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The least intrusive setup for the nismo guys, this should become a popular option.

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Old 06-16-2013, 08:39 AM   #16 (permalink)
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The least intrusive setup for the nismo guys, this should become a popular option.
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Old 06-20-2013, 11:46 AM   #17 (permalink)
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I purchased a stillen brake cooling kit but did not want to cut holes In the nismo front bumper. I have a z speed undertray that I have mounted revotech naca ducts into. It has all worked out really well and looks neat.
Any issues with water being sucked into the brakes?
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Old 06-20-2013, 12:00 PM   #18 (permalink)
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I've driven in a downpour with my RC ducts. Never had a problem with water.
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Old 06-20-2013, 12:03 PM   #19 (permalink)
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At some point, I'm stealing this idea.
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Yea, I had this idea, but haven't pulled the trigger

Nice job, did U check/know the temp. change?
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good setup do you have a link to the naca ducts with brake ducting into it?
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^ looks like these?

NACA Brake Ducts for Bumper, Spoiler or Headlight
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ok not really a question for the nismo owners, but i'm curious about the non-nismo front bumper...it has these plastic caps that look like potential fog light holes or potential brake duct holes... Does anyone know of people using these as such?

This picture is from a company using them as custom short ram intake holes with plastic tubes that lead back into the engine bay...
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I've driven in a downpour with my RC ducts. Never had a problem with water.
why would you? dont these run to the brakes?
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why would you? dont these run to the brakes?
I've done a trackday that rained most of the day. And drove it home afterwards. And yes, the hoses go to the inside of the rotor.
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That made me slightly horny...
And chance a pebble will be thrown up and go as far as to ding the rotor/get caught between the pad?
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It is always a possibility that a stone could get in but not a huge risk. If you were concerned you could run mesh in the hose as a safety measure.
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That's a chance you take with any kit. Even the factory set-ups on other vehicles.


Interesting set-up.
I just got my set of carbon fiber ducts like Rusty and I am going to try and make a screen cover to avoid the possibility of injesting a rock (for lack of a better term) in the duct.

Once I figure out the the what and the how, I'll post some pictures.

GREAT idea with the undertray though.
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this is a link to the ducts I used, they were the only ones I could find with a rearward facing outlet, the normal style will not work due to space issues.

I have not measured temps but will once I get setup and head to the track.

Revotec NACA Moulded Air Duct 2 Piece - Demon Tweeks
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Awesome work. I will be using this setup if I hang onto the nismo. Good stuff.
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This is a great idea! I couldn't figure out what to do with my amuse bumper but this might solve that! Does this location provide enough airflow to the brakes? I mean the ones in the grille are forcing the air to go into it as to these are almost just floating above the wind stream. Just a curious thought
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A NACA duct moves a lot of air.
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