The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

[Lewis7789]

Good enough for i-Moto, good enough for the rest of us. I agree with #2, pads, lines, fluid, maybe rotors and you're good. 90% of these big brake kits are for people who want to show off their brakes and hard park. Meh.

#2, too bad you don't have a GenPu and an extra $500 for I-Moto brake ducts. lulz

http://i-moto-racing.myshopify.com/...ke-duct-fog-light-replacement-right-side-duct

 

[tweiss3]

Just because a brake setup isn't DOT-approved doesn't mean it's crap. I'm pretty sure most of the brake setups on Grand-Am, AMLS, etc. cars aren't DOT-approved. For example, the difference between DOT-approved and not approved SS lines is just a plastic/rubber covering. Just food for thought

This is true to a point. But for 99.9% of the people here, who will DD their car they want to put a BBK on, not going DOT approved is just silly. If something were ever to happen, a line rupture, etc and caused an accident, you bet your butt there would be a lawsuit.

Personally, I prefer Factory and Goodrich brake lines, just for peace of mind.

 

[pmartz16]

I've been researching cooling ducts for my front rotors. I don't think there are any kits for the MS3 unfortunately. Most of the forum threads I found were just DIY cooling ducts. I unfortunately missed the i-Moto paddock tour at Mid-Ohio this year. So I didn't have a chance to see how they had their cooling ducts setup.

Some of the DIY ducts used the stock fog light location to draw in air. That could work well for me since the oem fog lights don't even do s*** HAHA.

they have a duct kit for the genpu which is what the race team is using I noticed when we were gridding the race. Marlon posted about it a while ago. IDK about one for the genwon though
Damn edit ninja

 

[bigsho]

 

[THE Phen]

You are correct BBK = waste of money/overkill. But, if you're doing it for looks they sure look awesome.

FWIW, Continental Tire Challenge series MS3s use stock brakes. Real race car FTW. Pads + fluid + rotors + extra cooling = win.

I was hoping that those that were at the tech talk would have grasped that concept...
BBK is really only for bragging rights for 99% of people on this forum.

 

[Evan9999]

they have a duct kit for the genpu which is what the race team is using I noticed when we were gridding the race. Marlon posted about it a while ago. IDK about one for the genwon though

I'll have to keep searching. I probably don't even need cooling ducts yet. I did experience minor brake fade last year at Mid-Ohio during my HPDE, but nothing like the brake fade I saw at Pitt Raceway last year. I think the limiting factor last year was my brake pads. I have much better brake pads now (Carbotech AX6) and should be able to get my Corksport SS lines on. Hopefully I can get out to Mid-Ohio or Pitt Raceway soon.

 

[Evan9999]

Interesting. Is that the kit for the genpu? It kinda looks like a DIY kit. I wonder what pads they're running.

 

[bigsho]

I remember them pointing out the two piece rotors, but i believe there wasnt anything crazy going on as far as their setup

 

[WillD]

I was hoping that those that were at the tech talk would have grasped that concept...
BBK is really only for bragging rights for 99% of people on this forum.

No tech talk needed! It's just common sense. If people are doing it just to have it that's fine by me, as long as they don't tell me they "need" it because of brake fade, blah blah blah.

I remember them pointing out the two piece rotors, but i believe there wasnt anything crazy going on as far as their setup

Yeah it'd be a piece of cake to DIY some cooling ducts. The trickiest part would be the inlets in the front and them not looking like crap haha. But even if you pull air from the radiator opening it will still serve it's purpose.

Also, 2 piece slotted rotors ftw. Big unsprung weight savings with the aluminum hats.

 

[WillD]

Interesting. Is that the kit for the genpu? It kinda looks like a DIY kit. I wonder what pads they're running.

They run Cobalt Friction pads.

http://www.cobaltfriction.com/searchresults.asp?cat=2319

 

[Evan9999]

The trickiest part would be the inlets in the front and them not looking like crap haha. But even if you pull air from the radiator opening it will still serve it's purpose.

In the DIY thread I found, the guy removed the fog lights and used those openings. He bought air inlet ducts that fit the fog light opening perfectly too.

 

[Lewis7789]

I wonder if you can design some kind of air flow block off plate for the winter? I thought about doing this for my P5, granted it was mostly just for something fun to build as I drive too slowly to really use my brakes.

 

[pmartz16]

I would just use the lower grille on the gen one just the same spot as the genpu kit just closer to center

 

[THE Phen]

I wonder if you can design some kind of air flow block off plate for the winter? I thought about doing this for my P5, granted it was mostly just for something fun to build as I drive too slowly to really use my brakes.

Curious. Why would you not want to cool your brakes in the winter? Granted, you aren't driving the same style and likely to use less brakes and all... Is your thinking due to pad compound and getting them up to / keeping them at temperature for effectiveness?

 

[o0n8]

Don't forget your aluminum foil & zip ties for the brake lines!

Evan #2 I have a bunch of 2.5" piping and couplers if you want to use that to try to fab something up. Or any one else that needs/wants it

 

[Lewis7789]

I was just thinking the extreme temps back and forth would crack the rotors and the ducts get jammed up with snow, slush and junk. But it might be just fine. What do I know!? haha

 

[Evan9999]

Evan #2 I have a bunch of 2.5" piping and couplers if you want to use that to try to fab something up. Or any one else that needs/wants it

I may have to take you up on that offer. Couldn't hurt to try

 

[magnumP5]

I like how my RX7 already has a little bit of brake ducting. The splashplates behind the foglights have small ducts that direct air into the wheel well area. Since I won't be running foglights anymore I want to build on this. One day I'll incorporate these:

It's nice AWR still makes some parts for the FC RX7's.

 

[WillD]

The Miata has "brake ducting" built into the r-package front lip I have. Not sure if it works or not though haha.

 

[pmartz16]

has anyone else done the fogs with parking lights mod on the gewon speed3?