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SkAsphalt 09-24-2015 01:51 PM

Everyone with a 3d printer, get to work!

ck-GT86 09-25-2015 02:40 PM

These might actually work for me, my TFWorks brake ducts dont fit behind the bumper anymore because of the intercooler. Thanks for the find!

.ck

venturaII 09-25-2015 03:10 PM

Do the ducts require the use of the splitter shown, or are they meant for OEM bodywork?

calmtigers 09-26-2015 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike (Post 2399624)
Just saying, but I see water on your wheels. If I had been driving (and braking) hard, that water would have evaporated off before I can get out of the car to take brake temps.


Maybe rain?

These look super cool though. Would it be possible to create something like this that cools part of the engine bay?


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cjd 09-26-2015 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by calmtigers (Post 2402039)
Maybe rain?

Wheels become heat sinks for the brakes... They get hot enough water doesn't stick around for long. I suspect that the intent is to say the car wasn't being driven hard enough. :) No idea what that means for potential efficacy of this part. Too many variables unknown.

churchx 09-26-2015 11:37 AM

Imho no need for that. Heat soaking issues might rise more in standing traffic, but airducts will not help there.

Gunman 09-26-2015 11:47 AM

It looks like this scoop just directs air in the direction of the rotor/caliper, but has no flex hose to direct it right to the rotor eye or caliper?

churchx 09-26-2015 12:17 PM

Yes. Same though as Porsche gt3 ones mentioned here. Less effective then with hose, but easier to fit without cutting anything.

stevesnj 09-26-2015 12:24 PM

I'm gonna make some. Have a few ideas and should be more effective than nothing.

calmtigers 09-26-2015 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjd (Post 2402118)
Wheels become heat sinks for the brakes... They get hot enough water doesn't stick around for long. I suspect that the intent is to say the car wasn't being driven hard enough. :) No idea what that means for potential efficacy of this part. Too many variables unknown.

Notice the tool he's using to note the temperature also wet, so could be raining while he's taking the picture.

Think the amount of skepticism is too high

ultra 09-26-2015 07:44 PM

The attempt to test and log is admirable but the execution is flawed - too many variables.

There's lots of things which which could account for a difference in side to side brake temperatures such as track layout, pace (how consistent braking effort is into each corner as well as overall lap time consistency) and braking style (how late and how hard you're braking into corners).

In other words it'd be really easy to brake too long and not hard enough into a few left handed corners on every lap and see similar results, for example.

To make the data a bit more empirical you'd have run at least two sessions of comparable lap times, one with ducts installed on both sides of the car and one ductless, and then compare the temp differences on both sides session to session to be at least somewhat accurate.

Others mentioned the design already and I'm also highly skeptical of the effectiveness of these types of ducts since they don't channel cold air very directly at or very close to the brake discs. Might see some difference but the usefulness would depend a whole lot on how hard you're driving and hot your brakes are getting.

They do look pretty though.

chaoskaze 10-29-2015 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venturaII (Post 2401386)
Do the ducts require the use of the splitter shown, or are they meant for OEM bodywork?

It's on OEM 86 racing off dealer lot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by philooo (Post 2398470)
looks like a nice simple and effective mods for non lowered cars.
If you do lower the car, I am afraid the piece may get damage very quickly.
you would probable better off installing the porsche gt3 brake ducts. they cost $30 on eBay and can be added to the control arm pretty well.

Again this is more for non lowered cars.

Decide to ask my friend to grab one, I noticed on the site its says you need to make sure yours car is atleast 3.54 inches (9cm) off the ground for easy install & take off. The thing is only 5.5cm thick (2 inches) & is being held by 4 screw & factory clip.

Brz ground clearance is 4.9" on brz for the reference. :D

calmtigers 10-30-2015 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaoskaze (Post 2435992)
It's on OEM 86 racing off dealer lot.



Decide to ask my friend to grab one, I noticed on the site its says you need to make sure yours car is atleast 3.54 inches (9cm) off the ground for easy install & take off. The thing is only 5.5cm thick (2 inches) & is being held by 4 screw & factory clip.

Brz ground clearance is 4.9" on brz for the reference. :D


Please do a write up with some pics if possible :)


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Hyper4mance2k 11-07-2015 05:09 AM

My GT3 brake ducts were $30.


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