Anyone interested in G8 custom front brake vents for cooling?

[Doug Hilliard]

The local shop I deal with for suspension and general advice for all things road course has been working with a company that has made some really nice kits for other cars (Vettes, Mustangs, etc) and may be interested in making a kit for the G8. They have the CAD data but I'll be sending them some pics so they can get an idea of what's where under the front end. I'm just wondering who all might be interested so I can give them some idea how many they might sell if they choose to develop one. Thanks!
Doug

[spider1701]

Doug,

I don't do any road racing so brake vents wouldn't do me any good but if they could come up with a solution for pulling hot air out of the engine bay, either with hood mods, or functional side vents that might be interesting, price dependent of course, ie 2 grand probably wouldn't make me jump.

Spider1701

[TCorzett]

I have assembled bits and pieces to make something, but would love a "kit" for this.

What I was eventually going to make is based off what was done on this Camaro. Basically put an inlet behind the mesh on the lower front grill (next to the fog light) and run ducting to the center of the rotor (mounting with a modified brake dust shield).

-Todd...

[AVIDMOTION]

I opened up my two hood scoops, took the rubber sealing strip off the back and the front, this helps provide flow onto the motor and out by the window, in the cold winter I can see it work with heat fumes coming out the scoops and by the windshield when I stop at lights, if the fan goes on(like i make it go on by turning on the ac-)i can see heat fumes pouring out the by windshield from under the hood....works for me and was free

[jbak]

I would definitely be interested in a brake vent kit.

[Eidolon]

So would I, but the GXP fascia would be... a bit more interesting. The GT fascia is pretty much perfect for some ductwork. On the GXP, we'd have to add cutouts into the lower radiator intake or into the lower bumper tray.

[Doug Hilliard]

I have assembled bits and pieces to make something, but would love a "kit" for this.

What I was eventually going to make is based off what was done on this Camaro. Basically put an inlet behind the mesh on the lower front grill (next to the fog light) and run ducting to the center of the rotor (mounting with a modified brake dust shield).

-Todd...

Todd, that is similar to what they do although with a more finished look. They use a funnel-looking plastic part that would fit behind the honeycomb in the front bumper and then attach the tubing to it.

Kevin,
I'm not sure but the part that attaches to the knuckle to bring the air to the center of the rotor would probably fit, but you're right, the front bumper on the GXP would be more of a challenge.

So far, no response; I e-mailed them a few months back too so I think I'm going to give them a call tomorrow. Thanks for the responses so far!

[HuskerG8]

Doug,

I would be interested. I have some ducting already in place from the honeycomb to get air into the fender well and have removed the dust shield, but that is all. It did help, but more is needed. Todd and I traded some information on the other forum awhile back about this.

[Doug Hilliard]

Doug,

I would be interested. I have some ducting already in place from the honeycomb to get air into the fender well and have removed the dust shield, but that is all. It did help, but more is needed. Todd and I traded some information on the other forum awhile back about this.

Sounds good; I think this makes five of us with at least some interest. That should give me enough to make a phone call and see if I can stir the pot a little.

[ULTRA Z]

I would be interested also