Updated INTEREST list:

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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - 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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - WO/Clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plasti-dip - 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: Plasti-dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. lt1_rx7: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - D.O.P. X2
16. crispyrx7: Anodized - Black - w/o clear, (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
17. gmonsen
18. 333rx7
19. pacman74
20. wReX
21. lvblkjack
22. anderdick88
23. toyzzzz: - interested
24. oyy0: - interested
25. shmacklepap: - very interested
26. Ernesto13B: - $200-$350
27. Julian
28. Ducarius: - interested
29. bencb44: - definitely interested
30. ryan1
31. imluvinit
32. helghast7
33. Rice Hata
34. BlueMetallicRX7
35. Ducarius
36. The Driver
37. lwnslw: x2 maybe
38. W0lfgang
39. Ernesto13B: <$200-$250
40. Wringley
41. Natey
42. viviorunitia88: pending
43. superjet3
44. robecks
45. nguybao
46. Dis1: Plasti-Dip/Powder-Coating/Anodizing - Black - WO/Clear - D.O.P.
47. RotorMotor
48. montego
49. alanwu07: Carbon Fiber (D.O.P, Plasti-Dip if too high) - Black - NA - D.O.P. ($250 or below)
50. NissanConvert
51: marcus.raw
52. rotary.works: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
53. ledgebmx
54. NV02: Bead-blasted - NA - W/Clear - ****
55. red_dragon: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - 250 maybe 200 definitely
56. TuRbOnOs7: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - ****
57. Crazydevil: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.

Update
 

The Base Model Core is now completed with Reverse Engineering.

Now I will be Rapid Prototyping one in ABS plastic with a Dimension 3D printer.
I should have this plastic prototype in my hands by this time next week.

I will carefully examine this model and test fit it and measure it and meticulously look for any flaws or alignment or sizing issues or anything at all. The engineer will also personally appear at my shop for this appointment.

If I find anything that needs changing or adjustment the engineer will quickly correct the issue(s) and then I will have another model produced until it is flawless and perfect.

If I don't find anything wrong then I will instruct the engineer to go ahead with making all the other variants based off of the Main base model.

After all the Base and Sub-Base models are engineered then I will try and determine how many of what style handles I will produce based off of this interest list.

For example I may make:
20 for Plasti-dip
15 for Powder coating
15 for Bead-blasting or polishing
5 for Carbon Fiber Wrapping
2 for Leather Wrapping

So if your desires are not on the list next to your name you may have to wait for another batch to be made so CHANGE IT!

After I determine how many of what style I will be making, I will then submit it for quoting.

After I award the Quote I will then know the final pricing for everybody but maybe not pricing for every option.

After everybody confirms or denies or changes what they want I may do a quick re-quote for accuracy.

Then I will take deposits and primary production will begin. (aluminum)

Then secondary production will be done (coatings, textures, etc..)

Then I will do a quality control inspection and if all checks out receive final payments and ship them out to you!

sakology- leather wrap please, clicked on link but just got back to the start of the thread.

Nice

Update mine for the finish I would like.

Updated INTEREST list:

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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - 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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - WO/Clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plasti-dip - 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: Plasti-dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. lt1_rx7: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - D.O.P. X2
16. crispyrx7: Anodized - Black - w/o clear, (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
17. gmonsen
18. 333rx7
19. pacman74
20. wReX
21. lvblkjack
22. anderdick88
23. toyzzzz: - interested
24. oyy0: - interested
25. shmacklepap: - very interested
26. Ernesto13B: - $200-$350
27. Julian
28. Ducarius: - interested
29. bencb44: - definitely interested
30. ryan1
31. imluvinit
32. helghast7
33. Rice Hata
34. BlueMetallicRX7
35. Ducarius
36. The Driver
37. lwnslw: x2 maybe
38. W0lfgang
39. Ernesto13B: <$200-$250
40. Wringley
41. Natey
42. viviorunitia88: pending
43. superjet3
44. robecks
45. nguybao-Plastidip Black
46. Dis1: Plasti-Dip/Powder-Coating/Anodizing - Black - WO/Clear - D.O.P.
47. RotorMotor
48. montego
49. alanwu07: Carbon Fiber (D.O.P, Plasti-Dip if too high) - Black - NA - D.O.P. ($250 or below)
50. NissanConvert
51: marcus.raw
52. rotary.works: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
53. ledgebmx
54. NV02: Bead-blasted - NA - W/Clear - ****
55. red_dragon: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - 250 maybe 200 definitely
56. TuRbOnOs7: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - ****
57. Crazydevil: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.

Updated INTEREST list:

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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - 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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Polished - NA - WO/Clear - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plasti-dip - 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: Plasti-dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. lt1_rx7: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - D.O.P. X2
16. crispyrx7: Anodized - Black - w/o clear, (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
17. gmonsen
18. 333rx7
19. pacman74
20. wReX
21. lvblkjack
22. anderdick88
23. toyzzzz: - interested
24. oyy0: - interested
25. shmacklepap: - very interested
26. Ernesto13B: - $200-$350
27. Julian
28. Ducarius: - interested
29. bencb44: - definitely interested
30. ryan1
31. imluvinit
32. helghast7
33. Rice Hata
34. BlueMetallicRX7
35. Ducarius
36. The Driver
37. lwnslw: x2 maybe
38. W0lfgang
39. Ernesto13B: <$200-$250
40. Wringley
41. Natey
42. viviorunitia88: pending
43. superjet3
44. robecks
45. nguybao - Plasti-dip - Black - NA -
46. Dis1: Plasti-Dip/Powder-Coating/Anodizing - Black - WO/Clear - D.O.P.
47. RotorMotor
48. montego
49. alanwu07: Carbon Fiber (D.O.P, Plasti-Dip if too high) - Black - NA - D.O.P. ($250 or below)
50. NissanConvert
51: marcus.raw
52. rotary.works: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
53. ledgebmx
54. NV02: Bead-blasted - NA - W/Clear - ****
55. red_dragon: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - 250 maybe 200 definitely
56. TuRbOnOs7: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - ****
57. Crazydevil: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
58. sakology- Leather wrap

These would look sweet wrapped in perforated black leather, I'd like mine changed to this. Pm me if you need the leather when you're ready. I'll contact redlinegoods and have them send some extra material when I order my shift boot/brake lever boot to get a matching interior. 12" x 12" be enough? Thanks- Matt

Ok this thread is 5 months old. Time for some answers ;)

1. What is the price
2. Date of completion
3. How long after the payment will the items be shipped.


My passenger door handle is broken and I'm on the verge of calling up Ray Crowe and ordering a new one.... But of course I want something that won't break but I'm not waiting forever either.

To answer your questions:
#1. What is the price:
Please read all the information I have about pricing here:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...3&postcount=56
and here:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=103

If you still have questions about pricing then I can't help you much. for example: if the casting process for these handles costs $250 a handle then I obviously cannot sell them for $200 right? so how can I quote you a price until I know mine?

So far I had to buy a $4,600 3D Laser scanner to digitize the handle.
Then I had to spend $850 upgrading my computer to even use the scanner.
(AMD Phenon 2 quad core, 8GB ram, ATI radion 4850 1GB GPU)
Then I had to find and pay an engineer to model the digitized image $1000.
Now I am spending $150 for a rapid prototype ABS plastic handle for fitment testing.

Everything I am doing is NOT CHEEP as you can see. (and NO, the above costs are not getting factored into your costs) I just want to show everybody that good things come to those that wait. I am constantly moving forward on this project so its just a matter of ALL THE SUB CONTRACTORS! And while I cannot speak on their behalf I can only guesstimate for them

I am more concerned about making a quality product the correct way than to cut corners and just get it done (if anybody wants a sand cast handle for cheaper and live with the "AS IS" quality then lets start making a separate list here and I will give more details about that)

Question #2. Date of completion:

You can read about that here:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...3&postcount=56
and here:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...5&postcount=59

If that is not a good enough estimate for you then I will tell you that the first people to get there handles will be the people who are selecting or wanting the cosmetic options #1 through #6 from this post:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...8&postcount=74

This is because options #7, #8, #9, & #10 all require me to outsource to subcontractors and that would depend on their individual turn around time.

After I post up accurate pricing for each option then I will take deposits and then production will begin and it should not be long after that where you will have your handles.

Question #3. How long after the payment will the items be shipped:
After ALL deposits are received then the first production run will begin and it could be about 2 weeks (I am guessing) until they are done and I will collect final payments and ship.

montego: because you have not specified which handle style you want its hard for me to answer your questions for you specifically. :dunno: Have you read this whole thread? :) I think I have very detailed info in various locations on this thread that should answer most all questions.

Hey MAtt,
I think 12" x 12" is perfect. If you mail me your factory shift knob and THREAD for the stitches I can have that wrapped as well at the same time as your handle. (more leather will be needed) I can take some pictures of mine if you want to see.

Updated INTEREST list:

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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - 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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Leather Wrap - NA - NA - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plasti-dip - 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: Plasti-dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. lt1_rx7: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - D.O.P. X2
16. crispyrx7: Anodized - Black - w/o clear, (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
17. gmonsen
18. 333rx7
19. pacman74
20. wReX
21. lvblkjack
22. anderdick88
23. toyzzzz: - interested
24. oyy0: - interested
25. shmacklepap: - very interested
26. Ernesto13B: - $200-$350
27. Julian
28. Ducarius: - interested
29. bencb44: - definitely interested
30. ryan1
31. imluvinit
32. helghast7
33. Rice Hata
34. BlueMetallicRX7
35. Ducarius
36. The Driver
37. lwnslw: x2 maybe
38. W0lfgang
39. Ernesto13B: <$200-$250
40. Wringley
41. Natey
42. viviorunitia88: pending
43. superjet3
44. robecks
45. nguybao - Plasti-dip - Black - NA -
46. Dis1: Plasti-Dip/Powder-Coating/Anodizing - Black - WO/Clear - D.O.P.
47. RotorMotor
48. montego
49. alanwu07: Carbon Fiber (D.O.P, Plasti-Dip if too high) - Black - NA - D.O.P. ($250 or below)
50. NissanConvert
51: marcus.raw
52. rotary.works: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
53. ledgebmx
54. NV02: Bead-blasted - NA - W/Clear - ****
55. red_dragon: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - 250 maybe 200 definitely
56. TuRbOnOs7: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - ****
57. Crazydevil: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
58. sakology- Leather wrap

I'm interested too!

Updated INTEREST list:

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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - 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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Leather Wrap - NA - NA - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plasti-dip - 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: Plasti-dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. lt1_rx7: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - D.O.P. X2
16. crispyrx7: Anodized - Black - w/o clear, (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
17. gmonsen
18. 333rx7
19. pacman74
20. wReX
21. lvblkjack
22. anderdick88
23. toyzzzz: - interested
24. oyy0: - interested
25. shmacklepap: - very interested
26. Ernesto13B: - $200-$350
27. Julian
28. Ducarius: - interested
29. bencb44: - definitely interested
30. ryan1
31. imluvinit
32. helghast7
33. Rice Hata
34. BlueMetallicRX7
35. Ducarius
36. The Driver
37. lwnslw: x2 maybe
38. W0lfgang
39. Ernesto13B: <$200-$250
40. Wringley
41. Natey
42. viviorunitia88: pending
43. superjet3
44. robecks
45. nguybao - Plasti-dip - Black - NA -
46. Dis1: Plasti-Dip/Powder-Coating/Anodizing - Black - WO/Clear - D.O.P.
47. RotorMotor
48. montego
49. alanwu07: Carbon Fiber (D.O.P, Plasti-Dip if too high) - Black - NA - D.O.P. ($250 or below)
50. NissanConvert
51: marcus.raw
52. rotary.works: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
53. ledgebmx
54. NV02: Bead-blasted - NA - W/Clear - ****
55. red_dragon: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - 250 maybe 200 definitely
56. TuRbOnOs7: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - ****
57. Crazydevil: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
58. sakology- Leather wrap
59. bosozokuxx
60. Finster - Plasti-Dip - Black - Local Pick Up

Update
 

I have received the Rapid Prototype in ABS plastic that was printed with a Dimension 3D printer.

I have started to carefully examine this model and test fit it and measure it and meticulously look for any flaws or alignment or sizing issues or anything at all. The engineer was not able to personally appear at my shop on the day it arrived but he will be visiting on November 7th for final inspections.

I have already found a few very minor things that needs changing and after the final inspection with the engineer then he will quickly correct the issues and then I will have another model produced until it is flawless and perfect. (should only be one more because it is that close)

I have posted the pictures of the ABS plastic handle that was printed layer by layer.
You will see that this is only for test fitment and not for final production because you will see that on one axis it is much better quality and resolution than on the other axis. This is very cool and interesting to see in the detailed pictures.

ENJOY!

ALL PHOTOS ARE COURTESY OF: Jacqueline Elizabeth Photography "I Love JEP.com" http://www.ilovejep.com/

im very interested. plasti-dip black DOP

all of this complication and customization seems un necessary for A CAR DOOR HANDLE. wow make the freakin part and just sell it already. im in the boat with mr montego, get this show on the road, this part has tremendous intrest!!! simplify your product offered and bug the hell out of your sub-contractors and fire them if they are lagging!!!

im sure some of the people that have been following this since the beginning are getting antsy. in the mean time all our community has for decent passenger door handles is using epoxy to repair them and expensive new OEM replacement that will eventually fail again due to poor design. i know good things come to people that wait but these broken door handles shouldve been adressed long ago...

Yeah! Why do we need something that actually fits? Just throw some crap together and take our money! :rolleyes:

Updated INTEREST list:

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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - 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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Leather Wrap - NA - NA - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plasti-dip - 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: Plasti-dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. lt1_rx7: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - D.O.P. X2
16. crispyrx7: Anodized - Black - w/o clear, (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
17. gmonsen
18. 333rx7
19. pacman74
20. wReX
21. lvblkjack
22. anderdick88
23. toyzzzz: - interested
24. oyy0: - interested
25. shmacklepap: - very interested
26. Ernesto13B: - $200-$350
27. Julian
28. Ducarius: - interested
29. bencb44: - definitely interested
30. ryan1
31. imluvinit
32. helghast7
33. Rice Hata
34. BlueMetallicRX7
35. Ducarius
36. The Driver
37. lwnslw: x2 maybe
38. W0lfgang
39. Ernesto13B: <$200-$250
40. Wringley
41. Natey
42. viviorunitia88: pending
43. superjet3
44. robecks
45. nguybao - Plasti-dip - Black - NA -
46. Dis1: Plasti-Dip/Powder-Coating/Anodizing - Black - WO/Clear - D.O.P.
47. RotorMotor
48. montego
49. alanwu07: Carbon Fiber (D.O.P, Plasti-Dip if too high) - Black - NA - D.O.P. ($250 or below)
50. NissanConvert
51: marcus.raw
52. rotary.works: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
53. ledgebmx
54. NV02: Bead-blasted - NA - W/Clear - ****
55. red_dragon: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - 250 maybe 200 definitely
56. TuRbOnOs7: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - ****
57. Crazydevil: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
58. sakology- Leather wrap
59. bosozokuxx
60. Finster - Plasti-Dip - Black - Local Pick Up
61. asianguy02 - Plasti-Dip - Black - D.O.P.

What do you want?
 

Stealth Fox: HA HA! You really should have changed your signature before you posted that! that was very funny!

Stealth Fox & Everybody else who just wants a FAST and CHEAP aluminum handle:

I can sand cast some handles for you but you should be aware of what it will look like:

Here is a clip from my post #59 in this thread:

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.

From Post #56
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)


Ok Now:
With that all said:
What I ended up with when I got my aluminum handle back from the sand caster was a nightmare.
1: It needed me to drill out 2 holes on top and one hole on the bottom, and drill and tap the threaded hole on the bottom.
2: It needed to be reduced down the thickness on a tab at the top with a dremel
3: It needed detailed dremel work on the alignment pins to fit properly, it also needed more dremel work in various other areas
4: And worse of all it left casting lines which have not only to be ground down but then you will have missing dimples all along 2 sides of the length of the handle that you would have to TRY and replicate.
5: It would still contain the seam-line made by Mazda when the made the plastic wrap
6: Its overall finish was grainy (JUST LIKE SAND!)

also it will be solid in the middle and heavier than the better one that I am making with a lightened core in the center.

Now WHO WANTS A CHEEP PIECE OF CRAP THAT WONT BREAK? ANYBODY?

You will have to spend about 2 hours working on the handle to get it to fit correctly and who knows how many more hours upon hours you would have to spend with the casting lines and the seam-line until it is decent to your individual standards but will NEVER be perfect.

I can have these ready to ship in 2 weeks......

The more people who want to go this route will only raise the cost for the other people who want the quality part because there will not be as many in the GROUP order.

Mazda Wants $460.05 for a door handle that will break, if you are wanting a handle from me to save money and don't care about the quality then you should just ignore this thread and just skip on over to here: https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...+handle+repair

I'm getting a bit frustrated, I like showing everybody the cool things and all the time and money that go into manufacturing so you can enjoy the process. I could just as easily keep my mouth shut and not say or post anything and just finish my projects without any public input and just sell it when its done but then you don't get to have any say in anything and you get what you get when you get it.

Thank you everybody who has been subscribed and following along and enjoy the show!

460 dollars??? :O i thought they were around 260ish range last time i checked a year or two ago with malloy...either way im in for one whether its quick and dirty or the NASA quality one thats nice and will take a while to come...

Updated INTEREST list:

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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - 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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Leather Wrap - NA - NA - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plasti-dip - 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: Plasti-dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. lt1_rx7: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - D.O.P. X2
16. crispyrx7: Anodized - Black - w/o clear, (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
17. gmonsen
18. 333rx7
19. pacman74
20. wReX
21. lvblkjack
22. anderdick88
23. toyzzzz: - interested
24. oyy0: - interested
25. shmacklepap: - very interested
26. Ernesto13B: - $200-$350
27. Julian
28. Ducarius: - interested
29. bencb44: - definitely interested
30. ryan1
31. imluvinit
32. helghast7
33. Rice Hata
34. BlueMetallicRX7
35. Ducarius
36. The Driver
37. lwnslw: x2 maybe
38. W0lfgang
39. Ernesto13B: <$200-$250
40. Wringley
41. Natey
42. viviorunitia88: pending
43. superjet3
44. robecks
45. nguybao - Plasti-dip - Black - NA -
46. Dis1: Plasti-Dip/Powder-Coating/Anodizing - Black - WO/Clear - D.O.P.
47. RotorMotor
48. montego
49. alanwu07: Carbon Fiber (D.O.P, Plasti-Dip if too high) - Black - NA - D.O.P. ($250 or below)
50. NissanConvert
51: marcus.raw
52. rotary.works: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
53. ledgebmx
54. NV02: Bead-blasted - NA - W/Clear - ****
55. red_dragon: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - 250 maybe 200 definitely
56. TuRbOnOs7: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - ****
57. Crazydevil: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
58. sakology- Leather wrap
59. bosozokuxx
60. Finster - Plasti-Dip - Black - Local Pick Up
61. asianguy02 - Plasti-Dip - Black - D.O.P.
62. stealthfox - anodizing - black - w/o clear - $200-300
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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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - 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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Leather Wrap - NA - NA - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plasti-dip - 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: Plasti-dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. lt1_rx7: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - D.O.P. X2
16. crispyrx7: Anodized - Black - w/o clear, (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
17. gmonsen
18. 333rx7
19. pacman74
20. wReX
21. lvblkjack
22. anderdick88
23. toyzzzz: - interested
24. oyy0: - interested
25. shmacklepap: - very interested
26. Ernesto13B: - $200-$350
27. Julian
28. Ducarius: - interested
29. bencb44: - definitely interested
30. ryan1
31. imluvinit
32. helghast7
33. Rice Hata
34. BlueMetallicRX7
35. Ducarius
36. The Driver
37. lwnslw: x2 maybe
38. W0lfgang
39. Ernesto13B: <$200-$250
40. Wringley
41. Natey
42. viviorunitia88: pending
43. superjet3
44. robecks
45. nguybao - Plasti-dip - Black - NA -
46. Dis1: Plasti-Dip/Powder-Coating/Anodizing - Black - WO/Clear - D.O.P.
47. RotorMotor - Dip/powder coat/anodized - matte/satin black
48. montego
49. alanwu07: Carbon Fiber (D.O.P, Plasti-Dip if too high) - Black - NA - D.O.P. ($250 or below)
50. NissanConvert
51: marcus.raw
52. rotary.works: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
53. ledgebmx
54. NV02: Bead-blasted - NA - W/Clear - ****
55. red_dragon: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - 250 maybe 200 definitely
56. TuRbOnOs7: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - ****
57. Crazydevil: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
58. sakology- Leather wrap
59. bosozokuxx
60. Finster - Plasti-Dip - Black - Local Pick Up
61. asianguy02 - Plasti-Dip - Black - D.O.P.
62. stealthfox - anodizing - black - w/o clear - $200-300

My Strength Test
 

Ok, so I don't know if you ever plan on slightly running over a cliff where your passenger (friend girlfriend or wife) might need to hang from the door handle in order to save their life but that was the only way I knew how to do a strength and durability test so here you go!

http://chenzhen.files.wordpress.com/...-off-cliff.jpg

Again..
 

I know this is only the Sand Cast Prototype that I have spent hours upon hours working on with the dremel and sand blast cabinet and it is not the "NASA" handle that is not made yet (special lingo thanks to Stealth Fox) but I think the strength and durability will still be the same with the investment cast model soon to come.

Please note the dimple quality of the sand cast model I have.

More pics! :

:icon_tup::crackup:

I'm glad it didnt snap when you were upside down LOL :icon16: Now THATS R/D!

this thread is the reason why the word epic was created!

Well that was not myself in the picture. I took the shots of my employees. (workers comp?:fingersx:)

He weighs 160#

I also have a guy who weighs 250# hanging but it didn't make a good picture. :101384_l:
But at least it still held (no puns intended)


YUP! who likes it short and quick anyhow?

Maybe this guy--> :smileysex

I'm totally in for black plasti-dip DOP

+1

Updated INTEREST list:

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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - 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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Leather Wrap - NA - NA - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plasti-dip - 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: Plasti-dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. lt1_rx7: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - D.O.P. X2
16. crispyrx7: Anodized - Black - w/o clear, (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
17. gmonsen
18. 333rx7
19. pacman74
20. wReX
21. lvblkjack
22. anderdick88
23. toyzzzz: - interested
24. oyy0: - interested
25. shmacklepap: - very interested
26. Ernesto13B: - $200-$350
27. Julian
28. Ducarius: - interested
29. bencb44: - definitely interested
30. ryan1
31. imluvinit
32. helghast7
33. Rice Hata
34. BlueMetallicRX7
35. Ducarius
36. The Driver
37. lwnslw: x2 maybe
38. W0lfgang
39. Ernesto13B: <$200-$250
40. Wringley
41. Natey
42. viviorunitia88: pending
43. superjet3
44. robecks
45. nguybao - Plasti-dip - Black - NA -
46. Dis1: Plasti-Dip/Powder-Coating/Anodizing - Black - WO/Clear - D.O.P.
47. RotorMotor - Dip/powder coat/anodized - matte/satin black
48. montego
49. alanwu07: Carbon Fiber (D.O.P, Plasti-Dip if too high) - Black - NA - D.O.P. ($250 or below)
50. NissanConvert
51: marcus.raw
52. rotary.works: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
53. ledgebmx
54. NV02: Bead-blasted - NA - W/Clear - ****
55. red_dragon: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - 250 maybe 200 definitely
56. TuRbOnOs7: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - ****
57. Crazydevil: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
58. sakology- Leather wrap
59. bosozokuxx
60. Finster - Plasti-Dip - Black - Local Pick Up
61. asianguy02 - Plasti-Dip - Black - D.O.P.
62. stealthfox - anodizing - black - w/o clear - $200-300
63. KKMpunkrock2011: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
64. neit_jnf: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.

Lightweight
 

So the engineer is days away from competition of reverse engineering on the handle.

I have instructed him to make the core hollow for lighter weight and less material cost during production, A picture is below.

What do you think? Opinions or suggestions?

looks great!

Hey ditto to being interested... can you let me know the Price

Count me in as interested. Would want close to stock look or plain aluminum w/clear coat.

I'm still interested but what are the options really? I just want black aluminum for the outside holding peice and then for the actual handle I want a nice oem look with leather, plastic dip or maybe cf depending on which looks the most presentable/ NOT gaudy.

Just came to mind, me being a euro biased bastard an all. The germans all used brushed aluminum. Could you do the same as thing as tyhe first picture you posted up on page 4 but instead of an oem leatherette dotted design do a nice smooth brushed or a smooth glass black finish for the actual handle peice. Something like this... I'll use BMW as a reference.

Bmw's Black "Piano" trim

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/Assets...20Knob_867.jpg

Bmw's Brushed aluminum trim

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/cro...-33_460x0w.jpg

any updates?

Updated INTEREST list:

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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - 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: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Pending price (missing color information black is default)
7. carlb: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - Definitely order
8. RX72NR: Leather Wrap - NA - NA - I'm in
9. AzEKnightz: Plasti-Dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
10. f1bluerx7: Anodized - Black - ***** - I'm in. (with or without clear?)
11. LeeC: Plasti-dip - 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: Plasti-dip - ***** - NA - Order D.O.P. (missing color information black is default)
14. BizarroTerl: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - order if <$500
15. lt1_rx7: Plasti-dip - Black - NA - D.O.P. X2
16. crispyrx7: Anodized - Black - w/o clear, (at $250 maybe, $200 definitely)
17. gmonsen
18. 333rx7
19. pacman74
20. wReX
21. lvblkjack
22. anderdick88
23. toyzzzz: - interested
24. oyy0: - interested
25. shmacklepap: - very interested
26. Ernesto13B: - $200-$350
27. Julian
28. Ducarius: - interested
29. bencb44: - definitely interested
30. ryan1
31. imluvinit
32. helghast7
33. Rice Hata
34. BlueMetallicRX7
35. Ducarius
36. The Driver
37. lwnslw: x2 maybe
38. W0lfgang
39. Ernesto13B: <$200-$250
40. Wringley
41. Natey
42. viviorunitia88: pending
43. superjet3
44. robecks
45. nguybao - Plasti-dip - Black - NA -
46. Dis1: Plasti-Dip/Powder-Coating/Anodizing - Black - WO/Clear - D.O.P.
47. RotorMotor - Dip/powder coat/anodized - matte/satin black
48. montego
49. alanwu07: Carbon Fiber (D.O.P, Plasti-Dip if too high) - Black - NA - D.O.P. ($250 or below)
50. NissanConvert
51: marcus.raw
52. rotary.works: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
53. ledgebmx
54. NV02: Bead-blasted - NA - W/Clear - ****
55. red_dragon: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - 250 maybe 200 definitely
56. TuRbOnOs7: Carbon Fiber - NA - NA - ****
57. Crazydevil: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
58. sakology- Leather wrap
59. bosozokuxx
60. Finster - Plasti-Dip - Black - Local Pick Up
61. asianguy02 - Plasti-Dip - Black - D.O.P.
62. stealthfox - anodizing - black - w/o clear - $200-300
63. KKMpunkrock2011: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
64. neit_jnf: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P.
65. felipe herrera: Interested
66. twoseater: Plasti-Dip - Black - NA - D.O.P. or plain aluminum w/clear coat.

I think you are misunderstood a bit. I am only manufacturing the actual pistol grip handle in aluminum and not the wrap around plastic piece.

you can see the available options here:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...8&postcount=74

One more option that I could do is to spray plasti-dip or black gloss or flat paint on the handle and then sand the surface of the handle in a single direction to replicate a brushed look while leaving black in the dimples for definition.

The engineer has found it more than very difficult to digitally replicate the dimples across the back side of the handle where Mazda has a seam line. Apparently its not as simple as photoshop where you can just draw or copy and paste but it has to do with manipulating the "mesh" that makes up the model.

I wish this was not out of my hands but I am doing all I can do.

Jeremy

Keep us updated...these look nice.

I am interested as well....I've been following this thread for some time.
I've 'fixed' mine and actually have a spare that is 'fixed' also and should never break again but...I kind of like the idea of the aluminum one. As far as I am concerned...the dimples are not that big of a deal. It could be smooth for all I care. Anodized black is what I am most interested in....depending on price of course. For ~$200 I am in for sure. More than that and...I might just stick with my repaired and strengthened stock unit.

I am still here, just patiently waiting.

I was looking for this thread... what's going on? I need one of these. I just want the raw casting as cheap as possible. I'm not sure if i want to paint/polish/dip or what.

I take one in black plastic dip to match oem 93 interior. Thanks.

I am interested Carbon Fiber would be nice

Interested. Just plain. I'll get mine powdercoated locally! Thx for the hard work.

I love this thread!

I'm in for ~$200 plasti-dip

This thread started in may of last year its now february. My patience ran thin so deleted myself from the list.

Still no news????????????