GB Potential Group Buy - Fiesta ST Drift Button (Handbrake Button Mod)

[JDG]

Hey Folks,

So I have been working on another project for the Fiesta that enables the handbrake to be used without the button popping out to lock it into place. This has been a particular sore point for me during rallycross events when I use the handbrake and I don't fully compress the button leaving it up one or two "clicks" and the car starts beeping at me (and I think something more serious is wrong like overheating).

The handbrake remains fully functional by pulling it out to lock it into place.

Here it is in action:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzl50rKCBYI&feature=youtu.be



The button will be two pieces and be made of 3D printed ABS plastic in black. I am doing this for myself but was wondering if anyone else would be interested. I would be willing to do this for the community if I could get minimum 5 people interested. Price would be right around $55. The installation would also require you remove the plastic/rubber cover off the handbrake (requires heating it up with a heat gun on a low setting and working it off). The install is fairly involved compared to other vehicles due to the spring location on the Fiesta.

I'll keep track if folks are interested.

 

[Dpro]

This is interesting. I am interested to know how well the stock handbrake setup works to initiate. I am totally aware of drift buttons coming from the 240sx world.

due to late night typo

 

[JDG]

This is interesting. I am interested to know how when the stock handbrake setup works to initiate. I am totally aware of drift buttons coming from the 240sx world.

Not entirely sure I follow but the stock handbrake won’t do much on dry pavement other than get the front pointed into a turn.

It’s more used for getting the back end around on loose surfaces like snow and dirt and wet tarmac.

I really just used the “drift” moniker because then people would understand what it is. I’ve had this idea for awhile and never knew it had a real name.


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[WutApex]

I'm interested, but I'm no guinea pig...I'd definitely be in after I hear reviews from the first run.

 

[JDG]

I'm interested, but I'm no guinea pig...I'd definitely be in after I hear reviews from the first run.

Understood, wouldn’t be making any for the forum until I install/test mine. Install will be tough and not for everyone.


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[Dpro]

Not entirely sure I follow but the stock handbrake won’t do much on dry pavement other than get the front pointed into a turn.

It’s more used for getting the back end around on loose surfaces like snow and dirt and wet tarmac.

I really just used the “drift” moniker because then people would understand what it is. I’ve had this idea for awhile and never knew it had a real name.


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There were some late night typos in that comment hahahhaha it should read would like to know how well it makes the stock handbrake setup initiate. You stated that above. I asked that also because specifically at Octane academy they had install a bigger rear hydraulic hand brake setup in the cars specifically for corner initiation and sliding.

 

[JDG]

There were some late night typos in that comment hahahhaha it should read would like to know how well it makes the stock handbrake setup initiate. You stated that above. I asked that also because specifically at Octane academy they had install a bigger rear hydraulic hand brake setup in the cars specifically for corner initiation and sliding.

Yeah a hydraulic handbrake would be a whole 'nother level. This just adds some convenience to using the existing handbrake on loose surfaces. A hydraulic unit is definitely in my future but a much bigger undertaking.

 

[The Cuzi]

I’m in for one

 

[JDG]

Doubt we will have enough interest for a group buy. Just reach out to me if you are interested. I’ll send @The Cuzi one so he can review it.

Pictures of the prototype. Working well on the bench.

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[The Cuzi]

Doubt we will have enough interest for a group buy. Just reach out to me if you are interested. I’ll send @The Cuzi one so he can review it.

I am looking forward to installation and testing!

 

[alex7]

this is neat, I had one on my S14 when I thought it was going to be a drift car, turned it into grip and left it on there. .

 

[JDG]

Here it is in “action”:

View: https://youtu.be/Qzl50rKCBYI



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[Phishy]

I have no real use for this but another cool homebrewed idea.

 

[xxiaze]

Brilliant

 

[FiestaSTdude]

Interesting. Did this ever go anywhere?

 

[LastMK7]

Interested to hear as well

 

[woodford86]

This is pretty neat, is it still working well? No idea how it works but it could be useful