3D Printed ND Things: OEM door bushing insert and triangle window wind deflector for the RF
You can download the models from here: [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7038010](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7038010)
Please check the description on thingiverse for more information. There is a comparison video of driving the RF without (but with the frame already on) and with a previous test version of the v3 deflector (at 100 km/h): [https://youtu.be/mI6CIZIWOV8](https://youtu.be/mI6CIZIWOV8) I wanted to make proper comparison videos but I either didn't have the time or the weather was just too bad so I decided I don't wait more and publish them. Have fun, you can reuse the "blank" version to create your own design that fits into the frame.
FAQ (I think):
\- Does the deflector help? YES, it helps, but don't expect a night and day difference.
\- Why did you create frame and deflector separately? Because removing the tape is kind of a mess and having the frame and the deflector separately helped me to try multiple versions.
\- Does the door bushing insert increase chassis rigidity? NO, just as all the other door bushings it does not increase chassis rigidity in any noticeable way in the ND. If you feel a difference in this regard it's possibly placebo effect. What you might notice is better door closing sound and maybe a bit less rattle if you properly reposition the busing and put the inserts in.
\- What do the busing inserts do then? They just make the bushing look a bit more rigid and look better.
\- Won't I lose the wind deflector? If you properly put it on then you won't. Use high quality soft (foam) double sided tape and CLEAN the small triangle window first properly. Install it when the door is closed. Check the description and pictures in thingiverse. I drove different (old) versions of it for hundreds of kms in cold/rainy/warm weather.
\- Will there a better comparison video? Hopefully yes. Any contribution in this regard from the 3d printing miata owner community is welcome.
\- Will you create better versions and designs of the deflector? YES, definitely. The slim and a "winged" version will be added later.
Please read the disclaimer on the thingiverse page.