In the process of making a set of hard disk/caliper air ducts to attach to flexible ducts run from the bumper. I had the flexible hose zip tied close to the caliper but it worked it's self around wearing the axle boot. The new part will be a simple layup of glass or CF, not cosmetic, that mounts to the Mitsu air deflector mounts.


I can make the two for myself or make a mold if a number of others want them.
$70 for the pair, you will need your own air ducting to the bumper. I did my hose ducting based on Derek ****'s "install, how to". If you don't already have the ducting it does require you to hack and slash on the undertray as there is no room for a cleaner install. You would also have to mimic the mitsu deflector mount if you don't have /want them.
http://www.otcevo.com/brakeduct.as
What you see in the picture is a plug that is almost done, I did a trial fit (grease) a bit more shaping and it will be ready.

making a set for myself, just asking if anyone else wants a set before I lose the part.

 

Yes, I'm interested.

PM me your email and I'll send a picture of some deflectors I've made that could meet up with your duct. What did you use for a mold(if it isn't a trade secret)?

 

once I have the parts the correct shape I will fiberglass them and make an epoxy mold from that. I still need to check the fit when the wheel is on the ground. That is if there is any interest, otherwise I will just CF the part and disolve the foam plug. I'll restart on the project in early March. going to PIR Sat and Sun

 

I followed Derek's install quite closely. I had to hack the air guides for the install and had to trim the mount for the front intercooler piping on the left side for easier tubing routing. I was also able to bring the tubing closer to the caliper and direct the air a little better than Derek did. I was also able to do it without hacking up the under tray at all. You just need to be a little creative as to how you run the tubing.

I was planning on making the same thing you are but after I did the install I realized that they were somewhat unnecessary.

BTW - the $30 ramps from your local parts store work great for this install as they allow you get under the car while the suspension is compressed!

I will snap some quick pics tomorrow if anyone is interested.

 

JTB,

yeah, shoot some pics. As I recall I had trouble getting out from under the undertray back by the oil filter. Some of my issues may have been trying to keep the bends from being to sharp. (been awhile)
As you noted, I too have not had troubles since I ran the ducts, even when they just shot in the gereral direction of the caliper. I just felt I needed a better mount since I ruined a boot.

 

I know what you mean by the oil filter being in the way. I went around and a little over it. If I get a chance tomorrow I will snap a couple pics.

I am watching my piping as it is quite close to my boots as well. I think I have it will enough secured to avoid cutting them -- fingers crossed.

Keep us posted as to how your duct evolves.

 

very cool!

I just recieved all my materials from UPS to make my duct kit.. I will also post pics in this thread so we can compare each others efforts and see if we can improve each others systems.

btw - JTB, great idea on using ramps and installing while suspension is compressed!

 

OK, I finally had a chance to snap some pics.

 

And some more

 

link fix-

http://www.otcevo.com/brakeduct.asp

:thumbsup:

 

Nothere, Where you able to make those caliper ducts?

Now that I finally had time to investigate I quickly realized how little room there is in that area for any sort of caliper duct and your solution seems like the best idea yet.

I'll easily pay $70 for a pair.....

Please let us all know as I know there are alot of guys that would love to have them.

thx!!!

 

well, yesterday I did a little investigative work and determined that unless you and I both use the exact same routing for the hose the parts I would make wouldn't work.

However I was able to direct the hose nearly perfectly by removing the drivers side air deflector and zip tying the hose to the bolt holes on the deflector mount. On the passenger side I had to dremel the deflector itself to fit the hose against it. (slotted the deflector for a couple of zip ties too) I was also able to crush the end of the hose so it was narrower at the base of the rotor

If you don't feel that fix is good enough I can be persuaded to make some parts, but as I said, how the hose enters the wheel well area is critical on the passenger side. If we can agree how that happens then I could make you a part.

 

I am just worried about the long term use of only hose (no hard material duct) ziptied to a moving part.

If you make the piece that you originally posted about I would make my hose work with it. Buy new hose.. do whatever I would need to do to make it work..

If nothing comes of this then I will probably go the 'zip tie hose straight to air deflector' way.. but as mentioned before.. the hose can easily move, directing air somewhere else or even rubbing on the rubber boot.

I bought pre-fabbed caliper ducts with 3" inlets and they were just too big to fit in there. I also got some 3" silicon hose (600f) just like JTB.

I just think that a solid piece for the hose to attach to would be an awsome idea.... put it on and not worry about it so much...

If everyone here thinks that just ziptying the hose to the air deflectors is suffiecent then I'll try that out.

I am just so sick and tired of warping rotors from my previous cars that I am paranoid about it now =)

thx!!!

 

btw - about how many feet of hose per side is needed?
(edit - nevermind.. found my answer...)

 

I bought 12 feet total just in case. I ended up with about 3.5 - 4 ft extra.