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Drambeenie 05-18-2017 11:15 PM

Latest on this. We're going to 3D print a larger outer shell, which requires 0 structural integrity. As seen in the previous post, the strength comes from the inner core. We're going to machine an aluminum extension that attaches to the top screws. This way we keep the factory hardware, including the trunk clips.

Next steps is we're getting in touch with a friend who knows the 3D scanning company for an intro.

TachyonBomb 05-24-2017 11:12 PM

can't wait to see final product. this is looking extremely good so far.

Drambeenie 05-25-2017 03:38 PM

Update: The spoiler piece has just been sent to the 3D scanning company, who'll receive it by Tuesday. Within 24 hours of the 3D scan we'll have a model that we can use for CAD design. They're going to take photos of the scanning process so that I can post them here!

The spoiler is sold entirely as one piece, so you can't buy the spoiler trunk attachment piece separately.

Still thinking about the cost to sell this thing once we get pricing on cost to 3D print taller shell and CNC the metal riser.

A friend is a product photographer - we'll get some great shots when it's completed!

Drambeenie 05-30-2017 04:36 PM

First the part is coated in a non-reflective powder that makes scanning extremely precise up to a 10th of a millimeter.

https://i.imgur.com/JYgxaTt.jpg

Then it's scanned

https://i.imgur.com/vKqRgX3.jpg

And now we have a 3D CAD model to begin working!

https://i.imgur.com/RZS7R7U.jpg

sirsol66 05-31-2017 11:55 AM

This is awesome! Very interested for my 860 :)

Drambeenie 05-31-2017 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirsol66 (Post 2919696)
This is awesome! Very interested for my 860 :)

Awesome! Are you planning to buy a 2017 BRZ wing?

johan 06-01-2017 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drambeenie (Post 2920089)
Awesome! Are you planning to buy a 2017 BRZ wing?

The 860 has the same wing.

http://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sit...ee-quarter.jpg

Drambeenie 06-01-2017 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johan (Post 2920177)

Oh I didn't even know that was a thing. Cool!

imnotsureaboutbrz 06-01-2017 12:45 PM

I may have missed this, but are you developing a center support extension too?

johan 06-01-2017 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imnotsureaboutbrz (Post 2920368)
I may have missed this, but are you developing a center support extension too?

It doesn't need it. The center support isn't connected, and I would posit that the only reason it's even there is because the spoiler sits too low to comfortably place your fingers under it to close the trunk, so they assumed that even though the manual tells you not to close the trunk by grabbing the spoiler, you will anyways.

Drambeenie 06-01-2017 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imnotsureaboutbrz (Post 2920368)
I may have missed this, but are you developing a center support extension too?

Yes. Our plan is to make a taller center support piece out of a similar rubber the current one is made of.

The wing is made of aluminum which I assumed bends pretty easily, which is why the current piece is there. However it's also possible that the center support isn't needed and in that case, we'll produce a rubber cap that goes over the screw holding the rubber piece in place.

tony-brz 06-01-2017 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imnotsureaboutbrz (Post 2920368)
I may have missed this, but are you developing a center support extension too?

It's not needed as long as the owner closes the the trunk in the way the manual specifies.

note: points "A"

http://i.imgur.com/x8p1JpS.jpg

Drambeenie 06-01-2017 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony-brz (Post 2920719)
It's not needed as long as the owner closes the the trunk in the way the manual specifies.

note: points "A"

http://i.imgur.com/x8p1JpS.jpg

Then there it is. We'll look into removing the current rubber piece and design a cap to cover the screw.

tehShirt 07-21-2017 11:52 AM

@Drambeenie Any update to this?


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