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Old 10-26-2015 | 12:56 AM
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3D printing rear bumper TPI badge

A friend of mine at the local University is taking a CAD class and was looking for something to create for a project that will eventually be printed on the campus' 3D printer.

So in the spirit of killing 2 birds with one stone I talked him into recreating my rear bumper emblem "5.7 Tuned port injection" since mine has long since turned to dust. I know they sell recreations but nothing beats a good grade and $free.99

I need the dimensions off the original if anyone has it, more or less the overall rectangle, I have one or two of the letters left for font and sizing for that.
Old 10-27-2015 | 05:14 AM
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Re: 3D printing rear bumper TPI badge

The one on my car measures 14 7/16 long
Old 10-27-2015 | 05:17 AM
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Old 10-27-2015 | 09:22 AM
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Re: 3D printing rear bumper TPI badge

Should be about 1/8" tall
Old 10-27-2015 | 10:38 PM
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Re: 3D printing rear bumper TPI badge

thanks guys. how about the height? roughly 2" from the piece of mine I have left?
Old 10-27-2015 | 11:30 PM
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Re: 3D printing rear bumper TPI badge

I think 3/4" is the maximum height.
Old 10-28-2015 | 03:18 PM
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Re: 3D printing rear bumper TPI badge

awesome, thank you. I didnt have the pieces with me so i was trying to guestimate. hopefully my buddy can get a proof made this week. will post pictures when I get it all sorted out.
Old 10-28-2015 | 05:40 PM
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Re: 3D printing rear bumper TPI badge

FYI, every few months a member does this and some other member screams at him because it's trademarked and GM is going to sue you. But for personal use or a freebie to friends who cares.... Anyway, be ready.
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