DIY FLOATING CENTRE CAPS for $25! (Self-Levelling Wheel Badges)

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New and improved version 2.0 available now on my site:
diverge3d.com....
While my $2900 525i isn't quite a Rolls-Royce, I decided to give it a little Goodwood flair by adding some self-levelling wheel centre caps. At about $150 a set though, I was never going to buy them...
In this video, I'm using my new Bambu Lab X1-C 3D printer, along with a couple generic parts, to make a set of floating centre caps using the wheel badges I already have on the car (for about 1/6 the price!)
Download my 3D printable design files here for V1.0:
www.thingivers...
If you're interested in having me make you a set for your BMW, head to the About section on my channel page and get in touch via email.
Parts required:
M8 bolts, anything over 25mm should work fine
Washers where needed to get spacing correct
22mm skateboard wheel bearings, 7mm thick, 8mm centre diameter
M8 nylon lock nuts
Electrical / teflon tape to wind around section of bolt thread that contacts the inner shell of the bearing, this may be required to get a really snug and precise fit
Note: if you have an open-frame 3D printer (no enclosure) I recommend PETG filament instead of ABS

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6 окт 2024

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@jrank1234 8 месяцев назад

MY MAN! I have a 3d printer and was just thinking of making these and found your video. Legend! and you've also uploaded the file to thingverse! Not all hero's wear capes!

@almightylux4955 18 дней назад

Did you ever make them ??

@mattarnold7633 Год назад

very cool, my first thought was that if you also combined a spring you could damp the inertia of the weights inside and prevent the rolling even more... Just a thought

@cubegears Год назад

Springs aren’t a damper

@Truckingforlife323 Год назад

You should sell them

@Bythirteen Год назад

Well done, man. Great project, great results, and great video production. Good stuff!!!

@DrKoneko 11 месяцев назад

Def gonna try this on my Saab. No one really sells them and I want them to be good quality.

@Reverend_Salem 5 месяцев назад

same but with my lincolin

@TheJacobs88 Год назад

Hey man! Great idea great video! Any chance you can post a clear picture of the bolts and sleeves you used?

@OEMStez Год назад

I’ll try to soon

@elee2435 Год назад

You killed it! Great work! Can't believe you only have 747 subscribers.

@Matush666 10 месяцев назад

Wow man, your are THE man! Thank you for sharing the project and explaining and listing everything. Much aprish! Great work!!!! 🎉

@serdarcam99 Год назад

you should makes weights held by physical holder instead of gluing it high g forces could easily weaken the glue but overall pretty cool build

@OEMStez 7 месяцев назад

I made this change among others for my V2.0 👍

@bschandar17 Месяц назад

@@OEMStez can you share link for version 2?

@mattm2684 Год назад

Great information. I plan on making my own since they don't any larger 3 3/8 inches that I can find and those are $250 each. I want to make custom ones that are somewhere between 5 and 7 inches if possible

@ppanczel Год назад

Great video! I was looking for a simple but great solution. Thanks!

@Matthew-sh1ln Год назад

Bro would be unstoppable on pimp my ride

@OEMStez Год назад

Triple screen PS2 boot setup is next

@almightylux4955 18 дней назад

@@OEMStezcan I purchase a set

@LaurynasJr Год назад

Hello, maybe its possible to get 56mm version ? I could downsize it in cura, but then there would be problems with bearing and weights and i still dont have 3d modeling knowledge to downsize only outer edge

@randygarza1573 6 месяцев назад

Nice! Thanks for sharing the project! Any chance you have the bearing part numbers?

@johnbarton4594 3 месяца назад

Hi Stez, GREAT video. Any chance you could make a set of 4 of these for my 2018 Tesla Model 3. I know it would cost more than $25.00.

@Dvaleays Год назад

This is so awesome! Do you have a file for those? I'd love to print them for my bmw 😁

@OEMStez Год назад

Thanks man, I’ll upload the files and put a link to them in the description, check back soon 👍

@Dvaleays Год назад

@@OEMStez Awesome, still waiting 😁

@OEMStez Год назад

@@Dvaleays sorry for the hold up mate, link in description now

@JoseAguilarAlfaro Год назад

@@OEMStez Awesome job man! It seems that the link in description isn’t working. I’d also love to print them. Thanks!!!

@OEMStez Год назад

@@JoseAguilarAlfaro Should be working now - Missed a step getting my Thingiverse account set up

@TheMaauw 5 месяцев назад

really cool man! nicely done!

@PikySuper 9 месяцев назад

Hello man, I just printed the 4, but I can't assemble them well, wouldn't you have a video of how to assemble the screws?

@Sha_doW0712_RL 11 месяцев назад

Do the Caps still work properly without any issue after 8 months?

@franciscoparga2863 11 месяцев назад

Wondering too🤔

@ImanRahmat Год назад

Awesome, wanna trying your model, thanks dude, auto subscribe

@Alson1961 15 дней назад

Brilliant do you make Ford ones please

@patrickrice6752 8 месяцев назад

I would buy a set right now

@OEMStez 7 месяцев назад

bet www.diverge3d.com.au/product/bmw-floating-centre-caps/

@martinofoster50 3 дня назад

Can we order these input any cap?On the front

@singharjot86 5 месяцев назад

Well done man can you make such for SUZUKI cars.

@DeVeLoPeR450 Год назад

Hi. Love your work. Do you have by any chance original file(from CAD)? I was trying to make set of those and I run into few issues. Slot for bolt head is bigger so bolt is spinning. And slot for bearing was smaller so grinding was necessary.

@marko7633 5 месяцев назад

hey man, i wanted to do this thing too but if you already did it could you send me the file? you would save me so much time 😂 🤞🏻

@anestiskariotis2728 Год назад

Great work dude!

@MrCarlLewis 9 месяцев назад

Oh that’s fire

@captaindovzhyk Год назад

Amazing job!

@MCFABRICATION 9 месяцев назад

Make me 4 mate!

@OEMStez 7 месяцев назад

www.diverge3d.com.au/product/bmw-floating-centre-caps/

@christopherpalmer4104 Год назад

This is so badass!!!

@harveymanfrantinsingin7373 7 месяцев назад

Good stuff! Nice to hit a home run your first try. How have they held up?

@OEMStez 7 месяцев назад

They’ve been doing well, but I have a V2.0 with some improvements available on my site now

@harveymanfrantinsingin7373 7 месяцев назад

@@OEMStez oh, very cool! I tried finding your site, but had no luck.. how do i find you?

@arnoldevans6299 Месяц назад

Nice!

@Marky_Markster Год назад

Thanks for the inspiration. I will attempt. What is the sleeve that you put on the bolt? Is it just 3/8 of an inch of rubber hose?

@OEMStez Год назад

I 3D printed that piece but there’s a lot of things you could use for it. I wouldn’t use rubber hose as you need to be able to tighten the bolt down firmly and rubber hose will deform

@mdang3662 Год назад

Hi Stez, I would like to know how much for two sets? Live in USA....

@OEMStez Год назад

Hi mate - head to the About section on my channel and send me an email to the address on that page - I'll get in touch for a quote 👍

@darronjacob3546 Год назад

This is dope!!! Have yu thought bout selling or making for people?

@OEMStez Год назад

I probably wouldn’t sell them cause the 3D printer quality isn’t quite good enough for sale, but if someone asked for a set I probably would 😏

@haaa.aguilar9016 2 месяца назад

Im interested wouldbyou do for a 2023 genesis g80 size but im using on a lincoln town car the rims , so i would need it for lincoln insignia

@lukasbudiscak1380 Год назад

Heyy..do you know how much material you used for a complete set of 4?...thanks

@OEMStez Год назад

Check my file in the description on thingiverse, if you load it into a slicer it should give you an estimate

@Thegcodee 10 месяцев назад

How much would you charge me to do mine? I have a 2004 mustang gt and it’s decked out. I’d really love to have some but I don’t know how to create them with 3d printing.

@johnhardin6250 14 дней назад

Very nice bro , you have them for sell

@OEMStez 14 дней назад

Link in description 👍

@doriandoti8536 6 месяцев назад

Excellent.

@tjololot3761 Год назад

Impressive mod, great effort.....the only "downside" is that that the labor needed for this to work is disproportionally bigger than the price tag of the original BMW floating caps. Best regards from Greece and congratulations!

@OEMStez Год назад

100% true. These days I have more time than money so for now it’s worth it for me 😅

@meguinness1116 Год назад

Bigger then the BMW price tag? I don't think so.

@meguinness1116 Год назад

Any reason why you using long bolts instead of 3d print the entire shaft that goes through the bearing and then apply a screw and washer at the back to keep it in place? Thank you

@OEMStez Год назад

Just not strong enough printing the shaft. If you print it vertically the shaft will be weak as the layers create breaking points every .2mm all the way down the length. And if you print horizontally it won’t be a smooth circle. So a bolt is the best option 👍

@CarlosSanchez-vx2ge 6 месяцев назад

That's dope bro damm

@Left_Field_Lou 11 месяцев назад

I need a design for a honda, measurement is 2.75 inches/69.85mm

@IsSOfficialY 8 месяцев назад

Man I wish I had a 3D printer, cant find anything cheap on amazon :/

@OEMStez 7 месяцев назад

I got you - www.diverge3d.com.au/product/bmw-floating-centre-caps/

@daneloperena 6 месяцев назад

Do you have cad files these?? I’d like to print them at my store

@vali_cvm 2 месяца назад

Does the petg ressist to the heat of the brake/wheels?

@OEMStez 2 месяца назад

Haven’t had issues with it, unless you’re on the Nurburgring I doubt you’d have any problems

@yoboiJay. 10 месяцев назад

Hello, would you build a set for my Lexus?

@larsk7708 20 дней назад

great job where is v2 :) your site is not working

@OEMStez 20 дней назад

Coming soon - website getting a makeover

@John-ep4sj Месяц назад

I would love some of them do you sell them

@OEMStez Месяц назад

Link in description 👍

@mreverythingmaynard1411 3 месяца назад

Hey could you make me some if I get you measurements

@OEMStez 3 месяца назад

Yeah sure - just submit an enquiry via my contact form and we’ll get started www.diverge3d.com.au/design-services/

@meguinness1116 Год назад

Does the inner bore bit of play on the bearing causing any problems?

@OEMStez Год назад

It can but if you wrap the section of the bolt that meets the bearing in tape it will pretty much eliminate it

@DuariDuari-g8z Месяц назад

where to buy the wheel hub cap cover model like that

@OEMStez Месяц назад

Link in description 👍

@christopherpalmer4104 Год назад

P.s. love the music

@OEMStez Год назад

Just a bit of funk for ya mate

@str3tchg648 Год назад

Can you make me some custom for my Lincoln towncar

@grasheime 11 месяцев назад

Can i pay you to make me one

@OEMStez 7 месяцев назад

www.diverge3d.com.au/product/bmw-floating-centre-caps/

@disnikhavikta Год назад

Could I pay you to do a set of floating caps for my wheels?

@Z8Y3 2 месяца назад

Where did you find the bearings?

@OEMStez 2 месяца назад

Amazon, eBay or if you want something higher quality you can go to a bearing specialist. But they are a very standard size used all over the world for tons of different things

@horvatdavid10 10 месяцев назад

which slicer do you use?

@freedom-volvo-usa Год назад

What are you using for computer and 3d printer ? Software ? I’m new to all this and anything helps 🙏🏽

@OEMStez Год назад

Computer is a desktop I built myself mainly for CAD use, something with an i5, 16GB ram and an entry-mid level graphics card will be fine. Software is Fusion 360, printer is a Bambu Lab X1-C but you can get away with a much cheaper printer

@freedom-volvo-usa Год назад

@@OEMStez thank you ! I appreciate it !

@almightylux4955 18 дней назад

Could I purchase a set of these from you ?

@OEMStez 18 дней назад

Link in description 🤝

@alexandre007opa Год назад

Crafty

@almightylux4955 18 дней назад

Does the make the cap stick out a bit ?

@OEMStez 18 дней назад

Not really, maybe 1mm more than a regular badge - they’re available on my website via the link in the description

@almightylux4955 18 дней назад

@@OEMStez what if I need them for a different wheel not a bmw could I give you the measurements and you print me up what I need ?

@almightylux4955 10 дней назад

@@OEMStez I’ve emailed you about getting a set of these and didn’t get a response ??

@OEMStez 5 дней назад

Hey, I can’t see anything from you in my Inbox. Generally I don’t design alternate versions for other cars as it almost always needs adjustment to fit properly which makes it get very expensive for the person interested - hope you understand 🙏

@gerritcrouse4188 Год назад

Hello listen man I make these nhe but the normal ones how do you get it right to let not the legs of cap brake when you place them in I'm using petg filament plz help I made over 25 of these different designs of the legs and does not work

@OEMStez Год назад

Mate happy to help but I don’t know what part you’re referring to

@gerritcrouse4188 Год назад

@@OEMStez the part of Centre caps the clips that goes into the wheel that locks in place I made a normal Centre cap and all that but the clips keep breaking

@CarlosSanchez-vx2ge 6 месяцев назад

I need some how much?

@OEMStez 6 месяцев назад

Available at link in description 👍