Not Safe For Work.

Oh ok, so RCZ are you expected to get your SuperCharger in June? Did you get the carb kit?

I'll let Josh or Kyle answer that, I have no idea. As far as the CARB kit, kinda. I'm going to be running a slightly modified CARB kit setup with custom tuning for 93octane gas. I have no intention on being legal in any state...

Venting the fender liner like that might work, but I would probably recommend the usage of custom ducting if the true goal is brake cooling. Especially for the track guys. Luckily there seems to be room there to route some custom duct work and utilize the openings in the Stillen bumper. Though, I say that without having seen said bumper in person. (have yet to see Mike's...will do so shortly when I go by and bother him for ... something - haven't yet figured out what I need to bother him for)

BTW, it looks like Mike's bumper is doing what my old Stillen bumper did on my 350Z - bubbling up below the headlights in the sun. The urethane is nice since it flexes, but it doesn't take the sun well.

Yeah, Its very durable for sure and thats one of the things I need with the car being as low as it is. I was planning on having a radiator in the side vents rather than brake ducts. That's why I wanted air to flow out the fender well, not so much to get air to the brakes.

Hmm, I don't like that bubbling up issue at all if thats really the case. My car spends time under the florida sun and I can't have that happen...Maybe Mike can chime in when he sees this.

Yeah go take a look at it in person and let us know what you think. I haven't seen it in person either. Sometimes I really like it, other angles not as much. Its the functional aspect that tips the scales in its favor for me. So I'd appreciate an honest opinion about it in person. Gonna go ask in the ZdayZ thread too.

I saw Mike drive by a few times at ZDayZ... the bumper looks really sweet. It really lengthens the front end of the car.

:tup:

Stormcrow, I definitely see the bubble, or deflection, now.

Just right under the left headlight here: http://www.the370z.com/forced-induct...tml#post549594

RCZ and others! The Audi TT has Louvered fender liners on each side to promote flow through the sidemount intercoolers. The VW boyz used to buy these and cut the louvers out to mount on their unvented liners....

Cost is about $54/side: http://www.koperformance.com/online_...8N0821171B-211

http://www.koperformance.com/online_...art_153192.jpg

P/N's 8N0 821 171 B
and 8N0 821 172 B

here: http://www.koperformance.com/online_...8N0821171B-211

http://images17.fotki.com/v529/photo...louvers-vi.jpg

These are flexible enough that they could be pop-riveted into the Z's liners and look pretty factory as the liner plastics are similar..

Another thought would be some louvered Boat vents like these:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SiteSearch

One example...Powdercoat em black! Pages to choose from:

http://content.westmarine.com/images...ull/375485.jpg

Thanks modshack, I think it would be pretty simple to find something to use.

I found these Got S4 Wheel Liner Vents installed...........(Quick Write-up) - AudiWorld Forums

I like how big they are and flexible

You can clearly see it in the first pic of Mike's car posted above. So, yeah, you will have the same issue. Especially in the Florida sun. Mine on the 350Z did it during sun exposure but only during the summer time when the temps were really high out. At night it would go back to normal...that is...until...it stayed that way. Out of the blue, one day, the bubble never went back down. I sold it right away.


Yup, that's it. Unmistakable if you know what you are looking for. Hate to see this on a new product, but it's seemingly a byproduct of the material that it is made from. One thing I can't figure though - why does this only happen to Stillen bumpers? Never had the problem with any other urethane bumpers, even OEM.

Hm never noticed that before...hopefully stillen can chime in on why that happens and maybe correct it.

Exactly what I was talking about! Let me know if you need S4 part numbers and I'll look em up...

WHEEL HOUSE LINE PLASTIC PASSENGERS SIDE
Part No.: 8D0-821-172-G
Clair Price: $ 46.38

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WHEEL HOUSE LINER PLASTIC DRIVERS SIDE
Part No.: 8D0-821-171-G
Clair Price: $ 46.38


So I guess we really derailed this thread....sorry Stillen.

wow I just noticed this...bummer. Hopefully this is just a fluke on Mikes bumper. Looks kinda deformed under the headlight, can't imagine Stillen wouldn't notice this.