1JZ E30 Vert Build Thread with Pastry filled wheels

[Jdesign]

Someone was nice enough to shoot some really nice pics of my car at Dubs in the Valley!!

[Jdesign]

Well we plan on buying a new printer at my work that can do some really impressive stuff. It can 3D print 18 types of materials at once and has a color spectrum range that is in the thousands. Luckily I found the perfect excuse to test it out. 

I plan on making a new set of gauge faces for my cluster. Since I just got a new Si board and fixed a bunch of small odds and ends in my interior, I figured this is the perfect opportunity to update the old tach, speedo, fuel, and temp faces. 

I started by measuring, tracing and finding reference images to base my design from.

Then I started to take mine apart, clean it, and remove the old faces and needles. You must make sure you mark the positions of all the needle past the posts that hold them at zero...

I created a template and measured the increments and used scanned in images of my exsisting faces for make sure my new faces would be accurate...

I then started designing.....

When I felt like I was getting close to something I liked, I printed out a few test transparencies and paper versions to mount and see how it looked....

Getting closer but not 100%. The sad Part is I jumped the gun and the printer hasn't even arrived yet. So for now, I will have to wait to proceed any further. I also plan on updating all the interior lights from the old red to a white or green hue. So I guess I will tackle that while I wait. 

(Also note the hub adapter I machined at the bottom of the last image)

[Earl]

That is awesome=) I can't wait until that printer shows up so we can see the finished product

[jc43089]

Super cool!

[Brian.]

I vote green glow. Although. I'm preferable to Red. I want my trucks gauges to be red.

[Jdesign]

Thanks guys!!!

This is where I am at today. I printed on a standard 12mil luster paper, and just have to wait patiently for the printer now ;/

[YoungCR]

Love it!

[Jdesign]

Thanks!

I plan on keeping the template available and will be able to make them for anyone interested in a new design for their own car. It should be fairly priced, but I can not give an accurate estimate until we get the printer.

[johnprusinski]

Jdesign said:

Thanks guys!!!

This is where I am at today. I printed on a standard 12mil luster paper, and just have to wait patiently for the printer now ;/

this is very cool.

[Jdesign]

Brian. said:

Does this mean I get my spacers back?

If you want em back, they are just chilling on a shelf in the shop.

[Jdesign]

johnprusinski said:

this is very cool.

Thanks! Printer should be here this week!!

[animal]

Woah sweet build!  My auto top isn't working - kinda hate it - just using manual for now.  What happened to this Borbet type B's!

[Jdesign]

animal said:

Woah sweet build!  My auto top isn't working - kinda hate it - just using manual for now.  What happened to this Borbet type B's!

I don't understand why everyone complains about the power tops. Mine works great and was easy to fix when something went wrong with it. Do you know whats wrong with yours? I sold the Borbets, cleaning them sucked.

[patsbimmer1]

[Jdesign]

patsbimmer1 said:

Thanks for the pic! That's awesome!

[Jdesign]

So I spent my whole day today, learning and experimenting with our new printer. I think I finally got it dialed in and can start making gauge faces. This is this is the latest print I created, which has solid and transparent parts, with a clear gloss varnish pattern on top. I hope to have a complete Set of gauge faces tomorrow.

[Earl]

Awesome=)

[wasnt m3]

Wow! Turned out really nice!

[B C]

Very very cool! Looking forward to pictures of them installed

[Bassboy3313]

Awesome!