Phill Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 Come on chaps, big clues, you must recognise the shape now.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) Center consol? Edited August 30, 2020 by Beaky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type911 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Oh, its a front bumper trim with oil cooler holes in it!!! Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Rodent bait box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Type911 said: Oh, its a front bumper trim with oil cooler holes in it!!! Nice! Give that man a banana! 32 minutes ago, Nige said: Rodent bait box? Plenty of R+D The idea is to have it as much like the original trim piece as possible unlike the currently available fibreglass jobbies. Edited August 30, 2020 by Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 First full prototype loose fitted. Next one is printing with bolt holes and a better finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift911 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Isn’t it easy to recognise once it’s in place 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 It is very “sticky outy” 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 Indeed but probably no more that this but in a different way. I have tried to maximise air flow and keep the original shape at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenLane Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 On 04/08/2020 at 14:45, Phill said: Ok, this is more challenging, should get the grey matter churning. Ha, and I literally just bought the Rennline phone holder... On 14/08/2020 at 14:51, karmakanix said: I have this file for a standard momo. came out OK Love that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyaque Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 On 14/08/2020 at 14:51, karmakanix said: I have this file for a standard momo. came out OK That does look great. I would also be interested. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnersp Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 What about a vent to replace the clock? I know it's been done in the past but it would be cool to see a 3d printed one. Also other stuff that can replace the clock, maybe a blank with a 52mm hole for AFR gauges or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyaque Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Could a radio delete blanking plate also be used for USB socket or other gauges? It could have a couple of sockets to accommodate multiple devices at once, and they could be set back into the cavity to allow a discreet cover with a wire access gap at the bottom edge. Maybe there'd even be space for a phone to be stowed in the cavity while charging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyaque Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 On 15/09/2020 at 12:29, Dyaque said: Could a radio delete blanking plate also be used for USB socket or other gauges? It could have a couple of sockets to accommodate multiple devices at once, and they could be set back into the cavity to allow a discreet cover with a wire access gap at the bottom edge. Maybe there'd even be space for a phone to be stowed in the cavity while charging? Kinda like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303278053123 but better looking and with USB sockets inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) Isn’t the whole point of removing the stereo and speakers to reduce weight? Few kg there. Adding a cubby hole like an extra glove box is surely in part going the wrong way? A blank plate with a phone holder (magnetic) and a usb socket would be my preference. I’ve kind of rigged up something using a standard faceplate panel covered in alcantara type material (already in the car) by sticking a magnet to it. Short lead to the cigar lighter socket and cause Daisy is kind of stripped out, I’ve used a little foam tape (draft excluder) to create a shelf to help support the weight of the phone. Works perfectly and looks like a screen once in place. Be even more perfect if it had a wireless charger backing to it and the shelf was formed in the faceplate material. I'll take a pic next time (I’ll need to borrow a phone! 😂) I have it set up. But this gives you an idea of the setup. Get on it Phill. You’ll sell lots I’m sure Edited September 17, 2020 by Busybee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 The problem with a blanking plate is that I think everyone's aperture is a little bit different. I bought one for a fiver and modified it to fit mine. It was a little more involved in mine as I do have a cubby hole in place of the radio and a mount for a tablet connected to the dash. The blanking plates available are quite a good match for the finish of our dashboards. As we have see previously there are loads of usb charging ports available and they are quite small and discreet. Add a standard phone mount to the blanking plate and you are there. There is no market for a custom made alternative especially when it would be considerably more expensive than using off the shelf parts. Not to mention that the vast majority of people like having a radio. It's a tricky business this 3d printing, I created a bumper oil cooler vent as I thought that would be popular but no-one has been interested, even those who who suggested it. Keep going........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Phill said: It's a tricky business this 3d printing, I created a bumper oil cooler vent as I thought that would be popular but no-one has been interested Are you seeking design input from interested parties before committing to execution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 2 hours ago, SP72 said: Are you seeking design input from interested parties before committing to execution? No not really. I design what I would be happy to put on my own car. Consultation rarely gets anywhere in anything. Too many conflicting ideas and opinions never achieve anything whether it be IB 3d printed parts, building design or anything really. If it were a one off for someone then of course what the client wants...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Phill said: The problem with a blanking plate is that I think everyone's aperture is a little bit different. I bought one for a fiver and modified it to fit mine. It was a little more involved in mine as I do have a cubby hole in place of the radio and a mount for a tablet connected to the dash. The blanking plates available are quite a good match for the finish of our dashboards. As we have see previously there are loads of usb charging ports available and they are quite small and discreet. Add a standard phone mount to the blanking plate and you are there. There is no market for a custom made alternative especially when it would be considerably more expensive than using off the shelf parts. Not to mention that the vast majority of people like having a radio. It's a tricky business this 3d printing, I created a bumper oil cooler vent as I thought that would be popular but no-one has been interested, even those who who suggested it. Keep going........ I'd like a blanking plate. With a 911 logo on it and a nice hole for a usb type thing, decent phone mount. I might make one from carbon plate. I deffo need a shelf on mine as the phone is heavy and without it, it falls off under hard acceleration. Don't suppose you have a scale drawing of your cup holder I could pilfer and print? I'd like one of those in Carbon plate too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, Busybee said: Don't suppose you have a scale drawing of your cup holder I could pilfer and print? I'd like one of those in Carbon plate too. What you could do is buy one and draw round it........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Phill said: What you could do is buy one and draw round it........ But then I'd have 2 and I want mine in Carbon I'll figure it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, Busybee said: But then I'd have 2 and I want mine in Carbon I'll figure it out Are you going to print in Carbon or cut one out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Phill said: Are you going to print in Carbon or cut one out? Cut out of flat sheet. I made some spoiler end plates for a mate on his Cayman from Carbon sheet. Can you print carbon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Busybee said: Can you print carbon? Not on my machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat 6 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Phil, new idea. I need to repaint the black centres on four 16" Fuchs. Would it be possible to print an outer ring to mask off the anodised rim? I remember you used to be able to buy a mask for the MG Rostyle wheels. I'm thinking the inner edge would need to be very fine to really act as a barrier seal to paint. Doable? If that worked, then something similar for pre-IB wheels may also be useful, although I think many people use the paint pouring technique for them. Cheers, Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts