Wagner Tuning FMIC Review (w/ Pics!)

JUST8AV8 · 04-25-2012, 10:58 AM

Now I'm interested in this intercooler.

vazbro · 04-26-2012, 12:10 AM

This is perfect! It is exactly what I wanted. No trimming! Uses factory piping! It looks pretty much OEM and all this at a great price without sacrificing the quality!!
Thanks for the review! I was going crazy trying to figure out which intercooler to buy and it was consuming my free time so much! Now I will focus on more important things in life!

rmw04c · 04-26-2012, 03:56 PM

Exactly. I did the same thing and finally was like screw it I'm gonna just buy it and see how it goes. Worked out well!

mundo74 · 04-26-2012, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmw04c

Exactly. I did the same thing and finally was like screw it I'm gonna just buy it and see how it goes. Worked out well!

Add me to the list. This one is next for me. I got some logs from Wagner but was still on the fence as their log had a 20 f rise if I interpreted German correctly. Anyway after your DIY and logs I'm sold

ianthegreat · 04-26-2012, 05:28 PM

FYI - A cool trick to put the FMIC in yourself without straining is to get a peice of wood and lift it up with your jack. Make sure the wood is close to the length of the FMIC for leaning. Works like a charm.

bimmertt · 04-26-2012, 07:27 PM

group buy?

Leroi · 04-26-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmertt

group buy?

+1

rdeterman · 04-26-2012, 08:05 PM

+2 on the group buy

SleepsMcGee · 04-26-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leroi

+1

+2

mundo74 · 04-26-2012, 08:12 PM

+3

Diggy Diggy · 04-26-2012, 08:36 PM

Can we get a group buy??

1. bimmertt
2. Leroi
3. rdeterman
4. SleepsMcGee
5. mundo74
6. Spoolin

rmw04c · 04-26-2012, 08:37 PM

I'm gonna be pissed if you all get it for cheaper because of this....

Leroi · 04-26-2012, 08:40 PM

I emailed them and directed them to this thread

rmw04c · 04-26-2012, 09:07 PM

Basti is from Wagner you could probably just PM him, also. He posted on pg 1 of this thread.

ADVANT123 · 04-27-2012, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoolin

Can we get a group buy??

1. bimmertt
2. Leroi
3. rdeterman
4. SleepsMcGee
5. mundo74
6. Spoolin

I'd be interested...

Diggy Diggy · 04-27-2012, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADVANT123

I'd be interested...

1. bimmertt
2. Leroi
3. rdeterman
4. SleepsMcGee
5. mundo74
6. Spoolin
7. ADVANT123

bimmertt · 04-27-2012, 09:13 AM

Is there any option for this to come in a polished finish?

Also, when the fins get pelted with rocks, I'm wondering if that nice black finish will start to look spotty.

rmw04c · 04-27-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmertt

Is there any option for this to come in a polished finish?

Also, when the fins get pelted with rocks, I'm wondering if that nice black finish will start to look spotty.

I have heard that the paint does kinda come off after a while...there was a guy on here that had one 2 years and it was flaking. IMO - if it starts to come off, I'll polish it myself lol.

I didn't see an option on the website for a polished finish. I kinda like how stealthy it is, though!

David1 · 04-27-2012, 12:19 PM

I want one!

Leroi · 04-28-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leroi

I emailed them and directed them to this thread

My response-

Subject: BMW 135 FMIC

Hello leroi,
Right now we only have a limited quantity on coolers in stock and due the bad euro exchange rate and expensive shipping cost from Germany, there is no room for a group buy at this time.
We are starting to produce the cooler in our California shop in arround 6-8 weeks, this will save some cost and we could think about a group buy...
I hope this sound ok to you.

Thanks.

Sincerely,
Wagner Tuning Inc.

djjasper · 04-28-2012, 02:54 PM

The engineering and design that went into this look great. Like someone else mentioned, there's something very very familiar about it...

Cozy · 04-29-2012, 09:40 AM

Glad to be in Europe

. As a comparison to ETS, is this easier to install?

04-25-2012, 10:58 AM	#23
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vazbro Vazbro 25 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA iTrader: (0)	This is perfect! It is exactly what I wanted. No trimming! Uses factory piping! It looks pretty much OEM and all this at a great price without sacrificing the quality!! Thanks for the review! I was going crazy trying to figure out which intercooler to buy and it was consuming my free time so much! Now I will focus on more important things in life!
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04-26-2012, 03:56 PM	#25
rmw04c Jewbacca 10 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2011 SGM 335is Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cloud 9 iTrader: (2)	Exactly. I did the same thing and finally was like screw it I'm gonna just buy it and see how it goes. Worked out well! __________________ 2007 E92 335i - Retired 2011 E92 6MT 335is - JB4, Stett CP, Synapse BOV, Wagner FMIC, BMS OCC, CDV mod, AFE DCI, Cyba Scoops, BMS Clutch Stop, P3Cars v2.1 vent gauge, LED side markers.
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04-26-2012, 05:28 PM	#27
ianthegreat Colonel 60 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston iTrader: (1)	FYI - A cool trick to put the FMIC in yourself without straining is to get a peice of wood and lift it up with your jack. Make sure the wood is close to the length of the FMIC for leaning. Works like a charm.
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04-26-2012, 07:27 PM	#28
bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	group buy?
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04-26-2012, 08:05 PM	#30
rdeterman First Lieutenant 11 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Iowa iTrader: (2)	+2 on the group buy __________________ JB4 G5 ISO W/BMS FLASH, FBO, Walbro LPFP, Spec S2+ SMFW
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04-26-2012, 08:12 PM	#32
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04-26-2012, 08:36 PM	#33
Diggy Diggy First Lieutenant 22 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Can we get a group buy?? 1. bimmertt 2. Leroi 3. rdeterman 4. SleepsMcGee 5. mundo74 6. Spoolin
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04-26-2012, 08:37 PM	#34
rmw04c Jewbacca 10 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2011 SGM 335is Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cloud 9 iTrader: (2)	I'm gonna be pissed if you all get it for cheaper because of this.... __________________ 2007 E92 335i - Retired 2011 E92 6MT 335is - JB4, Stett CP, Synapse BOV, Wagner FMIC, BMS OCC, CDV mod, AFE DCI, Cyba Scoops, BMS Clutch Stop, P3Cars v2.1 vent gauge, LED side markers.
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04-26-2012, 08:40 PM	#35
Leroi Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2007 335i TiAg MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [9.00]	I emailed them and directed them to this thread
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04-26-2012, 09:07 PM	#36
rmw04c Jewbacca 10 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2011 SGM 335is Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cloud 9 iTrader: (2)	Basti is from Wagner you could probably just PM him, also. He posted on pg 1 of this thread. __________________ 2007 E92 335i - Retired 2011 E92 6MT 335is - JB4, Stett CP, Synapse BOV, Wagner FMIC, BMS OCC, CDV mod, AFE DCI, Cyba Scoops, BMS Clutch Stop, P3Cars v2.1 vent gauge, LED side markers.
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04-27-2012, 09:13 AM	#39
bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Is there any option for this to come in a polished finish? Also, when the fins get pelted with rocks, I'm wondering if that nice black finish will start to look spotty.
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04-27-2012, 12:19 PM	#41
David1 Brigadier General 812 Rep 3,949 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	I want one! __________________ 2021 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \|Black with orange Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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04-28-2012, 02:54 PM	#43
djjasper Lieutenant 41 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2015 435i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	The engineering and design that went into this look great. Like someone else mentioned, there's something very very familiar about it...
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04-29-2012, 09:40 AM	#44
Cozy Major 111 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (0)	Glad to be in Europe . As a comparison to ETS, is this easier to install?
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