Some supercar owners are overflowing with creativity. Such is the case of this Lamborghini who refused to spend €20,000 to replace the front lights on his Murciélago... and instead reproduced them at home using a 3D printer.
A pair of new lights for €20,000
Some parts on a Lamborghini Murciélago can cost a fortune, especially when they're rare or no longer produced. That's what this owner discovered when he wanted to replace the cracked front light (and not just a little) on the Lamborghini he's restoring.
On consulting an official dealer, he was offered a quote of over €20,000 for a pair of new original lights.
We've checked and it's true that a front light to US specification costs over €9,000, and a front light to EU specification between €5,000 and €6,000. The price quoted by the owner, located in the US, who was offered a pair of lights for 22,999 $, is therefore correct.
His cost-saving solution: modeling + 3D printing
Far from being discouraged, he decided to scan the broken light, model it in 3D and print it piece by piece, including the reflective parts. To do this, he uses a special heat- and UV-resistant resin, then sands, polishes and assembles the whole thing before installing it on his car.
But it's impossible to make an identical copy of the original, which would be illegal and technically complex. So he decided to create a customized front light.
The rendering is clean, but different from the original part. Although it doesn't have adaptive lighting, the 3D-printed light blends in perfectly with the bodywork, giving the Murciélago a new look. Estimated cost: a few dozen euros' worth of resin, a little paint, and many hours of work. See all the steps in the video below.
A growing trend
3D printing is no longer reserved for gadgets. More and more enthusiasts are using it to repair or recreate unobtainable parts for Ferraris, Lamborghinis and other marques. In such cases, the original front light has become horribly expensive, and 3D printing is emerging as a credible alternative.
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How many inconsistencies and errors!
The piece is NOT printed in resin but in filament (fff/fdm), and the "official reseller" who quoted $22,000 is actually an ebay seller (with a rating that isn't even excellent, but 98%)
Ps. Is your website sponsored by that English YouTuber by any chance?! No, because it seems like half or more of your articles are about him, a person who I don't like at all And if I wanted to watch YouTube, I would go to YouTube and look for the video since I don't have ads there!)
hello,
this is the youtuber who gives the example of an ebay seller. I did indicate in the text that I had checked the official price myself, if you had taken the time to read.
For the mistake between resin and filament, sorry it's indeed out of my competence but it doesn't prevent from understanding the subject.
No, the youtuber doesn't pay me. I find it interesting to share the experience of someone who repairs his car using a 3D printer.