Exposed intercooler

karanrose01 · 02-25-2018, 07:28 AM

Hey guys, I’m sure this question has been answered on the forum before, but want to get more details. I want to expose my intercooler by taking the mesh off. Is it advisable to do this? If not, is there another way to show off intercooler? My intention is to show it off, not for extra airflow or any of that. Any ideas/suggestions?

joeinsd · 02-25-2018, 10:42 AM

Rep M3 bumper exposes the fmic the most.

e92_bryan · 02-26-2018, 07:55 PM

Uhmmm take the mesh grill out...
And just deal with any debris gets sucked into there, which does or doesn’t matter depending where you live

karanrose01 · 02-26-2018, 08:31 PM

How would you clean the debris?

e92_bryan · 02-26-2018, 09:17 PM

Are you serious?

justrokkit · 02-26-2018, 11:47 PM

The alternative might be to bring the intercooler to a high polish?

karanrose01 · 02-27-2018, 06:59 AM

I do not think I will fully expose the intercooler because of rock chips and all on the roads. There is still some protection. If I go with getting the m3 or m tech bumper, will it pronounce the intercooler more? I think that because of the bigger mesh, the light might just show the intercooler as is. What's all of your thoughts on that?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 02-27-2018, 09:33 AM

We don't recommend it as it offers protection the the intercooler from debris. You'll see an increase in damage to the fin pack and worst case rocks could puncture it.

joeinsd · 02-27-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by karanrose01

I do not think I will fully expose the intercooler because of rock chips and all on the roads. There is still some protection. If I go with getting the m3 or m tech bumper, will it pronounce the intercooler more? I think that because of the bigger mesh, the light might just show the intercooler as is. What's all of your thoughts on that?

Depends.. Which FMIC are you running? 5", looks stock with Mtech. 7" would show more. I wouldn't run w/o the mesh though..

OP3NAIR · 02-27-2018, 01:18 PM

The deeper the intercooler the closer it is to the front bumper opening, and the more visible it is. If you cut the air guide out of the bottom of the front end support and have a 7" intercooler, its pretty visible in the opening. I wouldnt take the mesh out.

karanrose01 · 02-27-2018, 01:37 PM

I have the dinan intercooler installed. Which is why I was to show off the intercooler.

WatchWolf34 · 02-27-2018, 03:18 PM

good lord....

e92_bryan · 02-27-2018, 11:43 PM

Idk going out of your way to show something off seems ricey
And as for cleaning it
Come on... common sense, do you need a tutorial on how to wash your car?

Faredo · 03-01-2018, 08:10 AM

im pretty sure were getting trolled here.

e92_bryan · 03-01-2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Faredo

im pretty sure were getting trolled here.

You’d be surprised how stupid some of the people buying 3rd or fourth hand e9x are...

nvturbo · 03-06-2018, 06:10 AM

Don't forget to throw some sticker arrows to point out the FMIC.

EB89 · 03-11-2018, 05:49 AM

Take your front bumper off

02-25-2018, 07:28 AM	#1
karanrose01 New Member 6 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Exposed intercooler Hey guys, I’m sure this question has been answered on the forum before, but want to get more details. I want to expose my intercooler by taking the mesh off. Is it advisable to do this? If not, is there another way to show off intercooler? My intention is to show it off, not for extra airflow or any of that. Any ideas/suggestions?
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02-25-2018, 10:42 AM	#2
joeinsd Captain 288 Rep 899 Posts Drives: Stock 2010 e92 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (9)	Rep M3 bumper exposes the fmic the most. __________________ IG: 335_in_SD
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e92_bryan First Lieutenant 127 Rep 345 Posts Drives: ‘11 e92 328 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: So cal iTrader: (0)	Uhmmm take the mesh grill out... And just deal with any debris gets sucked into there, which does or doesn’t matter depending where you live
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karanrose01 New Member 6 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	How would you clean the debris?
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karanrose01 New Member 6 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I do not think I will fully expose the intercooler because of rock chips and all on the roads. There is still some protection. If I go with getting the m3 or m tech bumper, will it pronounce the intercooler more? I think that because of the bigger mesh, the light might just show the intercooler as is. What's all of your thoughts on that?
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	We don't recommend it as it offers protection the the intercooler from debris. You'll see an increase in damage to the fin pack and worst case rocks could puncture it.
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OP3NAIR Second Lieutenant 68 Rep 211 Posts Drives: '11 335i e93, '03 325xiT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	The deeper the intercooler the closer it is to the front bumper opening, and the more visible it is. If you cut the air guide out of the bottom of the front end support and have a 7" intercooler, its pretty visible in the opening. I wouldnt take the mesh out.
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02-27-2018, 01:37 PM	#11
karanrose01 New Member 6 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I have the dinan intercooler installed. Which is why I was to show off the intercooler.
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WatchWolf34 Because Racecar 126 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (1)	good lord.... __________________
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e92_bryan First Lieutenant 127 Rep 345 Posts Drives: ‘11 e92 328 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: So cal iTrader: (0)	Idk going out of your way to show something off seems ricey And as for cleaning it Come on... common sense, do you need a tutorial on how to wash your car?
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Faredo Lieutenant 312 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Arkansas iTrader: (0)	im pretty sure were getting trolled here. __________________ Mods related to trouble shooting posts: Stock Turbos, MHD OTS V7 stage 2+ 93 oct, VRSF Downpipes, VRSF Relocated inlets, CTS Turbo 7" Intercooler, Tial BOV with upgraded line 5.56mm, index 12 injectors, A/T OEM Flash.
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03-11-2018, 05:49 AM	#17
EB89 Brigadier General 541 Rep 3,131 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia, NSW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e92 [0.00]	Take your front bumper off
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