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Originally Posted by moose09876
I'm digging this up from the grave because it's one of the top search results for 135i broken armrest tab. Why spend $160+ on a new armrest when I can use the 10X more expensive tools I already own to make it! Removed and 3d scanned the clip. The scan obviously isn't perfect and needs some touch up (I have no good knowledge on how to edit giant STL files. I use fusion and it's impossible in there.) Printed out of PETG on an FDM printer and as a proof of concept it works great. While cleaning up one of the holes I broke one of the pivot tabs (in red), but it's just the back side and it still functions. Trying a super fine layer height ASA print now. PCBway will SLS print it in black nylon for $5 ea for 2+. Hell, you could get it 3d printed in titanium for $338. That wouldn't break. LOL!! If you want the STL just hit me up. The original one is pretty big but I have a simplified one that I'm trying with this ASA print.
Like AvE says, do cool sht and put it on the internet.
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Have a friend with BMW series 1 E81 (Europe) with this problem. Its a pain having the lid open all the time... It hardly closes. It opens even when closing the doors, just suddenly springs... haha.
I have a 3d printer and want to give it a try. Only have PLA but just want to try it out and see if it works. Ill buy other type of filament if the PLA does its job.
It seems I dont have PM permissions yet. Ill send you a message when I get access to them so you can decide if you want to send me the STL file. If there is an alternative way of receiving the STL file ill agree to it no problem.
Thanks a lot for the work done for the community. Wish I had a 3d scanner and knew how to deal with 3d files.