Traxxas nerf bar

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While bashing with my Traxxas Slash, it suddenly flipped and crashed into a tree on the side, causing a broken nerf bar (the black bumper on the side). I could easily buy a new set, but I hadn't used my printer in a while, so I decided to print a new one. I found two existing files, but neither matched the original part. One was wider than necessary and too wide for my printer, while the other pushed the body too far out, deforming it significantly. I designed this part to closely match the original as possible. Using the given print settings, I ended up with a perfect fit. It's slightly stiffer than the original part, although this could also be due to the original having seen over 4 years of action. I've only printed it in PLA. ABS is more stiff than PLA, so I don't think it's suitable for this print. This part needs to flex to absorb impact forces. Designed with Autodesk Inventor Pro 2018