Member Since: 01 Aug 2016
Location: Shropshire
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Towing cover thumbwheels
I've seen posts from a few members who have modified the half-turn fasteners that hold the towing electrics cover in position such that the fasteners can be hand-turned. I decided to go slightly over the top with a similar solution and design a 'thumbwheel' fastener than can be 3D printed:
This makes it easy to detatch the plate when required. The design file is uploaded to Thingiverse so that anyone can download and print their own set: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1711927
Hope this is useful for someone else.
Paul
9th Aug 2016 9:49 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
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I like it.
I don't have a 3D printer though.
9th Aug 2016 10:08 pm
pghhgp
Member Since: 01 Aug 2016
Location: Shropshire
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Christmas list idea? £££ 3D printer to make 10p plastic part?!
9th Aug 2016 10:12 pm
Ben-89
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How much do they cost you to make? would you consider selling them to forum members?Current Vw Amarok
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10th Aug 2016 11:22 am
rrhool
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great ideaRichard
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10th Aug 2016 11:24 am
Hairy Dan
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That's a great idea, just need a 3d printer nowCheers Ian
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10th Aug 2016 11:27 am
Erea
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Group buy?
Well I'd buy 2 anyway.
10th Aug 2016 11:55 am
kevin-t
Member Since: 12 Nov 2007
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Two for me also
10th Aug 2016 12:02 pm
LandRoverAnorak
Member Since: 06 Mar 2014
Location: Surrey
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This is one of those mods that's so simple that it really should be a standard detail.
I made my own, which I've just transferred from my D3 to our new D4. If I'd had access to the right equipment though, I would have made knurled knobs like those in the OP.
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Darren
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What did you make it from?
You can download the files and send to a printing hub to have made, see www.3dhubs.com
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10th Aug 2016 12:35 pm
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I new I should have pattented it 6years ago
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10th Aug 2016 6:27 pm
astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
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Is it really such a 'necessary' mod
I'd have thought more ''nickable' with turn-wheels on or bright yellow? Can't say I've ever found myself scratching my head wondering how I'm going to get that 'really awkward 1/4 turn plastic thingy' off.....
Seems more of a case of 'because I can' than a real necessity?
10th Aug 2016 6:33 pm
LandRoverAnorak
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Bloody hell, is it bah humbug season already Darren
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