heinzboehmer's 2002 Topaz 6MT Coupe

[bigjae46]

Lol, if I didn't want to get this done ASAP, I would 100% take you up on that. A mold for this would fit in the printer, which would make it even easier to make out of CF.

Yes, a 3D printed mold eliminate the hardest part of making the mold. The only downside is it tends to not be as durable as a composite mold. Only becomes an issue if the plan is to make a LOT of parts.

[Obioban]

Lol, if I didn't want to get this done ASAP, I would 100% take you up on that. A mold for this would fit in the printer, which would make it even easier to make out of CF.

I'm sure this is what you were referring to, but for others benefit...

I want to start doing this

[heinzboehmer]

Drove my car around for longer today (including a decent chunk of highway driving) and WOW, it drives incredible. Pulling away from a stop and upshifting are buttery smooth now. And it's got torque at super low throttle inputs! Crazy.

Bryson and I were talking and we can't really come up with a good explanation for why my car wants so much more fuel down low. Maybe I have a vacuum leak or maybe he's got some restriction somewhere or maybe it's the flap? I'll smoke test my car if I can find a tester, but yeah, fairly stumped. Slideways let's flash some stuff on your car and see how it reacts

[heinzboehmer]

You know what I'm gonna say...I think I can make that in carbon fiber lol

Lol, if I didn't want to get this done ASAP, I would 100% take you up on that. A mold for this would fit in the printer, which would make it even easier to make out of CF.

[bigjae46]

Will this work? Maybe

Will this crack as soon as I tighten down the vise? Maybe

Will this shatter as soon as the end mill touches the aluminum? Maybe

It's unconventional for sure, but I figured I would give it a shot. I did find a bunch of youtube videos of people doing very similar things, so that gives me hope. If it doesn't end up working, I'll have to make/improvise a similar fixture with stiffer materials, so this part will still be very useful to have as a reference.

I was hoping to get to the machine shop today, but the print isn't ready, so I'll have to go in some day after work next week.

You know what I'm gonna say...I think I can make that in carbon fiber lol