[aubreyo]

Hey guys,

I was thinking of 3D printing custom car badges for my 3 hatchback. I was thinking of this audi-mazda mashup badge just to mess with people. Thoughts? :tongue:

See render below.

 

[gregersonke]

Hey guys,

I was thinking of 3D printing custom car badges for my 3 hatchback. I was thinking of this audi-mazda mashup badge just to mess with people. Thoughts? :tongue:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/QJEX5X4QN/mazda-audi-car-bade-mashup

See render below.

You'd be better off putting merceded on it.

 

[Rdrokit]

Once had a friend put KIA badges on his BMW 645 just to mess with people.

 

[JerryO81]

Once had a friend put KIA badges on his BMW 645 just to mess with people.

Hahaha! That's funny!


I used to drive home around the same time as a guy that put BMW emblem and bades on the back of his Kia. I'm sure he did it to make the car feel fancy though.

 

[Brk4lambo]

And only people who will believe it is BMW are

 

[15isport]

When I was still in college there was a guy in the parking lot who put ferrari badges on his Pontiac Sunfire. Never met the guy, but I appreciated his since of humor.

 

[aubreyo]

Got my prototype scuff plates for the rear doors. The detail is pretty good for 3d printed plastic. They're 7.5'' X 2'' so about the same size as the OEM ones. Painting was harder than I thought :surprise:

Starting to work on the front ones which are going to be 24'' long.

 

[aubreyo]

Shifter knob cover idea for my automatic. Since there are zero 3rd party automatic shifters anywhere.

3D printed wax then cast in metal.

 

[bobby769]

I'm working on a design to replace the rear Mazda.

 

[aubreyo]

I'm working on a design to replace the rear Mazda.

Nice got any pics? I'd like to work on the exterior too if only I can get my hands on an accurate CAD model. It's impossible to measure the curves on the car without sophisticated equipment

 

[bobby769]

this is what I have in mind:

MAZDA: Design | Innovation

I think it would look so badass.

For non mazda people it might look like a Jaguar, but we'll know.
:rock 1::rock 1:

We have a some 3d printers at work but for this one I'd use shapeways.

 

[aubreyo]

Haha, that would be pretty cool. If you make a nice one maybe you can start a group buy with your own mold. :laugh2:

Shapeways is also pretty good. I did the math and you can print body kits (multi piece assemblies) comparable to the OEM ones at around 75% of the price. The plastic is porous though so you have to work it to get it to a nice finish.

 

[aubreyo]

Finally got my mazda 1up badge after the first one was stolen. I couldn't measure the spherical radius on the shifter accurately so I think I'm just going to hang this one on my rear view mirror.

Material is gold plated stainless steel.

 

[Tfoutz91]

Where did you buy this? Or did you have it custom made?
I want one!

 

[aubreyo]

Where did you buy this? Or did you have it custom made?
I want one!

I had it custom 3d printed :nerd: It definitely gives at least 10psi boost!

 

[Tfoutz91]

So cool! If there is ever one available for sale let me know!