HPC Carbon Fiber Race-Spec Brake Duct Cooling Kit (Feeler)

Cal@Sonic MS · 02-06-2013, 06:26 PM

Greetings M3Post members,

We here at Sonic MS are very excited to present HPC's Carbon Fiber Brake Duct Cooling system for the BMW E9X M3.

This post is to serve as an introduction to the solution and to gauge interest levels of the community in order to bring the product to market. As such, pricing will NOT be discussed in this thread.

Feature Benefit Summary:
- Fabricated from High Temperature-resistant carbon composite materials utilizing modern Pre-Preg CF MFG techniques
- BBK and OE BMW //M hardware compatible
- Adaptable to 2.5 or 3" hosing
- Simple mounting points
- Undertray, wheel well and backing plate ducting configuration provides maximum airflow
- Track Tested & Race Proven

The concept of brake cooling ducting is not new and has been used on racecars for quite some time now. The benefits include more consistent brake performance resulting from lower rotor, pad, caliper and brake fluid temperatures. The end results are longer lasting brake hardware, reduced brake fade and more confident and consistent pedal feel.

We would like to take this opportunity and see how many people would be interested in a kit like this and also answer any questions or concerns in this thread. Production numbers of these kits will be EXTREMELY limited, so please - only serious inquiries.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Cal@Sonic MS · 02-06-2013, 06:28 PM

Here are a few pics of the kit installed as well!

THE TECH · 02-06-2013, 06:31 PM

Very nice!

Rapture · 02-06-2013, 06:39 PM

Nice set up!
Do you think there might be tire rub issues on the ducting especially with a 10"/275 set up?

dex37 · 02-06-2013, 06:43 PM

Looks really great. It looks quite well built. It comes pre-shaped so you probably won't have any rubbing at full lock, right?

VictorH · 02-06-2013, 09:21 PM

Is the backing plate big enough to cover the tie rod end? Looks like partial coverage in the picture but the bottom of the photo is cut off.

TXmtrhed · 02-06-2013, 11:46 PM

The wheel well ducting is exactly what I was thinking of creating for my 1M. Wished it fit but I doubt it. Very nicely thought out setup.

mhabs · 02-06-2013, 11:54 PM

Would be interested if truly no rub at/near full lock; otherwise nice piece!

m3an · 02-07-2013, 12:41 AM

how do you post a thread to gauge interest but not discuss a pricepoint??? that is our interest

mkPOTO · 02-07-2013, 09:49 AM

have seem these in person, these things are nuts

DallasBoosted · 02-07-2013, 10:20 AM

There's no reason to make these out of carbon other than $$$...

surlynkid · 02-07-2013, 10:23 AM

I would be interested in the middle piece between the two hoses. I have all the rest. A slimmer middle section would be nice though.

smpl3 · 02-07-2013, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhabs

Would be interested if truly no rub at/near full lock; otherwise nice piece!

I own this kit and run Hoosier A6 slicks on 10" rims. There is rubbing at full lock, how much depends on your set up, etc. HPC doesnt advertise no rubbing. Contact Sonic MS and get tire clearance data straight from them
This is a race set up folks.

mhabs · 02-07-2013, 12:03 PM

Thx, actually want to keep my stock zcp wheels/tire sizes. Figured that brake cooling ducts, street/track pads, and fluid/lines would be good enough for occasional track use and much cheaper than a BBK.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smpl3

I own this kit and run Hoosier A6 slicks on 10" rims. There is rubbing at full lock, how much depends on your set up, etc. HPC doesnt advertise no rubbing. Contact Sonic MS and get tire clearance data straight from them
This is a race set up folks.

Cal@Sonic MS · 02-07-2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapture

Nice set up!
Do you think there might be tire rub issues on the ducting especially with a 10"/275 set up?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dex37

Looks really great. It looks quite well built. It comes pre-shaped so you probably won't have any rubbing at full lock, right?

Unfortunately, there is rubbing at full lock; there are compromises here. BMW did not design their car to accomodate these parts HPC made. This is a RACE part not for the timid and not designed for characteristics of street driving (doing u turns at stop lights...). With a 10" rim on a 265 Michelin PSC tire there is plenty of turning radius for competitive racing (about 70% of steering is left) with the duct installed. There is massive rubbing on a Porsche GT3 RSR straight from the Weissach factory. At Flying Lizard MS the front rims needed to be modified in order to gain a reasonable and acceptable amount of steering radius.

There are clients who have this kit installed (Kris Von Sydow at VS MS) who use steering locks to limit steering radius.

HPC potentially can fabricate a Kevlar duct with other special materials, it will flex and distort and will not be harmed by the rubber tire or rim. HPC is actively looking into guaranteeing the kevlar wheel duct for those that have issues and providing free replacements. However, this will undoubtedly add on to the cost.

People running 19's and lowered more than 1.8" with camber will also rub massively at full lock.

Cal@Sonic MS · 02-07-2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictorH

Is the backing plate big enough to cover the tie rod end? Looks like partial coverage in the picture but the bottom of the photo is cut off.

Yes, the backing plate covers the tie rod end.

Cal@Sonic MS · 02-07-2013, 04:57 PM

Few more pics of this kit installed, courtesy of VS MS.

smpl3 · 02-08-2013, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhabs

Thx, actually want to keep my stock zcp wheels/tire sizes. Figured that brake cooling ducts, street/track pads, and fluid/lines would be good enough for occasional track use and much cheaper than a BBK.

Good path in lieu of a BBK!

Wheel ducts clear the stock rim and tire at full lock no problem. I'll get a measurment on my race set up, get hpc to post pics on their facebook page.
My guess is about 3/8 less steering

tightie · 02-09-2013, 07:04 PM

this looks really dope! i wonder how the clearing would be on 18" volks, 9.5 +22 with a 265 rs3 upfront.

Triple M · 02-26-2013, 11:03 AM

Absolutely interested on clearing on the volks (TE 37sl)as well. 18" x 9.5 (265/35 F) and 18" x 10.5 (285/35 R) on kw comps, lowered -2.5 to -3 camber. Had my mind set on the cantrells, but if price is reasonable, would love this setup. Also any issues with the narrow, sharp tight turn before the hose-backing plate(where the CF mid-piece connects to the hose) area reducing air-flow going to the hose attached to the backing plate?

1MOREMOD · 02-26-2013, 11:13 AM

looks pretty cool. not sure the 90 degree bends and pinched down tubing is ideal?

aus · 02-27-2013, 08:38 PM

Looks cool, but also looks pretty pinched, like 1MOREMOD mentioned.

02-06-2013, 06:26 PM	#1
Cal@Sonic MS BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E39 M5 & E28 528e Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 4,577 iTrader: (2)	HPC Carbon Fiber Race-Spec Brake Duct Cooling Kit (Feeler) Greetings M3Post members, We here at Sonic MS are very excited to present HPC's Carbon Fiber Brake Duct Cooling system for the BMW E9X M3. This post is to serve as an introduction to the solution and to gauge interest levels of the community in order to bring the product to market. As such, pricing will NOT be discussed in this thread. Feature Benefit Summary: - Fabricated from High Temperature-resistant carbon composite materials utilizing modern Pre-Preg CF MFG techniques - BBK and OE BMW //M hardware compatible - Adaptable to 2.5 or 3" hosing - Simple mounting points - Undertray, wheel well and backing plate ducting configuration provides maximum airflow - Track Tested & Race Proven The concept of brake cooling ducting is not new and has been used on racecars for quite some time now. The benefits include more consistent brake performance resulting from lower rotor, pad, caliper and brake fluid temperatures. The end results are longer lasting brake hardware, reduced brake fade and more confident and consistent pedal feel. We would like to take this opportunity and see how many people would be interested in a kit like this and also answer any questions or concerns in this thread. Production numbers of these kits will be EXTREMELY limited, so please - only serious inquiries. Thanks in advance for your help!
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02-06-2013, 06:31 PM	#3
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,884 iTrader: (39)	Very nice! __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

02-07-2013, 09:49 AM	#10
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02-07-2013, 10:20 AM	#11
DallasBoosted Captain Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 712 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [5.00]	There's no reason to make these out of carbon other than $$$... __________________ GROUND CONTROL \| STOPTECH \| VRSF \| COBB AP \| STETT \| OS GIKEN 2008 E92 335i MT

02-07-2013, 10:23 AM	#12
surlynkid Lieutenant Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 505 iTrader: (1)	I would be interested in the middle piece between the two hoses. I have all the rest. A slimmer middle section would be nice though. __________________ Stoptech 380mm/355mm \| Pagid RS-29 \| Akrapovic EVO - CF tips \| Benvo Tune \| MS UDP \| AA air filter \| Apex EC-7 18x10 square 275/35-18 \| 90mm Turner Studs \| GT4 Brake Cooling \| GT4 Power Steering Cooling \| Performance Steering Wheel \| CF Mirror Caps \| CF Spoiler \| Varis System 1 Full CF Diffuser \| Extended Paddle Shifters \| Schroth Quick Fit \| Vorshlag Camber Plates \| AiM Solo DL

02-06-2013, 06:28 PM	#2
Cal@Sonic MS BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E39 M5 & E28 528e Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 4,577 iTrader: (2)	Here are a few pics of the kit installed as well!

02-06-2013, 06:39 PM	#4
Rapture I'm suckin gas but I'm haulin ass Drives: 2011 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: OC, CA Posts: 456 iTrader: (7)	Nice set up! Do you think there might be tire rub issues on the ducting especially with a 10"/275 set up?

02-06-2013, 06:43 PM	#5
dex37 Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	Looks really great. It looks quite well built. It comes pre-shaped so you probably won't have any rubbing at full lock, right?

02-06-2013, 09:21 PM	#6
VictorH Lieutenant Drives: '09 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC Posts: 546 iTrader: (1)	Is the backing plate big enough to cover the tie rod end? Looks like partial coverage in the picture but the bottom of the photo is cut off.

02-06-2013, 11:46 PM	#7
TXmtrhed Private First Class Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 183 iTrader: (0)	The wheel well ducting is exactly what I was thinking of creating for my 1M. Wished it fit but I doubt it. Very nicely thought out setup.

02-06-2013, 11:54 PM	#8
mhabs Lieutenant Drives: M3 (E90) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 446 iTrader: (0)	Would be interested if truly no rub at/near full lock; otherwise nice piece!

02-07-2013, 12:41 AM	#9
m3an Banned Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,612 iTrader: (2)	how do you post a thread to gauge interest but not discuss a pricepoint??? that is our interest

02-07-2013, 04:57 PM	#17
Cal@Sonic MS BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E39 M5 & E28 528e Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 4,577 iTrader: (2)	Few more pics of this kit installed, courtesy of VS MS.

02-09-2013, 07:04 PM	#19
tightie JOSH SHOKRI. Drives: 2013 E92 Coupe. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, california. Posts: 4,819 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [3.85]	this looks really dope! i wonder how the clearing would be on 18" volks, 9.5 +22 with a 265 rs3 upfront. __________________ Speed District >> Past: 08 6MT E92 Matte Blue Gintani Supercharged - Present: 13 DCT E92 California Members Speed District M3 Track Days: May 31, 2012 @ Willow Springs Raceway (Road Course)

02-26-2013, 11:03 AM	#20
Triple M Doc Rebel! Drives: Fire Orange M3, X5M, Blk 135 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 76 iTrader: (0)	Absolutely interested on clearing on the volks (TE 37sl)as well. 18" x 9.5 (265/35 F) and 18" x 10.5 (285/35 R) on kw comps, lowered -2.5 to -3 camber. Had my mind set on the cantrells, but if price is reasonable, would love this setup. Also any issues with the narrow, sharp tight turn before the hose-backing plate(where the CF mid-piece connects to the hose) area reducing air-flow going to the hose attached to the backing plate?

02-26-2013, 11:13 AM	#21
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,493 iTrader: (3)	looks pretty cool. not sure the 90 degree bends and pinched down tubing is ideal? __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

02-27-2013, 08:38 PM	#22
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,160 iTrader: (5)	Looks cool, but also looks pretty pinched, like 1MOREMOD mentioned. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

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