3D Printed Tray Inserts

[TiN]

Some of you may have seen one of my recent threads about 3D printing a prototype Satoshi Grille. The whole "3D printed" thing seemed to spark some interest on the forum, so I figured I'd post one of my completed mods involving 3D printing.

When I got my used Runner, one of its obvious "pros" was the great condition of the interior. It looked even more amazing ones I got it professionally detailed. The only issue with the interior is that the previous owner managed to get blobs of clear epoxy permanently adhered to the bottom of one of the storage trays (the one below the center console latch). Rather than trying to scrape the epoxy out and risk causing more damage to the interior, I decided that I would go ahead and design and print an insert to cover up the eye-sore. As an added benefit, I designed a little panel on the insert that stores the remote for my Pioneer audio system. Here are some pictures of the final product:

Without Remote

With Remote

A Better Look At The Feet Below The Insert

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I may make different versions of this insert that have more features (coin holder, etc.) in the future.

What do you guys think?

 

[JustSomeName]

awesome! would love if you made a divider for the center console. maybe one that goes down the middle or one that goes across, or one that separates into 4 sections? that thing is like a bottomless hole filled with crap!

i saw another poster here make a tray divider that came he used to divide the center console top & bottom.

 

[zopperman]

awesome! would love if you made a divider for the center console. maybe one that goes down the middle or one that goes across, or one that separates into 4 sections? that thing is like a bottomless hole filled with crap!

i saw another poster here make a tray divider that came he used to divide the center console top & bottom.

agreed. that would be huge

 

[TiN]

awesome! would love if you made a divider for the center console. maybe one that goes down the middle or one that goes across, or one that separates into 4 sections? that thing is like a bottomless hole filled with crap!

i saw another poster here make a tray divider that came he used to divide the center console top & bottom.

I could definitely try designing something for the center console. You're right about it being a bottomless pit! I also want to make some circular inserts to cover the bolt heads at the bottom of the console.

 

[kkz]

I would like to request a better cup holder insert

 

[gaterose]

x3 on the big console organization. I'd be interested if you can come up with something good.

 

[Carl Fisher]

i would like to request a better cup holder insert

yes please!!

 

[TiN]

I would like to request a better cup holder insert

Just let me know what kind of improvements you'd like to see for the cup holders, and I'll see what I can do

 

[EHNWI]

I would like to request a better cup holder insert

That's what I'm saying. I either have to have something massive or something tiny to fit in that thing. Even if it's huge, it'll just too over, especially if it's like a fountain drink.

My console is already filled to the brim with random stuff I need on the road. A little bit of organization would be nice.

 

[gaterose]

I would like to request a better cup holder insert

yes please!!

That's what I'm saying. I either have to have something massive or something tiny to fit in that thing. Even if it's huge, it'll just too over, especially if it's like a fountain drink.

I think you guys have just never driven vehicles with sh!tty cup holders... I love my T4R cup holders, by far my favorite cup holders of any vehicle I've driven enough to pay attention to 'em. Never had a problem with any sized drink in mine.

These are bad cup holders -

 

[kkz]

I think you guys have just never driven vehicles with sh!tty cup holders... I love my T4R cup holders, by far my favorite cup holders of any vehicle I've driven enough to pay attention to 'em. Never had a problem with any sized drink in mine.

My Lexus had pretty bad cup holders, but they would at least hold the drinks without fuss, assuming I don't make any sharp turns.

The 4th gen cup holders are pretty damn shite with slimmer drinks. Drop drink in, close tampon wing up, cool, holds drink in. Go to grab drink, and the center insert comes right out. Now you have this mess to deal with while doing 70 on the highway.

The best cup holders I've ever used were the ones in my friends Civic SI's. Second place would be other friends old ass Sentra.

 

[JustSomeName]

Hey [MENTION=100305]TiN[/MENTION], here's a link to what I was talking about with the center console organizer, maybe this will get your creative juices flowing

if you do make one, hopefully you'll keep the USB at the bottom of the console in mind to make sure its still accessible.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/129499-custom-center-console-organizer.html

would be VERY interested in purchasing one if you would be able to make one though!

 

[97BlackAckCL]

That is really cool, I would love something like that for the big center console like others said

 

[EHNWI]

I think you guys have just never driven vehicles with sh!tty cup holders... I love my T4R cup holders, by far my favorite cup holders of any vehicle I've driven enough to pay attention to 'em. Never had a problem with any sized drink in mine.

The ones in the center aren't bad on this one. They wouldn't fit larger bottles, but any others would probably be fine.

EDIT: They are ugly as hell though haha

 

[TiN]

Hey [MENTION=100305]TiN[/MENTION], here's a link to what I was talking about with the center console organizer, maybe this will get your creative juices flowing

if you do make one, hopefully you'll keep the USB at the bottom of the console in mind to make sure its still accessible.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/129499-custom-center-console-organizer.html

would be VERY interested in purchasing one if you would be able to make one though!

The organizer you linked looks really useful. I'll keep you guys updated on the progress. Between the grille and various insert ideas you guys have, I'll be a busy bee for a while :rofl: Thanks for all the suggestions!

 

[JustSomeName]

keep us posted!

 

[kevinpt]

The organizer you linked looks really useful. I'll keep you guys updated on the progress. Between the grille and various insert ideas you guys have, I'll be a busy bee for a while :rofl: Thanks for all the suggestions!

if you made one for the cup holders that rounded off each corner if would fit cups better. and if you made it all one piece it would stay in place. i think it would look really

if you made something for the cup holders or the console i would buy it

edit: if you made one for the console i think it should have a bottom to it.

 

[zopperman]

Hey [MENTION=100305]TiN[/MENTION], here's a link to what I was talking about with the center console organizer, maybe this will get your creative juices flowing

if you do make one, hopefully you'll keep the USB at the bottom of the console in mind to make sure its still accessible.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/129499-custom-center-console-organizer.html

would be VERY interested in purchasing one if you would be able to make one though!

Make this and I will buy it.

Any idea what materials cost for this type of thing/what you would charge?

 

[TiN]

Make this and I will buy it.

Any idea what materials cost for this type of thing/what you would charge?

It's hard to say at this point, but when I get the final design constructed in Solidworks on my computer, I can run it through a program that will estimate the weight of the print. The black plastic material for the 3D printer costs $31 per kilogram (2.2 lbs), so that's what I'll derive my price from.

 

[TiN]

Quick update on the progress of some of these parts:

The designs for the center console divider and cupholders are still in the works, but will hopefully start to come together soon.

The tissue box holder for under the console lid (requested by [MENTION=93193]morphious[/MENTION]) is almost complete. Here are prototypes 1, 2, and 3 (from left to right). Don't ask why #3 is in red, felt a little colorful that day :bounce:

Prototype 4 of the tissue box holder will be printed tomorrow. I believe its fitment will be spot-on.... The little clips are hard to get just right.