WTB new FMIC...Helix or AMS?

BobVader · 12-23-2009, 09:47 PM

I want to buy new FMIC and I want to know your opinion on this two FMIC.
(I think is similar price)

thanks

cuban335i · 12-23-2009, 09:50 PM

AA!

DOUT · 12-23-2009, 10:13 PM

Helix FTW!

Tacn It · 12-23-2009, 10:23 PM

i just bought the AMS for a xmas present for myself, so i'd say AMS!

Vudoo4u2 · 12-23-2009, 10:25 PM

[insert brand name of FMIC that you purchased here]

cuban335i · 12-23-2009, 10:41 PM

^ lol... very true.. i bought the AA for xmas for myself so i'd say AA... it is undeniably the best looking one and has proven itself to be very good at its job..

jpsimon · 12-23-2009, 10:41 PM

my AMS unit is great

luca335i · 12-23-2009, 10:46 PM

I like the code3/Spearco. Proven core and it's shorter so it won't block the radiator. Thicker but shorter than the helix.

Craig@SupremePower · 12-23-2009, 11:40 PM

Helix for me....

uberschnell · 12-23-2009, 11:49 PM

anything > stock

D_Smiderreen · 12-23-2009, 11:54 PM

what about ETS?

whn · 12-24-2009, 02:01 AM

Helix or ETS, AMS looks good but it needs modding to fit it.

hun77777 · 12-24-2009, 07:24 AM

helix need modding? really? ETS does replace the piping though...

bulldog_yyc · 12-24-2009, 08:18 AM

yes helix does require slight modding but like stated above, any of the mentioned units here will outperform the stock IC. I made a decision on helix as it had good value for performance

import36 · 12-24-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

[insert brand name of FMIC that you purchased here]

A-M-S. its undeniably the best looking one an....oh wait...thats already been said.

ianthegreat · 12-24-2009, 08:28 AM

I vote helix. Only because it's undeniably the best looking.

FLA 335 · 12-24-2009, 08:32 AM

depends... if you are 09 LCI then you need to come up with piping from a PRE-LCI model which is $$ on top of what you have to already pay (thats if you can FIND someone who is willing to sell)... therefore i was left with no choice but to purchase the ETS which comes with the cold side charge pipe... PLUS there is -0- cutting necessary (uber pumped about that

)... for the price i dont think you can beat it... i dont plan on tracking the car like a mad man, and mostly on highway drives anyways so

anything>stock

cn555ic · 12-24-2009, 08:36 AM

I want the VK one because its a DIRECT FITMENT without modifications, I just wish it was a little more refined, hopefully by the 4th batch they will have it perfected with better internal core and maybe a little wider and taller FMIC....I love the fact of no cutting whatsover...

ryan@ActiveAutowerke · 12-24-2009, 08:43 AM

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NRG · 12-24-2009, 09:19 AM

If no cutting and price is priority then ETS. Forge is another great option but rather expensive.

cn555ic · 12-24-2009, 09:21 AM

when i mean cutting, I mean even cutting the clamps...so far the only one that uses every OEM hose and coupling is the VK...

Sniz · 12-24-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

when i mean cutting, I mean even cutting the clamps...so far the only one that uses every OEM hose and coupling is the VK...

my issue w that is I've seen a few of the stock couplings leak when running a tune.

I'd prefer to replace those w/ more suitable parts.

12-23-2009, 09:47 PM	#1
BobVader Lieutenant 32 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 335xi sedan 2008 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	WTB new FMIC...Helix or AMS? I want to buy new FMIC and I want to know your opinion on this two FMIC. (I think is similar price) thanks __________________ '08 BMW 335xi // Sedan // Black Sapphire // Sports Package//Mods: JB3 2.0\|Unlocked 18ohm Board\|BMS Meth Kit\|AA Speed Delimiter\|BMS tuning gauge\|UR CL DP \|BMS DCI\|AA Exhaust\|Helix fmic\|CDV\|H&R coilover\| 10mm Spacers H&R on 4 wheels\|Record for XI's on dragtimes.com, 11.768s@118.70Top speed 186,4 mph GPS, vbox 60-130mph at 10.18
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12-23-2009, 10:13 PM	#3
DOUT Captain 56 Rep 783 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Helix FTW! __________________ 2021 M3 6MT Brooklyn Grey/Silverstone Previous: 2009 335i ZMP 2013 M3 6MT ZCP Space Grey/Fox Red
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Tacn It Private 5 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 08 335i E92 - 09 x5 4.8 Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Carlos , CA. iTrader: (1)	i just bought the AMS for a xmas present for myself, so i'd say AMS! __________________ 335i \| ZSP \| 6MT \|bmw short shifter\| DIANAN STG.II w/JB4 \|Quaife-3.46\|AMS intercooler\|BT OCC\|AR Oil cooler\|Forge dv's\| Injen Intake \|AR catless DP'S\| AE dual catless exhaust\|Bilstein PSS10's \| M3 suspension bits \| 19" Volk TE37 Toyko Time Attacks\|
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12-23-2009, 10:41 PM	#6
cuban335i Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,550 Posts Drives: 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: central NJ iTrader: (18)	^ lol... very true.. i bought the AA for xmas for myself so i'd say AA... it is undeniably the best looking one and has proven itself to be very good at its job.. __________________ Current: '13 F10 535i xDrive - lightly modded for now Previous: '12 e92 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo - ADV.1 ADV10, Volk TE37SL, OSS, Innotech F1, Arkym, iND '09 e92 335i Alpine White/Saddle Brown - fully modded
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12-23-2009, 10:41 PM	#7
jpsimon Team Zissou 3065 Rep 10,197 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	my AMS unit is great
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12-23-2009, 10:46 PM	#8
luca335i Major 57 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: 335I Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Unknown iTrader: (3)	I like the code3/Spearco. Proven core and it's shorter so it won't block the radiator. Thicker but shorter than the helix.
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12-23-2009, 11:40 PM	#9
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 for me....
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12-23-2009, 11:49 PM	#10
uberschnell Brigadier General 674 Rep 4,080 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	anything > stock
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12-23-2009, 11:54 PM	#11
D_Smiderreen Banned 13 Rep 156 Posts Drives: Please delete my account Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: please delete my account iTrader: (1)	what about ETS?
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12-24-2009, 02:01 AM	#12
whn Captain 88 Rep 783 Posts Drives: Range Rover Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Finland iTrader: (3)	Helix or ETS, AMS looks good but it needs modding to fit it. __________________ MY12 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Mods: Coming E92 335i SOLD! Mods: Stage 3+, FULLY LOADED
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12-24-2009, 07:24 AM	#13
hun77777 Brigadier General 198 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: SG E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (58)	helix need modding? really? ETS does replace the piping though... __________________ SGE92TT......................... 12.331 Sec @ 117.89 Mph............................POWERED BY l BMS DCI l HELIX IC l FORGE DVs l RR OCC & CP & SCOOPS l AR 3" DPs l AE QUADs l BLISTEIN PSS10 l P3 VENT GUAGE l VISHNU PROCEDE V5 AUTOTUNE l Lots of Window Stickers
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12-24-2009, 08:18 AM	#14
bulldog_yyc Major General 130 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	yes helix does require slight modding but like stated above, any of the mentioned units here will outperform the stock IC. I made a decision on helix as it had good value for performance
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12-24-2009, 08:28 AM	#16
ianthegreat Colonel 60 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston iTrader: (1)	I vote helix. Only because it's undeniably the best looking.
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12-24-2009, 08:32 AM	#17
FLA 335 Captain 24 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2009 335i (SOLD) !!!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami Fl iTrader: (7)	depends... if you are 09 LCI then you need to come up with piping from a PRE-LCI model which is $$ on top of what you have to already pay (thats if you can FIND someone who is willing to sell)... therefore i was left with no choice but to purchase the ETS which comes with the cold side charge pipe... PLUS there is -0- cutting necessary (uber pumped about that )... for the price i dont think you can beat it... i dont plan on tracking the car like a mad man, and mostly on highway drives anyways so anything>stock __________________ 2009 BMW 335i Sedan / Auto / Paddles / Sport / BMW Assist / Heated seats / JB Matte Black Grill / Tischer First Aid Kit w\Triangle / Tischer Hood Pad / "Custom" rear fog switch <---- SOLD!!!!
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12-24-2009, 08:36 AM	#18
cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	I want the VK one because its a DIRECT FITMENT without modifications, I just wish it was a little more refined, hopefully by the 4th batch they will have it perfected with better internal core and maybe a little wider and taller FMIC....I love the fact of no cutting whatsover...
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ryan@ActiveAutowerke Lieutenant 39 Rep 431 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	**Active Autowerke Front Mount Intercooler* Hello Forum Members! Happy Holidays!! Thank you for the positive feedback!! The Active Autowerke Front Mount Intercooler is one of the largest Intercoolers out there for the 335i. Factory intercoolers work well on factory 335i’s, but with added boost comes added heat load. To overcome this, Active Autowerke’s unit stands tall and way up front, catching more air with the help an 88% larger core and a specially designed shroud. Our tests show an air temp drop of close to 30° F in the intake manifold, with a gain of 12 usable rear wheel HP on a Mustang MD250 dynamometer. btw: the ambient temperature in our shop measured a scorching 92°F during the session. This thing works. PM for Special E90Post Pricing !! Last edited by ryan@ActiveAutowerke; 12-24-2009 at 08:50 AM.. Reason: Typo
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12-24-2009, 09:19 AM	#20
NRG Lieutenant Colonel 36 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal QC iTrader: (5)	If no cutting and price is priority then ETS. Forge is another great option but rather expensive. __________________ Retired: 2005 N52 E90 330i Sport 6AT Retired: 2007 N54 E92 335i Sport 6AT Current: 2012 M57 E70 X5 xDrive35D
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12-24-2009, 09:21 AM	#21
cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	when i mean cutting, I mean even cutting the clamps...so far the only one that uses every OEM hose and coupling is the VK...
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