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Custom Designed Mirror Polished Billet Aluminum Door Pulls - $155* / Pair

*Contingent on generating enough interest to commit to a minimum batch run of 20 pairs.
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Are these 5 axis machined? That's a fantastic price.

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superbad wrote:Are these 5 axis machined? That's a fantastic price.

The 5 axis option actually proved more expensive (nearer $220 / pair). I've designed the parts so they can be machined all-over with at least a 1/2" diameter cutting tool - which can be run pretty fast The parts will be machined on one side and the fixing holes put in, then they'll be flipped and held-down by the same while machining the outer surfaces. Costs - A contributory factor is that shops are looking for work...

F1 LOTUS wrote:Costs - A contributory factor is that shops are looking for work...

Sounds like the perfect time to do a bespoke gearshift knob, oil filler cap, fascia (that would accept a double-din DVD/GPS screen of course), etc

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lotos wrote:

F1 LOTUS wrote:Costs - A contributory factor is that shops are looking for work...

Sounds like the perfect time to do a bespoke gearshift knob, oil filler cap, fascia (that would accept a double-din DVD/GPS screen of course), etc

We'll see how this project works out first - The key is finding a smart machinist/programmer that makes an effort to minimize machining time without compromising quality and finish - sadly a scarce breed. The guy I'll be working with is an experienced race car industry guy - usually they're 'the right stuff'...

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Thanks mickeydude

Just need a few more so I can feel confident to commit to the batch run... c'mon guys and gals

Seeing as you asked so nicely .

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Could you take a pic of an Elan door and mock it up in Photoshop so we can guesstimate the aesthetic?

lotos wrote:Could you take a pic of an Elan door and mock it up in Photoshop so we can guesstimate the aesthetic?

I think it's his current signature picture...

I don't have a green door with carbon escutcheons and red trim

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Thanks, Elanlover, exactly what I was looking for.

Beautiful piece, but I'm not sure about the groove - how it doesn't meet up with anything on the door skin.

Here you go...

The 'groove' kinda rolls the edge radius of the door around the trailing edge of the billet handle, admittedly it does look a bit harsh and doesn't blend perfectly in the visuals... Maybe I can tart-up the 3D prototype and take a snap of that?

lotos wrote:I don't have a green door with carbon escutcheons and red trim

Nothing that can't be fixed with a couple o' cans o' RustOleum spray paint...

F1 LOTUS wrote:The 'groove' kinda rolls the edge radius of the door around the trailing edge of the billet handle, admittedly it does look a bit harsh and doesn't blend perfectly in the visuals... Maybe I can tart-up the 3D prototype and take a snap of that?

Don't do anything too crazy on my account, that pic is exactly what I was hoping to see. Just have to think on it for a little while..