1JZ E30 Vert Build Thread with Pastry filled wheels

[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!

[YoungCR]

So what exactly is the printer you are using?

[Jdesign]

CYoung said:

So what exactly is the printer you are using?

Its a Roland VersaUV Printer. It can print on almost anything and is the next closest thing to permanent. We are the first consultancy world wide to have one that is not in a full scale production facility. It prints on metal, plastic, glass etc. It can also do curved surfaces. If you or anyone on here is interested in some custom parts printed(ex: gauges, shift knobs, etc) let me know. 

Earl said:

Awesome=)

wasnt m3 said:

Wow! Turned out really nice!

Snap said:

Very very cool! Looking forward to pictures of them installed

Bassboy3313 said:

Awesome!

Thanks guys!!! I am really excited to see what it looks like lit up too. I am still trying to figure out lighting though. I might have to make some SLA parts to replace the orange/red plastic that light pipes the OEM red glow light around the faces, because I would prefer white.

[YoungCR]

Curved surfaces? That's awesome. My first job was running a large format UV curable inkjet. The inks are incredibly durable and scratch resistant.

[Jdesign]

That they are. Its a really awesome machine. I will share some designs with you guys once they are complete.

[Jdesign]

Finally got mine all printed. Now time to figure out the lighting. Here is a pic of the final print. 

[Jdesign]

Not much of an update, but I installed half of the gauges and the lumens from the stock bulbs was far too dim. I ordered some LED replacements to see if that will work, but if not I will have to find another means for lighting. I am trying to reduce spotting and the yellow / reddish hue from a standard bulb. I will post pics once everything is installed, so far here is what I ordered;