C5 Functional Side Cove Ducts

[@ctvette1318]

Cool product! Love when you tossed the original part lol.

[@gabrielsanchez1979]

Loved when he tossed it and then had to go retrieve it to remove the clips! lol!

[@ctvette1318]

@@gabrielsanchez1979 too funny!! LOL!!

[@CBRuRedE1]

This is a really cool product. It gives the heat generated by the brakes and tires a place to go as opposed to being trapped in the wheel well. And i'm sure it will reduce drag, also. Keep up the good work, Chris.

[@OMEGATECH]

That looks like a very well-made product and functional at the same time and I'm seriously considering getting that for my C5, and it's so cool that some things are still being made for the C5

[@alancall5113]

Sweet what a very clean install thanks for showing big fan of your channel

[@myfastcars]

"This Part here" That you had to remove to get the duct in is the Throttle Actuation Control (TAC) Module . Excellent Install write up/Vid. I can see the benefits. Keep up the excellent videos.

[@austintessnear4307]

Very interested in these for my c5z. Could you do a follow up video later on and tell your thoughts on them?

[@dmac3551]

Love the upgrades you do on your C5.. interesting and informative!

[@keithcooper9087]

I like that! That has to be one of the best aftermarket add-on parts I have ever seen. I thibk i would get some black screening from home depot along with some self-taping screws and put across keep rocks and such from flying thru. Great video!!👍👍👍

[@guypascua8848]

I thought the same thing! Probably using the existing screws would work?

[@mikedink5453]

Maybe some sealer around the edge to keep the water out of the electronics

[@jeffater1066]

Awesome! Just ordered my set. Been thinking of making a set now I don't have to!

[@z06king]

Interested product. But I think, not sure, that the Trac Spec outer hood lovers so the same thing in terms of relieving pressure buildup by the tires.

[@jenniparker1]

Very cool part, and I'm looking forward to seeing what other goodies 3D printing holds in the future. My brother actually 3D printed some mesh covers for those side vents and the brake cooling ducts in the front bumper for me, they look great. I don't think I'd do this mod on my daily driver, but I was thinking that after it's installed, it seems like it would be easy enough to have a spare set of inner fender liners that didn't have the holes cut into them, so you could block it off for daily driving, then just remove a few screws and install the modified one for track days.

[@mycorvettelife]

I personally know someone who has had these for 6 months and they drive the car daily. They haven’t had an issue.

[@eag8999]

Why would you block them off ever? They would help aerodynamics on road and track.

[@grahamfrost2480]

You make it look so easy. I bought a VF Engineering Catch Can in November and it's still sitting in the box and mine being an 04 are the easier ones to fit!

[@gilbug01]

2:29 Kind of? Yes you are! Nice family and two Corvettes in the garage. Woohoo!

[@billypurdy8581]

Electron knows what the heck they are doing

[@franklp2183]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing this and doing the great install video!

[@eloyruperto5016]

Great video as always Chris, Thank you for the information..

[@davidbrown9689]

I like that vent very cool. I do believe it's time to change your introduction.

[@JohnMachado24]

This is so cool Chris! Never knew the stock ones were no functional! pretty sad. Also was under the impression that the Z06 had bigger opening than the base C5 for some reason, but guess they are all the same size lol, learn something new everyday. Definitely contemplating on getting some of these, thanks for sharing!

[@youngestson65]

Great product

[@SuperGerry2009]

Thanks Chris good job.

[@bobmrkus3185]

That is a great product, thanks for showing the installation.

[@budhorstmeyer9336]

So... now road debris, water, and muck can go down the door? I think I’d opt for the blockage. Maybe to improve this they could screen the inner opening? Wouldn’t stop water but would limit road funk.

[@mycorvettelife]

I personally know someone who has had these for 6 months and they drive the car daily. They haven’t had an issue.

[@richardharrisphd]

Related topic, how is the upper/inner fender skirt removed to install the brake cooling duck. Screws retain it on the wheel well but on the other side it seems to be "bonded" to other parts.

[@davidramossalsologoporexse2469]

Looks great 👍 I will be ordering mines thanks

[@overseerkendrensimmons8531]

Awesome product and install!

[@chriswiebe3794]

Cool. Great mod. Way to go. Why gm didn't make that real/functional the first time?

[@gpracer1]

On a side note, why does it look like your front right rotor is on backwards? @9:20

[@rustyyoungblood6652]

I wish they still had these in stock. Will they ever make more? Thanks anyway

[@bengad.1724]

Impressive. Thanks for making this video.

[@karlenzmann]

Awesome product, and it looks easy to install. Too bad you didnt do a before and after track day, to see how it helps the handling of your C5...Great video Chris

[@jonstapleton76]

Nice, they should make something like that for the C6 and C4.

[@leonlawrencez28]

Ok. I like what I see so far. I'm interested. I just need an update from you a couple months from now on how they perform on your C5. The good. The bad. The ugly. I look forward to an update and your personal opinion on this cool product.

[@georgesantos3562]

Very cool mod!

[@tonysilkyantwoinharris3588]

Oh that's cool

[@davidgibbons7651]

Looks great, I'm getting a set!

[@marktolbertc5trackcar133]

Love it is will be picking them up soon!

[@tjmoneybags]

Man that is so cool! Have you considered doing the ZO6 brake cooling ducts for the rear as well?

[@jimgregory6185]

Great video. Thanks. Did you notice any discernable change in resistance when driving?

[@Oziryz]

I tried to order a set of these, i guess they don’t make them anymore? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mrphiscal]

That part increase air flow over the ecu.

[@ianmega9550]

And installing the ducts gives you a chance to wrap the ecu in something durable to protect it from battery acid from above. The ecu is directly below the battery.

[@jeffreymoore4474]

Very nice. Let us know if you notice a difference in the car’s handling at speed.

[@cirilodiazjr.5668]

Can you notice the difference In the ride?

[@themcandrews5862]

That is cool , Have to look into it ! 🚘😎

[@nashrambler5246]

SUPER COOL!!! 😎

[@Stinger430]

Awesome product. I never knew that fender vent was a fake! Damn. Do you think you would need to place a mesh at one of the openings to prevent pebbles and stuff from scratching the paint? Just thinking out loud. I totally LOVE that product!

[@mycorvettelife]

I personally know someone who has had these for 6 months and they drive the car daily. They haven’t had an issue. Not to say it couldn’t happen.

[@johnblack6340]

I love that Chris where can I get a good heads up display to buy

[@mycorvettelife]

Ebay

[@jamesrobbins3285]

Hi Chris, a few videos ago you mentioned a great brake outfit, was it chicago axle??, I need to get a full set for my Grand Cherokee, thanks Chris love the C4 stuff....

[@mycorvettelife]

BrakeMotive. Sold on EBay

[@mygraylady-c706]

Chris great show! Will the metal mesh screens taped into the ducts that are popular with some C5 owners impede sliding the new duct work into place? Did know if the seller mentioned that to you or not.

[@jamesdoerr4318]

I wish I could have this on my car. They have been sold out for a long time. I wonder if they will remake it?

[@mycorvettelife]

They still are. Every batch they make sells out.

[@martinlemieux8056]

They have some right now. Just ordered mine.

[@jeffmatas4060]

I’m not sure that will show any gain. It seems like it’s just a method for getting the side of your car dirty. You did a great job installing and describing the part and I’m interested to hear your long-term feedback. Thanks for all that you do

[@stewpidaso5624]

I like the paint on my doors too.

[@C5Z06]

I got mine a couple weeks ago and end up sandwiching a mesh gril where the two parts bolt together to keep any rocks being kicked on the side of the door.

[@scottzajac6126]

What mesh did you go with?

[@C5Z06]

@@scottzajac6126 not sure since my buddy ordered it, but i know he got it from amazon. Any universal auto mesh grill will work.

[@scottzajac6126]

@@C5Z06 yeah I'm just trying to find some that matches the factory mesh grills on the front bumper. Except now I'm realizing where you put yours, not on the body side but where each vent connects together

[@nknez76]

Very cool!

[@sspp3065]

these are cool is that 250 for the pair or each.Anybody seen Z06 rear functional brake ducts for base model

[@mycorvettelife]

Pair

[@lanebarker297]

THIS IS JUST TOO COOL !!!!!!!

[@JoseRivera-ck8pg]

How does it ride now? Any noticeable difference? Thanks

[@jimharrow8104]

Cool...

[@M3hammerdown]

Looks like a funnel for the tire to spit sand, dirt, and moisture down the side of the car???

[@mickywinters8451]

Hahaa I didn’t know my air ducts were there for looks. I’ve never had the plastic off the fender wheel well

[@trebm3]

These sold out quick. Hoping to grab on restock

[@angelo_giachetti]

Why didnt I think of that!!

[@LH-gb5do]

Nice install. I might do this to my 98. What do you think about putting a bead of sealant around that matting edge to keep water away from the electronics behind there?

[@mycorvettelife]

Not necessary

[@stewpidaso5624]

Does road debris from tires shoot through and scratch the doors?

[@mycorvettelife]

Hasn’t yet.

[@tonysilkyantwoinharris3588]

Damn! They not cheap.But i just ordered them.I real like the way they look on the C5.

[@mycorvettelife]

As far as race car parts go, they are very cheap.

[@tonysilkyantwoinharris3588]

Oh ok.Well they here.Putting them in this wknd.

[@ltform]

Looks like major paint damage when going down the San Tan

[@mycorvettelife]

I personally know someone who has had these for 6 months and they drive the car daily. They haven’t had an issue.

[@billjergoson3192]

Check out manny khoshbins video on his Ford gt that has this design. Even the Ford engineer recommended getting screens for this to avoid all of the rocks that will get thrashed against the car.

[@stewpidaso5624]

Screens would be brilliant

[@TJsVette]

Is it 3d printed?

[@guypascua8848]

Functionality is always a plus. Great find! Did they approach you? How did you find them?

[@mycorvettelife]

I found them via Instagram and reached out to them.

[@dariusmsmithsr6224]

Do rocks and debris kick through and damage paint?

[@mycorvettelife]

Haven’t had an issue yet.

[@thehomer5913]

Thanks for another great vid, Chris. I'm disappointed to learn the stock configuration is just for show, and I'm also disappointed I hadn't noticed this all the times I've had the wheels off. Anyhoo, what I want to know is this: I see this video was done BEFORE you removed the BSM. 1)Did you notice any difference in road/wind noise after installing the ducts with the BSM still on? 2) Does the added down force and increased airflow with the ducts mean that installing the ducts AND removing the BSM is a wash? 3)Now that the car has both mods do you think the wind noise and/or aerodynamics are better or worse? I like this mod and I really like the aesthetics of removing the BSM but I'm worried about wind noise and aerodynamics. Maybe doing both mods is the way to address this.

[@yuvalfuchs4745]

What a super cool product! Thanks for covering this Chris. One question, what did you use to cut that well cover with?

[@mycorvettelife]

Cutco Super Shears. They are awesome. I’m sure you could use a variety of things though.

[@link9alink9a71]

Very good ...,🏁 But I think this Pacific for racing track no pieces stone around . ...But for regular drive one piece of stone can go through that and scratch the paint for the sides doors ....maybe that's why GM they don't open it.. but thanks for the info

[@sdavrider]

Website says sold out. No back orders.

[@martinlemieux8056]

They have some right now. Just ordered mine.

[@ericswild]

They are sold out....bummer...I emailed to get on a list if possible.

[@montiqueschannel.7295]

Hey Bud. Are they sold in pairs?

[@mycorvettelife]

Yes

[@jeremykristenofsplitfinbre5427]

Where can I purchase these?

[@daren9721]

Nice piece. The only thing I would worry about is dust and rock chips . Good if you track your car though.

[@mycorvettelife]

I personally know someone who has had these for 6 months and they drive the car daily. They haven’t had an issue.

[@daren9721]

My cars black it's hard to keep it clean as is lol

[@unclebans2]

Actually if you remove that block of plastic piece you get hot air from the engine bay out the sides. Most track cars remove them. If it's a street car, only remove the driver side or water might destroy your ECU. They're blocked of so water don't get in contact with the computer in rain or car wash. There is some guy who measured the air pressure in the wheel well and found no significant high pressure zones there so letting out air from the wheel well doesn't do much for a street car.

[@napoleoncampos6770]

I completely agree with you. His statement that the vents are not functional is not true. They function as heat extractors, although the route to the engine bay is not exactly direct, as you mentioned to protect some of the components. Blocking off the engine venting, and adding wheel well venting, does not add much, if anything, in terms of performance.

[@babybugy1]

what are your thought's so far on this mod is it worth it ?

[@mycorvettelife]

Depends on your definition of "worth it".

[@babybugy1]

@@mycorvettelife would you have paid for them ? had you seen them online ?

[@jameslinkous6437]

I'll buy them, if I can get you to install them for me... O.K., maybe I'll buy them and eventually install them myself. Just when I thought I was headed to a splitter too.

[@lanchedriver5655]

Looks great, but maybe not ideal for wet weather driving... Yea, like my C5 would ever see rain!

[@mycorvettelife]

I personally know someone who has had these for 6 months and they drive the car daily. They haven’t had an issue.

[@45auto82]

Looks like it seals up the area pretty well. Plus, can see from stock pics showing behind that stuff has been wet, dirty, etc. so not seeing any possible issues with this upgrade.

[@chadmccann9087]

Great video! but I'm pretty sure your brake rotors are on backwards lol The rotor vanes are supposed to follow the rotation of the wheel

[@ianmega9550]

I noticed that too, but in practice it probably doesn't matter at all.

[@jeffreymoore4474]

Maybe version 2 will feature a mesh screen on both ends.

[@mycorvettelife]

I personally know someone who has had these for 6 months and they drive the car daily. They haven’t had an issue.

[@richknudsen5781]

Cool item but over time you will get cast off from the tires, especially if you do a lot of high speed highway driving or in the rain. Screens are an easy fix for the first issue. Nothing can be done about the second but no one drives Vettes in the rain, right.

[@richknudsen5781]

Kinda pricey but Chris thinks we C5 owners are mostly cheapskates but you never know.

[@richarddobreny6664]

I Don’t quite get it, it looks like you are extracting air from the wheel wells and not from under the hood. If that duct lined up with the exhaust manifolds, then I can see it extracting hot air from under the hood. Scrapping that cover piece looks to be all you needed to do? I always thought they were functional on all the corvettes. They were touted as functional way back to the Trans Ams. Maybe I’m missing something

[@mycorvettelife]

They are not functional at all in stock form. The battery box completely blocks it from the engine compartment on the passenger side, plus that blank plate. The purpose is to reduce air pressure in the wheel wells and reduce drag, thus creating downforce. This principle can be seen in action on most modern GT race cars.

[@chazsteadman5020]

Link shows "sold out"

[@mycorvettelife]

Yep, this video made that happen.

[@icurt06]

Good idea for a new product. I think the price point is a bit high for a plastic part. Personally I wouldn't buy them because debris flowing through the opening would cause chips in the paint along the side of the car. I'll bet serious track people will buy these.

[@stevefultz860]

Cool product , 229.00.

[@stevefultz860]

Now to get it past the wife?

[@stevefultz860]

They are priced at 240.00 now.

[@ianmega9550]

@@stevefultz860 And as of today, June 14, 2021, they are "Out of Stock."

[@johnwehunt4305]

Crap! They are sold out. I hope they get more in so they make available.

[@johnblack6340]

But Chris my only concern is when it rains I think they're going to be a lot of water and gravel flying through that duck I'm worried about the paint job

[@richardcranium9663]

You got lucky to even have them they are sold out

[@mycorvettelife]

I’m the reason they are sold out. 😂

[@richardcranium9663]

@@mycorvettelife lol more than likely well damn man make a phone call for me see if you can get me hooked up hahaha.

[@Andyscollection69]

Cool product but 240$ that’s crazy I’m to broke to buy them rn :( and why don’t you put the price in the videos

[@mycorvettelife]

Because price is irrelevant. If they were $400 people would still buy them. And if they were $100 people would still say they are too expensive. “Expensive” is all relative.

[@foodog3026]

Wonder what happens if you happen to find a puddle...I guess that’s what the steering wheel is for...

[@mycorvettelife]

The car will melt.

[@foodog3026]

@@mycorvettelife lmfao

[@terryopie3649]

Wouldn't that funnel brake dust right down the side if the door? You'll have to give us an update as to how we'll it holds up in a year.

[@MC-uj4co]

So take it for a ride and tell us can you tell a difference say 70/110

[@jimsmith497]

Not cheap, that's for sure

[@mycorvettelife]

Cheap is relative.

[@bob-omb1452]

Off subject, but are your rotors on the right sides?

[@windycitywarrior71]

No concern about the computer getting wet & possibly ruined?

[@mycorvettelife]

No, it’s still enclosed

[@windycitywarrior71]

@@mycorvettelife that’s good I was wondering with part of it being cut out with water possibly seeping in there.

[@Glide1992]

I would like to know if this will throw road debris down the side of the car. You know, stuff that would normally stay in the wheel well.

[@ryancampbell2902]

I would worry about rocks or road grime hitting the side of my car? Looks really neat, but I’m not sure it’s functional unless you track your car. I’m curious if your car will get anything on the side of it over time.

[@richm4769]

A little to expensive but nice product.

[@Infantryman662]

your music needs more cowbell

[@mycorvettelife]

🤣

[@venomrogue1]

Looks like the body is going to get road grime on it too now..;)