Keyhole Covers - NIA Auto Design

Shadow Blue · Aug 12, 2011

I've been working with Kevin at NIA Auto Design to create door handle keyhole covers. The purpose of these would be to give a better flow of the exterior...I absolutely hate the look of the keyholes and, worse, don't even use them as I'm sure the majority of you don't either. Kevin has come up with a design to cover the entire keyhole surround for a subtle and OEM look rather than simply using a circular "plug"...quite genius if you ask me. Here's an example of the section it would cover:

Idea:

Prototype:

Finished Product:

We want to get an idea of how many owners might be interested and, as a result, create a limited group buy if these go into production. These will be color matched to your Tib and ready to install in seconds. Price isn't available as of yet, although, it is expected to be very reasonable.

***Update*** 2/8/12

Official Pricing is now posted!!!

Primer Only - $35

OEM Color Match - $59

Shipping - $6

We'll start off with a deposit of $20. If we get 10 deposits within 30 days, NIA Auto Design will start producing the keyhole covers. By the rare chance we don't receive the minimal deposits then everyone's funds will be refunded. Because we are pretty certain that things will go according to plan, NIA has already began purchasing OEM door handles for R & D.

Deposit should be sent to the following Paypal: kevin@NIAautoDesign.com

Please copy and paste the following information into your paypal message and fill in the blanks accordingly:

This is my $20 deposit toward the Hyundai Tiburon keyhole covers. I love you, Kevin
NT Screen Name:
Name:
Address:

NIA will fwd me the information and I'll update the thread as it is received. By the way, you don't have to write the "I love you, Kevin" part Haha!

*Note*
Priority will reflect deposit order.

$20 Deposit List - Paid

1. Spooner77
2. Kevinho
3. TibAddict
4. Poundit
5. 01rd08gt
6. Crombie
7. mwtanner81
8. Kutzo
9. sweetiematt1
10. Code Air
11. Mr. Asian

$20 Deposit List - Unconfirmed

1. special_fx - 10/01/2011 - Transaction ID # 7GD18657DS514284K
2. reko - 12/12/2011 - Transaction ID#: 1KN80036JS6700918
3. Stimpy2301 - 01/09/2012 - Transaction ID#: 8G6724118U146714D
4. bumbleski - 01/10/2012 - Transaction ID#: 0C442578A4899020F
5. NinjaMasterMayne - 01/13/12 - Transaction ID#: 1A189903AR2642252

GI List

1. tibby07
2. Jdhiatt
3.. Will51 <- --Authorized NIA vendor
4. EL_ILEGAL_21
5. Spooner77
6. Karlot (Pending price)
7. jmsutphin0001
8. ViCiouS_TiBuroN (Chrome)
9. oCTaNe (Pending finished product/price)
10. Kevinho (Primered)
11. codyb03tib (Pending finished product/price)
12. bobbystib (Pending price)
13. Spartacus (Pending price)
14. foxxkiller18 (Pending price)
15. kevin217 (Pending price)
16. Crombie
17. jovanie (Pending price)
18. crockersblutib (Pending finished product/price) *2 sets
19. Rachel
20. TibAddict
21. 01RD08GT (Pending GB)
22. silver_platinum
23. optimummind
24. Johncrxsi
25. Code Air
26. mvpcougar07
27. Tidus
28. special_fx
29. Doomsday Postcard
30. 01RD08GT
31. brooni23 (Pending finished product)
32. MoSteel
33. newtib (Pending price)
34. TommmmJ
35. ScoupeLS
36. NinjaMasterMayne
37. mrloxx
38. schlumpf (Pending international shipping rate)
39. saikoi (Pending price)
40. hedges
41. Neonfever
42. Doomsday Postcard (Maybe)
43. impendingdoom92
44. anonymusperson69
45. warriortiburon67
46. Generalduke
47. 2sexcbutterfly (Pending price/international shipping rate/chrome)
48. jmxcursi
49. STRICK9
50. the dupleman
51. Zane E
52. bobthewarrior
53. Kutzo
54. tibw/6s
55. Shak
56. fixer (Pending price/finished product)
57. sweetiematt1
58. Om3ga73 (Pending price)
59. Njtricker609
60. 414Tibby (Pending finished product)
61. Rib
62. mwtanner81
64. m0stwanted
65. Twitch455
66. maze1291 (Pending price/chrome)
67. nrod424
68. elkniffer
69. poundit
70. all4spl
71. Stimpy2301

Will51 · Aug 12, 2011

Is it just a stick on cover or do you have to eliminate any of the mechanical part of the locking system?

tibby07 · Aug 12, 2011

^^ this I would def be interested though.

jdhiatt · Aug 12, 2011

I'd be interested. I was contemplating trying to make my own. I wouldn't mind NIA's though.

Will51 · Aug 12, 2011

I'm game, if I don't like it, I can always tear it off, and knowing their prices on other products, the cost of these will be minimal.

EL_ILEGAL_21 · Aug 12, 2011

put me in in these....

Spooner77 · Aug 12, 2011

I'm in for a set.

Karlot · Aug 12, 2011

As long as the price is not insane I would definitely be interested in this. Planning on making one for the trunk too? Lol

Shadow Blue · Aug 12, 2011

Definitely...Kevin just wants to get a feel for whether or not this would be worth his time.

The way I see it, these are necessary for anyone who plans on showing their car or requires a "finished" look without eliminating necessary components.

ViCiouS_TiBuroN said:
i'd be interested if you can get chrome ones

If not, you can always receive them "primer only" and rattle can with chrome. I'll check with him to make certain and get back to everyone with an answer.

jmsutphin0001 · Aug 12, 2011

put me on this too. awesome idea

ViCiouS_TiBuroN · Aug 12, 2011

i'd be interested if you can get chrome ones

Shadow Blue · Aug 14, 2011

PRtibby said:
i would of been intrested it i would of been chrome to match my handles. .crap lol

Shadow Blue said:
If not, you can always receive them "primer only" and rattle can with chrome. I'll check with him to make certain and get back to everyone with an answer.

Octane · Aug 12, 2011

Interested pending finished product and price

Throw me on there!

Kevinho · Aug 12, 2011

I'm in!!...

Shadow Blue · Aug 12, 2011

By the way, if these go into production and you miss the group buy, Will51 will be selling these through his website as well as he is an authorized NIA Auto Designs vendor...but it will be full price.

codyb03tib · Aug 12, 2011

Id be in pending some prices and pics maybe?

bobbystib · Aug 13, 2011

i would be interested after i know prices

Spartacus · Aug 13, 2011

Yeah totally interested as long as it goes for a reasonable price.

foxxkiller18 · Aug 13, 2011

Sign me up after prices

also could I use a third one for my trunk keyhole?

tibby07 · Aug 13, 2011

I dont think these will work like the key hole plugs... think these will be strictly for the doors.

kevin217 · Aug 13, 2011

I would be in depending on price

Crombie · Aug 13, 2011

I would definitely be interested

jovanie · Aug 13, 2011

I'm in and would imagine price won't be that high.... I doubt he can paint them with my car color, but unpainted would be ok

crockersblutib · Aug 13, 2011

im in depending on price and pics and it woudl be for 2 sets

Rachel · Aug 13, 2011

im interested!

TibAddict · Aug 13, 2011

I'm also interested add me as well please!!

Shadow Blue · Aug 13, 2011

Alright...this is definitely looking good. All interests have been updated.

I spoke with Kevin and he threw a VERY premature ballpark figure out there and estimated they would sell, regular price, around $30 - $40 + paint. He also said it could be cheaper depending on labor time. However, if a GB is created, the price will obviously be lower based on bulk.

ShamanKJM · Aug 13, 2011

i assume this is a tib-specific design and not a universal fit?

Shadow Blue · Aug 13, 2011

Tib specific...moulded around the actual stationary section that flows from the door handle and around the lock...the entire raised portion around the lock.

I'm sure if this goes well he'd be willing to expand it to his other cars...maybe even Subi's

01RD08GT · Aug 13, 2011

Interested pending knowing what the group buy rate will be...

Thanks for all the effort Shadow!

Shadow Blue · Aug 13, 2011

Well, what Kevin's looking for is whether or not owners like the idea and would be interested in purchasing them. He may not put these into production and, even if he does, it doesn't necessarily mean that there will be a GB created for it. His profit margin could be so small that a GB might actually cost him money...ya know? He hasn't been able to crunch numbers yet. Remember, he owns a professional business which runs out of a company building...legitimate operation which must appoint it's time correctly and make sense of it's profit.

...and you're welcome. I do what I can in the spirit and interest of our community

silver_platinum · Aug 13, 2011

Sign me up how long is the Group Buy set for?

Shadow Blue · Aug 13, 2011

Shadow Blue said:
Well, what Kevin's looking for is whether or not owners like the idea and would be interested in purchasing them. He may not put these into production and, even if he does, it doesn't necessarily mean that there will be a GB created for it...

Keyhole Covers - NIA Auto Design

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