06-13-2012, 08:13 AM | #23 |
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Nice link and heads up on this effective mod. I personally think the 1M brake fades quite badly on track. The car is not that light for a 1 series ... and those brakes are better cooled otherwise can quite easily be cooked.
Talking about back plates .. why not just go for this set? http://1m-raze.revozport.com/1mbrake_duct_kit.html
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06-13-2012, 08:40 AM | #24 | |
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Also any experience using a track pad on the 1M? Edit: They are MUCH more expensive than the Carbon ones previously posted. Even their FRP is considerable more. Taking this into consideration I would probably go with the ones posted by the OP... From RevoZport US$ 500.00 (FRP) US$ 680.00 (Carbon) Last edited by firechicken99; 06-13-2012 at 08:52 AM.. |
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06-13-2012, 09:19 AM | #25 |
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The Revozport backing plates also mount the duct hose at the bottom making it easy prey for anything you might drive over. Probably makes routing easier but not very street friendly.
Still wondering if anyone has had any fade problems with non ducted race pads. I haven't had problems with PFC-01's but I'm running stock suspension with NT-05's. |
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06-13-2012, 10:08 AM | #26 | |
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I will probably look into this setup in the future. For now I track maybe once a month and although I wasnt going as hard as a pro might, I was definitely putting work on my 1M brakes every 25 minute session and didnt have issues at NJMP Lightning. TXmtrhed How do you liek the PFC-01's? I am considering a track pad for my 1M. Do they dust a lot (concerned about some race pads that have corrosive dust that might damage my factory wheels!) any other pros/cons? Feel free to take to PM if needed! |
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06-13-2012, 11:08 AM | #27 |
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02-05-2013, 10:58 PM | #29 | |
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When installing these brake cooling plates with the hose, you do need to think about whether you're just tracking your car or you do both street and sometimes track. If your car is a permanent track car, then you should go for a bigger diameter and a plate that connects directly next to the brake disc on the side near the caliper. But I bet you don't have full lock to lock turning radius. However, if you need that lock to lock turning radius, Revozport's cooling plates are positioned so that you have full turning radius without hitting the hose or the duct.
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The hose is butted up against the grill inside the bumper. I've added a couple of small cable ties to hold it there, but they're probably not needed. Neil |
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02-06-2013, 12:39 PM | #31 |
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I ran my 2 1/2" ducts similarly to Neil but found that I had a hard time keeping the entry side positioned securely next to the grill. So I used a short length of aluminum tubing inserted into the end of the hose to keep it from collapsing and then secured the hose to a bracket with a hose clamp. It won't move if I have to remove the bumper cover.
Also, regarding the Revozport backing plates it looks like they only direct air to the rotor surface whereas the BW and Cantrel Motorsports plates direct the air more to the center of the rotor which will be more effective. Still don't like the way the Revozport ducts hang below the car either. |
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02-06-2013, 12:56 PM | #33 |
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Thanks Neil. Can you turn the wheel fully with the hoses connected or do you disconnect them when not tracking?
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I have couplers at the ends of the hose where it emerges in the wheel well that makes connecting/disconnecting the additional length of hose very quick and easy and I generally only run with them in place on the track. Neil EDIT: Link to 3" coupler from Coleman Racing http://www.colemanracing.com/Brake-H...Kit-P3531.aspx Last edited by MDORPHN; 02-06-2013 at 02:02 PM.. |
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02-06-2013, 04:17 PM | #35 |
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Awesome! Looks like I'll be the next one doing this ducting experiment. I just ordered the pieces. Hopefully I can look forward to less fried brakes and longer life in the near future.
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02-06-2013, 08:13 PM | #36 |
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I would suggest using titanium heat shields for the brake pads too. Check out hardbrakes.com. They made a real difference in eliminating a soft pedal near the end of a track session (pre brake ducts).
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02-06-2013, 09:28 PM | #38 |
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Looks like an interesting product. Do you run the .5mm or 1mm version? Looks like it will be difficult to fit with new pads in place, but I guess they can be inserted after a session.
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Waking up a very old thread....
Neil, has this setup allowed you to keep using the stock braking system on track at your power levels? If so, do you use OEM rotors, Frozen Rotors, or something else? |
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