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This thread will be for random crap I design and test.
I have been hunting for some fender flares that aren't dated and clunky...no such luck. As is tradition, I decided to make my own. The front is about ready to print, still designing the rear.
I ran some simulations in mud and on gravel...came up with a few interesting ideas.
Here's the front.
That is the profile/outer shell. It will be a solid piece for final build.
Here's the prototype on the OBS
Hit the angles I wanted. Waiting on some bullet proof (no really) filament for the final product. I'll be using Copoly Nylon Carbon Fiber. About 3/8" will stop a 9mm at very close range. Should make for a pretty robust flare. We shall see.
Hope everyone has an awesome and safe holiday. Check in every now and then. I have some very fun projects coming.
Ok, round 2...after playing around with different simulations (simscale.com rocks if anyone else needs some accurate data)
I let them run for about a 500 mile trip. Mud, gravel, sand were used respectively. My original design was failing in weird ways, so I decided to reshape the spine. The main contours are very similar, this new design is slightly less bulky, yet retains the protection I was looking for.
Here is V2 I should have a test fit by EOD today or tomorrow. I also opted out of the CoPoly for now...it's back ordered for a few more weeks. Going with PETGCF, still very strong but may be too rigid for final product. We shall see.
Test came out nicely. Very different look/feel. I'm excited to test this version on the truck.
Time to figure out some mounting options. Since I am covering up a few dinged up fenders, the plan so far is to figure out a way to mount them from inside the wheel well. Hopefully keep the installation clean. If that is a dead end, I'll opt for the more traditional rivet/screw on look.
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