Brake Duct Kit Pricing

[AAIIIC]

Originally Posted by PISNUOFF

I can assure you, there is nothing simple about thermodynamics.

Nothing in my post said that thermodynamics, as a whole, is simple. But thanks for pointing out the obvious.

[SoJersey05V]

some bad ass carbon fiber ones like the C6RS from Pratt & Miller would be even sweeter... more expensive.... but sweeter!

count me in on the under $400 kit when it's perfected!!!!!!!

[Naf]

LUKE!, my saviour, any news on this kit? Still waitin to get my hands on it...

[Tao_Haus]

Originally Posted by Lindsay Cadillac Parts

The kit will include hoses, clamps, duct tube, backing plate, screen and install instructions. Price will be $385.00 plus a little shipping. I need to give my supplier a 20 kit order so give me a call if you are interested. As soon as I see there is a market for this I will get the kits in production, expect about 6-8 weeks. 703-824-9670 M-F 7:30-4:30

I'd be in, Luke.

[Naf]

This kit is a figment of your imagination...There is another thread of a new kit...

May get the kit if i notice brake faddn more often then comfortable....

[Tao_Haus]

Originally Posted by Naf

This kit is a figment of your imagination...There is another thread of a new kit...

May get the kit if i notice brake faddn more often then comfortable....

Trust me on this, if you track your car you'll want it. Just ask the folks who were at V Day III -- more than one lost brakes and one loss led to a serious two car crash.

What other link/kit is there & where's the thread?

[thebigjimsho]

And how do we know that the crash was caused by boiled fluids?

[Tao_Haus]

Originally Posted by thebigjimsho

And how do we know that the crash was caused by boiled fluids?

We don't. The driver of the silver car says he lost brakes. The crashee says he accepts that, and so do I. Beyond that, I can tell you mine (gmpp x-drilled with Hawk pads from Lindsay) got a bit mushy at the end of the first session with brand new fluid (as in 2 days old) but bounced back after I let off for a minute or two. And, I talked to several other guys who said theirs got mushy at times too. A couple said scary mushy. It ain't worth the risk.

Oh, and John Behe looked at mine at Summit and said it would be a good idea b/c they're so heavy to get some ducting on there if I'm going to track it with any regularity (Behe did the blue fluid just before track day & the alignment and dynotune)

[Paisan]

Brake ducts are very important to anyone who seriously tracks their cars, be it a CTS-V or not.

Any word on if these kits are ever going to make it to production?

-mike

[MrAceman]

Damn... I'm actually about 2-3 weeks ahead of the game this time around.

I've got some C5 Z06 vette spindle plates that I've modded to fit my V. I have 3.5 inch hoses run from the stock brake inlets to the spindle plates. I've attached a pic of the current setup that I've run. The problem is at full lock the wheels rub the hose.

Do these molded plastic bits stop that? If so I'd be in for a set of those. Also what size hose are you running in this kit?



As far as real life experience for rotor temps I really only have the passenger side installed right now for comparison reasons . After some brief aggressive driving I measured the rotor temps and have a difference of 80-100 degrees at the rotor surface.

With a vehicle as heavy as the V there is NO doubt in my mind that not only would this be a HUGE improvement at the track in terms of stopped distance over the long haul but also less wear on brake components due to heat removed from the entire braking system.

I know that's just one guy's opinion... but it's right, so just accept it.



P.S. - Luke... do I get a discount for trying my best to sell this kit?

[MrAceman]

Originally Posted by Lindsay Cadillac Parts

Here is some early pics....

Luke... quick question about the pics.

Are those pics actually off a V? Just asking because of the 5 stud hub.

Additionally will this kit require permanent removal of the wheel liner? Not that I have a problem with that... heck I've already cut 2 x 3.5 inch holes in mine and dremeled away other bits of plastic here and there.

I'm looking forward to those install pics.


Now the editorial...

EVERYONE NEEDS TO SIGN UP FOR THIS!!

Due to major stupidity on my part I wasn't at V-Day 3. I WILL be there for V-Day 4... but if you've EVER tracked your car you'll understand that power is useless if you can't stop or steer. And driving a 2-ton car ain't a picnic regardless of how good the stock brakes are. Any brake system help should be accepted.


P.S. - Luke... I'm getting to the point of angling for free plastic molded doohickeys... I am your forum advocate on this one.

[MrAceman]

LOL... just realized that this is a year old thread. So technically I'm WAY behind the game.

Oh well... while I'd love to have some molded plastic bits comparable to the DRM pieces available for the vette I still feel that this is a worthwhile pursuit.

Even without the molded pieces the 3.5 inch hose CAN be run with no rubbing ON THE TRACK. It requires mindful driving on the street if you are going to leave them on to not lock the wheel (parking spaces and U-turns) or just some extra pre-track work to run the hoses.

Worth it imo.

[CadiBlk]

While you guys are on a cooler brake binge, might as well pick up some UUC two piece rotors. Lose some sprung weight and lower the temps on the rotors.

MrAceman, Norm has some info on his car that he did brake ducts on. He went all out and removed the fogs, but I think looking at what has in the wheel well might help you.

[DgtalPimp]

You know you could always get better brakes instead of the ducts.

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...ew-brakes.html

[CadiBlk]

I believe that the brembos that came on the V work great for 99% of people and for the people that track their cars more cooling is a cheap way to bump their performance up even more.