Mr.Alex

How many of you included a 'netting' to prevent large leaves or 'debris' from making its way down to the cooler and condenser? Part of me wants to do it, but part of me doesn't like the look of the netting.

For those that did go with netting, do you see it as beneficial in catching anything significant?

jpar

I thought about doing it, but couldn't really find any mesh that i liked.

STUARTQ

I think Bablouie did it!

Vandit

I did it.

https://rennlist.com/forums/9959309-post3.html

JJJMCD

I just got some of the 'small diamond mesh' screen in powder coat black from customcargrills.com to put under the slats of my MA Shaw RS America wing and it's a very close match to the original fine gauge Porsche factory screen for a 3.2 Carrera wing. It is much, much better than the large gauge silver mesh screen that MA Shaw supplied with the wing, which was somewhat garish looking. It would probably work well for the RS ducts. See: http://www.customcargrills.com/Diamond-Grill-Mesh.asp [no affiliation]

JJJMCD

By the way, I love the look of the RS ducts but, to be completely honest, I rely on the foglights to make up for the somewhat weak H5 headlights in my 91 c2 cab. I've thought about simultaneously upgrading to H5s, but those appear to only come with chrome headlight rings (not my style) and it isn't entirely clear whether wiring upgrades are necessary for a reliable installation. For those who drive at night with the ducts (and hence no foglights), do you feel like there is enough light?

Silvertarga

Why not have both?

tacomaworld

JJJMCD -

I am guessing it was a typo when you wrote, "upgrade to H5," when you likely meant H4... I upgraded mine last fall from Pelican and was given a choice between black ring and chrome ring. I now see on their site that it indicates chrome, but also includes a primed cover ring, so you can paint to match.

The upgrade is quite worthwhile. While I was at it, I made harnesses for high beam relays, as well as a set of Cibie driving lights I mount on a second hood in winter. I run 100w bulbs for both and the relays are necessary.

If you're not after maximum wattage, I don't think there's anything more than a harness adaptor - also available at Pelican - to use 55/60 bulbs.

I am particularly particular about soldering and wiring. If you're looking for something out-of-the-box, I bet Daniel Stern would assemble you a harness with relays and higher quality gauge wire than the 14g that comes with the conversion plug adaptor.

Paul284pt

Hi Mr. Alex

I'm assuming you mean when you just fit the ducts themselves instead of the full air cooling system for the
brakes?

I've just fitted the FVD/Techart system and it would be a simple job to clear out any accumulated debris from the flex pipes with a length of curtain wire.







Cheers,
Paul

Mr.Alex

Ah, mesh, thats the word I was looking for but spaced out.

Wing wise is a bit different for me, since the mesh there looks as if it belongs, whereas on the front ducts its a bit of a dilemma for me since it stands out a bit more than I want it to.

I think the above poster was right about you meaning the H4 conversion. Before I went with H4's, my fogs were also the main light source, but the H4's and good bulbs make a HUGE difference. They come with a black and a chrome ring, but there is also a separate ring that is sold that goes on top of the that one to cover the adjustment screws.

Ideally I'd want the Techart Ducts/Fogs, but 700$ is a bit much.

My car is not going to be getting that much track time and as such I'm not going to route anything to the breaks, just installing the ducts themselves. Partly for aesthetics, partly for more air (Perhaps placebo effect.)



Did you notice your mesh stop anything Vandit?

ClaytoVR

If anyone needs a set of CultWerks brake ducts let me know, I have brand new set for sale.

orp73

Hi Paul, nice set is it not, I have the same, fits really well I thought

Mark

Paul284pt

Hi Mark,

Yes, I'm very pleased with it although we have had to make a few modifications to get a really good fit by angling the rear intake moulding of the ducts and the bolts.





John's a perfectionist so I'm kind of pleased I haven't done it myself like I planned as I wouldn't have had the skill with fibre glass to have bothered. I'm looking forward to see in them painted.

Cheers,
Paul