I've thought about that and may do it. Its illegal but you will not get pulled over unless its very dark. I may go with 40-50% tint and see what it looks like.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Chris

 

Hi Chris,

love the build, I have got a question for you about the brakes, I'm building a FD3S RX8 over here in the UK and was looking at putting C6 Z06 6 pot calipers onto my build. Mad i know but i think quite cool.

I was wondering how exactly you did your brake conversion. I see you made a custom bracket to fit them onto the original fittings, CNC machined, Which if you had the spec for i love if you would send me the details on. Did you use the Corvette brake discs? If so was there much modification required? other than that anything worth noting?

If you could help tat would be great

Paul

 

wow super nice ride love all the work thats been done to it top notch

 

Chris probably can't help u as he doesn't even know the difference between a 20b WP/thermo housing and an fd one..

 

Gained some very valuable info here! Looking to put a rew in my rx8!

 

If my memories is correct. I think Chris have a set of C6 Z06 6 pot calipers with a cnced adapter for the rx8.
he never used and had them for sale..

 

Typical of these builds heat becomes an issue. Specially on the RX-8 where the factory engine bay does not have extra space for turbo components. I found myself worrying every time I wanted to put the foot down about whether the heat of the pull would ruin something under the hood. It had already softened the sheath that was over the engine harness and with the front right brake line running in close vicinity to the DP I figured enough was enough. This was regardless of the heat shielding I have on the turbo which helps a lot.

I immediately though about venting. I knew all I needed was some airflow as it is basically nonexistent in the OEM engine bay. I don't like any of the available vented hoods, they are either too flashy or too "strakey" (if that's a word) not to mention expensive and more importantly, heavier than the aluminum OEM unit. I decided to try to vent the OEM hood in a manner that doesn't disrupt the OEM lines of the car and still provides ample airflow. Attached are some pics of the work in progress...I will post more when it is completed. And yes, the vents will end up satin black, not silver.

Cheers!

 

I just spent most of my afternoon reading through your thread, very good work. I'll be sure to subscribe for future updates!

 

Hood is now dent/hail free and primered. Different primer will go on the vents as that is exposed aluminum.

Cheers!

 

Paint on...Clear Next, then buff and finally, Satin Black to the grills. So far so good

Cheers!

 

Hood is done. Semi-Gloss black on the grills...it looks amazing in person and the panel bond used to attach the grills is so strong that it didn't loose any strength. Super satisfied.

Cheers!

 

Finally Installed...looks great, can't wait to see what effect it has

 

Really looks good, and more importantly functional.

U do surprise me sometimes.

Do u have some pics of the underside? I'm curious to know how u tidied/finished the inside as I'm looking at venting mine too, tho a different design.

Ps. The 20b is getting close to running.

 

Hey Ricky.

I dont have pics of the underside but can take some. I havent tidied it up yet underneath. I just have a cutout the same shape as the top and I filed all the sharp edges away. The plan is to use some of this material underneath:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281284140112?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
So that it keeps the hood from getting damaged by heat. I will post more pics as soon as I get a chance.

Glad the 20B is close

Chris

 

Looks good but what about if it rains.

 

In that case water would get in through the openings, no different than any other vented hood without trays. I'm not too worried about it though. I placed the openings so that 90% of the water falling in would just go on either side of the motor and end up on the ground below the car. There really is nothing in either of those areas that could get hurt by water. If for some reason I find that it is too much, I will fabricate trays to route the water or at least prevent it from hitting certain areas like most OEM vented hoods.

Cheers!

 

A few more pics on a warmer day

 

Looks good man! I might do this to my rx8 what part of Mn are you in? I am in Albertville

 

I am in Plymouth, MN.

Cheers!

Chris

 

Quick update now that I washed it...engine bay is waaaay cooler, even after driving hard. Super satisfied.

Cheers!

 

We shall meet this summer....

 

Yes we shall!

 

First time that I noticed it; what's up with that puddle of water under the car?

 

Hehe...I overfilled my radiator overfill bottle and after driving around for a while (up to temp) it "purged" the excess.

Good eye.

 

ha nothing serious