
44. nguybao
45. Dis1 - Plasti-Dip/Powder-Coating/Anodizing - Black - WO/Clear - D.O.P.
46. RotorMotor
47. montego
48. alanwu07: Carbon Fiber (D.O.P, Plasti-Dip if too high) - Black - NA - DOP ($250 or below)
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