My final vote is just "TRD". What ever color I can get the lettering in is what I'll do all the hoses in.
Ron
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OK...All is good on the earlier models. I stopped by a neighbor I never met, and checked out his 2000, the exact same. Funny thing is ...I just found out he is service manager for the dealer I go to. Ha...small world....Of course I own a Toyota....so I don't really need to talk with service manager.
i am very interested also. i think just trd would look pretty sweet, and if i am following this right the writing would be the only part anodized, am i correct? that would be hella sweet if i could get that in blue also, would really set off the engine bay.
Originally posted by Verndog Also I need to find out about 2000-2002. I've read they are made of metal, my 03 is cheesy plastic. Could some tell me if they know they all mount and fit the same.
I could use dimensions on overall length, width at apx. center, the thickness at apx. center and the distance center to center of the 2 mounting holes. ( i hope there are 2 on prior years).
Kevin
2002 - Metal (I assume this is the same for 2000 and 2001 too?):
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I am posting a pic of what appears the early front runner. TRD only. I rendered a solid cad model with red to represent the red anodize. There will be milled channels across the top that do a couple of things. 1) they will act as a mild heat sinc to disapate some of the engine heat. 2) they will add contrast with tops being a high polished finish and bottoms a cnc milled channel (very shallow).
There will also be 3-D hemstich cuts around the fillet areas blending surfaces, that will bring a smile to you face.
I think many will be surprised how well this is going to dress up our babes.
Keep in mind this is a cad model and still in the works...just thought I'd give you a peek before I head out for the weekend.
It is better to remain silent and have people wonder if you are an idiot, rather than to open your mouth and prove to everyone you are an idiot beyond all doubt. ~ Jim Rogers
Can always send an IGES file to a machine shop and they can fabricate the cover from that. No drawing or dimensions needed.
We do this all the time at the company I work for.
Originally posted by RitcheyRch Can always send an IGES file to a machine shop and they can fabricate the cover from that. No drawing or dimensions needed.
We do this all the time at the company I work for.
Actually guys the machining is the easy part for me. I have access to a cad cam system, and I will be programming myself, and a friend that has the machine is either going to rent me time so I can set up and run, or I will contract him to run. But I will be there every step of the way.
I've been doing this for 22 years, and at work I program thru 5 axis 1.5 million dollar machines (huge 5ax).
Yes...you need to have 7+ years machinist experiance first, and know how to cut metal, that is number 1.
Model done in Mastercam 5 ax cad cam design software that uses optional Parasolid solid modeling package.
BTW...you can't tranfer Solids thru IGES, you have to use a STEP translator. You can create surfaces from solids that visually look the same when shaded, so many people mistake surfaces for solid.
Yes
Creative and looks great!
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