Even though the 3D scanner Indrė used offered up to 0.05 mm accuracy, she decided to slightly tweak the printable models in 3D modeling software: “I adjusted the models to make the locking loops a little bit thicker and stronger.In terms of car-related professions, gainful employment tends to fall into one of two different categories. The whole session took her around 30 minutes, after which she acquired 3D models of the components. With the air intakes taken out of the borrowed bumper, Indrė began with 3D scanning. Workflow Step 1: 3D Scanning & Adjusting the Design She divided the whole work into three steps to 3D print the components for her car: Having access to her friend’s bumper which had the same intakes installed, Indrė knew she could successfully reproduce the intakes on a 3D printer and save money. But some of them, like the air intakes, were far too expensive for me, so I decided to produce them myself with the 3D printing equipment.” Thanks to her experience as a 3D Creative employee, she knew exactly what to do: “I ordered some of those components from the MINI store here in Vilnius. The bumper she purchased, however, had some elements missing, like grills, intakes and the lower lip.

The new JCW bumper’s cost amounted to a four-digit number of €, which was far beyond Indrė’s budget.Īfter some consideration, Indrė opted for a cheaper solution - having a used bumper delivered to Lithuania from Poland.

The situation with used spare parts is even worse,

The MINI Cooper JCW is a rare, hard-to-get model in Lithuania.

But she was aware of two things that could stand in her way:

The idea of upgrading her car came into Indrė’s mind last year, when she decided to replace the original bumper with the one coming from the JCW edition. So, everyone wants to have the JCW, or at least look like one.” Including Indrė. As she admits: “it’s more powerful, has more exterior design changes in comparison with other editions, and looks aesthetically better. And even though her MINI Cooper S is the apple of her eye, she appreciates the John Cooper Works (JCW) edition body kit much more. Naturally, she knows all the design differences in consecutive editions that have been launched over time. Indrė has always been a huge fan of the MINI Cooper line, which she admires for having an exclusive look combined with the current automotive trends. How to Reduce Costs with 3D Printing when Customizing Cars Here’s a story how 3D printing helped to customize a MINI Cooper owned by Indrė Zabielaitė from the 3D Creative team. One of the technologies for car-tuning projects is additive manufacturing. Typically, they look for cost-efficient tools that allow them to focus on their job and realize their vision easily.

They don’t shy away from DIY customization and would go to any lengths to execute such work. Real car enthusiasts know exactly what to do to make their vehicles stand out.

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