brake duct kit
Depending on the car, 3" ducting is better than 2" ducting is better than no ducting.
$300 is more feasable than $500 for most weekend drivers Ed participants.
It all depends what a person's needs are and what type of driving is done. It is great to have choices and the competition from vendors. Thanks to all vendros for sharing your knowledge and ideas and giving us the choice to choose for our specific needs.
$300 is more feasable than $500 for most weekend drivers Ed participants.
It all depends what a person's needs are and what type of driving is done. It is great to have choices and the competition from vendors. Thanks to all vendros for sharing your knowledge and ideas and giving us the choice to choose for our specific needs.
A 2" system should be more than sufficient for most people that will wind up using the kits.
The idea is to keep the brake system from over heating, not to keep it at ambient air temperature. Overcooling the system can prevent the pads from getting up to their optimal operating temperature altogther.
I'm not necessarily saying that a 3" system is overkill, as I have no evidence to that effect, but it surely is possible to overcool the system at a certain point. That's why we're sticking with a 2" diameter for our kit.
The idea is to keep the brake system from over heating, not to keep it at ambient air temperature. Overcooling the system can prevent the pads from getting up to their optimal operating temperature altogther.
I'm not necessarily saying that a 3" system is overkill, as I have no evidence to that effect, but it surely is possible to overcool the system at a certain point. That's why we're sticking with a 2" diameter for our kit.
Originally Posted by Mike@Forge
A 2" system should be more than sufficient for most people that will wind up using the kits.
The idea is to keep the brake system from over heating, not to keep it at ambient air temperature. Overcooling the system can prevent the pads from getting up to their optimal operating temperature altogther.
I'm not necessarily saying that a 3" system is overkill, as I have no evidence to that effect, but it surely is possible to overcool the system at a certain point. That's why we're sticking with a 2" diameter for our kit.
The idea is to keep the brake system from over heating, not to keep it at ambient air temperature. Overcooling the system can prevent the pads from getting up to their optimal operating temperature altogther.
I'm not necessarily saying that a 3" system is overkill, as I have no evidence to that effect, but it surely is possible to overcool the system at a certain point. That's why we're sticking with a 2" diameter for our kit.
Mike, I need to give you another call. Hope your vacation was pleasant.
Originally Posted by BrownPoop
I was hoping the EVO had brake heatsheilds that could be cut/shaped & used as a mounting point for the air hose to clamp to.
https://www.mitsubishiparts.com/prod...roducts_id/228
And yes, some of you may have known about this part, but I'll bet that many did not. FWIW.
Last edited by EVO Neil; Dec 31, 2005 at 09:15 AM.
Originally Posted by EVO Neil
Mitsubishi has had a product called the Brake Air Guid since the car first came the the U.S. in 2003. It continues the air flow path that the undertray starts with directing air towards the brakes. It's a little over a $100 from the dealer.
bringing back the dead, eyh?
yeah, we all know about the brake air guides (or do we?)... they are not sufficient for hpde sessions, IMO.
That post was more about the heat sheild being used as a mounting point for direct air-to-rotor ducting, obviously there is not enough room for that on the Evo.
Hence the reason for this thread and the current production of these ducting kits
take care,
nils
a.k.a. brownpoop
Just to throw it out there, here is what the factory part looks like:
Image taken from http://mitsubishi.autowebaccessories...1427_14081.php
This may be good for some, but not adequate enough for others....
Image taken from http://mitsubishi.autowebaccessories...1427_14081.php
This may be good for some, but not adequate enough for others....
Originally Posted by nils
bringing back the dead, eyh?
yeah, we all know about the brake air guides (or do we?)... they are not sufficient for hpde sessions, IMO.
That post was more about the heat sheild being used as a mounting point for direct air-to-rotor ducting, obviously there is not enough room for that on the Evo.
Hence the reason for this thread and the current production of these ducting kits
take care,
nils
a.k.a. brownpoop
yeah, we all know about the brake air guides (or do we?)... they are not sufficient for hpde sessions, IMO.
That post was more about the heat sheild being used as a mounting point for direct air-to-rotor ducting, obviously there is not enough room for that on the Evo.
Hence the reason for this thread and the current production of these ducting kits
take care,
nils
a.k.a. brownpoop
But my point is still valid that for a street/strip use the Mitsu pieces are an inexpensive alternative that could sufficiently provide the amount of needed air flow for many people and that many owners don't know that the Mitsu parts exist.
It's been a good read and interesting seeing the different approaches taken and the thought processes behind them. Keep the information flowing...
Last edited by EVO Neil; Dec 31, 2005 at 05:04 PM.
Originally Posted by EVO Neil
But my point is still valid that for a street/strip use the Mitsu pieces are an inexpensive alternative that could sufficiently provide the amount of needed air flow for many people and that many owners don't know that the Mitus parts exist.
absolutely.
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Originally Posted by RACESHOP
I'll post some pics of my kit late next week. Guess who's getting the first kit!
not tru that his ducting isn't enough, that car's splitter has two holes in the front that are in the perfect spot for moving large air into the brakes. it's just the fact that paul is a nutty driver.
Originally Posted by trinydex
not tru that his ducting isn't enough, that car's splitter has two holes in the front that are in the perfect spot for moving large air into the brakes. it's just the fact that paul is a nutty driver.
What kind of splitter is that and where did he get it? Looks awesome for functional track use.....