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Old May 4, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Default Re: Brake Duct Project

After bit of a lull in proceedings I have managed to make a bit progress with this project following the arrival of some ducting.

The stock cooling setup uses a plastic deflector, that also doubles as the hose/wire mount, to direct air to the centre of the disc via a hole in the backplate. The air is then expelled at the perimeter of the disc as it spins.
I have managed to find just enough room for the ducting to snake around the suspension component and exit directly into the stock disk cooling inlet on the backplate. Initially I made up an ali insert that fits in the end of the ducting that allows it to be screwed to the plastic deflector/hose mount. However this causes clearance problems on full steering lock. So I am now going to fab up an ali duct mounts that replace the stock deflector that are angled more rearwards to solve the problem. It looks like I am going to struggle to get this completed in time for Saturday's track session but I may get something together in time.
There is still some detail work to do on the moldings too, like adding a flange around the exit for the ducting, adding mounts for the flexible splitter's as on the original and generally improving the fit and finish.











Due to popular demand I am now looking at putting a proper kit together. I will publish costs etc. once I am happy I have something that works and is properly engineered.

So far the kit will comprise:

2 lengths wire reinforced silicone rubber ducting
2 GRP inlet moldings to replace fog lamps
2 GRP inner wheel arch moldings
2 Aluminum hub duct/outlet fitting
4 heat shrink couplings
sundry clips, cable ties etc.

I am also looking at adapting the wheel arch moldings to function as air boxes...details in next post.
 
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