Custom Vent Gauge Pod

[boostwhipped24]

nice. they dont make the triple ones anmore, so im gonna hafta make one like this....

right now i'm ghetto'in it.

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I think that looks pretty good, or thats a sick ass pic.

I agree. Here's mine. Carbon.

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I love you design. would you be willing to make a few more and sell them

 

[norcal_drifter]

wish i could fiberglass :'(

 

[boostwhipped24]

wish i could fiberglass :'(

Ya i know right, I have no experience with any kind of work like that.

 

[zatomz]

You'll never have any experience with that attitude either. You would only be out maybe 30 bucks? Take the risk!

 

[boostwhipped24]

Ya I know but us with no experience on ths field wouldn't even know where to start....I woulld rather take my $30 and pay someone to make one and save my time. And get a better chance of getting a quality prouct

 

[99gst_racer]

Ya I know but us with no experience on ths field wouldn't even know where to start....I woulld rather take my $30 and pay someone to make one and save my time. And get a better chance of getting a quality prouct

Spend a day reading about fiberglassing online, then go pick up the supplies and dive into it. That's exactly what I did. My first project was a bit rough, my second one was much better, and my third one turned out great. Because I took the initiative and learned by doing it, I now have a little bit of experience under my belt if I ever decide to tackle a future project. And the satisfaction of making your own parts is second to none.

 

[boostwhipped24]

Spend a day reading about fiberglassing online, then go pick up the supplies and dive into it. That's exactly what I did. My first project was a bit rough, my second one was much better, and my third one turned out great. Because I took the initiative and learned by doing it, I now have a little bit of experience under my belt if I ever decide to tackle a future project. And the satisfaction of making your own parts is second to none.

Now after that man Im super motivated to make my own shit

 

[agarc023]

Anybody know a good place to get supplies? Like maybe a small kit or something?

 

[907gs-t]

I would also like some suggestions on where to get the best supplies for fiberglassing so I can try making a few small projects over the winter.

 

[99gst_racer]

Most Paint supply places should sell fiberglassing materials.

You'll want a container of resin and some hardener for it, a container of filler (bondo) and some hardener for it, a mixing cup, something to stir with, a small brush, and a sheet of fiberglass cloth.

 

[97mitzugst]

I think that looks pretty good, or thats a sick ass pic.


I have to agree. I may try this when my LC-1 gets here.

 

[Alex42590]

i might try to tackle a project like that too but dont want to ruin my vent because i only have one and theres no going back

 

[99gst_racer]

i might try to tackle a project like that too but dont want to ruin my vent because i only have one and theres no going back

Those center vent assemblies are a dime-a-dozen. Don't be scared.


I just finished another one for my new DD:

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[Betorke]

Sorry for starting this thread back up but i just wanna share my own custom center vent gauge pod

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[taz4432]

^-- Looks great - have any pictures of the process? Was thinking of doing something nearly identical for mine and would be interested to see how you did it.

 

[johnmel]

^-- Looks great - have any pictures of the process? Was thinking of doing something nearly identical for mine and would be interested to see how you did it.

Go to the first page

 

[taz4432]

Go to the first page

Ahh...I only saw broken links, but I see it on my phone. The pictures must be blocked at work...like damn near everything else.

Thanks.

 

[Purex2c]

My custom pod…work's for now

 

[ICM_MikeLago]

Nice thread guys! Gave me some good ideas.

 

[Kai Hefner]

Hey, reviving this thread to guage some interest in a project I saw somewhere (but I can't find where anymore).
For some background, 3D designing, fabricating, and 3D printing is my job.
I want to keep a bit of functionality of these vents, but also make them useful and hold guages.
I took out my two vents and will be measuring them up to 3D print them so that they would be drop-in to the existing vent locations. The difference would be that I will be designing a hole in the middle of the vent to fit a guage.
The idea is that you can keep a bit of the stock look, keep the vents somewhat functional (no actuating left or right will be the only down-side), and add another convenient place for a guage.

Would there be any interest in something like this?

EDIT: I by no means put a lot of time into this concept design but below is something I whipped up to give you guys an idea.

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