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Originally Posted by glamcem
I am not sure how effective those GT3 ducts would be, I think the best way is to combine the proper ducting (fog light delete and washer fluid is pretty much must and I tried at least 5-6 different route for brake ducts none of them worked with the KW setup except the one in my DIY ) and other stuff such as Titanium shims, thermal wrapping, Motul rBF 600 and good brake pads.. I didn't experience any fade issues at track.
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I have a proper cooling duct system installed that directs air into the center of the rotors and through the vanes, which is supposed to be the most effective way.
Drivers side hose routing
Passenger's side
Passengers side
Drivers side
This setup has been okay for a while with titanium shims, Miller's racing brake fluid, and PMU Club Racer pads but my driving on track has gotten to the point where I'm glazing race pads and burning through them quickly. Not fading but definitely over heating, glazing, and wearing very quickly.
Instead of spending more money on stock size race pads I've ordered the AP Racing Sprint BBK to lose some weight and lower my long term operating costs since I'm at the track every month or so. The pads are much thicker and cheaper with a bigger variety of compounds available. Since the BBK is very thermally efficient in its own, I will be selling my Touge Factory cooling kit since the backing plates can no longer be used and I want there to be plenty of room up front for an intercooler and associated plumbing in the future. Not interested in creating any additional openings in front which add drag and complexity with hoses.
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glamcem I'd be very nervous driving with that hose setup on a 1-2" lowered car with 245 or wider tires. The hoses can get snagged on an object you drive over and wide enough tires could rub the hoses at full lock steering angles.