Hello world!

[RetroModern]

Hey everybody,
I just wanted to say hello to everyone in the Miata community. Some of you in the SF Bay Area already know about RetroModern, while many of you do not. I hope that this sponsorship would change that. I have searched long and hard for a community in which to officially launch RetroModern to the world, and I've been blessed with the opportunity to do it here. I am excited to be able to showcase all the things that I have been creating to you fine people. But before we get much further into the buying and selling, let me tell you about RetroModern, and what we stand for.

- RetroModern is about retro styling, in a modern world.
- What sets RM apart? When we design our parts, we try to make it modular so that time does not make it irrelevant.
- Why is this important? Because trends change. We do not feel that you should have to overhaul everything just to be relevant. Our parts and accessories are designed to be mixed and matched so that you can create the perfect look for your car.
- Why doesn't RM have performance oriented parts? Because it isn't what RM is all about. We are about style and form. Function is best left to the people who are passionate about that stuff. RM is passionate about making your car look good.
- Why should you buy a RM product? I'll give you 3 reasons.


Low Production Volume. We don't believe in flooding the market.
High attention to detail. We go through a ton of revisions before getting the right one to sell.
Meticulous QA. We believe that a good product speaks for itself. It takes a bit longer to bring to market but its so worth it in the end.That is our promise to you.


Well, that is the end of my spiel. Thank you for reading and we look forward to bringing a bit of Retro to your Modern ride.
-Ken
RetroModern (http://www.retromoderngroup.com)

[Phatmiata]

I really like the speaker grill inserts for the 1993-LE Miata that you designed, but I cannot find the link to them now, do you have a photo of those that you can post?

[tsingson]

Will the NB be getting any support?

[Cxmoney]

I really like the speaker grill inserts for the 1993-LE Miata that you designed, but I cannot find the link to them now, do you have a photo of those that you can post?

I have got to see these!! Is there a link, price, anymore info??

[Phatmiata]

I have got to see these!! Is there a link, price, anymore info??

I think this is still in development? maybe Ken can chime in here? But im down for a set! hahaha

http://www.retromoderngroup.com/forum/download/file.php?id=1&sid=6c52104608fd8b3597afcd7f7e70b336&mode=view

[Cxmoney]

Me too!! Haha

[RetroModern]

Sorry i havent had a chance to surf the forum today. The LE inserts are pending me getting my hands on a set. If you guys want to help me out, id really appreciate it. I need to have some pictures of the back of that metal panel, and if you can get me the diameter of the opening, that would go far in getting these made asap. I have no idea on pricing at this point.

[Demon I Am]

I think it would be awesome as hell if you could make a variant of those that would fit with manual windows. That's the only reason I have not bought a set yet

[RetroModern]

I am working on something like that. It is designed to work with our 80's inspired speaker grills and manual crank windows. It will also allow you to mount a tweeter if youre running component speakers. Here's a prototype drawing that i did that illustrates what the mounts will look like. I am a huge fan of the Art Deco styling so most of my stuff will tend to gravitate towards that style.
http://www.retromoderngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/artdecco-grill-mounts.png

[RetroModern]

Will the NB be getting any support?

yes, the NB will be getting modular climate control knobs that the NA will not get.
Here's a prototype shot of what it should look like. The design is not set in stone so please feel free to chime in with your comments and observations. They were slated to go into production this month but we have decided to push back the production date because we have not come up with a design that we are entirely happy with.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/540471_404743646285671_444941967_n.png

[Tkblazer]

Aww crap, I just went on your site and will most likely purchase your entire product line

[RetroModern]

haha great. everything is meant to work with each other so you should be pretty happy.

[theothersawyer]

I want those door panels! I need to win the lottery so I can afford my car habit!

[Martin]

I need to win the lottery so I can afford my car habit!

+1

[Demon I Am]

I need those AC buttons for my NA. Been waiting for a knurled set

[Das Miata]

Hooray NB stuff, I like what you're doing and will probably be spending too much money with you in the future....thanks I guess lol. Please please please make NB door panels

[Willywongka]

Yo Ken, I have an extra set of LE speaker grilles you can check out to get your measurements etc. I'll talk to ya later today about it.

[Phatmiata]

You will most likely need the black plastic backing plates they mount to as well, that is what the black speaker mesh is attached to on the OEM plates.

[RetroModern]

Demon, i am working on those! :D Samples should be available shortly.
Das, I'll have to see about the NB door panels. I have a 99 so those would require quite a bit of modification to work. But the 01+ are easy to do. Maybe ill start on those first.
Randy: I spoke to Willis, and he's agreed to lend me his set. I should have something up for you guys soon. Yay!!

[Phatmiata]

.................
Randy: I spoke to Willis, and he's agreed to lend me his set. I should have something up for you guys soon. Yay!!

Wooo woooooooo

http://drumline.org.msstate.edu/images/bubbrubb.gif

[jux]

yes, the NB will be getting modular climate control knobs that the NA will not get. Here's a prototype shot of what it should look like. The design is not set in stone so please feel free to chime in with your comments and observations.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/540471_404743646285671_444941967_n.png

I know I'm getting back to this way late. Do you happen to have a more well-lit photo of these prototypes? I'll be retrofitting an NB HVAC head into my NA in the not too distant future, and something like these would be amazing! If the NA pieces are any indication, I think whatever you come up with for the NB unit will be just fine. :)

[theothersawyer]

Why are the door panels no longer on your website? There is a picture of them in the slideshow on the home page, but they are not listed anywhere for sale?

[RetroModern]

Thats because the ones in the slide show are the version1's. I'll be doing the version2's at the end of the month. the 2's are going to look much better.. :D

JUX: those will be offered soon. That image is just the prototype shot and dark because i didnt want to show off too much of it until im ready to offer them.

[theothersawyer]

Oh awesome!! I'm looking forward to it! I'll definitely be ordering a set of those sometime!

[RetroModern]

Just a preview of the material, it will be a distressed style vinyl. it will more closely match the NA's existing pattern. It will also be double stitched, but it will not be the puffy like the ver1's. It will be a flat piece. also the diamonds will be larger. The look that i am going for is like the picture below, with the bigger diamonds.
If you look at the door and headliner, thats what i am going for. The seats are more like the ver1's. If people want the puffy look, those are going to be hand stitched so it will take some time to get those done. Its an option.
http://media.caranddriver.com/images/media/201290/2009-lamborghini-gallardo-lp560-4-interior-photo-201304-s-1280x782.jpg

[jux]

Nice example pic! I'm just gonna blow stupid amounts of money... Is that what you're saying? Lol
Time to check out this facebook page I've been hearing about.

[RetroModern]

heck yah! lets kick start this economy! :D

[jux]

Exactly!

Those HVAC panels...I love two of em. The blossoms and what looks like gears (bottom left). Different is good!
If someone wants a classy knurled piece anywhere possible, have you given any thought to the dash dimmer wheel? Clearly not as visible as items in the middle, but seems like it could be a candidate.

[RetroModern]

I just took mine apart to look at the part and its totally do-able. maybe ill do a limited run of those too.

Edited: Maybe something like this?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/604131_438714232888612_902013012_n.jpg

[jux]

Like I said on facebook, looks very nice! Now you have me wondering if there's anything else in or on the dash that might be a candidate for replacement. Hmmm...

[theothersawyer]

I can not wait for door panels!!!!!! You sir, make some badass products!

[RetroModern]

thanks dude. unfortunately not too many of my stuff is revolutionary. Its just my interpretation of whats already out there. Im hoping to change that soon.