MG Midget/Austin Healey Sprite Center Radio Console

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This is an upgrade & slight redesign of the center radio console found in MG Midgets/Austin Healey Sprites. It is roughly 2½"/64mm narrower than the factory metal console, for some added knee room. It is also about ¼"/6mm shorter, so installing/removing it is a little bit easier.This console also features:A single DIN radio slot.(2) 3" speakers, (1) on each side. Ø90mm bolt circle/74mm body. (I used Magnadyne WR30B)(2) LED courtesy lights, (1) on each side.(These are wired to the factory map light, so they turn on when the doors open & when the map light switch is turned on.)(2) locations for Ø2 1/16" auxiliary gauges.(1) 30mm hole for mounting a three port USB charging plug.The console also retains the factory hazard switch and the factory map light. For mounting the hazard light relay, I recommend sticking it to the inside of the console with some velcro. For assembly, the parts all screw together using M3 flat-head machine screws. If wanted, some glue can also be used to make it even more secure. The following parts are required:(57) M3 heat-set thread inserts.(57) M3x6mm flathead machine screws.(8) M4 heat-set thread inserts.(8) M4x10mm Socket cap machine screws.The models are tailored to fit a 300x300mm print bed and you can print the whole unit in (4) prints.Print #1 - Front Plate(This piece is folded after printing & fastened to the side plates)Print #2 - Left Side & Right Side PlatesPrint #3 - Top & Bottom PlatesPrint #4 - Back PlateThe top & bottom plates are optional. The console will work just fine if they're omitted.For material, I highly recommend at least ABS/ASA, as PLA would most likely soften & warp pretty quickly, since the area where the radio console gets mounted is actually quite warm due to the heater. I printed mine in ASA on a Creality K1 Max running Creality Slicer's generic ABS profile. Supports are required for the MG logo in the front plate & the LED light pockets in the side plates. I also coated my completed console in Raptor Linear Rubberized Undercoating($18/can @ AutoZone) in order to give it some texture.If you find this item useful and would like to help me buy more filament, please consider sending a tip/donation my way:Stripe: https://donate.stripe.com/00g4ie8hm9Gg8hydQQPaypal: wellkevi01