New Product Under Development: Need Tester
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New Product Under Development: Need Tester
I will be developing these little aluminum paddles that force some air towards the back side of the rotors when you drive. They will cool down the rotors almost as much as cross-drilled rotors do. Cross-drilled rotors should cool them down about 80 degrees F and my little paddles will cool them down another 50 degrees F or so.
I need someone with aftermarket wheels big enough so that they can get to the rotor's surface. I also need them to have a multimeter with temperature reading capability. I need them to make a few runs always braking in the same place and time and take a temperature reading at the end of the run. One run without the paddles, and one run with the paddles. The outside air temperature makes a difference as well, so the test should be conducted as fairly as possible.
I will give the tester my product for free. Any takers?
I'm planning to sell these "paddles" (don't know what to call them yet) for $15 - $25 shipped. Does this sound like something you guys would buy?
I need someone with aftermarket wheels big enough so that they can get to the rotor's surface. I also need them to have a multimeter with temperature reading capability. I need them to make a few runs always braking in the same place and time and take a temperature reading at the end of the run. One run without the paddles, and one run with the paddles. The outside air temperature makes a difference as well, so the test should be conducted as fairly as possible.
I will give the tester my product for free. Any takers?
I'm planning to sell these "paddles" (don't know what to call them yet) for $15 - $25 shipped. Does this sound like something you guys would buy?
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I wish I had aftermarket wheels so that I could 
But I will be more than happy to test out your custom pedals [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG] [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: CapYoda
sounds good.
but does it only fit on cars with bigger wheels/rims?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: CapYoda
sounds good.
but does it only fit on cars with bigger wheels/rims?[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
I will be developing these little aluminum paddles that force some air towards the back side of the rotors when you drive. They will cool down the rotors almost as much as cross-drilled rotors do. Cross-drilled rotors should cool them down about 80 degrees F and my little paddles will cool them down another 50 degrees F or so.
I need someone with aftermarket wheels big enough so that they can get to the rotor's surface. I also need them to have a multimeter with temperature reading capability. I need them to make a few runs always braking in the same place and time and take a temperature reading at the end of the run. One run without the paddles, and one run with the paddles. The outside air temperature makes a difference as well, so the test should be conducted as fairly as possible.
Click my link page to e-mail me. I have 17" rims...plus a Fluke MM with a temperature probe.
I am also a SCCA racer as well as a recognized drag racer.
Could see if they effect my 1/4mi times by slowing me donw or not.
I will be racing January 1st.
I will give the tester my product for free. Any takers?
I'm planning to sell these "paddles" (don't know what to call them yet) for $15 - $25 shipped. Does this sound like something you guys would buy?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
I will be developing these little aluminum paddles that force some air towards the back side of the rotors when you drive. They will cool down the rotors almost as much as cross-drilled rotors do. Cross-drilled rotors should cool them down about 80 degrees F and my little paddles will cool them down another 50 degrees F or so.
I need someone with aftermarket wheels big enough so that they can get to the rotor's surface. I also need them to have a multimeter with temperature reading capability. I need them to make a few runs always braking in the same place and time and take a temperature reading at the end of the run. One run without the paddles, and one run with the paddles. The outside air temperature makes a difference as well, so the test should be conducted as fairly as possible.
Click my link page to e-mail me. I have 17" rims...plus a Fluke MM with a temperature probe.
I am also a SCCA racer as well as a recognized drag racer.
Could see if they effect my 1/4mi times by slowing me donw or not.
I will be racing January 1st.
I will give the tester my product for free. Any takers?
I'm planning to sell these "paddles" (don't know what to call them yet) for $15 - $25 shipped. Does this sound like something you guys would buy?[hr]
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Rep Power: 420 The prototype is here! It will work on all size wheels, except something that's ultra wide (235+). I now know what to call them. They're brake deflectors. Air deflectors for brakes! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] Here are some pictures of the prototype...
What do you guys think? Too simple? What if it works though? What about the mounting method? Too ghetto? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
What do you guys think? Too simple? What if it works though? What about the mounting method? Too ghetto? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 looks like a good idea grey. ur a smart guy [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]. if u got no one to test them, i have 15's with 205. if that works i'll be happy to try.
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Rep Power: 366 If they're free to a tester, I'll try them out for you. I'm running on 215/45/17 so I hope that should be big enough. My dad is an ex-mechanic and has a temp gun and a bunch of other tools that could take the temp for you. PM or post here if you want me to try them.
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Do you need to remove the wheels to install them?
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Do you need to remove the wheels to install them?
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[hr]Originally posted by: IronFist
Do you need to remove the wheels to install them?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: IronFist
Do you need to remove the wheels to install them?[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: MugenRacerX
im thinkin it would help if you took off the dust sheild?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: MugenRacerX
im thinkin it would help if you took off the dust sheild?[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Phillippe01
If those work I will purchase them.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Phillippe01
If those work I will purchase them.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Phillippe01
Oh and thats if they work with the stock steelies. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] Forgot to add that in.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Phillippe01
Oh and thats if they work with the stock steelies. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] Forgot to add that in.[hr]
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Rep Power: 420 Yeah, they get pretty close. If you lose the shields and you have aftermarket rotors and/or wheels then you may be allright. The alloy wheels themselves cool your brakes down better than the stock steelies and they let air through better too. Aftermarket rotors (like cross-drilled or slotted or both or bigger) won't allow the brakes to get as hot as stock either.
Edit: Oh yeah, and certain other parts down there could melt as well. The boots on the axle joints are rubber for example. I don't know what else could melt...
Edit: Oh yeah, and certain other parts down there could melt as well. The boots on the axle joints are rubber for example. I don't know what else could melt...
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[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
Yeah, they get pretty close. If you lose the shields and you have aftermarket rotors and/or wheels then you may be allright. The alloy wheels themselves cool your brakes down better than the stock steelies and they let air through better too. Aftermarket rotors (like cross-drilled or slotted or both or bigger) won't allow the brakes to get as hot as stock either.
Edit: Oh yeah, and certain other parts down there could melt as well. The boots on the axle joints are rubber for example. I don't know what else could melt...[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
Yeah, they get pretty close. If you lose the shields and you have aftermarket rotors and/or wheels then you may be allright. The alloy wheels themselves cool your brakes down better than the stock steelies and they let air through better too. Aftermarket rotors (like cross-drilled or slotted or both or bigger) won't allow the brakes to get as hot as stock either.
Edit: Oh yeah, and certain other parts down there could melt as well. The boots on the axle joints are rubber for example. I don't know what else could melt...[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 With the brake dust shields in place, I just don't see how this gizmo would work. All you'd be doing is directing cold air over the shield. This would not actually cool the rotor ...
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[hr]Originally posted by: ELaudio
With the brake dust shields in place, I just don't see how this gizmo would work. All you'd be doing is directing cold air over the shield. This would not actually cool the rotor ...[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: ELaudio
With the brake dust shields in place, I just don't see how this gizmo would work. All you'd be doing is directing cold air over the shield. This would not actually cool the rotor ...[hr]
i checked out type r brembos..they too come with stock sheilding...so i guess its best to leave it...... tho i have a better plan for cooling them [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/IMG] you can wrote me gray if you wish to help maybe down the line
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