a tool kit for the trunk that you could customize for other tools would be neat.
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Ive got a 3d printer myself and i dabbled with making little widgets here and there. The issue i think is that 3d printed parts by nature dont have the best texture to them, they are made in layers so you'll always see the layers. Make the layers small enough and it can look ok, but it wont match the rest of the interior parts on the car.
Best idea ive seen is to hit it with some spray bog, sand it back and then paint it with good paint. but its alot of effort when it might be easier to just track down a new/good condition OEM replacement piece. Or you hit it with an alcantara/swede/leather covering.
Proptotyping and making moulds i think is where 3d printing is at the moment in the automotive industry, not necessarily producing finished pieces. Unless of course its where texture doesnt matter. The remote control plane/car/drone guys are having a ball with 3d printed parts. Though i have made a few brackets and bits and bobs for my car with the 3d printer but they cant be seen etc.
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Originally posted by e30davie View PostIve got a 3d printer myself and i dabbled with making little widgets here and there. The issue i think is that 3d printed parts by nature dont have the best texture to them, they are made in layers so you'll always see the layers. Make the layers small enough and it can look ok, but it wont match the rest of the interior parts on the car.
Best idea ive seen is to hit it with some spray bog, sand it back and then paint it with good paint. but its alot of effort when it might be easier to just track down a new/good condition OEM replacement piece. Or you hit it with an alcantara/swede/leather covering.
Proptotyping and making moulds i think is where 3d printing is at the moment in the automotive industry, not necessarily producing finished pieces. Unless of course its where texture doesnt matter. The remote control plane/car/drone guys are having a ball with 3d printed parts. Though i have made a few brackets and bits and bobs for my car with the 3d printer but they cant be seen etc.
Your resource to do-it-yourself and interesting bmw and e30 stuff: www.rtsauto.com
Your resource to tools and tips: www.rtstools.com
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most 3D printers people buy for home projects are toys and the quality is average with limited materials. a high end machine makes some good parts and some materials are quite impressive89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...
new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505
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Originally posted by Andre3127 View PostWhat kind of plastic did you use?
I only just ordered my first 3D printer, once I have it and start printing I'm sure I'll be able to identify materials a little better.
IG @turbovarg
'91 318is, M20 turbo
[CoTM: 4-18]
'94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust - updated 3-17
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Convertible top strut sleeve. NLA and generally needed when replacing the struts. ABS would probably be a good choice.
P/N 54311943751
Description here: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/54311943751/Jon (OO=[][]=OO)
1992 325ic white, stock with a 5-speed swap
Palm Beach County
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Since we're fantasizing ... dashboards (wouldn't that be nice?)ainadude
Indian Wells, CA
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1991 325i 2dr. 5sp, delphin, w/freshly re-skinned IS sport seats/15" Ronal cross-spokes
1976 Triumph Spitfire w/1.8-liter Miata engine/transmission, koa dash with TR6 oil/volt gauges, lowered suspension, 14" Minilite replicas and more
2004 Kawasaki ZZR600
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I've been meaning to make a replacement of the plastic section of the rear pop-out window latches. I've had a half broken latch on my desk for months, just haven't gotten around to modeling it yet.
But I do have a 3d printer in the cube next to me!
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1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]
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Originally posted by Andre3127 View Post
If the plastic one was $15, I'd say there would be a reason to get plastic.AWD > RWD
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