3D Printed Oil Filler Funnel

[pilotgore]

I would have imagined that you simply print the funnel, put it on a car, find the problems, fix the design, print the new one and repeat. In one month you should either have the product or quit.

The production version 1 for the gt350 went through 15 iterations in 7 days. The version 2 took 3 iterations over 7 days. . . . I have a GT350 in my garage. I wanted the oil filter guide for my car, so I had a massive incentive to complete it quickly.

The Mach 1 is a different story. The design is mostly being done by @Gearz (not on the west coast) with input from @JuicySmollet (west coast) and myself (Midwest). Once we redesign an existing design, I have to take a break from printing other items for paying clients to print a prototype (for a car I don’t own and a product I won’t make much money on). That prototype then gets shipped to California to test at Mr. Juicys convenience. He then makes a video, sends feedback, we collaborate, make design changes and start over.

It’s important to know this is a hobby endeavor for all of us, more so for the other two fellas. I’ll be making a LITTLE money by selling them, but it’s extremely low volume and extremely low profit. Each of us has a full time job, a family, and generally….. other shit to do, so each step happens when we have free time and it’s convenient.

Now, if you’d be so kind as to ship me your Mach 1 from Prague to use for prototyping for a week, I’d be more than happy to give you the 35’th one off the line.

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[murick]

@pilotgore Thanks for the explanation, this is perfectly understandable. I guess I misread your initiative as some kind of commercial endeavor. It definitely helps to have the car you are developing the funnel for.

 

[Coastal-Mach]

Good morning @pilotgore,
My mach finally has a build date, if you would please add me to the list. Thanks for the R&D on this product, as well as producing it.

 

[pilotgore]

Good morning @pilotgore,
My mach finally has a build date, if you would please add me to the list. Thanks for the R&D on this product, as well as producing it.

You bet. You’re on the list.

Congrats!

 

[recspacecity]

Good morning @pilotgore can I get on your list for gt350 funnel and filter guide? Looks like a great product.

 

[pilotgore]

Good morning @pilotgore can I get on your list for gt350 funnel and filter guide? Looks like a great product.

You bet, PM incoming. The gt350 model is shipping currently.

 

[Techapma]

@pilotgore do you have an end in sight for the Mach 1 filter guide?
If I’m not already on your list , please add me.

 

[pilotgore]

@pilotgore do you have an end in sight for the Mach 1 filter guide?
If I’m not already on your list , please add me.

We shipped out version 4 to the beta tester 2 weeks ago…. Unfortunately he went on a multi week vacation almost immediately after it got there and didn’t have time to try it before he left. We’ll get there eventually.

Would still love to find someone in/around Indianapolis. If you know anyone, let me know

You’re on the list!

Thanks for being patient.

-Jon

 

[Techapma]

@pilotgore - touching base to see if there’s been any progress on the oil filter guide for the Mach1.

 

[Jjmoberg]

Id take both if possible. First oil change in a month or so

 

[pilotgore]

@pilotgore - touching base to see if there’s been any progress on the oil filter guide for the Mach1.

Sorry, I’ve been extreme distracted as of late. I’d say summer at earliest. Sorry

 

[JackWagon]

Once you get around to these, whenever it may be, I'm in for one . Thank you!

 

[Robs Mach1]

how can I buy a set for my 2022 Mach1 Robert

 

[Robs Rides]

Sorry, I’ve been extreme distracted as of late. I’d say summer at earliest. Sorry

If you can add me to the wainting list for a oil funnel also.

Thanks,

Rob

 

[traxiii]

Yep, Add me to the growing list on the wait list.

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