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      01-22-2009, 04:38 AM   #111
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Vince really good runs and really good results. There is always some skepticism when a product is cheaper than the rest, but your results show this IC is easily on par with every other core out there. A delta IAT of only 4 degrees on 4 hard dyno runs back to back is extremely impressive! You have now set the bar with performance versus price.

Just out of curiousity, which runs did you post? Run number 4 of each dyno pull?
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      01-22-2009, 07:18 AM   #112
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I posted run 5 of the stock ic and run 8 of the VK IC. It's tough to heat soak a fmic in 20f temps with fans blowing at the IC! If it was hotter the difference would have been greater.
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      01-22-2009, 07:25 AM   #113
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I posted run 5 of the stock ic and run 8 of the VK IC. It's tough to heat soak a fmic in 20f temps with fans blowing at the IC! If it was hotter the difference would have been greater.

4 degree variance with eight 4th gear pulls back to back is pretty impressive in any weather.
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      01-22-2009, 11:14 AM   #114
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Vince really good runs and really good results. There is always some skepticism when a product is cheaper than the rest, but your results show this IC is easily on par with every other core out there. A delta IAT of only 4 degrees on 4 hard dyno runs back to back is extremely impressive! You have now set the bar with performance versus price.

Just out of curiousity, which runs did you post? Run number 4 of each dyno pull?
We are simply setting up our portfolio to prove that we can provide top quality products at ridiculously low prices while still making profit margins equivalent to those standard in the industry. Eventually we will get out of the consumer market and begin consulting for other manufactures looking to cut cost and increase profitability without sacrificing quality. A win-win for everyone!

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      01-22-2009, 01:13 PM   #115
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so is this available for sale now - or not yet?
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      01-22-2009, 01:24 PM   #116
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Here is the data break down between the runs.

Enjoy!

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      01-22-2009, 01:33 PM   #117
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so is this available for sale now - or not yet?
These are availabe for sale but our site is being updated. If you like to order please PM me and I can tell you what to do. FMIC cores are to be delivered in about 7 days and we will be able to send them out shortly after. Preorders will be shipped out first and then the other cores. We are testing this on a 135i today as well.
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      01-22-2009, 01:38 PM   #118
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NICE JOB
Looks like a great product
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      01-22-2009, 01:51 PM   #119
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We are testing this on a 135i today as well.
I'm waiting
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      01-22-2009, 02:04 PM   #120
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I'm waiting
We are almost 100% that its going to fit. We will takes some pics and I will post up a definate answer tonight.
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      01-22-2009, 02:18 PM   #121
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I am so tempted to grab one @ this price.
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      01-22-2009, 02:22 PM   #122
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I am so tempted to grab one @ this price.
This is the best time to grab it. The Presale guys are getting $50 back on their price so they only had to pay $745!!! We discounted the price for them because they waited so long. Now you have the oppertunity to get it at whole sale price directly from us. Just look at what happened with the oil cooler the first batch of people had to wait a little to get their OC but they picked them up for only $595 and now you will have to pay atleast $795-995 for one. So if you need to get down pipes or a fmic, this is the best time.
No BS.

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      01-22-2009, 03:14 PM   #123
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wow

I was one of the pre-orders that bought this fmic a few months back. I must say you have done everything people on here have asked. You kept in constant contact through private messages and personal e-mail. Vince even called me to explain what he wanted to achieve and wanted my opinion on what I wanted in an inter-cooler. He has provided data that shows just how good this product is. The reason for me writing this was to assure everyone that Vince and his company are top of the line in terms of quality, customer service, and PRICE. I challenge anyone to find a better product with the customer service and price that VK has.
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      01-22-2009, 03:18 PM   #124
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I was one of the pre-orders that bought this fmic a few months back. I must say you have done everything people on here have asked. You kept in constant contact through private messages and personal e-mail. Vince even called me to explain what he wanted to achieve and wanted my opinion on what I wanted in an inter-cooler. He has provided data that shows just how good this product is. The reason for me writing this was to assure everyone that Vince and his company are top of the line in terms of quality, customer service, and PRICE. I challenge anyone to find a better product with the customer service and price that VK has.
Wow, thanks for the write up.
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      01-22-2009, 03:20 PM   #125
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Looks like a solid product from a solid vendor.
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      01-22-2009, 05:08 PM   #126
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Looks like a solid product from a solid vendor.
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      01-22-2009, 07:52 PM   #127
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We are almost 100% that its going to fit. We will takes some pics and I will post up a definate answer tonight.
It's nite in MI
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      01-22-2009, 09:20 PM   #128
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i will have some cool info to post in a couple weeks....
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      01-22-2009, 09:41 PM   #129
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PEEK A BOO



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that looks remarkably similar to a 135 bumper
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      01-22-2009, 09:44 PM   #131
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that looks remarkably similar to a 135 bumper
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No cutting or trimming, FMIC fits perfectly with the stock plumbing even on the 135i
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