[Bakeme521]

Originally Posted by M3 Eater

hell if it goes in easy... no bumper removal... Ill just grab the big one for $50 more.

I'll let you know.

[Bakeme521]

They sent me the smaller one and I bought the bigger one. The intercooler looks good, you can tell its no 1k intercooler but for what you pay for its pretty damn good. Here are some pictures before I put it back in the box b/c I will probably send it back and make them send me the right one.

[Bakeme521]

Well it turns out they discontinued the 6 inch one so all you can get is the smaller one. They had great customer service, since the description read 6 they refunded me the difference without me even asking. Can't wait to get it in and see what it can do.

[yamaharecker]

did you ever get a chance to install it? and how did it go?

[Bakeme521]

Originally Posted by yamaharecker

did you ever get a chance to install it? and how did it go?

Yes and I am taking it back out, its sits wayyy to low. I am going to go the big tom intercooler route, I am going to call them tomorrow and see about a return.

[vincentvega222]

Originally Posted by Bakeme521

Yes and I am taking it back out, its sits wayyy to low. I am going to go the big tom intercooler route, I am going to call them tomorrow and see about a return.

Thanks for being guinea pig. This is why I would never cheap out and buy ebay parts. Even though there may be some good items on there, its too big of a hassle and you can never know who to trust. Feedback doesnt mean squat. The guys selling $40 +25000 horsepower plastic stickers have near flawless feedback... idiots in this world.

[yamaharecker]

Sucks to hear that. i was about to pull the trigger too. Good luck with the big tom IC. let us know how that goes

[Bakeme521]

The part that sucks is the IC is nice its just its placement that sucks, it just doesn't sit in the right place, but you live n you learn. I will update when I get the new one in.

[yamaharecker]

Do you happen to have a picture of it installed? If it looks half decent i might take it off your hands depending if i can get the money

[cino335]

dude dont do the big tom...fitment is terrible....go with ams

[Bakeme521]

Originally Posted by cino335

dude dont do the big tom...fitment is terrible....go with ams

Well of course the fitment is terrible, its an rx7 v-mount, its not made for that car , that's where custom work comes in. when I'm done it will fit better and work just as good if not better than an ams IC. On top of that I got all the pieces to my door for exactly 271 dollars.

[Bakeme521]

Is that fitment terrible? Didn't think so.


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

[BlackandDropped335xi]

Was the IC that you bought off ebay the X02 Racing one or the Godspeed? I have been looking at the Godspeed, but dont't want to get it if that is indeed the one that sits to low.

[Bakeme521]

I had godspeed but I can honestly day their customer service was good and they gave me a full refund no questions asked. But I think they are both the same and wouldn't buy an ebay intercooler that they say "fits" with minor trimming. Just save up and buy a reputable one or buy CX-Racing and have a shop custom fit it.

[Projekt_BooGie]

todd are you considered a shop??

[Onurleft]

Originally Posted by ACEE

todd are you considered a shop??

His garage in Baton Rouge my location o' repairs

His shop in Nola is my location o' catastrophic repairs

[Bakeme521]

Originally Posted by Onurleft

His garage in Baton Rouge my location o' repairs

His shop in Nola is my location o' catastrophic repairs

Heardddd that

[M3 Eater]

I got the bigger god speed xo2 used and the guy had a bracket that held the unit higher. He shaved off the tabs and ran a support bracket under the unit that holds it 1 inch higher. Boost is down about 1/2 psi from stock and I hear a loud whistling now during boost. I have been over every inch of the plumbing and there is either a leak in the unit itself or I am hearing the turbos amplified through all the metal plumbing now. Temps are down for sure but I am not certain about performance just yet. It bugs me to see about .7 psi below target on jb4 in spots.???

[///M3THOD]

Originally Posted by M3 Eater

I got the bigger god speed xo2 used and the guy had a bracket that held the unit higher. He shaved off the tabs and ran a support bracket under the unit that holds it 1 inch higher. Boost is down about 1/2 psi from stock and I hear a loud whistling now during boost. I have been over every inch of the plumbing and there is either a leak in the unit itself or I am hearing the turbos amplified through all the metal plumbing now. Temps are down for sure but I am not certain about performance just yet. It bugs me to see about .7 psi below target on jb4 in spots.???

Ebay definitely has its advantages in certain overseas made parts for our cars. I just don't think FMIC's are one of them.

Buying a Ebay DP is one thing.. an intercooler requires much more quality control to make sure its made to spec and has no leaks. I can almots guarantee you they aren't leak tested before shipping.

If your getting a high pitched whistle and you've triple checked your seals.. I would bet you have some sort of pinhole leak somewhere in your IC. There's really not an easy way to check it. I would just send the thing back.

After seeing Godspeed's own images on their ebay auctions it was enough for me to not consider them. The fitment, how low it sits, the close up of the fins..

[shockin330i]

We got the godspeed. All we did as move the tabs. Super easy.

[Never-Enough]

Originally Posted by shockin330i

We got the godspeed. All we did as move the tabs. Super easy.

so where are your pics?