Bonnet Stay Clip
2004 Subaru Forester
Description
Broke the existing clip and instead of going to the wreckers looking for a replacement, why not print one? This one works ok, if it breaks again I will be narrowing the mouth of the holder, lowering it and putting in some supports to make it's grip a little stronger. Width of the "C" that holds the whole clip in place could also be a little wider to prevent it sliding left to right. Don't think it needs reshaping to get a better grip on the car. May fit other years and models. Hopefully I've designed the scad file so that it can be tweaked without too much stress. -edit 2014 09 25- Minor changes to give the clip and insert a little more strength.
Print Instructions
Printed this out on the UP! 3D printer on it's side. Meant there was a continuous layer of plastic around where it needs to bend.
Part Description
Broke the existing clip and instead of going to the wreckers looking for a replacement, why not print one? This one works ok, if it breaks again I will be narrowing the mouth of the holder, lowering it and putting in some supports to make it's grip a little stronger. Width of the "C" that holds the whole clip in place could also be a little wider to prevent it sliding left to right. Don't think it needs reshaping to get a better grip on the car. May fit other years and models. Hopefully I've designed the scad file so that it can be tweaked without too much stress. -edit 2014 09 25- Minor changes to give the clip and insert a little more strength.
Print Instructions
Printed this out on the UP! 3D printer on it's side. Meant there was a continuous layer of plastic around where it needs to bend.