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I would like to be able to 3D print the tow-eye cover with the emblem included but I don’t have access to a 3D scanner needed to produce the 3D print file (.stl). Parts can be 3D printed for less than $5, so perhaps it makes sense to produce the whole thing rather than spending $60+ on a metal emblem that adheres onto the grille tow-eye cover and hoping that it doesn’t fall off because of the additional weight; or that it doesn’t get stolen for the emblem, as it only requires a light tug to remove the entire piece.
My thoughts regarding the emblem – they should be…
- standard on EVERY 124 Spider’s grille, rather than optional
- permanently affixed (like the chromed pony is a permanent part of every Mustang’s grille) to the honeycomb cell on the opposite side of the grille, rather than stuck on with two-way tape to the honeycomb cell of the easily removable tow-eye cover
[UPDATED 11/30/2016]
I had my library 3D print a red emblem (with thanks to Andrea) @ 101.52 x 19.65 mm designed to adhere to the passenger-side honeycomb cell on the Classica & Lusso grilles (slightly smaller than the tow-eye cover honeycomb cell). It turns out that the honeycomb cells on the Abarth grille are quite different in design.
Next step is to get it printed in 2 colors, since painting the “124” with my artic-white touch-up paint didn’t look as nice as I had hoped.
[UPDATED 12/7/2016]
My painted emblem (top emblem in the photo below – maybe nail polish would have been better than touch-up paint) encouraged me try an alternate design instead, printed in 2 colors and styled after an alternative “carbon fiber” black emblem I’d seen pictured in the European Mopar accessories catalog (shown above). The result is the bottom emblem and I’m quite pleased!
To aid in producing the emblem in two colors, I added a post that is slightly taller than the background logo “stripes” to the design, so that while printing on a single-color 3D printer, once it is observed that the print head no longer moves to that location (which occurred about 87% into completion), the printer could be paused for threading a second color filament.
My only concern now is the UV durability of Polylactide (PLA), the corn-based thermoplastic material that my library uses for Fused Deposition Modeling 3D printing inside the library due to it’s low cost and non-toxic (no-smell) characteristics. This material is commonly used for prototyping since, due to the printing process, stepping is visible and the surface finish is not the smoothest.
I’m thinking of having it two-color printed in ABS plastic at Ponoko.com, and if it comes out more professional looking, I’ll make it available to others to have 3D-printed for themselves as well.
[UPDATED 4/4/2017]
Ponoko doesn’t 3D-print in two colors, so I’ve decided to use an emblem printed using my library’s Maker Bot Replicator 2 printer. Because the print job has to be paused in order to switch filament colors, rather than submit the print job to library staff with a print request, I joined my library’s 3D print club, got certified in operating it myself, and fulfilled the request myself.
I ended up choosing white-on-black rather than white-on-red for my vehicle. I paused @ 78% to switch filament colors; 80 – 82% would be ideal so that the background stripes would be printed in the base color (instead of white). The emblem fits either location on the grille, but since
- the mounting surface is flat on the tow hook cover vs. convex on the passenger-side hexagonal port
- – and – since the emblem is so lightweight (since it isn’t metal like the Mopar versions)
after sealing the emblem in clear coat, I decided to adhere it to the driver’s side tow hook cover (with super glue). I’m making the stl file available here for anyone else interested in duplicating this method. Should you feel so inclined, buy me a cup of coffee…
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⇓ I’m very pleased with the outcome (and I’m happy to report that 2 years later (June 2019), it is still in like-new condition!, unlike some of the bootleg copies of the Mopar badge, that the red paint is reported to be peeling off)…
Bonus
Here are a few more stl files for the 124 Spider and the MX-5 that I’ve gathered these past few months:
- 3D-print a cover for the Infotainment system’s dual USB ports
- 3D-print a cover for the windbreaker ports in the rear bulkhead. Here is another (even better)
- 3D-print a bracket for the forward passenger cup holder slot
- 3D-print a cupholder
- 3D-print a plug for the front cupholder opening
- 3D-print a shelf for the cubby (glovebox)
- 3D-print an air-scoop for top-down occupant cooling
Should you come across any other 3D print files that would be of interest to 124 Spider owners, let me know and I’ll add them to this article.
Do you mean something like this?

I’m NOT a 3d designer by any means, this was the easy part 🙂
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Yes, good start 😉
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The big problem is that the bottom of the honeycomb cell is not flat at all, but it should not a big problem in the end…
I’m printing the whole thing right now, if it fit decent I’ll take a pic 🙂
Can you please tell me the bottom, center and top width of the cell of your car? I also need it’s height.
You can also email me that data (you see my address right?) if you want.
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Wow, I thought you were just photoshopping a concept, not actually creating the emblem. I’ll get the measurements. I think my grille honeycombs may be slightly different, since it’s not an Abarth. I see yours is white too!
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Are these enough?
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Here is the result, not bad I will say 🙂

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Thank you Andrea!! I haven’t printed your files yet, but I did use some of your data to create one of my own, and I’m very pleased with the result. I’m learning Tinkercad and this is my first project. I mirrored the right side to smooth the curve on the left half.
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very very interesting…
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Where can I get touch up paint for my Bianco White spider and what is the color number? I was told PWE by dealer but it says A4D on the door.
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The paint I bought is Easy Pro #147, which is Artic White for Mercedes-Benz, and I can’t say that this is a guaranteed match because I have yet to use it on the car.
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I didn’t see an STL for the Abarth version… Could I possible get a link, please?
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At the time Andrea sent me a X3G file for his Abarth version. Can you use or convert that?
Just in case Andrea monitors this thread – using Google translate for “have you got a stl file for your most recent version of the Abarth emblem?”
Andrea,
hai un file stl per la tua versione più recente dell’embrato di Abarth?
Everything sounds better in Italian 😉
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If you’ve got the X3G I’m sure I can convert it. Thanks!
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I emailed it to you.
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Would you mind emailing it to me as well please?
A bit of research suggests my FlashForge printer can print X3G files.
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Just sent
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Would it be possible for me to get the Abarth version as well? I printed the one from above, looks really good (but of course, does not fit (my son now has a keyring)).
Thanks in advance,
Tony.
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Lou, did you have success converting the file?
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I had a search online to see if it’s possible to convert, but I don’t think it is. The original design should be able to create a gcode file (which I could use).
I’ll see if I can stretch the existing image a little in tinkercad.
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The STL file doesn’t import correctly into tinkercad (if it did, I would be able to stretch it). Seems to import everywhere else ok though, I’ll try the actual printing software tomorrow to see if I can stretch it using that.
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Sorry. Been crazy at work. The one program I had that I thought might convert it doesn’t run in 64-bit, and I gave away my old MacBook when I got the new one… not only can’t I convert it, but right now I can’t even use my Thing-O-Matic.
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I’ve got an old Mac here if that helps.
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Will the 124 tow hook emblem cover work for a Abarth 124?
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As explained in my article, no – the two are not interchangeable. To my knowledge, a file for the Abarth emblem hasn’t been made available.
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Thanks to Andrea Lioce, I added links to 2 more 3D-print files: a plug for the front cupholder opening and a shelf for the cubby.
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Hello my name si Marco and i live in Italy. I Have a fiat 124 spider s desin and i love very Much your logo “124 spider black & red”. Is it possibile to buy it? Thank you for your answe r Marco
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No, I don’t have any extras, nor a 3D printer. Maybe your library will print one for you 😉
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