Tesla Model 3/S/X Steering Balancer - Tungsten Edition

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I first printed the impressive Steering Wheel Balancer found here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3548476 It worked amazingly well, but I wanted a smaller form factor that could also switch between the Model S and 3. The problem was lead weighs significantly more than it should, making it difficult to come up with a compact design. To overcome this challenge, I conducted some research and discovered that using tungsten instead of lead is the most cost-effective method. A cubic foot of lead weighs approximately 708 pounds, while a cubic foot of tungsten weighs an impressive 1205 pounds. The additional weight provides two key benefits: first, I need less space to store the weight in my design; second, the center of gravity can be moved further towards the edge of the steering wheel, giving more leverage. In testing, I successfully balanced my steering wheel with less than 9 oz of tungsten compared to around 12 oz of lead. However, there is one drawback: tungsten is more expensive than lead. I purchased https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PDTQ8G4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it worked flawlessly. Other options may not fit perfectly with my design, though. Lastly, I used a set of command strips to attach this to my steering wheel. Its small size makes it completely invisible from the front or driver's side on either the 3 or S models. The command strip allows me to easily and quickly attach or detach it as needed.