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vindi49
07-13-2012, 08:39 AM
Just got these delivered in the post this morning... one of the guys on my local forum made them!!

http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss345/vindi49/bits004.jpg

They weren't cheap but the nicest bits never are.. just need to find a car to put them in now!!

Russell.

Demon I Am
07-13-2012, 09:28 AM
OH my! Were can they be purchased, and do they ship to the States?

Agent☣Orange
07-13-2012, 09:30 AM
I've been watching that thread on Nutz. Very good stuff.

Grip Driver
07-13-2012, 11:00 AM
those look excellent!

CMP
07-13-2012, 03:49 PM
So nice, do want, in black!

vote4pedro
07-13-2012, 04:26 PM
those are frickin' Amazing. I would be extremely interested in getting a set for LHD.

ctrench
07-13-2012, 05:09 PM
im interested in some!!! LHD NA version and ill buy

kung fu jesus
07-13-2012, 05:10 PM
Aren't they the same LHD or RHD?

I would love a black set! How much are these?

Phatmiata
07-13-2012, 05:11 PM
that is pretty freaking cool!

Demon I Am
07-13-2012, 08:17 PM
our issue is that these are for straight armed no airbag models. USDM stalks are all bent arms. You'd need the entire stalk assembley, and possibly the ignition switch, if I read correctly.

kung fu jesus
07-13-2012, 08:31 PM
If you have an aftermarket wheel, it should work. Do them come with the cruise control twist as an option?

Demon I Am
07-13-2012, 08:43 PM
I don't think so, but it would be cool. This is the thread from Nutz. http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=92717

vote4pedro
07-13-2012, 10:36 PM
Aren't they the same LHD or RHD?

you maybe right. I did not realize the stalks were different on USDM due to the airbag wheel.
I saw the build thread for these, and these are a serious want in my book.

vindi49
07-14-2012, 03:02 PM
These were one of those parts that you just say yes to, and wonder if you can afford them / what you're going to do with them later on!!

I'll ask about LHD and the various stalk options... they cost me £140, but I posted a spare set of arms down for modification, think it would have been £150 otherwise. One option might be to get a set of US stalks over to him and see what could be done?

Cruise control - Makes me sad that any MX5s even have them, but I would have thought you'd be glad to get rid of something like that anyway... this is a drivers car, right?:whistle:
Airbag - See above... fit a decent wheel and get rid of it!!

Russell.

jnshk
07-14-2012, 07:00 PM
Those are most excellent. I'm pretty jealous right now. :P

medition
07-18-2012, 07:32 AM
I'd be in for a set in a heartbeat, but would definitely want for them to accommodate cruise control and the bend to each stalk, like the original.

vindi49
07-20-2012, 03:48 PM
Sounds like he is looking at the later (both bent) stalks, but they are awkward as they are hollow and have several weak points that he's not happy with.... watch this space though, at least he's giving it a go.

In the meantime, have found some (fairly poor) pics of a set fitted... they are in an Italia that a mate of mine is building, so the car is incomplete... and the steering wheel is totally in the way, but you get the general idea!!

http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss345/vindi49/2012-05-16120309-1.jpg
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss345/vindi49/2012-05-16160513.jpg

NB these are plain (no engraving)
I'll try to get some better pics out of him as the interior is now complete... just need to find the right angle!

Russell.

vindi49
07-21-2012, 05:30 AM
And some more of other people...

This set were ordered plain, and the guy sorted out his own decals.
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss345/vindi49/DSCF3967.jpg
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss345/vindi49/DSCF3969.jpg
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss345/vindi49/DSCF3968.jpg


This set has the standard engraving, same as mine.
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss345/vindi49/d3b42961.jpg

Russell.

vote4pedro
07-21-2012, 07:45 AM
The decals look great!, but I think the engraving would stand up much better in the long run.

theothersawyer
07-21-2012, 09:39 AM
These things are beautiful!

Cermivelli
07-21-2012, 10:14 AM
Beautiful stuff!!

mini_fd
07-21-2012, 10:24 AM
This is hot i need some in my life.

AHHthatsJDMyo
07-21-2012, 03:33 PM
Those things are bad ass!

zoomzoomstop
07-21-2012, 04:17 PM
Sounds like he is looking at the later (both bent) stalks, but they are awkward as they are hollow and have several weak points that he's not happy with.... watch this space though, at least he's giving it a go.

In the meantime, have found some (fairly poor) pics of a set fitted... they are in an Italia that a mate of mine is building, so the car is incomplete... and the steering wheel is totally in the way, but you get the general idea!!


http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss345/vindi49/2012-05-16160513.jpg

NB these are plain (no engraving)
I'll try to get some better pics out of him as the interior is now complete... just need to find the right angle!

Russell.

£140 is equivalent to 219.8 United States dollars ?
so about $110 a stock arm
they look like jewelry, very nice !

vote4pedro
07-22-2012, 09:57 AM
PLEASE keep us up to date with his efforts on the US stalks!

Phatmiata
07-22-2012, 10:10 AM
That tan interior is the sickest ever!!! Wow!!! Loving that!!

vindi49
07-22-2012, 11:21 AM
That tan interior is the sickest ever!!! Wow!!! Loving that!!

Its much nicer than that now as he has a Zoom extended radio console in there... the car is superb inside and out, its an Italia body with a V6 engine running on throtle bodies...

Russell.

vindi49
07-22-2012, 11:46 AM
£140 is equivalent to 219.8 United States dollars ?
so about $110 a stock arm
they look like jewelry, very nice !

Thats for engraved, with a discount for providing the old arm for conversion...it would have been £150 for a straight purchase. I think they were £100 for the plain arms but I would expect the double bend ones to be more as they are more intricate and take longer to make... thats assuming it can be done!

Russell.

Freaky Roadster
07-22-2012, 08:13 PM
Hi all, I'm the guy that's been making all of these so I thought I'd better sign up and say hello.

Hello!

Big thank you for all your comments, sounds like you guys really like them.:)
Just to clarify a few things:
1. These are only for the straight Mk1 indicator units as found, I believe, only on imports in the US.
2. Yes, I am willing to post to the US but it'll cost an extra £7.00 ($10.92) or there abouts, that's a 4 day signed for service with up to £500 insurance.
3. Cost of plain set will then be £107 and engraved £157, including delivery.
4. I'm still thinking of the best way to make the bent arm units you have in the US, also for the Mk2 which are pretty much the same.
5. There is a £10 cash back offer when I receive your old stalks but that might not be that cost effective posting from the US.
6. Why did someone have to mention Cruise Control :scream:

If any one has any other questions just ask away.:8):

mini_fd
07-22-2012, 09:14 PM
is there a way you can do a polished black staker or does it defeat the purpose of having bling like this blend in a black dash? and you might need to get a temporary vendor status for the site and start a group buy if you are getting this much attention. Also If there is a group buy would it be cheaper?

jnshk
07-22-2012, 10:05 PM
If you can work out a way to do the bent stalks with cruise control, I will likely purchase a set. :)

Freaky Roadster
07-23-2012, 03:21 AM
is there a way you can do a polished black staker or does it defeat the purpose of having bling like this blend in a black dash? and you might need to get a temporary vendor status for the site and start a group buy if you are getting this much attention. Also If there is a group buy would it be cheaper?
They could be anodised black or any colour you like but I would have to find a company to do that for me.
You might be right about the vendor status but I'm not sure a GB would make it any cheaper unless I ship them all to one address. The ones I'm doing are all turned by hand on a plain lathe, no CNC to speed up production I'm afraid. Going CNC would defeat the object for me as I love turning things up and find it quite therapeutic "making swarf".

I'll keep you all updated on the US style stalks when ever I get the chance to work on them.:D

Das Miata
07-23-2012, 10:28 AM
Amazing I need an nb set

Freaky Roadster
07-23-2012, 06:15 PM
Tried to take the switch out of the NB set I have and it all went pearshape, accidently broke the contact ring :oops:

Might be easier to use an aftermarket 3 position switch and make it all fit.:?

vote4pedro
07-23-2012, 06:51 PM
VERY HAPPY the ball is rolling on these.

medition
07-25-2012, 10:54 AM
I am so in on a working set for my '94 with cruise. The key will be that it is a functional duplicate to the OE stalks.

Freaky Roadster
07-30-2012, 07:08 PM
Had another look at the NB stalk set and I think it might be too awkward and expensive to make up billet sets, another alternative I'll look into is having some two part covers to go over the existing handles. I'll have to find the time to see a metal spinner I know.

Muti007
07-30-2012, 09:42 PM
Just a note, in case this wasnt common knowledge. I cant speak for the NB but imagine its the same, but on NAs, you can sand off the paint on both stalks as well as sand down the ignition/keyhole area with a nice fine sandpaper, then using a good metal polish, polish them all to a nice bright shine. Of course the black plastic parts of th stalks will remain black, but this is a really cheap, super sharp looking mod that really pops and most people arent aware they can do without dropping tons of $$ with stuff they likely already have around the house. ITs one of the first things I usually do when I buy an NA.

vote4pedro
07-31-2012, 07:24 AM
bummer about the NB stalks, but patiently waiting for the USDM NA stalks progress :mrgreen:
with or w/o cruise....:8):

Demon I Am
07-31-2012, 02:56 PM
I'm down for US Stalks with no cruise

mini_fd
07-31-2012, 05:38 PM
That stinks. I appreciate you trying though

Das Miata
08-03-2012, 07:10 AM
Bummer about the NB stalks, still would be interested in covers though

Freaky Roadster
08-15-2012, 06:07 AM
Covers will be a no go I'm afraid. There's too much of a bend and not enough clearance to get the inside cap up and around the bend.:cry:

atank
08-15-2012, 07:09 AM
Thats some very nice work Freaky Roadster!

vote4pedro
08-25-2012, 09:21 AM
Any up dates Mr F. Roadster?

tsingson
08-26-2012, 01:37 PM
Just a note, in case this wasnt common knowledge. I cant speak for the NB but imagine its the same, but on NAs, you can sand off the paint on both stalks as well as sand down the ignition/keyhole area with a nice fine sandpaper, then using a good metal polish, polish them all to a nice bright shine. Of course the black plastic parts of th stalks will remain black, but this is a really cheap, super sharp looking mod that really pops and most people arent aware they can do without dropping tons of $$ with stuff they likely already have around the house. ITs one of the first things I usually do when I buy an NA.

Does anyone have pics of this?

Freaky Roadster
08-27-2012, 12:52 PM
Sorry guys, not had much time to play around but I think the bent version of stalks could work out pretty expensive :?

Muti007
08-27-2012, 12:54 PM
Does anyone have pics of this?

Ill try to dig around to see if I can find any of when Ive done this on my NAs. I know other folks have done this as well, they really do come out looking fantastic and for damn near free.

vote4pedro
09-16-2012, 08:14 AM
Sorry guys, not had much time to play around but I think the bent version of stalks could work out pretty expensive :?
Still interested here. Any guesstimate of the price?

Freaky Roadster
09-16-2012, 07:28 PM
I've had an idea that might work.
Previously mentioned about spinning covers that could be glued on but came across the problem of the inner cover being too long to go over the bend in the stalks. So why not do them in two parts :frantic: I think it'll work but they will have to be pretty damn accurate to mate up nearly seamless. They would still be able to be engraved and filled and a hole could be laser cut for the cruise control button.
This should work out a lot cheaper and all you would need to do is polish the stem. You can even sand the black off then rub it over with a piece of billet ally which should transfer a coating of ally onto the steel.
I'll need to speak to the metal spinner I know so you'll all have to be patient.

vote4pedro
10-07-2012, 08:59 AM
wondering how the progress is commencing with the US NA version.

Driftdevil
10-07-2012, 09:28 AM
What all is involved in putting the straight ones on the US NA?

Cxmoney
10-07-2012, 11:53 AM
Well since a US NA version seems to not going to happen, how do i change my US stalks into the straight import stalks?

Phatmiata
10-07-2012, 01:51 PM
Well since a US NA version seems to not going to happen, how do i change my US stalks into the straight import stalks?

Find someone parting out a RHD model either in the UK or JP

Cxmoney
10-07-2012, 03:02 PM
i want to buy a rhd clip, but that seems near impossible here in the US. =(

but for those parts, what all exactly is needed for the swap?

vindi49
10-07-2012, 04:38 PM
If anyone wants to do this swap, I can put you in contact with a specialist MX5 breaker in the UK... he'll have whatever you need and can probably tell you which bits you'd need as well. PM me, or if you are on MX5Nutz, his name is Junkyard Dog (well its John but you know what I mean!)

Russell.

Freaky Roadster
10-07-2012, 05:06 PM
Hi guys, sorry for not being around, been a bit hectic my end with work.
Solid billet stalks for the US market looks like a no go but spun alloy covers is a possibility. These will have to be done in 3 sections (one cap and two for the body) to go over the bend and just glued in place.
I have not yet had the chance to visit the metal spinner but hope to see him soon.

The swap to straight arms is possible but you will need:
1. Control combination unit
2. Top of steering column.
3. Ignition lock and key (I think)
4. Steering boss and wheel.

and of course the billet set.

vindi49
10-17-2012, 07:51 AM
That sounds like quite a lot to swap... although if anyone was scrapping a car over here those parts would not have a big value. If anyone wants to try this, I'm happy to find the parts so someone can experiment with swapping the bits over, and work out what exactly what is needed. Parts cost would be very little as I know of a car I could get those bits off, so it would mainly be the shipping that you'd have to cover.

Russell.

wongmic75
10-17-2012, 08:33 AM
Amazing stuff... really adds class to the interior!

Freaky Roadster
04-08-2013, 03:05 PM
Hi all, sorry it's been so long but business took over my life for a few months.
Anyway, I saw the metal spinner last Saturday and discussed options and unfortunately it's a complete no go with spun caps.
For a start the bend and wires make it a real pain to get a cap over the arm even if it was in two parts. The chances are that getting the two parts to match up properly will cause more problems for him.
There is also an issue with the wiper arm, Mazda in their wisdom have used a roll pin into a blind hole in the plastic link which is impossible to remove without breaking something.

There are then only two options left:
1: Convert to straight arms with all the associated parts. It is possible for me to put together the pieces as a kit with the help of some Nutzers.
2: Take a hammer to your plastic handles and fit some solid billet ones. You will need to wire in a off/on/on switch for headlights and a switch for cruise control (if you have it) onto the dash. You will retain the use of indicator and wiper functions as normal.

Let me know your thoughts, thanks.

vote4pedro
04-09-2013, 08:22 AM
So the RHD straight stalks can be 'mirrored' to fit the LHD roadsters?

Freaky Roadster
04-09-2013, 12:16 PM
Yes I believe they can, as long as the LHD stalks are straight. The engraving will have to be reversed but that's no problem.
Post up a picture of your LHD set up.