7" ETS fmic fitment issue

steedsta · 08-09-2014, 11:18 PM

So I spend most my day installing this intercooler on my 08 335 without instructions w the help of this forum. Thanks guys. But I came across a fitment issue with the drivers side coupler that connects the fmic to the supplied pipe that connects to my chargepipe. As u can tell in my horrible picture the couple is pushed against some plastic pipe that goes across the car under the motor. Pushing against it so much that it's pushing in the coupler. It took a lot of force to line up the screws too. Please tell me I did something wrong and it's not the "way it is" for a $950 fmic. I noticed the stock pipe had a molded dent for it

NickBlaine · 08-10-2014, 09:03 AM

While I don't have any experience with their intercooler, I did install their charge-pipe. After that, I won't be using any more of their parts. The install was a pain, their couplers were the wrong size, the clamps did not fit. Overall was a major PITA. They made great parts for my Evo, but I think their BMW lines leaves a little to be desired.

Have you tried emailing/calling ETS? They may be able to help you out if you send them that picture. Good luck!

steedsta · 08-10-2014, 10:33 AM

I know im not the only one w a e90 and a 7" ets fmic
I haven't called them yyet because it was sat night now sunday. Doubt they will answer

Eat.Sleep.Race · 08-11-2014, 08:46 AM

I have the ETS 5 inch, and got there charge pipe etc.. It was a major pain in the ass to get it fitting just right, after wiggling, adjusting both sides and so on we finally got everything to line up just right and all is good. 7 inch should be the same just need to trim the front plastic and stuff, maybe you can trim more, allowing the intercooler to move forward some and let that hose come off the pipe?

mike@x-ph.com · 08-11-2014, 01:37 PM

I have the 7" ETS intercooler on my car.
was not hard at all to install it

steedsta · 08-11-2014, 11:52 PM

I worked at it again In the morning and got it to line up and fit
Mike. U obviously have a shop or a shit load of the right tools cuz it wasn't a couple hour job in my driveway. Maybe the second Time it would be. And it came w zero instructions

08-09-2014, 11:18 PM	#1
steedsta Private 4 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Alpine/Black 6sp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	7" ETS fmic fitment issue So I spend most my day installing this intercooler on my 08 335 without instructions w the help of this forum. Thanks guys. But I came across a fitment issue with the drivers side coupler that connects the fmic to the supplied pipe that connects to my chargepipe. As u can tell in my horrible picture the couple is pushed against some plastic pipe that goes across the car under the motor. Pushing against it so much that it's pushing in the coupler. It took a lot of force to line up the screws too. Please tell me I did something wrong and it's not the "way it is" for a $950 fmic. I noticed the stock pipe had a molded dent for it
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08-10-2014, 09:03 AM	#2
NickBlaine First Lieutenant 63 Rep 298 Posts Drives: '10 335XI Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	While I don't have any experience with their intercooler, I did install their charge-pipe. After that, I won't be using any more of their parts. The install was a pain, their couplers were the wrong size, the clamps did not fit. Overall was a major PITA. They made great parts for my Evo, but I think their BMW lines leaves a little to be desired. Have you tried emailing/calling ETS? They may be able to help you out if you send them that picture. Good luck!
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08-10-2014, 10:33 AM	#3
steedsta Private 4 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Alpine/Black 6sp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I know im not the only one w a e90 and a 7" ets fmic I haven't called them yyet because it was sat night now sunday. Doubt they will answer
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08-11-2014, 08:46 AM	#4
Eat.Sleep.Race Out Boosting... 242 Rep 3,987 Posts Drives: F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (7)	I have the ETS 5 inch, and got there charge pipe etc.. It was a major pain in the ass to get it fitting just right, after wiggling, adjusting both sides and so on we finally got everything to line up just right and all is good. 7 inch should be the same just need to trim the front plastic and stuff, maybe you can trim more, allowing the intercooler to move forward some and let that hose come off the pipe? __________________ Alpine White M-Sport F30
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08-11-2014, 01:37 PM	#5
mike@x-ph.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 24189 Rep 190,802 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	I have the 7" ETS intercooler on my car. was not hard at all to install it __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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08-11-2014, 11:52 PM	#6
steedsta Private 4 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Alpine/Black 6sp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I worked at it again In the morning and got it to line up and fit Mike. U obviously have a shop or a shit load of the right tools cuz it wasn't a couple hour job in my driveway. Maybe the second Time it would be. And it came w zero instructions
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