generalsmirnov Posted 3July, 2018 Report Share Posted 3July, 2018 Cross post from my blog The Porsche 911 Sportomatic Brake Pad (Part#: 905-423-511-00) is a NLA item. Not even Pelican Parts can help me, and on forums second hand ones are selling for anywhere from US$90-175. That’s a lot of money for what should be a <$20 piece of rubber. So I had a try at 3D printing one myself in Form2 flexible resin: Side by side comparison of old, heavily worn pad and new printed pad. Note that this was my first go at the model and so I didn't bother rounding corners or printing at high resolution: Then finally the fitted product! Only needed minor trimming with a stanley knife: In total I calculate it cost around $12 of resin (~50mL). Not a bad alternative! Now I just need to see how it wears over time. Keen to try printing other NLA Porsche parts in the future. There are some on Thingiverse, but not as many as I would have expected. Keen to hear any feedback or thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81SC Posted 3July, 2018 Report Share Posted 3July, 2018 Great work, new technology is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 3July, 2018 Report Share Posted 3July, 2018 Very nice work. Don't forget to factor in your time and machine costs. Its probably a $50-75 (ea) run if you produce <100 I wonder what the Chinese would cost to produce old school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 3July, 2018 Report Share Posted 3July, 2018 1 hour ago, Ozvino said: I wonder what the Chinese would cost to produce old school? $1.58. Less the employees hourly rate of 58cents and 20cents materials makes it a profitable product ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 4July, 2018 Report Share Posted 4July, 2018 I am still amazed at what can be 'printed' these days, with access to the tools and some CAD ability. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalsmirnov Posted 4July, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 4July, 2018 30 minutes ago, MFX said: I am still amazed at what can be 'printed' these days, with access to the tools and some CAD ability. Nice work. Thanks Jeff! Your YouTube channel is a real inspiration for me, your breadth of skills is amazing. I've worked at YouTube (Google Sydney) for the last ~9 years so have followed you with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 4July, 2018 Report Share Posted 4July, 2018 19 hours ago, generalsmirnov said: Cross post from my blog The Porsche 911 Sportomatic Brake Pad (Part#: 905-423-511-00) is a NLA item. Not even Pelican Parts can help me, and on forums second hand ones are selling for anywhere from US$90-175. That’s a lot of money for what should be a <$20 piece of rubber. So I had a try at 3D printing one myself in Form2 flexible resin: Side by side comparison of old, heavily worn pad and new printed pad. Note that this was my first go at the model and so I didn't bother rounding corners or printing at high resolution: Then finally the fitted product! Only needed minor trimming with a stanley knife: In total I calculate it cost around $12 of resin (~50mL). Not a bad alternative! Now I just need to see how it wears over time. Keen to try printing other NLA Porsche parts in the future. There are some on Thingiverse, but not as many as I would have expected. Keen to hear any feedback or thoughts! Put some 'sporto' branding in the center diamond shape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 4July, 2018 Report Share Posted 4July, 2018 Thats awesome work ,,well done ,,,,you can start your own little business on the side ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas Rendl Posted 17June, 2019 Report Share Posted 17June, 2019 Hello, I have very big problem to buy this part for my 911T Sportomatic. Is it some way to buy this part ? I am from Prague - Czech Republic. Thanks Tomas / tom.rendl@tiscali.cz / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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