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Old 07-02-2011, 07:31 PM   #6 (permalink)
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The Q Sold - '02 Infiniti Q45 Sport
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Originally Posted by Tango Charlie View Post
I've been running pizza pan wheel covers (front and back) for several thousand miles, including a fully loaded trip through the Rocky Mtns. Never once experienced any brake fading.
Personally, I think the concerns regarding brake overheating with wheel covers are misplaced.

But your project shows ingenuity and MacGuyver-ness that I love!
Terry, thanks for the comments.
On the 02-06 Infiniti Q45 forum, some guys complain that the brakes are crap. Given the V8, 340hp and 0-6 in 5.9, the temptation to go WOT is hard to resist for some.
In the 240,000 miles, I have yet to have any problem with the rotors warping or the brakes heating up.

But it was such a slick little project, especially after I found these rectangle ducts that fir perfictly!!!!
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First: ScangaugeII
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...eii-23306.html

Second: Grille Block
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...e-10912-2.html

Third: Full underbelly pan
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...q45-11402.html

Fourth: rear skirts and 30.4mpg on trip!
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post247938
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