E30 bushings

[Rowleym]

Someone happen to have a rear subframe lying around? I can't imagine paying 120$ or more for 2 chucks of uhmw that costs like 5$, and I want to have all the dimensions for e30/e36. I plan to build a lot of them in my life and having a CAD file on everything is GREAT. 

So. Anyone? I just need to take a few measurements, and I don't feel like dropping a subframe on a spare e30 to find out. MAN I want to heat my shop. 

It would be cool If I could host a bunch of CAD files here so everyone can have parts made/make parts I have a pretty good database already, but its always growing!

[TehRaydarlover]

I should have a set of revshift poly bushings with me when I stop to pick up that engine block if you just want to take a few quick measurements of those.

[ClassE]

Dang... I had all the rear bushings on my workbench last winter and could have measured everything.

[Earl]

Can you machine small and intricate features in aluminum with your cnc?

[Rowleym]

TehRaydarlover said:

I should have a set of revshift poly bushings with me when I stop to pick up that engine block if you just want to take a few quick measurements of those.

That would be awesome!

[Rowleym]

Earl said:

Can you machine small and intricate features in aluminum with your cnc?

Absolutely! I should be able to machine anything... 

But really you can come here and watch it get made! I have the keys to the place, and its empty after 430pm every day, and on the weekends, so there is lots of time to play around and make whatever you want.

[Earl]

Do you think you could machine a roundel out of aluminum?

[B C]

I can see the curvature being a problem for a clean appearance, id say get one laser etched but i will let our resident machining expert answer.

Rowley, please pickup the white courtesy telephone

[Earl]

I have a CAD drawing made already as well by Robert=)

[Rowleym]

Earl said:

I have a CAD drawing made already as well by Robert=) 

SEND ME IT! I can definitely engrave on curvature. This will be neat. Ill try it out nonetheless.

[Earl]

What's your email?

[YoungCR]

Rowleym said:

It would be cool If I could host a bunch of CAD files here so everyone can have parts made/make parts I have a pretty good database already, but its always growing!

This right here is an awesome idea! We have the software for a file library too

[Rowleym]

CYoung said:

This right here is an awesome idea! We have the software for a file library too

cool! Ill start cleaning up my drawings and Labeling everything! This ought to be cool. Seems like there is a few of us on the forums now that have access to nice equipment.

[YoungCR]

Rowleym said:

cool! Ill start cleaning up my drawings and Labeling everything! This ought to be cool. Seems like there is a few of us on the forums now that have access to nice equipment. 

I agree and it would make for a great way to collaborate on designs.