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Hi All,

I bought a set of Fondmetal 4000 alloys in 15" 4x108 ET11. These are a classic wheel that have been seen a few times on 106s, 205s and 306s as well as fast fords and capris etc. After a track session I noticed that I had lost one of my original centre caps. Days later I lost another leaving me with only two. The fondmetal 4000 centre caps are not a standard item so cannot be replaced with any old centre cap. I decided to design some and then get them 3D printed. Enough development has gone into these now and people have actually bought them.

These are expensive as these are custom 3D printed low production items, however £16 each isnt much more than the cost price. I am selling these through my shapeways shop as they take care of the printing and delivery. They are available in a range of colours and are produced in strong and flexible plastic which is then polished in order to give a smooth finish.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/W9W9P3...d=55291263

I have a few photos from the project thread. I refurbished my wheels, polished them up and painted the centre caps. Also tried to layer some vinyl on to recreate the originals but didn't take well to the dome so best to leave them painted. Maybe Ill design some flat ones in the future.



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When you order they will arrive well packed with bubble wrap direct from shapeways. Lead time is around two weeks.
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First customer with caps fitted!

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Amazing, just ordered a set.
(19-12-2015, 10:22 AM)simonh Wrote: [ -> ]Amazing, just ordered a set.

I see someone has ordered one but remember you'll need 4 for a set!
Awesome mate!! They look so good
Doh, should've paid closer attention! Ah well, I only actually need one so that'll do just now. The car wont be ready for the wheels for at least another year so I can always save up. or continue with the steel ones I made.

Thanks for pointing that out. :-)
i actually need a set of these wheels!
(20-12-2015, 12:37 PM)toseland Wrote: [ -> ]i actually need a set of these wheels!

remember that only 266m brakes fit underneath them and thats including getting handy with a grinder on the callipers and also fitting 5mm spacers! Really want to put them on the rallye but there is no way they will fit over gti6 brakes.
Yeah such a shame
Just realised I've been pronouncing those wrong all these years and you never corrected me haha. Tongue
(21-12-2015, 11:49 AM)Toms306 Wrote: [ -> ]Just realised I've been pronouncing those wrong all these years and you never corrected me haha. Tongue

i did... but you just kept saying it!  Heart
Oops haha, oh well! lmao

Fondamental seems like a better name anyway. Wink