3D printed fenders

[Notch8]

I’m in need of a set of fenders for Mid America and don’t have the equipment to try and make some from balsa. The pre made balsa sets I have seen are extremely expensive however I have seen some 3D printed sets pretty cheap.
I’m look for pros and cons here or should I just buy GEE trying to find out the best option for a pre made fender. Are the 3D comparable to balsa?

Thanks

 

[dan9592]

I have never done balsa but have 3D. If you use 3D make sure you close up the ends of the fenders. They also need tobesanded smooth.

 

[Ballistic Racing]

I’m in need of a set of fenders for Mid America and don’t have the equipment to try and make some from balsa. The pre made balsa sets I have seen are extremely expensive however I have seen some 3D printed sets pretty cheap.
I’m look for pros and cons here or should I just buy GEE trying to find out the best option for a pre made fender. Are the 3D comparable to balsa?

Thanks

I prefer balsa but a have a very successful box stock that ran the Gee fenders. If you’re limited on time, they’re an easy install.

 

[Wolfram Racing]

Made the finals last year with a set of GEE fenders....

 

[Notch8]

Thanks for the input just ordered the GEE fenders.

I wish I had a track I would love to do a comparison of the GEE vs 3D vs balsa

 

[Wolfram Racing]

Thanks for the input just ordered the GEE fenders.

I wish I had a track I would love to do a comparison of the GEE vs 3D vs balsa

I think you would need a wind tunnel, smoke wand and a low range force gauge (and CFD Simulation code)...these types of comparisons are more difficult than they first appear.