Calling all owners of the Helix I/C......

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 07-24-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 335si

I'm about to put a deposit down on the intercooler, but wanted to see how many people actually have installed on their car the Helix front mount. If you have it installed, do you have any regrets or wish you would have gone a different route or with a different brand. Again, about to throw down the deposit by tomorrow.

Thanks in advance for your responses!

I have been running it for a few months and its great. Install was a breeze. Not much else to say, but the car is nice and cool

Mike

MrChessy · 07-24-2009, 09:14 AM

Can't wait to get mine. Wooo hooo!!

dlbrooks18 · 07-24-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mote

Helix FMIC owner here. You will have no regrets. Fantastic build quality and performance.

I'm still OEM but have heard great things, and Mote's car is friggin fast so looks like you made a fantastic choice man, congrats!

335si · 07-28-2009, 03:42 PM

Has anyone replaced the worm style clamps with the T-bolt style? If so what diameter clamps did you get and where did you get them?

Thanks in advance

Sniz · 07-28-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 335si

Has anyone replaced the worm style clamps with the T-bolt style? If so what diameter clamps did you get and where did you get them?

Thanks in advance

have the worm clamps taht Helix provided leaked at all for you?

335si · 07-29-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

have the worm clamps taht Helix provided leaked at all for you?

No, I don't even have the FMIC yet, but have placed a deposit on it and should have it in about 6 weeks. I wanted to put some t-clamps on as i heard they make the charge pipes less prone to popping off/tearing the silcone on the charge pipes. I figured i would go ahead and buy the t-clamps so i could have them on hand when it came time to install the IC.

Sniz · 07-29-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 335si

No, I don't even have the FMIC yet, but have placed a deposit on it and should have it in about 6 weeks. I wanted to put some t-clamps on as i heard they make the charge pipes less prone to popping off/tearing the silcone on the charge pipes. I figured i would go ahead and buy the t-clamps so i could have them on hand when it came time to install the IC.

the clamps that Helix provides are very high quality and will no tear the silicone, I think you'll be just fine w/ them. those are not your standard Autozone worm clamps.

SD135i · 07-29-2009, 10:33 AM

Yep, the Helix is an awesome IC and Ralph will take great care of you. You're going to love it. I love mine!

Makushr1 · 07-29-2009, 10:38 AM

Can someone please explain/show me what exactly you have to trim, and how it is done?

Sniz · 07-29-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Makushr1

Can someone please explain/show me what exactly you have to trim, and how it is done?

you dont have to trim anything, its just a really tight fit. I've done multiple e90 and e92's w this intercooler w no trimming....assuming you are getting the newest design. Several have required the mounting tabs to have larger slots cut into them, but the last one i did had that done at Helix it seems.

vampie · 07-29-2009, 10:48 AM

On my 03/08 build e92 trimming was required. There was a 1 inch square horizontal piece of plastic hugging the underside of the radiator on the passenger side that needed to be removed. The raised frontal area of the Helix was hitting it preventing the IC from seating vertically.

Sniz · 07-29-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by vampie

On my 03/08 build e92 trimming was required. There was a 1 inch square horizontal piece of plastic hugging the underside of the radiator on the passenger side that needed to be removed. The raised frontal area of the Helix was hitting it preventing the IC from seating vertically.

wonder if the xi's are a bit different?

Makushr1 · 07-29-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

you dont have to trim anything, its just a really tight fit. I've done multiple e90 and e92's w this intercooler w no trimming....assuming you are getting the newest design. Several have required the mounting tabs to have larger slots cut into them, but the last one i did had that done at Helix it seems.

Thanks.

For those who have installed various IC, which is easiest to install?

Yinger · 07-29-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Makushr1

Thanks.

For those who have installed various IC, which is easiest to install?

my shop has installed the AA, sttet and of course the helix and they said the helix was by far the easiest with the least amount of trimming.

dr.roro · 07-29-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

you dont have to trim anything, its just a really tight fit. I've done multiple e90 and e92's w this intercooler w no trimming....assuming you are getting the newest design. Several have required the mounting tabs to have larger slots cut into them, but the last one i did had that done at Helix it seems.

Can someone from Helix confirm that the newest revision does not require any modifications?

Sniz · 07-29-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dr.roro

Can someone from Helix confirm that the newest revision does not require any modifications?

it can be done...trust me

m3dragon · 12-04-2009, 02:29 PM

what connecting pipes are you guys using with this.

Pipes from turbo to FMIC and from FMIS to manifold.

I tried searching connecting pipes with NADA?

ralph@helix · 12-04-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m3dragon

what connecting pipes are you guys using with this.

Pipes from turbo to FMIC and from FMIS to manifold.

I tried searching connecting pipes with NADA?

The Helix intercooler has cast end tanks with factory mounting points and factory charge pipe angles. This bolts onto the OEM piping and should work with most aftermarket piping unless it is spedific to a different setup.

twinturbopg · 12-04-2009, 04:49 PM

so do they still advertise no trimming needed???? cuz that's pretty sad if they still do...

Donald-335i · 12-04-2009, 04:51 PM

love my helix NP here what so ever. really helped on those back to back 1/4 mile runs to crack 12's lol

LostMarine · 12-04-2009, 05:22 PM

I have Helix FMIC installed. No regrets.
It needed some trimming, though.

TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management · 12-04-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbopg

so do they still advertise no trimming needed???? cuz that's pretty sad if they still do...

only a small % of end users have to do any trimming, we have modified the mounting brackets to allow side to side and front to back adjustments.

we advertise trimming is necessary on the 135i and a small % of cars have to do minor trimming on the 335 and 535...

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vampie Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	On my 03/08 build e92 trimming was required. There was a 1 inch square horizontal piece of plastic hugging the underside of the radiator on the passenger side that needed to be removed. The raised frontal area of the Helix was hitting it preventing the IC from seating vertically. __________________ H&R Coilovers \| AluFelgen CS7 \| RR CDV \| RR OCC \| Helix IC \| JB3 2.0 \| BMS DCI \| STETT Charge Pipe \| Forge DV's \| BSW Stage 1
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