Not having $160 just laying around for the M7 product (Carbon Fiber isn't cheap to fabricate), BUT having some 2' long 1/8" expanded PVC sheets, ( http://www.mcmaster.com ) I decided to mock up a piece to mimic the function of the M7 Product.

I layed out the strip, notched it so it is a friction fit, Scribed the curvature and snapped it into place. Not bad for about 20 minutes of time and <$2 in materials. No temp test logging yet, but I'll do that eventually to see if it is as effective as claimed...

Initial lay-out:



Notched corners for a snap in fit:



Overall shape:


Final fit:

 

Nice! Only $2? I love cheap DIY mods.

 

what width did you use? 12"? Are you concerned about heat?
Still an inexpensive mod...
12" Width
PVC, Type IGray___High Impact Strength, Weather ResistantRectangular Sheet+40° to +140° F8747K124$8.40
PVC, Type I___Clear with Blue TintHigh Impact Strength, Weather ResistantRectangular Sheet+32° to +140° F87545K32120.97
CPVCGray-Brown___Electrical InsulatorRectangular Sheet+32° to +200° F8748K11226.34
24" Width
PVC, Type IGray___High Impact Strength, Weather ResistantSquare Sheet+40° to +140° F8747K146$14.67
PVC, Type I___Clear with Blue TintHigh Impact Strength, Weather ResistantSquare Sheet+32° to +140° F87545K33132.78
CPVCGray-Brown___Electrical InsulatorSquare Sheet+32° to +200° F8748K11445.77

 

I just cut a 3" strip from a larger piece I already had and use for another project so that's why the Estimated $2. I'm sure you could make this with any number of materials including aluminum sheet., but I had this lying around. I use expanded PCV (thicker) for endcaps in an intake I make for another brand. In this case, it is supported pretty good by the AC condenser and will be constantly bathed in ambient air so it probably will be fine...Just an experiment to see if it works....If so, maybe I'll fab up a fancy CF version, or cut one out of aluminum and powdercoat it black....

 

i'll order when you are making the CF ones. how much you charging? LOL

 

Check mine and my friends....

 

Nice! Prolly mor than 2 bucks though! Notice a difference? If so I'll refine this. Just doing some low to no buck experimenting now..

 

nice indeed but no difference.. looks cool tho!!

 

That it does...

I have some standalone Temperature dattaloggers....Maybe one of these days I'll strap them in the car and do some checking...

 

Nice work.
I really like the ones Coen posted as well.
Let us know if these truely work if you ever data log the temps...

 

they look great!
I would be interested also to see if they really do make a difference.

 

I have been running mine for 2 weeks now. Haven't really seen a difference yet.

I'll post pics of mine tonight.

 

As a long time turd-polisher, I got to add this one to the list. I've done some stuff for no good reason, and my hat's off to you all for joining the club! As Rodney Dangerfield said to Ted Knight in Caddyshack: Looks good on you though!

 

What do these things do?

mb

 

M7 Says, "Installation will result in better airflow through the radiator, AC heat exchanger, and engine bay (this includes the heat-producing monster we know as the supercharger). Ultimately, the MINI owner will experience better response from the air conditioner, less heat soak in the engine bay, and even a cleaner engine bay because of the redirected air." http://www.m7tuning.com/parts/produc...products_id=25

Be sure to see the video too.

A local buddy got one and loves it and it does keep the engine bay very clean and he does claim to have seem his temp lower in the very hot summer with the A/C on.

 

Modshack, nice work. Don't see how you're attaching your plate. Wouldn't want to see the plate flip on end and cause a blockage of air flow thru your radiator.
JS

 

If you look carefully at the design of the hood and how the front edge closes and mates with the bumper there you'll see, that is pretty much impossible...The thought did cross my mind though...

 

Did you make yours, I'm willing to pay for the 2low4u. Are you selling or have one laying around.

 

Nice stuff people but I got you beat. I made mine for $0.

I'll post pics when I get home.

 

Pssh, son...I got ya beat. I was paid to make mine. Cardboard should work, right?

 

As promised the $0 air diverter. Made from the scrap metal bin & painted with three 99% empty cans of flat black Krylon out of the trash.

It helps to have in-laws that own a NASCAR Grand National East Series race team.

http://www.eastseries.com/drivers/peck.html That's my bro-in-law driving.

Diverter being test fit.


Detail 1



Detail 2


Detail 3

 

Mine are made from "LEXAAN" (this is a sort of plastic which cannot brake).....

Thanks 4 all the PM's... will update here soon!

Coen

ps. sending this things out isn't an option because of the costs...

 

Lexan huh? Cool. How did you get the tabs on there? Polycarbonate isn't the easiest thing in the world to bend.

 

Heating... :D 1 wire which get really hot.. keep it there where you want to bend it.. and TADAAA After that.. vinyl stickers will do the rest

cheers

Coen

 

Nice!