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Design by ldboehm · Original design · CC-BY-SA-4.0 · Source details. Indexed via 3DCarParts. Source text and images remain credited to their creators; no modified design files supplied.

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Side Defrost Vents

Side Defrost Vents design listed for 1974–1981 Volkswagen Scirocco. Listed category: interior. Verify dimensions, fitment and material suitability before printing.

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Year range
1974–1981
Submodel
Not supplied
Engine
Not supplied
Fitment review needed

Source approval status: pending. Source flags do not certify fit, material suitability or safety for your vehicle.

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Description

This is a replica of the OEM dashboard side defrost vents, and is modified to fit over dashboard caps.
It is created to replace the original part and connects in place to the inside vent exactly per the OEM design.
There are two versions
1. regular replacement
2. Extended by 5mm to fit over a dashcap

Want it printed professionally: use Shapeways:
OEM: https://www.shapeways.com/product/S4Q4B59NZ/side-defrost-vent-set-for-a-scirocco-mk1?optionId=108250869&li=shops
Extended: https://www.shapeways.com/product/Y3E9D2QWL/side-defrost-vents-extended-for-a-scirocco-mk1?optionId=108251482&li=shops

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Source description, under the recorded CC-BY-SA-4.0 license.

Print instructions

Standard FDM printing settings:
- Layer height: 0.2mm
- Infill: 70%
- Supports: As needed

Settings from the source; not independently tested by Orphaned Parts.

CHOOSE YOUR FILAMENT

Print price estimates

Planning prices for one print, not a final quote. Defaults use a size allowance inferred from the part name, not a measured or sliced model. Filament suitability must be confirmed.

FilamentUSD / printApplication notes
PLA$28.50Indoor prototypes; not a default material for hot vehicle interiors.
PETG$29.00General-purpose candidate; heat and creep need review.
ASA$32.50Candidate for UV exposure; verify temperature and geometry.
ABS$31.50Enclosed printing; review application and dimensions.
TPU$37.50Flexible designs only; not a substitute for rigid materials.
Nylon$37.50Moisture, tolerances and application require review.
PA-CF$42.50Filled nylon; abrasive filament and fit need review.
Pricing assumptions and exclusions

USD: ($6 setup + $3 finishing + filament weight × assumed spool cost × 1.25 waste allowance + print hours × $2.50 × material time factor) ÷ 0.65. Rounded up to the next $0.50.

Assumed spool costs per kg: PLA $25, PETG $30, ASA $40, ABS $30, TPU $45, Nylon $65, PA-CF $95. Time factors: PLA/PETG 1.0, ASA/ABS 1.2, TPU 1.6, Nylon 1.4, PA-CF 1.5. These are proposed shop rates, not measured production costs.

Design work, test fitting, hardware, shipping and tax are additional where needed. Multi-file sets may need several prints. Use actual sliced weight and time when available. Final pricing is confirmed in writing.

All available source data
Id
f5fa30f6-d672-43b1-bee8-78f53066f03a
Part Name
Side Defrost Vents
Slug
side-defrost-vents
Category
interior
Cswp Approval Status
pending
Download Status
approved
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Year
1974
Year End
1981
Submodel
Not supplied
Engine
Not supplied
Created At
2026-07-08T11:47:27.722965+00:00
Origin
aggregated
Source
thingiverse
Source Url
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6609403
Source Creator Url
https://www.thingiverse.com/ldboehm
Cc License Code
CC-BY-SA-4.0
Cc License Url
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
For Sale
No
Fulfillment Mode
platform
Manual Price Cents
Not supplied
Image Url
https://r2-upload.3dcarparts.workers.dev/file/parts/f5fa30f6-d672-43b1-bee8-78f53066f03a/images/side-defrost-vents-1_1783511249722_ivbowe.jpg
Author
ldboehm
Estimated Price Cents
Not supplied
HasMultipleModelFiles
No
ModelFileCount
0
Download Count
0
Detail Url
https://3dcarparts.org/library/1974-1981/Volkswagen/Scirocco/side-defrost-vents

Source price fields and sale flags are metadata, not our selling prices. Their currency was not specified in the catalog. File counts do not mean files were downloaded or tested. No manufacturer savings or discontinued status is inferred.

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