Review *Helix FMIC*

Donald-335i · 09-10-2009, 12:11 AM

ok so i recently installed a Helix Fmic and heres my review about this product

Fitment Umm i was quite amazed on how bad the fitment was...i had tons of trimming and even than it was still a Pain in the ass.. but after all said and done about 3 hours later she was IN..

Quality i do have to say the quality on this product was pretty solid welds were top notch clamps/hose's were extremly durable

Performance well i have to say she freaking pulls like a bat out of hell its really amazing how 3rd gear just pulls and pulls and pulls *the c55 amg really loved that also lol)

so overall i have to say im pretty happy with this product i dunno maybe i might have done somthing wrong with the install but i got passed that and just so happy with the Performance increase but two anyone whos on the fence about this mod i would have to say get it Professonally installed or if ur a heavy DIY-er....

original786 · 09-10-2009, 12:30 AM

good review

going to be putting my stett ic

lets see how that goes

TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management · 09-10-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Donald-335i

ok so i recently installed a Helix Fmic and heres my review about this product

Fitment Umm i was quite amazed on how bad the fitment was...i had tons of trimming and even than it was still a Pain in the ass.. but after all said and done about 3 hours later she was IN..

Quality i do have to say the quality on this product was pretty solid welds were top notch clamps/hose's were extremly durable

Performance well i have to say she freaking pulls like a bat out of hell its really amazing how 3rd gear just pulls and pulls and pulls *the c55 amg really loved that also lol)

so overall i have to say im pretty happy with this product i dunno maybe i might have done somthing wrong with the install but i got passed that and just so happy with the Performance increase but two anyone whos on the fence about this mod i would have to say get it Professonally installed or if ur a heavy DIY-er....

The intercooler is a very tight fit and 2 sets of hands makes it ALOT easier. we have modified the mounting brackets so you can adjust the FMIC front and back to eliminate any trimming... whats very strange is MOST end users have to do no trimming at all, its not the FMIC as all are made in a jig. There has to be some difference between cars or as you said people are possibly doing something wrong during the install. Glad you like the quality and performance of the product.

maui86 · 09-10-2009, 07:46 AM

can't wait to get mine in! 3rd gear is the slug for me right now!

ianthegreat · 09-10-2009, 08:31 AM

I was in on the first group buy. I had to modify my brackets to fit properly. If the brackets were spot on, I wouldnt have had any issues whatsoever. The install was a bit rough only because of this. +1 on the welds, they are beautiful.

Helix has since modified their brackets so it should be a very simple install. One of the best mods imo, especially if you live in the south. I run a stock map with the intercooler to save my snails during the summer.

packinDSS · 09-10-2009, 04:08 PM

Is there another group buy going on anywhere for Helix?

roamer · 09-10-2009, 04:17 PM

I just installed mine this past weekend and trimming was a must. There was some plastic bracketry that prevents the intercooler from moving far enough forward and up. I would consider the trimming 'minor'. That aside, the product was very well constructed.

Craig@SupremePower · 09-10-2009, 04:29 PM

Helix IC FTW!!

Kelvin1000 · 09-10-2009, 04:36 PM

It's a tight fit but you can sort of "ram it home" without trimming.

+1 on the brackets

+1 on the second set of hands

BTW, the stock clamps that have to be removed can be a PITA.

However, this is probably the best I tercooler you can buy for this car and well worth the install. Can't say enough good things about it!!!

Mote · 09-10-2009, 06:46 PM

It's a tight fit, but well worth it. Car feels so much better with proper intercooling.

TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management · 09-10-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by packinDSS

Is there another group buy going on anywhere for Helix?

sure is, we are about to fill the orders for the current GB and moving on to the next

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232100

scottp999 · 09-10-2009, 08:56 PM

Just to give my 2 cents, no trimming needed to my e92 for the helix install. With Sniz as the installer it was literally done in 1 hour. I was the second pair of hands and I believe the extra set is a must to wedge it up while you align the brackets and then secure them.

To the OP, thanks for the review. I echo the performance and quality statements you made.

m3caliber · 09-10-2009, 09:01 PM

Great review cant wait to get mine

ToadHollow · 09-10-2009, 09:18 PM

Have enjoyed mine every minute since the install ........... minimal trimming needed ......
an overall quality product in every way.

09-10-2009, 12:11 AM	#1
Donald-335i Banned 191 Rep 3,588 Posts Drives: The Hoes Crazy! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (13)	Review Helix FMIC ok so i recently installed a Helix Fmic and heres my review about this product Fitment Umm i was quite amazed on how bad the fitment was...i had tons of trimming and even than it was still a Pain in the ass.. but after all said and done about 3 hours later she was IN.. Quality i do have to say the quality on this product was pretty solid welds were top notch clamps/hose's were extremly durable Performance well i have to say she freaking pulls like a bat out of hell its really amazing how 3rd gear just pulls and pulls and pulls *the c55 amg really loved that also lol) so overall i have to say im pretty happy with this product i dunno maybe i might have done somthing wrong with the install but i got passed that and just so happy with the Performance increase but two anyone whos on the fence about this mod i would have to say get it Professonally installed or if ur a heavy DIY-er....
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09-10-2009, 12:30 AM	#2
original786 Major 70 Rep 1,468 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (11)	good review going to be putting my stett ic lets see how that goes
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09-10-2009, 07:46 AM	#4
maui86 Captain 37 Rep 738 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: paradise iTrader: (1)	can't wait to get mine in! 3rd gear is the slug for me right now! __________________ http://videos.streetfire.net/video/s...rays_37268.htm gotta do what i gotta do to get them donuts 04 spec-v: rip dec07
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09-10-2009, 08:31 AM	#5
ianthegreat Colonel 60 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston iTrader: (1)	I was in on the first group buy. I had to modify my brackets to fit properly. If the brackets were spot on, I wouldnt have had any issues whatsoever. The install was a bit rough only because of this. +1 on the welds, they are beautiful. Helix has since modified their brackets so it should be a very simple install. One of the best mods imo, especially if you live in the south. I run a stock map with the intercooler to save my snails during the summer.
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09-10-2009, 04:08 PM	#6
packinDSS Lead Foot 18 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (1)	Is there another group buy going on anywhere for Helix?
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roamer Private 6 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (0)	I just installed mine this past weekend and trimming was a must. There was some plastic bracketry that prevents the intercooler from moving far enough forward and up. I would consider the trimming 'minor'. That aside, the product was very well constructed.
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09-10-2009, 04:29 PM	#8
Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	Helix IC FTW!!
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Kelvin1000 Major 253 Rep 1,297 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M2 Competition MT Hoc Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (4)	It's a tight fit but you can sort of "ram it home" without trimming. +1 on the brackets +1 on the second set of hands BTW, the stock clamps that have to be removed can be a PITA. However, this is probably the best I tercooler you can buy for this car and well worth the install. Can't say enough good things about it!!!
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09-10-2009, 06:46 PM	#10
Mote Colonel 138 Rep 2,162 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 - 1991 E30 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	It's a tight fit, but well worth it. Car feels so much better with proper intercooling.
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scottp999 Brigadier General 133 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Just to give my 2 cents, no trimming needed to my e92 for the helix install. With Sniz as the installer it was literally done in 1 hour. I was the second pair of hands and I believe the extra set is a must to wedge it up while you align the brackets and then secure them. To the OP, thanks for the review. I echo the performance and quality statements you made.
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m3caliber New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 335 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Great review cant wait to get mine
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09-10-2009, 09:18 PM	#14
ToadHollow Once upon a time ...... 276 Rep 5,048 Posts Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Asti, Italy & Austin, Texas iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [8.00]	Have enjoyed mine every minute since the install ........... minimal trimming needed ...... an overall quality product in every way. __________________
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