Group Buy: Vintage Billet Aluminum Window Cranks for Miata Mk1/Mk2

[Greasemonkey2000]

Just need to find window regulator delrin bushings and I will be good to go.

Contact Miata_B_racing he sold/sells window bushing kits(on eBay) for around $35, iirc, i have bought two kits from Jake, great guy! Profile on m.net:
http://forum.miata.net/vb/member.php?u=79319

Here are his kits:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mazda-Miata-...36955c&vxp=mtr
(*verified they are one in the same)

Definitely recommend the kit and a good time to do them when installing these gorgeous Carbon Miata window cranks!

[OBD1 kenobi]

Thanks greasemonkey. Because I have not been able to find any around. Will check this lead.

[—Martin—]

Or you could support a forum sponsor

http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....-Window-Guides!

[—RuckkehrMiata—]

Or you could support a forum sponsor

http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....-Window-Guides!

I used to go to meets with RoadsterTech, and bought several things from him. 100% Approve, absolutely get his guides.

[OBD1 kenobi]

Im trying to reach Rick. He has been my first option all this time but I understand he is busy as hell. Nonetheless, im trying again. This time with some back up :-).

[— Phatmiata —]

Having seen both versions of the window guides the ebay/mnet vs RoadsterTECHs in person I can tell you without question the RoadsterTECH versions are far superior. They are machined, and not hand cut or mis-shaped like the others. Rick even took me on a small tour of his shop where he makes them. He performs several quality control checks on each guide, taking measurements with a micrometer, and even mounts each one on a door rig to make sure it spins freely.

Rick makes lots of specialty parts for the government that I was not allowed to see per his contracts so he basically makes these guides and his miata radio parts on the side as a favor to the community and for the miata he loves.

Rick is very OCD about perfection when it comes to his products, just ask anyone that has his parts. So he is slower but well worth the wait. He is also working on some other cool parts but right now his govt contracts are taking up most of his time.

[OBD1 kenobi]

This thread needs some pictures!!!!!!!

[OBD1 kenobi]

box in a box. Great presentation Marc :-)



again, cant complain of the way these parts made it to my home address. Classy.







super light, super awesome. More than I was expecting.

Thanks for a great product Marc.

I was so excited to receive this box that I forgot to take my youngest son to the potty for potty training and he pooped in the floor. Im not even mad :-).

Excited to finally being able to do my door upgrade. Installation pics to follow.

[CarbonMiata]

box in a box. Great presentation Marc :-)

Ahah thanks for the feedback! They feel very light but still strong. I love aluminum.

[—RuckkehrMiata—]

Mine came in today also!

[—RuckkehrMiata—]

It's too sunny to get nice pictures yet with the DSLR, buuuuuut some Nexus6 ones should do for now:

Sorry mobile users...












Protip for installation:

Put the c-clamp on your new crank before pushing it on, then just give it a nice solid push until you hear it CLICK (the clamp passing the divot behind the splines). I was having an impossible time putting the clamp on otherwise and this method had them on in seconds.


Also, these have suddenly made the rest of my door inadequate. I must now acquire a nice pull, and speaker covers...

[— Phatmiata —]

looks outstanding!!

I want a set now and dont even have manual windows

[CarbonMiata]

Thanks for the pictures!!! You know that we can help for the door cards and door pulls right?

[—RuckkehrMiata—]

Thanks for the pictures!!! You know that we can help for the door cards and door pulls right?

I already have some plans ;)

I just don't want to lose my arm rests and have been trying to dream up a new or modified arm rest combined with nice door pulls.

Also yes! These things feel so light and wonderful! They have much less give than the OEM ones so cranking the window feels super solid. Actual mechanical improvement on top of bling.

[OBD1 kenobi]

I agree with Ruckkhermiata. I just tested for fit. They are a great part. And yes, they make all the other door components look crappy in comparison. I can see aluminum locking mechanism in the future.