Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > DIY Project Guides

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 03-13-2014, 06:20 AM   #12
Registered User
 
jb92563's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 1,666
Quote:
Originally Posted by jc986 View Post
You have a 3D printer?? Make me something! hahaha
seriously, I need some parts for my convertible top... actually I'm making it myself, I do molding and casting for fun and am in the process of making a mold of one of the push rod ends because the other side broke, and they're $75 brand new (they don't sell the little plastic end piece separately) and I can't see paying 75 bucks for a piece of plastic the size of my finger.
If you make the digital model of the piece you need and send me the .stl format file, I can print it for you in black ABS or natural PLA plastic.
You might want to check here first to see if the model for that piece is already available. http://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:1?q=porsche&sa=

There are a multitude of 3D design softwares out there that are open source.

I have been using "FreeCAD" and Sketchup 8 (Because it has the free STL converter)

Building the model is the most time consuming part.

There are also service companies out there that will make 3D prints of your models in more exotic materials like Stainless Steel, Nylon, Silver, Clay etc.
__________________
"It broke because it wants to be Upgraded "
2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region
2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)

Last edited by jb92563; 03-13-2014 at 06:29 AM.
jb92563 is offline   Reply With Quote
 


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:29 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2025 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page