The removable covers by the fangs

antennahead · 04-14-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

You guys are slow

Im already looking at brake cooling ducts... planning it all out..

The part that im trying to figure out is how to make the adapters that go on the actual brakes. Its pointless to just route air that way without focusing it on the rotor.

John

Modshack · 05-08-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

The part that im trying to figure out is how to make the adapters that go on the actual brakes. Its pointless to just route air that way without focusing it on the rotor.

RCV.....Maybe some ideas here for you. I made some up on my old Audi TT with some aluminum flanges to accept 2.5" hose... Cut and modded the brake backing plate a llittle. More pics here: Cooling album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

imag · 04-14-2009, 07:12 PM

If you open those up, you will be adding drag and lift to the car. I guarantee that's why they're closed. It's like the new Mazda 3 or Miata, which have massive "grills" but very little actual open space. The rest is just for "styling (which is, unfortunately, a failure on those two).

That said, it can be worth the additional drag to get more air to the rotors if you're tracking the car - I know I'll do it if there's a good kit available. I just thought it was worth mentioning that if you open those up, you should probably have a good reason other than just "more air under the hood".

TRU370Z · 04-29-2009, 12:06 AM

Maybe it helps keep dust out of the engine bay?

iceman21_23 · 04-29-2009, 12:58 AM

air deflector?

DIGItonium · 04-29-2009, 06:43 PM

What's intriguing is the fact those covers are removable.

You would think for the sake of cost, that those things are molded for cosmetic purpose.

The fact that it is removable is quite suspicious. This brings back the good ol Z32 twin turbo days where the individual intercoolers were situated behind a small opening on each side of the bumper.

SoCal 370Z · 04-29-2009, 07:33 PM

In this article, on another blog, you can see two photographs where they have both opened the fang area, and fabricated a slotted/meshed the front fender well liner for air to pass through. I do not believe that the fender well slots are there to evacuate heat off the oil cooler like the article mentions, but more for brake cooling, although remedial with this setup.

TechnoSquare

frost · 05-08-2009, 01:34 PM

^ 10-12% reduction in heat? Not too shabby!

RCZ · 05-08-2009, 07:43 PM

Very nicely done! Thats what I'm looking to do with mine too.. I just need to see if theres enough room.

Modshack · 05-08-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Very nicely done! Thats what I'm looking to do with mine too.. I just need to see if theres enough room.

Thanks!c I have the flanges if you need them.....I use them in an airbox I build for Audi's..Email me..

RCZ · 05-08-2009, 08:04 PM

Will let you know.

04-29-2009, 06:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	What's intriguing is the fact those covers are removable. You would think for the sake of cost, that those things are molded for cosmetic purpose. The fact that it is removable is quite suspicious. This brings back the good ol Z32 twin turbo days where the individual intercoolers were situated behind a small opening on each side of the bumper. __________________

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SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	In this article, on another blog, you can see two photographs where they have both opened the fang area, and fabricated a slotted/meshed the front fender well liner for air to pass through. I do not believe that the fender well slots are there to evacuate heat off the oil cooler like the article mentions, but more for brake cooling, although remedial with this setup. TechnoSquare __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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