My WICKED fan grill mod

[mnpctech]

Case Mod Guide by Mnpctech.com (http://www.mnpctech.com)

Laser grill is 80mm, but you must cut 92mm hole in order for rim to sit flush inside hole

The wheels are from R/C Truck. Hotbodies Predators (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDVL5&P=7)

Fasteners are 2" 10/24 machine screws w/ 1/4" alum sleeves and 10/24 acorn nuts.

The ABS plastic surface beneath chrome finish is a disgusting brown color once you cut it. paint it!

That adhesive glue is from Home Depot. Let it cure for 24hrs. Great product by GOOP brand

Metalcast Purple Aerosol paint.

80mm steel "Biohazard" grill
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM1.jpg

Removed center of grill
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM2.jpg

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM3.jpg

"Predator" R/C Truck Rim by HotBodies
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM4.jpg


I cut the face of my rim to 1/16"
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM5.jpg

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM7.jpg

Prep grill for "Metalcast" paint with 400 grit sandpaper
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM8.jpg

Duplicolor brand "Metalcast" paint
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM9.jpg

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM9a.jpg

GOOP brand Household glue
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM9c.jpg

Allow glue to cure for 24hrs
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM9d.jpg

Installed with 80mm Blue LED fan
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/GM9j.jpg

[kazuo]

wow, nice idea. reminds me a bit of mk320 rims ^_^

[fivecheebs]

'kin 'ell ...

What a wheely good idea (sorry :unsure: ). Looks great

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

Thats stunning! :wub:


Whats the wheel off of?

[Starbuck3733T]

Looks like a 'dub replica... as in "rolling on dubs".

Very cool mnpctech!

[dutchcedar]

No text needed...

That's friggin' cool...

Dutch tips hat... (again...). :D

[mnpctech]

Thanks dudes!

The original grill is 80mm. The R/C truck wheels are Hotbodie's "Predator" (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDVL5&P=7)

Dutch is right, this tutorial is pretty much self explanatory ;)

[iduktech]

What a wheely good idea
LOL:D

very nice mnpctech

[Pug]

Mnpctech

never

ceases

to

amaze

:eek: :cool:

Whatcha gonna do with the offcut? Would it make a nice intake throat/port?

Hotbodie's "Predator" (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDVL5&P=7) - *reason no. 489 for Pug to move Stateside* ^_^

[mnpctech]

I ordered the "Pro-line" R/C wheel spinner kit (for 2 wheels) today from TowerHobbies (http://www.towerhobbies.com)

Stationary (http://www.e-maxx.net/photos/spinner1.jpg) & Rotating (http://www.e-maxx.net/photos/spinner2.jpg) photos

They work with these Pro-line wheels from Tower Hobbies
2664-01 VELOCITY 6 WHEEL
2665-01 OUTBACK TXT-1 WHL
2670-01 40 SERIES MAMBO WHEEL

Heres the stock numbers for your reference.http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/GrillMod/orderform.jpg

I'll keep you updated as to how I tackle this mod after they arrive.

[gumby]

spinners?

i was thinkin about doin' that at one point. cut ur comp off and the grill keeps spinnin'. that's pimp

[mrplow]

ARG spinners.

I saw an old man with spinner hubcaps on his car at Sainsbury's. I wanted to put the poor guy out of his misery. He had obviously lost his mind. :(

[mnpctech]

^ thats as bad as the mini sound system you can install your hood that sounds like a blow off valve.

back on topic, just ordered the 120mm Evercool aluminum Chrome fan from performance-pc (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=36_49&products_id=135&osCsid=6d12da2178132458af4305fede4bf66c)

[bdogg64]

has anyone accomplished this yet that would like to share how they did it?

[mnpctech]

Any questions bdogg?

I thought I outlined it pretty good.

[bdogg64]

so you just use the spinner rims instead of the regular rims you outlined before for the same effect? The links to the pictures for the spinners didn't work

[mnpctech]

Yes, same premise.

I haven't found time to do Spinner version

[bdogg64]

I wonder if it will spin like they do on the car, or will it just be a fan with a still fan on top of it that you just spin yourself

[tristun]

I wonder if it will spin like they do on the car, or will it just be a fan with a still fan on top of it that you just spin yourself I was thinking about that too, and I think it will either spin at a medium pace, or not at all.. but I don't know cause I haven't done/seen it. :)

Very good job on the mod. Interesting idea - looks very sharp.

[TamiyaCowboy]

spinners wont work the whole rim needs too roatae for the spinners too work correct. i also looked into micro spinners for my racing/bling micro rc cars but i have found something that may be useful http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=144_21_177&products_id=15667
they are micro disc lights, couple of micro watch batterys and placed inside the wheel. now i was thinking they could be placed behind a smoked prop cone like on the ducted fans you made :D,

must say briliant idea and they also do some nice alloy rims too (pollished of course)

TC

[mnpctech]

Those are slick TC

I luv incorporating R/C stuff into case mods when I can.

R/C hood pins for custom bezel :thumb:

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/1CPUVETTE/CPUFinal/Final9bwb.jpg

[TamiyaCowboy]

Those are slick TC

I luv incorporating R/C stuff into case mods when I can.

R/C hood pins for custom bezel :thumb:

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/1CPUVETTE/CPUFinal/Final9bwb.jpg

ah i have even better for you adonized alloy rad mounts or rc shock towers we call them, i wonder could hook up a small diff and create a spinner effect but would need covered incase small fingers start poking around ;-). ill get some snaps up of my micro alloy shock mounts they would add that swish look too radiators, btw best idea i seen for those darn clips in freezing weather they are the bane of us racers :D. try neoridium magnets fella they will stick too most things (W/Without glue) and give that easy removeable item but also have a good grip so wouldnt just slip/fall off. we use them for racing too

TC

[Squelch]

Here's an idea for the spinner.

Use the magnet from an old Fan and mount it on th topside of the fan you're using. Then an alu disc connected to the spinner through a bearing. The way it works is the magnet induces eddy currents into the disc which then follows the motion of the magnet.

Car speedos use this principle and if you have access to an old one rip it apart for the bits, simply replacing the needle for the spinner and losing the torsion spring.

[TamiyaCowboy]

Here's an idea for the spinner.

Use the magnet from an old Fan and mount it on th topside of the fan you're using. Then an alu disc connected to the spinner through a bearing. The way it works is the magnet induces eddy currents into the disc which then follows the motion of the magnet.

Car speedos use this principle and if you have access to an old one rip it apart for the bits, simply replacing the needle for the spinner and losing the torsion spring.

that would work or have the spinners slightly twisted too force the induced air too spin up the spinners. you could use the actual motor as a device too allow the spinner too ingage using the magnets as a throttle but careful work would be needed with those unshielded poles

TC

[Squelch]

Thinking about it a little further. The extra magnet may not be required, so no fan mod is needed. If the disc is in close proximity to the existing magnet of the fan it may work.

[mnpctech]

try neoridium magnets fella they will stick too most things (W/Without glue) and give that easy removeable item but also have a good grip so wouldnt just slip/fall off. we use them for racing too

TC

but do they look as good?

[TamiyaCowboy]

but do they look as good?

na not as good as those fella. would you mind me asking how much that case cost too make fella, you have some fantastic work there :thumb:


TC

[mnpctech]

Thank you TC :-) I was commisioned by PC Modder Magazine (US Publication). We agreed not to publish the expenses. sorry mate

CPU Stingray Worklog (http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/showthread.php?p=27122#post27122)

[TamiyaCowboy]

Thank you TC :-) I was commisioned by PC Modder Magazine (US Publication). We agreed not to publish the expenses. sorry mate

CPU Stingray Worklog (http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/showthread.php?p=27122#post27122)

ah say no more fella. PCMM sure got a smashing rig fella :D. yes i spend a good hour ready through the worklog (turn bass down it said on the vid) the video was great and music too my liking nice bass should say TURN up speaker volume :lol:


TC

[Noobkiller]

:-( the pics are down! can you please look at it please:-(

[mnpctech]

We're having issues with that Server.

I'll unlock this thread when the problem is resolved :thumb:

[joyrider]

This is so simple but effective. I joined this forum because I saw this thread and then read the rest of the site.
This has inspired me to take up case modding in my spare time and I think I will start with this little project as it looks like one of the more simple and effective things I have seen.