Idea for a mod

dastaco · 07-10-2012, 02:40 PM

All of that for a door handle cover? Best of luck selling it.

Cmike2780 · 07-10-2012, 03:03 PM

Here. Granted it's the whole armrest, but is this what you're looking for?

yellogixxer · 07-10-2012, 03:18 PM

I'll take a set if it's done right. I have the light grey Alcantara, and I'm deathly afraid of getting it dirty....especially from a mechanic someday. If it looked good, I would definitely go for something like that.

reunited · 07-10-2012, 03:23 PM

I looked at this when I was trying to see if anything similar had been done before.

No, this is not what I meant. I am speaking only of the pull, i.e., where your hand goes to pull the door shut which is about 4" long, angled cut (or not) to mirror the interior lines of the door (or not)

Many years ago in some very high end luxury cars, this area (the pull) was wood to match the wood on the dash/console etc.

I'm not a big fan of carbon fiber but here is a carbon fiber use that might enhance the interior for some while actually being of some functional benefit.

This is a low cost mod.

reunited · 07-10-2012, 03:30 PM

I also have the light grey ... I believe I know how to do it right. Right to me means stellar appearance and quality. If it couldn't be done high quality, I wouldn't want anything to do with it

But I'm not making it. I wanted to find someone that had the respect of the forum, so I could have them build it to my specifications.

kenchan · 07-10-2012, 03:44 PM

tony the CF elements guy has high reps for doing nice interior CF work.

reunited · 07-10-2012, 04:05 PM

Mr. Kenchan,
Thanks for the info.

lemon-fresh · 07-10-2012, 04:06 PM

Interesting idea, I might be interested in something like that if like others have said it's done tastefully. Good luck! Lets see some prototypes!

kenchan · 07-10-2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reunited

Mr. Kenchan,
Thanks for the info.

np, good luck with your project!

6MT · 07-10-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChipsWithDips

If you really didn't care about the money then why not just say what your idea is.

Someone had to ask...

MattP725 · 07-10-2012, 05:43 PM

I like the idea... my alacantra by the handle is faded from the fat fingered f*ck that owned my car before me. This would prevent further damage while covering the part. Problem would be making it look factory... maybe something that replaces the plastic inside our door handle that is already there and raps around the outside.

HArturo319 · 07-10-2012, 06:14 PM

I like the idea. you can add accent colors, make it pop.

bigdog1250 · 07-10-2012, 06:17 PM

I think it's a solid idea. Like how it would help prevent wear, but I think it will be hard to make it blend into the interior.

Get us some sketches/prototypes to view and we can say whether or not we'd buy it.

cheshirecat · 07-10-2012, 11:14 PM

I like the idea. The fit and finish would have to be top notch though since its such a high profile piece.

RandyD · 07-11-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koffeegy

I would suggest trying to patent your idea first and then approach the companies and see who bites. Remember to consult a lawyer before you sign any and all paperwork. I suggest this just to cover yourself so that they don't pour sand on it before/if they try to screw you over. Just my

Good luck in whatever you are trying to produce.

and get ready to pay at least $10k probably more like $30k for this effort.

07-10-2012, 02:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
dastaco Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 348 Drives: Questionably Rep Power: 13	All of that for a door handle cover? Best of luck selling it. __________________

07-10-2012, 03:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Here. Granted it's the whole armrest, but is this what you're looking for? __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-10-2012, 03:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
yellogixxer Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Reading, Pa Posts: 248 Drives: 07 C6 M6 Cpe Rep Power: 13	I'll take a set if it's done right. I have the light grey Alcantara, and I'm deathly afraid of getting it dirty....especially from a mechanic someday. If it looked good, I would definitely go for something like that. __________________ '07 C6 6MT Coupe 03 Accord, DD, 400k miles

07-10-2012, 03:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
reunited Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: meta state Posts: 72 Drives: 12 370 AT, sport Rep Power: 13	I looked at this when I was trying to see if anything similar had been done before. No, this is not what I meant. I am speaking only of the pull, i.e., where your hand goes to pull the door shut which is about 4" long, angled cut (or not) to mirror the interior lines of the door (or not) Many years ago in some very high end luxury cars, this area (the pull) was wood to match the wood on the dash/console etc. I'm not a big fan of carbon fiber but here is a carbon fiber use that might enhance the interior for some while actually being of some functional benefit. This is a low cost mod. __________________ 2012 PW Touring Sport, Navigation. Michelin PSS. LLumar 50 VLT tint all around. Zoom mirrors. Dynaudio/ARC, stealth MDF spare tire sub.

07-10-2012, 03:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
reunited Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: meta state Posts: 72 Drives: 12 370 AT, sport Rep Power: 13	I also have the light grey ... I believe I know how to do it right. Right to me means stellar appearance and quality. If it couldn't be done high quality, I wouldn't want anything to do with it But I'm not making it. I wanted to find someone that had the respect of the forum, so I could have them build it to my specifications. __________________ 2012 PW Touring Sport, Navigation. Michelin PSS. LLumar 50 VLT tint all around. Zoom mirrors. Dynaudio/ARC, stealth MDF spare tire sub.

07-10-2012, 03:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	tony the CF elements guy has high reps for doing nice interior CF work.

07-10-2012, 04:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
reunited Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: meta state Posts: 72 Drives: 12 370 AT, sport Rep Power: 13	Mr. Kenchan, Thanks for the info. __________________ 2012 PW Touring Sport, Navigation. Michelin PSS. LLumar 50 VLT tint all around. Zoom mirrors. Dynaudio/ARC, stealth MDF spare tire sub.

07-10-2012, 04:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 39 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Interesting idea, I might be interested in something like that if like others have said it's done tastefully. Good luck! Lets see some prototypes!

07-10-2012, 05:43 PM	#26 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	I like the idea... my alacantra by the handle is faded from the fat fingered f*ck that owned my car before me. This would prevent further damage while covering the part. Problem would be making it look factory... maybe something that replaces the plastic inside our door handle that is already there and raps around the outside.

07-10-2012, 06:14 PM	#27 (permalink)
HArturo319 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 323 Drives: 2013 PW NISMO Rep Power: 12	I like the idea. you can add accent colors, make it pop.

07-10-2012, 06:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 17	I think it's a solid idea. Like how it would help prevent wear, but I think it will be hard to make it blend into the interior. Get us some sketches/prototypes to view and we can say whether or not we'd buy it. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

07-10-2012, 11:14 PM	#29 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	I like the idea. The fit and finish would have to be top notch though since its such a high profile piece.

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