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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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Brake cooling ducts

I've removed the fog lights. before i go any further has anyone else done this that has any hints or advice. lots of pics please.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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Here you go.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...hlight=project
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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Some more pics here

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=103319
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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yet another link

Check this one out: http://www.bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=30574

John Petrich in Seattle
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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john, very nice. i like the idea of the air going right into the hub instead of blowing at it. if you could put a few more photos of the right side metal part that'd be great. I'm trying to do this without going way over budget. I've already got the silicone 2.5" tubing from my last attempt. that was flat funnels mounted to the bottom of the control arm. worked well but couldn't go even close to lock to lock.

thanks
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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That truly does look great. But at the price you would have to pay for the Z-3 pre-fabricated steel backing plates you could just pick up a kit for the mini. I tryed searching but couldent find them for cheaper then 150 bux. I will use something like he did to cover the hole , but I think I will just make the tubing blow at it and save up until I can pick up a set of the backin plates.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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I'm still not a fan of blowing at the hub. i want it in the center where it's supposed to be. I've got access to the machine shop at work. it will just take time to get it they way i want it. I need more pics of what petrich did.
 

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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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OK, i've got a friend of a friend that builds carbon fiber race car parts. He said he'd make me some funnels for my bumper. I'll update it as I can.

ah the advantages of living near NASCAR teams.
 

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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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keep us updated

Keep the development going and keep us updated. Good work.

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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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OK, i've got a friend of a friend that builds carbon fiber race car parts. He said he'd make me some funnels for my bumper. I'll update as it I can.

ah the advantages of living near NASCAR teams.
I like the sounds of this .... Include me in the production run and purchase

However I still have the fogs at this time (They are COOL)

Willing to sacrifice if the product is great

Phil
 
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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Oy, as small as this part is CF isn't gonna make me faster. I've ordered the Way part. I'm spending to much on rotors. Make my brakes cool Way. now my thoughts are going to CF sunroof replacement. that will make a weight change.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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I've got the way kit and cut the holes out and now the ducts are epoxyed in sanded and painted. It will be a few days before i can get a chance to put it back on. here's a pic of the painted inlet.
 
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