3D Printing NLA Parts

[David9999999]

How about the Heater Valve cover in the engine bay?

Top right here? 59-1.jpg

Simple shape, but the metal clips would be tricky. I'll have to check if my car has that, actually...

I 3D printed some MSD coil adapters and had a slight problem - they melted! Unfortunately my original, industrial 3D printer was replaced with a far cheaper one and it is only capable of using PLA material which has about a 20 degree C lower melting point. We are getting a new printer soon that has the better ABS material capability so I will give it another go. Another issue that many people are not aware of is the surface texture of typical 3D printed parts are not the same as molded plastic parts - I'm by no means an expert but I can't see how you could make a decent smooth part without a lot of post - production finishing.

ABS would definitely be the way to go, but even so I'm not sure it would hold up to engine bay temps. Smoothing out a 3D printed part is fairly easy, the method I'm familiar with is dunking the part in acetone. Then, you can just use some black trim paint. Alternatively you could sand it, but either way I imagine painting will be a final step here to get it close to other black plastic pieces.

[pollack138]

Smoothing out a 3D printed part is fairly easy, the method I'm familiar with is dunking the part in acetone. Then, you can just use some black trim paint. Alternatively you could sand it, but either way I imagine painting will be a final step here to get it close to other black plastic pieces.

Thanks for the tip on ABS, I will try it when I get the new printers.

[killian665]

I too am interested in this.

[TxGR8White]

... but the metal clips would be tricky...

The clips just slide into slots in the round mounting cups, really not that big of a deal. The slots can actually be cut in after the part is printed. Clips are just wire circlips. The top of this cover is not smooth either, it has a grainy surface - also not a big deal (can be sanded smooth and painted if it really bothers you).

[Timm]

Forget the clips - just glue in 15mm x 3mm Neodymium magnets:

[tangcla]

Forget the clips - just glue in 15mm x 3mm Neodymium magnets:

... and if BMW had done this from the start, we wouldn't be breaking them.

[DriftGirl]

Tha magnets are brilliant! I expected nothing less from Timm tho...great work as usual

I have the equipment to make the cover in my workshop at home....are they REALLY that needed tho?


I was actually going make a license plate delete piece a long time ago when I couldnt find one...but we require front plates up here

[tangcla]

Tha magnets are brilliant! I expected nothing less from Timm tho...great work as usual

I have the equipment to make the cover in my workshop at home....are they REALLY that needed tho?


I was actually going make a license plate delete piece a long time ago when I couldnt find one...but we require front plates up here

Not needed. But it's a nice to have!

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[72tpik5]

Tha magnets are brilliant! I expected nothing less from Timm tho...great work as usual

I have the equipment to make the cover in my workshop at home....are they REALLY that needed tho?


I was actually going make a license plate delete piece a long time ago when I couldnt find one...but we require front plates up here

I am not sure that any part of owning an 8 series is needed. It is all want.

[David9999999]

I have that cover on my car, if there's interest I could draw up a model to print.

[72tpik5]

I have that cover on my car, if there's interest I could draw up a model to print.

I would venture to say there is plenty of interest. Put me on the list.

[JDP530]

Has anyone thought about printing duplicates of the intake manifold gaskets?

[David9999999]

I would venture to say there is plenty of interest. Put me on the list.

I'll give it a shot. But based on the comments here, I will break the thing taking it off!

[72tpik5]

I'll give it a shot. But based on the comments here, I will break the thing taking it off!

I can speak for all of us when I say "Please be careful". And Thank you.

[e24e31]

Good news folks!!! I can get my hands on the part (#51111970220) We have a small group of classic BMW owners who show up together at local car shows here in the northern Atlanta suburbs. I saw him this past weekend at Caffeine & Octane and noticed it on his 840 (no front license tags required in Georgia). He said he'd be happy to loan it out so I can get it scanned and printed. (I need it for my 840.) I am starting to research local scanning and printing shops, but need to know how many folks want this part. Once I have a "count", I can get a price for us...would just need everyone to commit and remit before I put the order in. I'm not looking to make any profit...just want to ensure I don't get left holding the bag if people commit to the order but then don't follow through. I know doing one would make no financial sense...but if we can get a list of enough folks that want it, it could certainly be economically feasible. Or...if someone has a friend that actually has a scanner/printer...even better! Let me know gentlemen. Thanks!

Nice to see that there is interest. The problem may be finding someone who will lend me an original to copy. Any takers?

[hurtwj]

I need two and I am located in Augusta

Good news folks!!! I can get my hands on the part (#51111970220) We have a small group of classic BMW owners who show up together at local car shows here in the northern Atlanta suburbs. I saw him this past weekend at Caffeine & Octane and noticed it on his 840 (no front license tags required in Georgia). He said he'd be happy to loan it out so I can get it scanned and printed. (I need it for my 840.) I am starting to research local scanning and printing shops, but need to know how many folks want this part. Once I have a "count", I can get a price for us...would just need everyone to commit and remit before I put the order in. I'm not looking to make any profit...just want to ensure I don't get left holding the bag if people commit to the order but then don't follow through. I know doing one would make no financial sense...but if we can get a list of enough folks that want it, it could certainly be economically feasible. Or...if someone has a friend that actually has a scanner/printer...even better! Let me know gentlemen. Thanks!

[e24e31]

Understood...will give this a few days to see how many people respond. Thx.

[mbarrett635]

Good news folks!!! I can get my hands on the part (#51111970220) We have a small group of classic BMW owners who show up together at local car shows here in the northern Atlanta suburbs. I saw him this past weekend at Caffeine & Octane and noticed it on his 840 (no front license tags required in Georgia). He said he'd be happy to loan it out so I can get it scanned and printed. (I need it for my 840.) I am starting to research local scanning and printing shops, but need to know how many folks want this part. Once I have a "count", I can get a price for us...would just need everyone to commit and remit before I put the order in. I'm not looking to make any profit...just want to ensure I don't get left holding the bag if people commit to the order but then don't follow through. I know doing one would make no financial sense...but if we can get a list of enough folks that want it, it could certainly be economically feasible. Or...if someone has a friend that actually has a scanner/printer...even better! Let me know gentlemen. Thanks!

I definitely want one.

Mike Barrett

[cartoonz]

Good news folks!!! I can get my hands on the part (#51111970220) We have a small group of classic BMW owners who show up together at local car shows here in the northern Atlanta suburbs. I saw him this past weekend at Caffeine & Octane and noticed it on his 840 (no front license tags required in Georgia). He said he'd be happy to loan it out so I can get it scanned and printed. (I need it for my 840.) I am starting to research local scanning and printing shops, but need to know how many folks want this part. Once I have a "count", I can get a price for us...would just need everyone to commit and remit before I put the order in. I'm not looking to make any profit...just want to ensure I don't get left holding the bag if people commit to the order but then don't follow through. I know doing one would make no financial sense...but if we can get a list of enough folks that want it, it could certainly be economically feasible. Or...if someone has a friend that actually has a scanner/printer...even better! Let me know gentlemen. Thanks!

I'll take 3 please.

[killian665]

I will definitely take one. And that’s sweet I’m from Woodstock, up above Kennesaw near canton. I’d totally be down to go to some of the shows with y’all.

[Mike in CT]

I'll take two. Thanks!

[hurtwj]

The part number is for the front bumper.

Looks like you guys are talking about 2 different parts.

One is the cover above the aux water pump.

The other is the double strip plastic piece that goes on the front of the car if you don't install the front license plate mount.

[SteveCT]

Sent PM; please confirm receipt.

[mbarrett635]

The part number is for the front bumper.

No, that part number is for the NLA trim strip that goes in the front bumper. See here: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/51111970220/

Mike Barrett

[Dirtboy Nay]

Hi Dave. BMW e31 Center Air Vent. Let's do that. What you think about that. Let me know
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