Brake Duct Install - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MattR · 2006-03-30, 03:47 PM

I purchased the RaceComp Engineering Kool Brake Kit. The install went pretty well, I cut out the fender liner slightly, routed the supplied hose up to a Racer WHolesale stock air inlet, and mounted it so that I can run either the stock Fog Light cover with the small air slit, or the Fog light bezels, which direct a lot more air in . I can even run it without any bezel for max air flow.

The tire runs slightly on the hose at full lock, so I may try to re route the hose, I will see how bad it runs once I drive it a little bit. Overall though, Racecomp made some nice pieces for this kit.

Here are some pictures.

A1337STI · 2006-03-30, 03:55 PM

Siick

i was just talking to Cody about doing that to my car a few days ago. (although i'm only willing to use the slits below my fog lights) fog lights come in handy quite a bit , guess in summer i'de be okay with out them.

cody · 2006-03-30, 04:35 PM

I was checking out their thread on Nabisco and noticed a post where they mention making a kit for the bugeye models that would utilize the little slits below the fogs as the inlet. I'll have to check and see if they've got that one developed yet. Any idea if brake ducts are ESP legal?

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...c#post12992139

MikeK · 2006-03-30, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Any idea if brake ducts are ESP legal?

I remember looking at this last year when I was in ESP. I think from memory they are legal as long as they are entirely in front of the strut, or something like that.

A1337STI · 2006-03-30, 05:03 PM

Niice i should look into getting some of those . wonder if they vent water/ snow back also , could make the discs getting wet problem even worse in STI's . if i run into any heat issues though this summer i'll definalty set something up

Kevin M · 2006-03-30, 05:33 PM

They are SP legal. 15.6.A

sp00ln · 2006-03-30, 05:54 PM

I'm going to do the same thing, but I'm thinking about going with Home Depot instead

looks factory tho... nice.

doubleurx · 2006-03-30, 06:54 PM

Just curious Matt if you are concerned about sand, gravel etc rocketing onto the rotors or should you have some type of screen or diverter on there?

JC · 2006-03-30, 07:58 PM

As an aerospace engineer that hose and 90 kink make me cringe. I'm sure it works fine and is more than adequate though. Pretty cool.

cody · 2006-03-30, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

They are SP legal. 15.6.A

Thank you.

MattR · 2006-03-30, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

As an aerospace engineer that hose and 90 kink make me cringe. I'm sure it works fine and is more than adequate though. Pretty cool.

Yes, I know it's not 100% efficient routing, but given the extreme space restrictions, its the only way.

It will help though.

MattR · 2006-03-30, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleurx

Just curious Matt if you are concerned about sand, gravel etc rocketing onto the rotors or should you have some type of screen or diverter on there?

No, I wil modify the stock fog light covers to seal up and allow no air or water in. On the track, I'm not too concerned about it. I don;t want a screen on there to limit more air.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-03-31, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Yes, I know it's not 100% efficient routing, but given the extreme space restrictions, its the only way.

I would try re-routing the hose lower where there won't be as much interference from the tire; from the pics it looks like there's room to lower it before you'll run into problems with bottoming.

And then there's always steering rack limiters.

MattR · 2006-03-31, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

I would try re-routing the hose lower where there won't be as much interference from the tire; from the pics it looks like there's room to lower it before you'll run into problems with bottoming.

And then there's always steering rack limiters.

Yes, I agree with you, I think that will be where I route them, a little lower along the control arm.

2006-03-30, 03:47 PM	#1
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Brake Duct Install I purchased the RaceComp Engineering Kool Brake Kit. The install went pretty well, I cut out the fender liner slightly, routed the supplied hose up to a Racer WHolesale stock air inlet, and mounted it so that I can run either the stock Fog Light cover with the small air slit, or the Fog light bezels, which direct a lot more air in . I can even run it without any bezel for max air flow. The tire runs slightly on the hose at full lock, so I may try to re route the hose, I will see how bad it runs once I drive it a little bit. Overall though, Racecomp made some nice pieces for this kit. Here are some pictures. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-03-30, 03:55 PM	#2
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Siick i was just talking to Cody about doing that to my car a few days ago. (although i'm only willing to use the slits below my fog lights) fog lights come in handy quite a bit , guess in summer i'de be okay with out them. __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-03-30, 05:03 PM	#5
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Niice i should look into getting some of those . wonder if they vent water/ snow back also , could make the discs getting wet problem even worse in STI's . if i run into any heat issues though this summer i'll definalty set something up __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-03-30, 05:33 PM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	They are SP legal. 15.6.A __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-03-30, 05:54 PM	#7
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	I'm going to do the same thing, but I'm thinking about going with Home Depot instead looks factory tho... nice. __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2006-03-30, 04:35 PM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I was checking out their thread on Nabisco and noticed a post where they mention making a kit for the bugeye models that would utilize the little slits below the fogs as the inlet. I'll have to check and see if they've got that one developed yet. Any idea if brake ducts are ESP legal? http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...c#post12992139

2006-03-30, 06:54 PM	#8
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Just curious Matt if you are concerned about sand, gravel etc rocketing onto the rotors or should you have some type of screen or diverter on there?

2006-03-30, 07:58 PM	#9
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	As an aerospace engineer that hose and 90 kink make me cringe. I'm sure it works fine and is more than adequate though. Pretty cool. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

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