3D Printed Parts

[aggieStang]

I just ordered a 3D printer for my wife's art business, but i had an idea. There are tons of people out there with awesome ideas for new custom car parts. So i out the challenge out to you here at mustang6g. Lets come up with some cool parts that can be printed.

I will only design and print the parts i am interested in, but if you have an idea and you would like to design one and send me the file to be printed, we can work out a deal and i will send you your custom parts. Lets see what you guys have!

One print can be 11"x10"x8". Parts can be glued together after printing, but this will really mess with tolerances.

Let me know what you guys think. My mind goes straight to gauge pods, badges, and various custom interior panels.

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[VTECSAUCE]

I'd like to see shallower more modern looking gauge bezels. Not a fan of the chrome, deep, bezels that come factory. They also feel very cheap. Sub'd.

 

[TheColorRed]

couple of things

1. You would need a bigger printer for many of the car parts.

2. Did you know that there is a company making 3D printers that prints carbon fiber. Yup...the gun guys are already all over this.

But yeah...we need to start somewhere is this is a great first step.

 

[sndofprogress]

Man, I wish I had my own 3d printer! The hardest part would be getting the parts cadded up. I've got a few things in mind. Once my schedule calms down a bit, I might get in touch with you.

 

[aggieStang]

couple of things

1. You would need a bigger printer for many of the car parts.

2. Did you know that there is a company making 3D printers that prints carbon fiber. Yup...the gun guys are already all over this.

But yeah...we need to start somewhere is this is a great first step.

Ya i know for large things like entire dash bezels and hood scoops and stuff you would, but this is one of the largest you can get for less than a few grand.

 

[aggieStang]

Man, I wish I had my own 3d printer! The hardest part would be getting the parts cadded up. I've got a few things in mind. Once my schedule calms down a bit, I might get in touch with you.

Ya just hit me up. Im gonna work with cad and some 3d scanner programs to try to make replicas then modify them.

 

[Coaster]

I would like some mustang running horse badges just big enough to cover the alignment holes left by removing the GT fender emblems.

 

[aggieStang]

If you can get a 3D file of the horse i can print whatever size you need

 

[Rocketboy]

I think it would really be cool to have a hard case for the fob. You flip it or slide it out of the case when you need it and flip it back in to protect. This way when you put it in your pocket you don't set off the alarm when taking your luggage from the trunk.
Ya, I happen twice to me already.

 

[TheColorRed]

I think it would really be cool to have a hard case for the fob. You flip it or slide it out of the case when you need it and flip it back in to protect. This way when you put it in your pocket you don't set off the alarm when taking your luggage from the trunk.
Ya, I happen twice to me already.

Yeah...the button on the key fob getting easily pressed in the pocket. Poor design? I just let in hang on the outside now.

The key fob is rather thick...wish it was slimmer.

 

[Chameleon]

I'd like to see shallower more modern looking gauge bezels. Not a fan of the chrome, deep, bezels that come factory. They also feel very cheap. Sub'd.

I second this.

 

[CoyoteS550]

couple of things

1. You would need a bigger printer for many of the car parts.

You can actually print very large items using a small printer. You just have to print items in pieces and assemble them.

Sometimes this is a smarter way to print items even in a larger printer, it reduces the chances of the printer messing up the print. Also if it does mess up it's on a section that would take an hour to print vs the entire project which would take 6 hours.

 

[VTECSAUCE]

I think it would really be cool to have a hard case for the fob. You flip it or slide it out of the case when you need it and flip it back in to protect. This way when you put it in your pocket you don't set off the alarm when taking your luggage from the trunk.
Ya, I happen twice to me already.

+1 I've embarrassingly set my alarm off more than once. Its annoying.

 

[bigspoondude]

Do you think you would be able to print custom emblems? Had an idea for one but lack the 3d printer.

 

[AASP]

Is it possible to make rocket winglets kind of like the roush one on a 3D printer?

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