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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 08:01 PM
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Has anybody figured out how to get some cooling air to the front brakes? I tried to run 2" hoses from holes cut out of the front valence, but I think their small size and lack of a pressure gradient for air flow rendered them ineffective. Now I'm looking for some "funnel" pieces to use at the front opening, but all the ones in the catalogs (Pegasus, etc.) are too big to fit. Has anyone come up with a solution?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2003 | 12:45 AM
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I seem to recall that on Mini2.com or roadfly there was discussion about creating a duct that ran from the front bumper to the brake discs in front.

I found this site
http://www.online-racer.com/gb400r_up_close.htm



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Old Jul 11, 2003 | 05:00 AM
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Thanks minihune. I'll look into it.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2003 | 10:31 AM
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I found another site with an example of a fog light conversion kit with built in brake duct. $929 mod!!! MZ3!
http://www.hmsmotorsport.com/newstor...9&sub=1148
AC Schnitzer Fog Light Kit - MZ3
This fog light kit allows you to keep fog light functionality, yet get more air to the brakes. Many people (including us) ripped their foglights out because with increased speed comes increased brake temperatures. Removing the fog lights is an easy way to get air to the brakes. This kit gives you the best of both worlds.
 
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