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Originally Posted by WingsofWar
iv got too many CAD files on things i want to make using a 3D printer or CNC mill for my rx7. At the time 3d printing service was non-existent. and was only accessible to very few people. But i never got a chance to get any of my designs off the screen.
Maybe i should start rendering some items for the FRS/BRZ also and take another look at getting some things printed out.
Some things i designed was an brake dust shield that replaced the OEM one, which also featured air cooling veins that spred out to the entire rotor facing, being fed by a brake cooling duct. I should revisit it this time around and let the cooling duct wrap around the suspension knuckle to avoid binding.
Another one was a bit of a experiment for me, i designed a "Iron Sight" similar to a gun, but placed at certain spots of the front fenders to use as guides to know were your tires are aiming when you turn, specifically when you can no longer see the hoodline of your car due to low seating from race seats. I wanted to use it for training purposes, but i think it might be a little stupid.
If i wanted to make something now for the FRS/BRZ just for shits and giggles and make some money, id make custom squid caps(aka FA20 engine covers).
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Getting something as large as squid caps 3D printed is going to be expensive, probably on par with the cost of carbon fiber if not more expensive. The break dust shields are an interesting idea, but I suspect you'll run into strength/heat issues.
If anyone has smaller bits already renderd in CAD for the FRS/BRZ that you'd like to see test printed feel free to run them by me. If I agree that they're cool I'd be happy to run test prints.