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04-11-2010, 10:29 PM

JDIllon

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Katech #18 New Look

Thought you guys might enjoy seeing some new mods the the car for 2010 season!
#1 & 2 WC hood in Black and ARP wing to match.
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#3 Brake duct mod. Installed 4" tubes in the grill to duct air directly the the spindle ducts.
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#4 New APR splitter

A few more things coming in the next week or so, also I will be testing new changes out at Sebring Next Sunday with Chin.
JD

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04-11-2010, 11:25 PM

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JD,

Looking awesome! Test it slowly, aero grip is a leap of faith once the mechanical grip leaves you.

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04-12-2010, 07:19 AM

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Cool JD

Side skirts also had several 100 lbs of down force at speed.

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04-12-2010, 01:34 PM

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Cool JD

Side skirts also had several 100 lbs of down force at speed.

....but I have heard these side skirts take a beating on track, is this true?

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04-12-2010, 03:23 PM

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Looks great Jim. I like the brake cooling. Can't wait to see it at VIR.

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04-12-2010, 03:28 PM

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I really like the brake ducting that you did...Is this something that you came up with? or is it a kit? I would like to do something similar.

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04-12-2010, 03:46 PM

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....but I have heard these side skirts take a beating on track, is this true?

Well YES. One in particular person ( name withheld ) took off a set on his first curb. :whistling: and that was not me.

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04-12-2010, 04:13 PM

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Very cool. Wish I could make it down to sebring to watch...mines not quite ready for highspeed track time.

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04-12-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JDIllon

Thought you guys might enjoy seeing some new mods the the car for 2010 season!
#1 & 2 WC hood in Black and ARP wing to match.
[IMG]

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#3 Brake duct mod. Installed 4" tubes in the grill to duct air directly the the spindle ducts.
[IMG]

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#4 New APR splitter

A few more things coming in the next week or so, also I will be testing new changes out at Sebring Next Sunday with Chin.
JD

Too Nice !!!!!!!!!

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04-12-2010, 05:50 PM

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Looks good Jim, I'm looking forward to a track report on the brake ducts and whether they have any adverse effect on radiator cooling like some theorized. I have all the parts to do this myself.

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04-12-2010, 06:10 PM

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Looks good Jim, I'm looking forward to a track report on the brake ducts and whether they have any adverse effect on radiator cooling like some theorized. I have all the parts to do this myself.

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04-12-2010, 06:17 PM

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JD, that is one very sweet looking ride - should be awesome for the road courses! 2010 is going to be a great season - enjoy it. Looking forward to seeing some new track pics. Mike

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04-12-2010, 07:22 PM

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Looks good Jim, I'm looking forward to a track report on the brake ducts and whether they have any adverse effect on radiator cooling like some theorized. I have all the parts to do this myself.

It would be great to do a wind tunnel test on the revised brake ducting compared to the stock location. Seems like someone told me about high pressure areas.

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04-12-2010, 08:30 PM

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Looking good Jim. A little time and alot of money is all it takes.

I love the new aero!

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04-12-2010, 09:00 PM

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I really like the brake ducting that you did...Is this something that you came up with? or is it a kit? I would like to do something similar.

Thanks,
Charley

Charley, check the Z06 section thread for update on the brake ducts. Or feel free to get in touch if you decide to do the mod. JD

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04-12-2010, 09:26 PM

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hey jim is that the same setup mike from colorado was going to do for brake ducts also?

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04-12-2010, 09:51 PM

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hey jim is that the same setup mike from colorado was going to do for brake ducts also?

Don't know what Mike was going to do. JD

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04-12-2010, 10:28 PM

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That is BEAUTIFUL - love the new additions

Bet you're going to love driving that car EVEN MORE

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04-13-2010, 07:19 AM

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Very cool brake duct mod.

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04-13-2010, 09:27 AM

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Jim, that looks really great, exactly what I'd do if I had the funds available right now. My only change would be to put the brake ducts where the fog lights are, as to get more direct airflow and to NOT take air from the heat exchangers, but it would be much less attractive than your setup.

How about another ride this year????

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