Cobra R brake ducts ?

[GaborVincer]

To make a long story short A friend at work has bought a 03 and want's my help in locating where he can purchase a "brake duct kit" that is used on the Cobra R . He tells me its a cabon fiber unit that attaches to the front facia and channels air to the brakes.So if anyone has knoledge of this part or kit can you give me the info of where and how much?:huh:

[32V SVT]

You can find these on the web at Sean Hyland Motorsports site... ( http://www.SeanHylandMotorsport.com )
They aren't cheap unfortunately... I think they cost $395.00... Yikes!!! :THUD:

Good luck!!!

[dmark101]

where's the ducting being connected at?

the cobra R uses a carbon fiber backplate that has a connection for the air hose. on the R, the one end goes where the fog light is and the other to the backplate.

i've been looking for this myself. :(

[Stanger58]

Hi Gabor!

An alternative to the carbon fiber pieces are some aluminum ones...Mirage Motorsports out of Chicago-land, USA makes a complete kit (backing plates, hoses and clamps. Their web site is http://www.miragemotorsports.com , US phone is 888-440-7223. Be sure and tell John that I sent you. Your buddy will have to come up with his own "connectioins" for connecting the hoses to be back side of the air dam (front facia), but that shouldn't be too difficult...

And, it was great meeting you this summer up at the Redline Rendevous at Mosport... it's great meeting people who are excited about learning more about their own driving skills!

Take care. See you on track.... somewhere! :)

[mach0ne351]

make ur own...i did take a look.

http://www.cobra-design.net/installingcobraparts/airvents4.jpg

http://www.cobra-design.net/installingcobraparts/airvents3.jpg

http://www.cobra-design.net/installingcobraparts/airvents4.jpg

-marek

[GaborVincer]

Pics look good. I thought the duct would actually connect to the brake at the caliper and drive the air closer to the rotors?:huh:

I know he is not going to drive the car on the track every day but want something that looks profecionally done. Don't get me wrong I thing what you have done is great. I just think you need to drive the air right to the rotors to get max cooling.:confused:

Thanks for the pics.

:allhail: :cbra: :allhail:

[mach0ne351]

ya...but if u get them closer....then the tires will rub on them eventually....the cobra r doesnt have them that close. they are actually the same as ours.

-marek

[GaborVincer]

Marek

I looked at the kit you can purchase from Mirage Motorsports and to me that looks like something I could recomend to a friend I am sure there is a kit that is made from carbon fiber but probably is not a $100-150 kit, I am still looking for that kit and eventually will find it a day after my friend buys the alum. ones. Again thanks for your pics I think you have done a great install. Oh by the way since it is the 25th of Dec and if you celebrate it I wish you a Merry Christmas and if you don't Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.:beer:

Drive safe,have fun.


:allhail: :cbra: :allhail:

[32V SVT]

Hey Guys... Here's the Carbon Fiber kit... If you read the installation guide the flexible hoses connect directly to the carbon fiber brake ducts, and the supplied clamps keep the hoses out of the tires...

Sincerely,

32V SVT

http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/brake/page1_files/frame.htm

[GaborVincer]

Thanks 32V SVT now that's what I have been looking for:tmb:



:allhail: :cbra: :allhail:

[bggroth]

Originally posted by mach0ne351
ya...but if u get them closer....then the tires will rub on them eventually....the cobra r doesnt have them that close. they are actually the same as ours.

-marek

The Cobra R setup is just like the SHM kit, the hose goes right up to the carbon fiber plate at the wheel. Use a few zip ties and the hose stays clear of the wheel just fine.

Brian

[GaborVincer]

Brian I see, and am ordering them as soon as I can get the money..;)

On track will be so much better:tmb:

:allhail: :cbra: :allhail:

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by Stanger58
Hi Gabor!

An alternative to the carbon fiber pieces are some aluminum ones...Mirage Motorsports out of Chicago-land, USA makes a complete kit (backing plates, hoses and clamps. Their web site is http://www.miragemotorsports.com , US phone is 888-440-7223. Be sure and tell John that I sent you. Your buddy will have to come up with his own "connectioins" for connecting the hoses to be back side of the air dam (front facia), but that shouldn't be too difficult...

And, it was great meeting you this summer up at the Redline Rendevous at Mosport... it's great meeting people who are excited about learning more about their own driving skills!

Take care. See you on track.... somewhere! :)

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Hey Jeff -

is this what you recommend?

Tim and I are having some major modifications done to our '99 (Flash)....

next on the list is these cooling ducts .....

do you recommend these, or can we make something similiar on our own?/

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by bggroth
The Cobra R setup is just like the SHM kit, the hose goes right up to the carbon fiber plate at the wheel. Use a few zip ties and the hose stays clear of the wheel just fine.

Brian

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do you have any suggestions for Tim and I Brian???

thx

[bggroth]

Originally posted by winddysvt
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do you have any suggestions for Tim and I Brian???

thx

I would buy the ones Jeff recommended. I have the carbon fiber kit on the R's and my 01 and it's deffiantely nice, but I really question if it is worth the extra $200. I will be adding the aluminum kit to my 95R this winter, these things need the cool air ecspecially at tracks like Road America.

Brian

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by bggroth
I would buy the ones Jeff recommended. I have the carbon fiber kit on the R's and my 01 and it's deffiantely nice, but I really question if it is worth the extra $200. I will be adding the aluminum kit to my 95R this winter, these things need the cool air ecspecially at tracks like Road America.

Brian

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thanks Brian - we appreciate the help!

[Stanger58]

Hi Bonny... sorry for the delay in getting back to you...

Essentially, the ones from SHM (carbon fiber) and Mirage Motorsports (aluminum) do the same thing (bolt to the back of the spindle and provide an attachment point for a rotor-cooling air hose to be attached). It all comes down to if you want to spend the extra $$$ for the carbon fiber...

I can't speak to the quality, fit and finish of the SHM kit, but I can attest to the qaulity and completeness of the Mirage Motorsports kit... everything you'll need to install the backing plates and hoses are included, along with the hardware and instructions.) The only thing you WILL have to come up with is some means of attaching the hose to the back side of the front facia (where you capture the cooling air at the front of the car). This isn't too hard to do at all... either a call to visit to a local race supply place for a nifty molded air duct, or you local home improvment store for somthing similar.

Good luck...

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by Stanger58
Hi Bonny... sorry for the delay in getting back to you...

Essentially, the ones from SHM (carbon fiber) and Mirage Motorsports (aluminum) do the same thing (bolt to the back of the spindle and provide an attachment point for a rotor-cooling air hose to be attached). It all comes down to if you want to spend the extra $$$ for the carbon fiber...

I can't speak to the quality, fit and finish of the SHM kit, but I can attest to the qaulity and completeness of the Mirage Motorsports kit... everything you'll need to install the backing plates and hoses are included, along with the hardware and instructions.) The only thing you WILL have to come up with is some means of attaching the hose to the back side of the front facia (where you capture the cooling air at the front of the car). This isn't too hard to do at all... either a call to visit to a local race supply place for a nifty molded air duct, or you local home improvment store for somthing similar.

Good luck...

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thanks Jeff!

Tim and I were doing some research last night, we agree with your thoughts about the Mirage kit -

however, I believe he has several ideas of his own..

I'll keep you posted as to what we decide...

thx
Bonny