heinzboehmer's 2002 Topaz 6MT Coupe

[heinzboehmer]

Why not just use ASA?

What George said!

Another thing is that ABS/ASA are kind of a pain to print without deformation, so probably not the best for this test fit. Also not sure ASA would survive the heat, I measured 80 C at the firewall on a cool day with none of the HVAC plastics in place. I think it can easily get past 100 C back there.

[George Hill]

Why not just use ASA?

Because this is the cheapest filament I have and since it’s printed it costs me nothing more to find out.

Heinz and I chatted about filament material already. We both know PETG is not the right material here but I’d rather throw away $7 of petg vs $20 of something else if the file wasn’t 100% on.

[Obioban]

Yes I am, I am also curious to see how it holds up too. I have PETG printed part in an intake system of a car that's been going for 2-3yrs now and its holding, but I think that one is not in as high of a heat affected zone as this part.

Why not just use ASA?

[heinzboehmer]

Pretty sure it won’t 😜

Yeeeah I don't really expect it to survive the Texas summer, but still a fun experiment.

[George Hill]

Thanks!

Are you planning on running the PETG part? Curious how it'll hold up to engine bay temps.

Yes I am, I am also curious to see how it holds up too. I have PETG printed part in an intake system of a car that's been going for 2-3yrs now and its holding, but I think that one is not in as high of a heat affected zone as this part.