WindSim Shroud Alfa Romeo 147
Accessories · by Stuyo · 25 Jul 2024
Goal was to mount some cool real car air vents for better immersion, bought several round types but ended up using the Alfa Romeo 147 ones as they looked the coolest.
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Overview
Goal was to mount some cool real car air vents for better immersion, bought several round types but ended up using the Alfa Romeo 147 ones as they looked the coolest.
Wind Sim shroud is designed to fit this particular air vent. Originally I added the wind tunnel later so it is separate part, but also now I provided a single part shroud + integrated wind tunnel. This design provides very high airflow with no backflow due to the wind tunnel.
Adding rear car vent allows for better airflow adjustment as it not only has fins, but also rotates.
The decorative trim ring has no other function than to give the product more finished look. It was remixed from here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4508896
Fan grill I used is included in the download for convenience, it was taken from here: Honeycomb 120mm fan grill
Build info
Parts needed:
To reproduce this project you need to find secondhand dashboard air vents from Alfa Romeo 147 (2001-2010): https://alfaromeoshop.com/products/dash-board-air-vent-147?srsltid=AfmBOop2s4D6oWu6QxIx1aqUkK5W_uU3sr1kHtlUs3bFScCEriu-3K12
Assembly:
Remove the trim and airflow adjust part of the vent leaving you only the front ring + fins. all the parts just slide in together, you can use hot glue if needed. Shroud mounts directly on 120mm fan.
Print settings:
No supports needed, 40% infill, 5 layers/walls, everything is oriented ready to print.
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