Carbon fiber brake duct inlets.

drumstar7190 · 04-14-2021, 08:13 PM

Hey folks,

I'm looking for some carbon fiber inlets that will fit a 2015+ Nismo front bumper. I'm looking for something that will fit the new Z1 brake duct kit, the dimensions are 2.5". Thanks!

Chad

https://www.z1motorsports.com/brake-...t-p-21496.html

Rusty · 04-14-2021, 10:44 PM

Far as I know. No one makes any ducts for the V2 Nismo bumper. To get the new Z1 kit to work. You will have to use generic ducts.

drumstar7190 · 04-14-2021, 11:29 PM

Thanks Rusty! Looks like that may be the only option at this point. Do you think that the ones you have would fit somewhat flush with the V2 bumper?

Rusty · 04-15-2021, 12:24 AM

The ones I have came from Nissan Motorsports. They listed for $612 a piece in the catalog. I don't know if they are still available. They was for a 4" hose which I had to adapt to use with a smaller hose. A lot of work. You might want to try Finite Element.

https://www.facebook.com/finiteelementdesign/?fref=ts

drumstar7190 · 04-15-2021, 12:41 AM

Yeah, I think I'm gonna contact finite fitment, and see where I can go from there. Hopefully, I can come up with something that I can live with.

SOUTHZZ · 04-15-2021, 03:30 AM

I spoke with Ben at ZCFcovers about this.
He was not aware of any carbon ducts available. Would have to be
a molded part meaning many needing to be produced to be profitable.
Seems the item would answer to a niche market.
Suggested a option would be to "re-purpose" an available
carbon part for the duct. Items like small carbon canards etc.
could be used if you are creative.

OptionZero · 04-15-2021, 10:51 AM

No one makes ducts for that bumper. Z1 did a custom set up on their time Attack Z

Google “battle boyz Z34” , a German race team that uses generic circular ducts for the 15+ bumper

Another blue car on Instagram that does tracking did the same, but I can’t find his name

OptionZero · 04-15-2021, 12:10 PM

Here is the Z1 Global Time Attack Z. It appears they are using the stock openings on the lower part of the bumper. I cannot find any clear pictures of the back of that bumper, so I don't know what they are using to hook up the ducting, but it is an irregular shape so it's probably a custom set up. The openings look like they have been opened up more as well.

OptionZero · 04-15-2021, 12:13 PM

Here's "Battle Boyz" 370Z

OptionZero · 04-15-2021, 01:45 PM

instagram user JDMIvanZ

drumstar7190 · 04-15-2021, 02:29 PM

Thanks for all the info guys! I made a couple of calls today, Finite Element, and Synergy Composite. Looks like I'm leaning towards the general circular ones. I know they are not as attractive as the custom carbon ones, but they should get the job done. Thanks again for all the help!

Chad

OptionZero · 04-15-2021, 04:11 PM

i'm not sure why both BattleBoyz and Ivan put their ducts so much closer to the center - on pure aesthetics, moving it outward to be "centered" under the DYRL would look better. An inch or two can't affect airflow THAT much, can it? Just me

Anyways, i bought this kit off ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Revotec-51m...gAAOSwNkJaEFVO

51mm = 2 inch, matches the Stillen kit that includes backing plates

Z1, however, just came out with a new kit, that actually just came out:
https://www.z1motorsports.com/brake-...t-p-21496.html

2.5 inches = 71 mm i believe

For the passenger side, it would be easier to dump the washer fluid reservoir. If you have a vented hood its pointless anyways

Rusty · 04-15-2021, 07:06 PM

2" hose is easy to route. Try routing 3" hose. It's a PITA!

cooltoy · 04-15-2021, 07:07 PM

https://zcarblog.com/wp-content/uplo...2/IMG_5737.jpg

OptionZero · 04-15-2021, 07:29 PM

huh

that actually looks pretty good

04-14-2021, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
drumstar7190 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Spring Hill TN Posts: 20 Drives: 2017 370Z Nismo 7AT Rep Power: 6	Carbon fiber brake duct inlets. Hey folks, I'm looking for some carbon fiber inlets that will fit a 2015+ Nismo front bumper. I'm looking for something that will fit the new Z1 brake duct kit, the dimensions are 2.5". Thanks! Chad https://www.z1motorsports.com/brake-...t-p-21496.html

04-14-2021, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,172 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Far as I know. No one makes any ducts for the V2 Nismo bumper. To get the new Z1 kit to work. You will have to use generic ducts. drumstar7190 likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

04-15-2021, 12:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,172 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	The ones I have came from Nissan Motorsports. They listed for $612 a piece in the catalog. I don't know if they are still available. They was for a 4" hose which I had to adapt to use with a smaller hose. A lot of work. You might want to try Finite Element. https://www.facebook.com/finiteelementdesign/?fref=ts drumstar7190 likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

04-15-2021, 03:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
SOUTHZZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 3400	I spoke with Ben at ZCFcovers about this. He was not aware of any carbon ducts available. Would have to be a molded part meaning many needing to be produced to be profitable. Seems the item would answer to a niche market. Suggested a option would be to "re-purpose" an available carbon part for the duct. Items like small carbon canards etc. could be used if you are creative. drumstar7190 likes this.

04-15-2021, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,224 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	No one makes ducts for that bumper. Z1 did a custom set up on their time Attack Z Google “battle boyz Z34” , a German race team that uses generic circular ducts for the 15+ bumper Another blue car on Instagram that does tracking did the same, but I can’t find his name Rusty and drumstar7190 like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

04-14-2021, 11:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
drumstar7190 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Spring Hill TN Posts: 20 Drives: 2017 370Z Nismo 7AT Rep Power: 6	Thanks Rusty! Looks like that may be the only option at this point. Do you think that the ones you have would fit somewhat flush with the V2 bumper?

04-15-2021, 12:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
drumstar7190 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Spring Hill TN Posts: 20 Drives: 2017 370Z Nismo 7AT Rep Power: 6	Yeah, I think I'm gonna contact finite fitment, and see where I can go from there. Hopefully, I can come up with something that I can live with.

04-15-2021, 02:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
drumstar7190 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Spring Hill TN Posts: 20 Drives: 2017 370Z Nismo 7AT Rep Power: 6	Thanks for all the info guys! I made a couple of calls today, Finite Element, and Synergy Composite. Looks like I'm leaning towards the general circular ones. I know they are not as attractive as the custom carbon ones, but they should get the job done. Thanks again for all the help! Chad Rusty likes this.

04-15-2021, 04:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,224 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	i'm not sure why both BattleBoyz and Ivan put their ducts so much closer to the center - on pure aesthetics, moving it outward to be "centered" under the DYRL would look better. An inch or two can't affect airflow THAT much, can it? Just me Anyways, i bought this kit off ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Revotec-51m...gAAOSwNkJaEFVO 51mm = 2 inch, matches the Stillen kit that includes backing plates Z1, however, just came out with a new kit, that actually just came out: https://www.z1motorsports.com/brake-...t-p-21496.html 2.5 inches = 71 mm i believe For the passenger side, it would be easier to dump the washer fluid reservoir. If you have a vented hood its pointless anyways Rusty, cooltoy and drumstar7190 like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

04-15-2021, 07:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,172 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	2" hose is easy to route. Try routing 3" hose. It's a PITA! gbrettin and drumstar7190 like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

04-15-2021, 07:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	https://zcarblog.com/wp-content/uplo...2/IMG_5737.jpg drumstar7190 likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

04-15-2021, 07:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,224 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	huh that actually looks pretty good __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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