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Reply With QuoteI made a "prototype" out of card stock paper and then cut pieces out of ABS plastic, heat gunned them and bent them at a 90
Looks like this:
This is a discussion on Brake air deflectors within the Suspension & Wheels forums, part of the Tech & Modifying & General Repairs category; I "stole" this idea from the EVO- it's a factory option that helps direct air into the back side of ...
I "stole" this idea from the EVO- it's a factory option that helps direct air into the back side of the rotor.
This goes along w/ my most recent rendition of air ducting up front- Fog lamp brake ducts
this should also work well w/ the oem ducts.
Pic looking over front control arm at oem duct and my added duct:
I made a "prototype" out of card stock paper and then cut pieces out of ABS plastic, heat gunned them and bent them at a 90
Looks like this:
The finished pieces installed ( slightly different shape- had to redo thema little after checking lock to lock clearances)
This should help direct air into the back of the rotor
Pic of the oem deflectors/guides for the EVO
back from the dead.
could you make a full size paper scan template for your final design and post it up here?
-Taz
Blobeye Syndicate #77
"Understeer is when you´re scared...
Oversteer is when your passengers are scared"
I could if they weren't on the car
Next tme I'm under I can take a few measurements.
"Simplify and add lightness." - Colin Chapman
that's cool. thanks
-Taz
Blobeye Syndicate #77
"Understeer is when you´re scared...
Oversteer is when your passengers are scared"
Anyone have ever tried the Prova brake deflectors ?
I haven't- linky?
"Simplify and add lightness." - Colin Chapman
The provo's look very nice in CF, but $380+ for them, pffft, forget it.
-Taz
Blobeye Syndicate #77
"Understeer is when you´re scared...
Oversteer is when your passengers are scared"
Those brake deflectors are pretty cool. I saw some on a Porsche and wanted to make some for my Subaru. Looks pretty cool.
Life is like riding a bicycle in order to keep your balance you must keep moving.
Here the link:Originally Posted by Big Sky WRX
Prova - Carbon Brake Cooling Duct - Nengun Performance
You can find also on other web site...
Here made by aluminum and cheaper.
Subaru Prova Aluminum Brake Deflectors Cooling Air Duct - eBay (item 180562466215 end time Feb-14-11 15:35:11 PST)
No one has bought the Prova brake deflectors, feedback ?
Yes, me from this link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subar...Q5fCarQ5fParts
Product is good quality and shipment are done quickly! Good service!!!
Some pics of brake deflectors mounted on front control arms:
Some pics mounted on a car !
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