3D Printed Interior Custom Electronics and Gauge Trims! SAFC, ARC-2, 52mm, etc!

Howdy.

I'm a long time 3/S community member and a new independent vendor offering 3000gt 3d printed custom pieces.

Among the many things we are working on, we are currently ready to launch our custom radio trims and center vents for gauge and equipment mounting.

These trims are high precision prints and are 3d printed from high quality IC3D ABS filament that will fit your equipment like a glove.
These are made with careful thought. Our center vents house the hazard switch like OEM! It literally clicks right in! No modification or rigging necessary. The trim is form fit, it will fit nice and snug by pressing it right into place! No mounting screws or any hardware required.

Same with our Radio trims. The radio trims have two mounting holes on the top to mount your OEM clips. The trim clips right into place like factory!
We make full length housings to house your controllers to get a quality mounting solution. For example, the center vent that houses the Split Second ARC-2 has an 85mm housing to accommodate stock mounting screw holes. Again this provides a long-lasting solution with no rigging required.
Just about any combination imaginable is possible.

Our basic 3 gauge trims start at:
Center Vent - $36 shipped
Radio Trim - $46 shipped

Custom options generally add $10-20 depending on complexity
For example our SAFC 2 + 52MM Gauge 1DIN Radio Trim is $56 shipped.

We are currently taking orders for custom trims today. We ask for about a 2 week lead time for all items.
Most prints sold raw without any finishing. There will be some noticeable print marks on the face of all products. See pictures.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psgkommorn.jpg

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Have you tried using acetone with the ABS to smooth the prints? May make them more appealing.

NSFW video? 3d printed naked statue used as example.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv-CbnB8Uz4

I'm kind of interested in the one with safc, 52mm gauge and 1-din

But it doesn't come with the cf overlay right?

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Originally Posted by Ange

I'm kind of interested in the one with safc, 52mm gauge and 1-din

But it doesn't come with the cf overlay right?

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Those aren't wrapped. That is how the print looks on the flat surface.

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Originally Posted by NickS VR4

Have you tried using acetone with the ABS to smooth the prints? May make them more appealing.

NSFW video? 3d printed naked statue used as example.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv-CbnB8Uz4

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Yes I have. In fact it makes them look much much worse. With the ash tray cup holder we have made it works really well. On these trims it greatly detracts from their appearance. It wanted to exaggerate the appearance a bit with the picture. From a 2 foot distance its nearly completely unnoticeable.

Part two to this problem is Acetone vapor baths take a long time and are highly inconsistent. It would add so much effort for me to try and get a product to the customer for a reasonable price if I'm trying to get a certain look with the acetone and the variability would be so high. At this point I have decided that it is best to leave them raw, for one, it looks better in my opinion, two I can offer them at a much better cost to the consumer, and three it always leaves the possibility to finish the product further up to the customer.

ABS can be sanded, painted, vinyl wrapped, or maybe even hydrodipped.

Thanks for the question! In fact I'll post a comparison piece of the unfinished and acetone vapor bath version. Hang on.

Edit: See it actuall makes it look sloppier in my opinion. Give me some time to provide better pictures of the detail. The lighting HIGHLY exaggerates it.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pssjcjqsbk.jpg

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Originally Posted by Ange

I'm kind of interested in the one with safc, 52mm gauge and 1-din

But it doesn't come with the cf overlay right?

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It would come exactly as it appears in the picture. Of course it could always be finished with any type of vinyl wrap or possibly even hydrodipped to get a carbon fiber look. We are looking into that a future offering.

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Originally Posted by NickS VR4

Those aren't wrapped. That is how the print looks on the flat surface.

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Correct. What is interesting is the print is EXTREMELY smooth. Its definitely smooth enough that, if desired, it could be sanded and polished with a rubbing compound.

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Originally Posted by NickS VR4

Those aren't wrapped. That is how the print looks on the flat surface.

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lol my bad looked like cf overlay

shouldn't be too hard to do yourself anyways I guess. might order one anyways can't find a good spot to mount the safc2

Subbed!

Nice to see you post this here. Looking forward to getting mine

Bumping this for everyone.

I am just loving the new pics you posted of that radio plate.

So sexy

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Originally Posted by FeaRpb

Bumping this for everyone.

I am just loving the new pics you posted of that radio plate.

So sexy

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Ha yes I'm going to add a few to the first post. Thanks, and the center vent is printing tonight, so almost done.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s5hoh601j.jpeg

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http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...sfvbbwehp.jpeg

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Note the elegant solution for mounting the hazard switch. Yes it clicks right into place!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...sinaaaph2.jpeg

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one more for good measure

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Would you have any idea of one you could make to fit a apexi safc a tein edfc control unit and a greddy electronic boost control and single din radio?

looking at the last picture I don't think there would be any way to fit all four of those in on spot.

It's not likely there would be room for all.

What gen SAFC?

If you have dimensions I can let you know what would be possible.

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Originally Posted by 3krazygt

It's not likely there would be room for all.

What gen SAFC?

If you have dimensions I can let you know what would be possible.

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Most definitely not! Apexi SAFC 2. I'd probably have to mount air vent as well. always wondered how that worked though. Do you just not use air or heat or is there a bypass?

When I get back to the shop I will get dimensions of everything. I'll see if I can find some online now.

ok so the edfc is 8x8x4in and the Safc is 6x6x6in haven't found the boost controller yet is smaller though. Its a Blitz Dual Solenoid Boost Controller I will continue to search while I'm at work or I will measure it tonight.

Any thoughts on making a few of the other small plates in the car? Might be interested in a completely blank plate to put underneath of the radio, on the center console. The spot that normally has the cig lighter, active aero, etc. Cig lighter is redundant since the car has 2, and I'd like to mount some simple switches there so a flush plate would be perfect.

I've currently got the OEM "sorta blank" plate that is the cig lighter & tiny change holder, but I'd like a simple, flat solution, with no cig lighter.

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Originally Posted by VANCE

ok so the edfc is 8x8x4in and the Safc is 6x6x6in haven't found the boost controller yet is smaller though. Its a Blitz Dual Solenoid Boost Controller I will continue to search while I'm at work or I will measure it tonight.

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Those measurements right? your SAFC is a 6" cube, and your EDFC is an 8" X 8" rectangle? I think you measured one of your sides twice. Height X Width of the face is the most important part + Depth.

I just went with the measurements on 3swarehouse lol

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Originally Posted by VANCE

I just went with the measurements on 3swarehouse lol

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I was also at work but the edfc is longer than the safc for sure but idk about width and I know it isn't as tall. The boost controller is near the same height as the edfc. Ill measure them tonight

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Originally Posted by VANCE

Most definitely not! Apexi SAFC 2. I'd probably have to mount air vent as well. always wondered how that worked though. Do you just not use air or heat or is there a bypass?

When I get back to the shop I will get dimensions of everything. I'll see if I can find some online now.

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you could always have a plate where the active aero is as mentioned, if you don't use that.

some inspiration
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Ange, that is a great idea. What do you have mounted there?

Your interior is absolutely beautiful.

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Originally Posted by VANCE

Ange, that is a great idea. What do you have mounted there?

Your interior is absolutely beautiful.

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Agreed. But this is not my car. These are decade old pics. From another swede though ^^

Planning on doing something simular myself :)

Not sure how he mounted them. Shouldn't be too hard. Just cut out carbon plates the right size and get creative with how you attach them.

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Originally Posted by VANCE

Most definitely not! Apexi SAFC 2. I'd probably have to mount air vent as well. always wondered how that worked though. Do you just not use air or heat or is there a bypass?

When I get back to the shop I will get dimensions of everything. I'll see if I can find some online now.

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A few ways to do this. You can block the vent off to effectively pass more air to your side vents. You could not use your front vents. Or you could get a vented option if space permits. Some examples

http://www.3sgto.org/attachments/par...c-vented-2.jpg

http://www.3sgto.org/attachments/par...000gt-vent.jpg

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Originally Posted by VANCE

ok so the edfc is 8x8x4in and the Safc is 6x6x6in haven't found the boost controller yet is smaller though. Its a Blitz Dual Solenoid Boost Controller I will continue to search while I'm at work or I will measure it tonight.

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It's important to have highly accurate dimensions. Luckily I already have a working solution for the SAFC so no longer need those. But would need very accurate dimensions of the EDFC.

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Originally Posted by jba3

Any thoughts on making a few of the other small plates in the car? Might be interested in a completely blank plate to put underneath of the radio, on the center console. The spot that normally has the cig lighter, active aero, etc. Cig lighter is redundant since the car has 2, and I'd like to mount some simple switches there so a flush plate would be perfect.

I've currently got the OEM "sorta blank" plate that is the cig lighter & tiny change holder, but I'd like a simple, flat solution, with no cig lighter.

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Yes I am working on that currently. I have a different idea that will launch the whole thing, but yes there will be a model for that available shortly to mount equipment, switches, delete plate, etc.

A couple customer photos. They look awesome populated.

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I have the same safc as the top one do you think that would fit in the air vent? Looks to big. I'll be by car later tonight and will measure the edfc and boost controller

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Originally Posted by VANCE

I have the same safc as the top one do you think that would fit in the air vent? Looks to big. I'll be by car later tonight and will measure the edfc and boost controller

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It will fit, I've already test fit it before. Its tight much like the 2nd photo with the apexi neo.

How accurate can you measure. It would be best to measure in mm with a pair of calipers.

Think there is a pair at my buddies shop I'll see later tonight

I fucking forgot the controller at the shop when I left last night. I'll get it tonight or tomorrow or see if Hans can maybe measure one if he isn't to busy lol.

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Height: 26mm
Length:94mm
Width: 90mm

After much thought and looking at the car I want the edfc in where the AA switch goes. SAFC in the vent area and the boost controller above the radio.

http://www.3sgto.org/attachments/par...c-vented-2.jpg

Could you do this panel with only one gauge location and the rest vented?

I can pretty much do whatever you want if you describe it well enough. Here is one I recently did for a customer:

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