3D Printing 924 & 944 Parts - Development and Discussion
#332
Three Wheelin'
This is a pretty amazing thread. I haven't made anything for my 944S yet, however I have made the bushings that go on the seat rails for my 928S (should also fit 911's and possibly other cars with front/back power seats).
Question for all: I use PETG to print the parts, it's resistant to temperatures found in the car (unlike PLA) and is pretty strong (also unlike PLA). Anyone else use PETG, thoughts?
Question for all: I use PETG to print the parts, it's resistant to temperatures found in the car (unlike PLA) and is pretty strong (also unlike PLA). Anyone else use PETG, thoughts?
#333
Pro
Thread Starter
Nylon is supposedly one of the hardest materials to print via FDM printers. Any tips? If I recall, I had trouble getting it to stick to the bed and also with warping.
My favorite for strength, appearance, and easy of printing is Formfutra ApolloX, but I have to admit I haven't tried anything new in a few years.
My favorite for strength, appearance, and easy of printing is Formfutra ApolloX, but I have to admit I haven't tried anything new in a few years.
#335
Rainman
Rennlist Member
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Ok, so I need to replace my lower steering column bushing (the one that goes in the firewall) and I am being told it is NLA from Porsche.
It's a big honking donut that accepts a needle bearing in the middle - probably 2.5" OD thereabouts. Is this something that could be 3d-printed ?
It's a big honking donut that accepts a needle bearing in the middle - probably 2.5" OD thereabouts. Is this something that could be 3d-printed ?
#336
Instructor
Ok, so I need to replace my lower steering column bushing (the one that goes in the firewall) and I am being told it is NLA from Porsche.
It's a big honking donut that accepts a needle bearing in the middle - probably 2.5" OD thereabouts. Is this something that could be 3d-printed ?
It's a big honking donut that accepts a needle bearing in the middle - probably 2.5" OD thereabouts. Is this something that could be 3d-printed ?
Last edited by Z3M&968; 12-30-2021 at 01:46 PM.
#338
Instructor
Does it look like this? If this is it, I'm not sure ABS or Nylon would hold up since the original appears to be steel.. You'd probably need it made of Ultem or PEEK, etc. if printed.
I could model it easy enough and print it in ABS. I don't have access to an Ultem printer any longer (left that job).
I could model it easy enough and print it in ABS. I don't have access to an Ultem printer any longer (left that job).
Last edited by Z3M&968; 12-30-2021 at 02:08 PM.
#340
Instructor
#342
Instructor
#343
Rennlist Member
3D 924 trim caps
Having had no luck to find either new or used, I thought 3D printing might be an answer. I figured it would take me a big part of the year to get a satisfactory outcome. Then I came across this thread.
Would somebody be interested in making, or helping me make these caps? They are 477-853-735 (left front/right rear) and 477-853-736 (right front/left rear), and they hold the body clad trim on. Parts 6 & 7 on the diagram.
I'm not sure they would fit a 944.
924 parts pdf
Would somebody be interested in making, or helping me make these caps? They are 477-853-735 (left front/right rear) and 477-853-736 (right front/left rear), and they hold the body clad trim on. Parts 6 & 7 on the diagram.
I'm not sure they would fit a 944.
924 parts pdf
#344
Instructor
Having had no luck to find either new or used, I thought 3D printing might be an answer. I figured it would take me a big part of the year to get a satisfactory outcome. Then I came across this thread.
Would somebody be interested in making, or helping me make these caps? They are 477-853-735 (left front/right rear) and 477-853-736 (right front/left rear), and they hold the body clad trim on. Parts 6 & 7 on the diagram.
I'm not sure they would fit a 944.
924 parts pdf
Would somebody be interested in making, or helping me make these caps? They are 477-853-735 (left front/right rear) and 477-853-736 (right front/left rear), and they hold the body clad trim on. Parts 6 & 7 on the diagram.
I'm not sure they would fit a 944.
924 parts pdf