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Hey folks, I'm looking for some carbon fiber inlets that will fit a 2015+ Nismo front bumper. I'm looking for something that will fit the new Z1 brake duct kit,

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Old 04-14-2021, 07:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey folks,

I'm looking for some carbon fiber inlets that will fit a 2015+ Nismo front bumper. I'm looking for something that will fit the new Z1 brake duct kit, the dimensions are 2.5". Thanks!

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Far as I know. No one makes any ducts for the V2 Nismo bumper. To get the new Z1 kit to work. You will have to use generic ducts.
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Thanks Rusty! Looks like that may be the only option at this point. Do you think that the ones you have would fit somewhat flush with the V2 bumper?
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The ones I have came from Nissan Motorsports. They listed for $612 a piece in the catalog. I don't know if they are still available. They was for a 4" hose which I had to adapt to use with a smaller hose. A lot of work. You might want to try Finite Element.


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Yeah, I think I'm gonna contact finite fitment, and see where I can go from there. Hopefully, I can come up with something that I can live with.
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I spoke with Ben at ZCFcovers about this.
He was not aware of any carbon ducts available. Would have to be
a molded part meaning many needing to be produced to be profitable.
Seems the item would answer to a niche market.
Suggested a option would be to "re-purpose" an available
carbon part for the duct. Items like small carbon canards etc.
could be used if you are creative.
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No one makes ducts for that bumper. Z1 did a custom set up on their time Attack Z

Google “battle boyz Z34” , a German race team that uses generic circular ducts for the 15+ bumper

Another blue car on Instagram that does tracking did the same, but I can’t find his name
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Here is the Z1 Global Time Attack Z. It appears they are using the stock openings on the lower part of the bumper. I cannot find any clear pictures of the back of that bumper, so I don't know what they are using to hook up the ducting, but it is an irregular shape so it's probably a custom set up. The openings look like they have been opened up more as well.
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Here's "Battle Boyz" 370Z
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Thanks for all the info guys! I made a couple of calls today, Finite Element, and Synergy Composite. Looks like I'm leaning towards the general circular ones. I know they are not as attractive as the custom carbon ones, but they should get the job done. Thanks again for all the help!

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i'm not sure why both BattleBoyz and Ivan put their ducts so much closer to the center - on pure aesthetics, moving it outward to be "centered" under the DYRL would look better. An inch or two can't affect airflow THAT much, can it? Just me

Anyways, i bought this kit off ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Revotec-51m...gAAOSwNkJaEFVO

51mm = 2 inch, matches the Stillen kit that includes backing plates

Z1, however, just came out with a new kit, that actually just came out:
https://www.z1motorsports.com/brake-...t-p-21496.html

2.5 inches = 71 mm i believe

For the passenger side, it would be easier to dump the washer fluid reservoir. If you have a vented hood its pointless anyways
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2" hose is easy to route. Try routing 3" hose. It's a PITA!
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