*OFFICIAL Chicagoland Chat Thread* (#5) - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

UdubBadger · 08-08-2012, 09:04 PM

w/e... better on a dyno pull that means dick than on a racetrack for all to see.

Markyd83 · 08-09-2012, 10:09 AM

Have any of you guys read up on the vsrf 7 inch intercooler? any thoughts that it might be any good?

I kind of want to give it a shot especially for the group buy price currently running

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 10:22 AM

people say their downpipes are really good, I'd expect the fmic to be pretty good quality as well, can't be worse than the stock one and the price is right

CubanJJ09 · 08-09-2012, 12:49 PM

Dont really know much about it. I'd either go spearco, HPF or helix. Then again I'm too lazy to research it all again.

CubanJJ09 · 08-09-2012, 01:04 PM

"gold" up up and away. +$8 since monday

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 01:09 PM

welp that means its time to short the US dollar

Markyd83 · 08-09-2012, 01:29 PM

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people say their downpipes are really good, I'd expect the fmic to be pretty good quality as well, can't be worse than the stock one and the price is right

thats kind of my thought as well but there is alot more to an intercooler than downpipes.

mkPOTO · 08-09-2012, 01:45 PM

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thats kind of my thought as well but there is alot more to an intercooler than downpipes.

not really, they buy the core, they wend end tanks, the biggest issue would be whether or not its going to run stock plumbing or aftermarket. Dp's need to fit just right to make them work

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 01:53 PM

yeah downpipes are definitely more difficult to make, fmic they just weld on some end tanks and send out some silicone couplers and clamps

Markyd83 · 08-09-2012, 01:55 PM

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thats kind of my thought as well but there is alot more to an intercooler than downpipes.

not really, they buy the core, they wend end tanks, the biggest issue would be whether or not its going to run stock plumbing or aftermarket. Dp's need to fit just right to make them work

Well they give the option of stock couplers or giving you bigger ones. Going bigging couplers only makes sense then.

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 02:00 PM

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Well they give the option of stock couplers or giving you bigger ones. Going bigging couplers only makes sense then.

didn't know they were offering that, I have the hpf with the stock couplers, I think it's only useful if you plan on installing yourself, if not just get the silicone

Markyd83 · 08-09-2012, 02:04 PM

ok good to know. I will give it a shot. Worst comes to worst ill just sell it

CubanJJ09 · 08-09-2012, 02:14 PM

Now the insurances are trying to stuff me with a $556 rental fee on the first accident.

gary88 · 08-09-2012, 02:25 PM

F30 is fun. Steering in sport+ mode is almost the same as e92. 8 speed auto is tits. Seats are better than e92.

mkPOTO · 08-09-2012, 02:49 PM

I would go with the stock setup on the FMIC, the aftermarket hoses tent to expand and pop off.. and don't get me started on the HPF fmic, I learned some things about that ...

Gary, is that the test drive thing where if you buy a new one they discount you 1k?

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 03:00 PM

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I would go with the stock setup on the FMIC, the aftermarket hoses tent to expand and pop off.. and don't get me started on the HPF fmic, I learned some things about that ...

Gary, is that the test drive thing where if you buy a new one they discount you 1k?

What's wrong with it? Mine works like a champ my iats are always pretty close to ambient temp, it does weigh like 30 pounds though

gary88 · 08-09-2012, 03:01 PM

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Gary, is that the test drive thing where if you buy a new one they discount you 1k?

Also my ugly mug will be on laurel's fb page with the fire orange M3 next week.

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 03:02 PM

local celeb

mkPOTO · 08-09-2012, 03:26 PM

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Also my ugly mug will be on laurel's fb page with the fire orange M3 next week.

haha can i get your autograph?

UdubBadger · 08-09-2012, 04:17 PM

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local celeb

J cut status

Ricer X · 08-09-2012, 05:35 PM

lots of rattling when my ac is on....

gary88 · 08-09-2012, 06:35 PM

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lots of rattling when my ac is on....

Sounds serious, time for Porsche I guess.

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08-08-2012, 09:04 PM	#89
UdubBadger Banned Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 24,714 iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [4.75] 2011 135i [3.73] 2008 328xi [4.38]	w/e... better on a dyno pull that means dick than on a racetrack for all to see.

08-09-2012, 10:09 AM	#90
Markyd83 Captain Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 710 iTrader: (2)	Have any of you guys read up on the vsrf 7 inch intercooler? any thoughts that it might be any good? I kind of want to give it a shot especially for the group buy price currently running

08-09-2012, 12:49 PM	#92
CubanJJ09 Banned Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 12,693 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [3.09]	Dont really know much about it. I'd either go spearco, HPF or helix. Then again I'm too lazy to research it all again.

08-09-2012, 01:04 PM	#93
CubanJJ09 Banned Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 12,693 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [3.09]	"gold" up up and away. +$8 since monday

08-09-2012, 02:04 PM	#100
Markyd83 Captain Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 710 iTrader: (2)	ok good to know. I will give it a shot. Worst comes to worst ill just sell it

08-09-2012, 02:14 PM	#101
CubanJJ09 Banned Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 12,693 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [3.09]	Now the insurances are trying to stuff me with a $556 rental fee on the first accident.