M3 Bumper + LARGE Aftermarket Intercooler = Fitment Issues?

AMASIAN · 05-05-2011, 04:02 PM

I'm test fitting my M3 bumper and I saw there was barely any room for my intercooler.

I have the CX Racing. It was not on the car during the test fit because I needed to make new brackets to raise it about a half inch.

I was just wondering if anyone has installed this bumper on a BigTom or CXR intercooler...

Thanks

Brey335i · 05-05-2011, 05:12 PM

your tubes come out way too far. The intercooler is supposed to sit much further back than that. There is no way it will fit with the intercooler that far forwards

michael1284 · 05-05-2011, 05:19 PM

^ what brey said. I had no fitment issues with my helix.

AMASIAN · 05-05-2011, 05:19 PM

Yeah, I had it mounted flat (as possible) against the backside of the impact beam. I will make bracket spacers to push it back a bit then I'll trim the tubes accordingly.

Do you know how much room there is between the impact beam and the a/c condenser/radiator?

AMASIAN · 05-05-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by michael1284

^ what brey said. I had no fitment issues with my helix.

We are talking about the replica M3 bumper... and a custom IC not a direct o.e. replacement kit.

AMASIAN · 05-05-2011, 05:21 PM

Looking back I could see how that may appear to be coming from an asshole but such was not my intent. I just wanted to make sure you realize this is not mtech and this IC is NOT a direct oe replacement kit...

Projekt_BooGie · 05-05-2011, 05:26 PM

check this out:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472847

michael1284 · 05-05-2011, 05:28 PM

Since I just installed my m3 rep also...I know exactly the fitment issues that you'll run into. I was just agreeing with him that #1 your pipes are way too far out. You're going to have to do some adjustments, maybe some cutting to fit that.

AMASIAN · 05-05-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ACEE

check this out:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472847

I used that to guide my install and made several posts on that thread as well...

I mounted my IC flush to the impact beam just like Bake did and he doesn't have an M3 replica bumper so again, thank you for your time but still not what I'm looking for...

Not trying to be a dick*

Brey335i · 05-05-2011, 05:29 PM

I would think that if you had it behind the impact beam, it shouldn't be a clearance issue. Could you mount the intercooler without any bumper and take a picture for us?

Brey335i · 05-05-2011, 05:31 PM

Nevermind. I see what the problem is from bakeme's thread.

Your intercooler sits almost flush with the ducts on the fron of the car. But these ducts need to be trimmed to fit the M3 rep. So now your intercooler is hitting the bumper in the same place... I don't know how easily that is fixed. I'd have to look at it in person.

AMASIAN · 05-05-2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael1284

Since I just installed my m3 rep also...I know exactly the fitment issues that you'll run into. I was just agreeing with him that #1 your pipes are way too far out. You're going to have to do some adjustments, maybe some cutting to fit that.

Looking at your SIG, didn't know you had one...

I'm just surprised because all the CXR DIY threads I saw everyone mounted their IC against the impact beam such that their mounting tabs would be the minimum length.

What made you guys stray and mount yours further back and how did you? Just longer tabs?

AMASIAN · 05-05-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brey335i

Nevermind. I see what the problem is from bakeme's thread.

Your intercooler sits almost flush with the ducts on the fron of the car. But these ducts need to be trimmed to fit the M3 rep. So now your intercooler is hitting the bumper in the same place... I don't know how easily that is fixed. I'd have to look at it in person.

I COMPLETELY removed the brake duct pieces.

They were causing the obstruction then I asked around and was informed of this necessary modification. I did it and the bumper fits but the IC's current location is exactly flush with where the tip of the ducts WERE. So I'll have the same problem.

I'm just going to make different brackets and trim my pipes.

Thanks for everyone's help and input!

Projekt_BooGie · 05-05-2011, 05:33 PM

are you trying to fit everything without trimming???

AMASIAN · 05-05-2011, 05:35 PM

Brey,

I'm going to be going taking a road trip which includes Austin/Killeen to see friends and family. I'm trying to link up with local BMW groups along the way to check out some rides.

You guys have a pretty big, regular group down there?

AMASIAN · 05-05-2011, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACEE

are you trying to fit everything without trimming???

I removed the brake ducts so there is no trimming needed. It all comes down to IC relocation now...

Ghost170 · 05-05-2011, 06:11 PM

trim trim to make it fit... if you go aftermarket, expect to do some modding. do what you need to do to make it fit. that's the game of modding!

Brey335i · 05-05-2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMASIAN

Brey,

I'm going to be going taking a road trip which includes Austin/Killeen to see friends and family. I'm trying to link up with local BMW groups along the way to check out some rides.

You guys have a pretty big, regular group down there?

Not really regular but when everyone decides to come out and be social then the group is pretty big. I mostly hang with the UT car club

O HELLA BMW · 05-05-2011, 08:52 PM

damn i also have the m3 front rep, and i have a hpf fmic that i need installed, is it going to fit? i removed all brake/oil ducts already

AMASIAN · 05-05-2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O HELLA BMW

damn i also have the m3 front rep, and i have a hpf fmic that i need installed, is it going to fit? i removed all brake/oil ducts already

If it's intended to be a direct oem replacement kit and not a DIY, thought this up randomly kit; you should be fine.

teamBADDe92 · 03-01-2014, 01:47 PM

Hey I seen u posted a while back about the cx racing fmic on the m3 rep n was wondering if u ever went through with it because I'm in the process of doing the same. I see u have a lot of experience with that n wanted to see how it came out thanks.

ArcticRik · 03-01-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by teamBADDe92

Hey I seen u posted a while back about the cx racing fmic on the m3 rep n was wondering if u ever went through with it because I'm in the process of doing the same. I see u have a lot of experience with that n wanted to see how it came out thanks.

Bro hes been banned for a long time... he was scamming on the forums

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Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	your tubes come out way too far. The intercooler is supposed to sit much further back than that. There is no way it will fit with the intercooler that far forwards
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michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	^ what brey said. I had no fitment issues with my helix. __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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AMASIAN Banned 45 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 335i Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (8)	Yeah, I had it mounted flat (as possible) against the backside of the impact beam. I will make bracket spacers to push it back a bit then I'll trim the tubes accordingly. Do you know how much room there is between the impact beam and the a/c condenser/radiator?
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AMASIAN Banned 45 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 335i Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (8)	Looking back I could see how that may appear to be coming from an asshole but such was not my intent. I just wanted to make sure you realize this is not mtech and this IC is NOT a direct oe replacement kit...
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michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	Since I just installed my m3 rep also...I know exactly the fitment issues that you'll run into. I was just agreeing with him that #1 your pipes are way too far out. You're going to have to do some adjustments, maybe some cutting to fit that. __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	I would think that if you had it behind the impact beam, it shouldn't be a clearance issue. Could you mount the intercooler without any bumper and take a picture for us?
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Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	Nevermind. I see what the problem is from bakeme's thread. Your intercooler sits almost flush with the ducts on the fron of the car. But these ducts need to be trimmed to fit the M3 rep. So now your intercooler is hitting the bumper in the same place... I don't know how easily that is fixed. I'd have to look at it in person.
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AMASIAN Banned 45 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 335i Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (8)	Brey, I'm going to be going taking a road trip which includes Austin/Killeen to see friends and family. I'm trying to link up with local BMW groups along the way to check out some rides. You guys have a pretty big, regular group down there?
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