Never again!

whyzee125 · 10-10-2018, 08:03 PM

About a year ago I picked up a brand new Mishimoto FMIC because I liked that it used the factory connections. I ended up selling it and have just been running the stock FMIC but I accidentally won a brand new AMS for a steal of a deal on eBay so figured I'd install it. Good gracious, what a PITA! This has to be the most frustrating job I've ever done on this car. Makes the VCG seem like child's play! I've been working on it for 8 hours and will have to finish tomorrow. If I ever have another e90, I will NEVER use an intercooler that uses silicone couplers. Just had to rant because I'm frustrated as all get out over being defeated by such a stupid task.

Will 335 · 10-10-2018, 10:16 PM

Lmfao I love the jobs that make me reconsider everything and wonder if it's all worth it lol so rewarding in the end though. Why did you sell the Mishimoto intercooler?

BM3Rrrr · 10-10-2018, 10:23 PM

+1 for Mishimoto, don't care that its overpriced compared to the others on the market.
Took me 20 minutes to install

boostvibes · 10-11-2018, 09:56 AM

lol just installed a vrsf 7". It took me two (lazy) days to get it right lol. First day I was too stubborn to take the bumper off. Second day spent most of my time trying to get the lower CP clamp on. If I had to do it again it'd take me an hour or two tho, great learning experience and practice in patience lol.

b92 · 10-11-2018, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by boostvibes

lol just installed a vrsf 7". It took me two (lazy) days to get it right lol. First day I was too stubborn to take the bumper off. Second day spent most of my time trying to get the lower CP clamp on. If I had to do it again it'd take me an hour or two tho, great learning experience and practice in patience lol.

You don't need to take the bumper off to install a VRSF 7".. but holy shit is it easier when it's off lol. 110% worth the time it takes to uninstall and reinstall the bumper for this job, especially if you have a helping hand for the reinstall.

mweisdorfer · 10-11-2018, 10:36 AM

I have the 5" stepped ARM FMIC and it took me 20 min to install. Very easy.

HiRev335i · 10-11-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

I have the 5" stepped ARM FMIC and it took me 20 min to install. Very easy.

I second that and logs show it works well

torrque · 10-11-2018, 02:54 PM

My Helix (which nobody wanted to buy, by the way) went up in 30 min, just from the bottom, no bumper came off.

Jklad · 10-11-2018, 09:53 PM

Sometimes the small jobs can turn into a long mess. My vrsf 7in took me about 3-4 hours, it was my first time ever using a dremmel and I was a little freaked out about cutting all the plastic, in hindsight it's no big deal. I didn't have to remove the bumper at all on my e92, just bent it downward. My dad held the fmic up for me while I tightened the clamps down and it was good to go.

Several weeks later one of the connections loosened when I hit a speed bump bc I didn't tighten it down enough, but other than that it's been solid for more than 5 years.

mweisdorfer · 10-12-2018, 01:19 PM

I have the 5" stepped ARM FMIC and it took me 20 min to install. Very easy.

valibad · 10-13-2018, 02:17 AM

I got me an vrsf 7.5 race and it took me 6 hours to get it on. I cutted ALOT of plastic behind the bumper to fit it. But it was all worth it. My iat are super low on wot now!

10-10-2018, 08:03 PM	#1
whyzee125 Brigadier General 1673 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	Never again! About a year ago I picked up a brand new Mishimoto FMIC because I liked that it used the factory connections. I ended up selling it and have just been running the stock FMIC but I accidentally won a brand new AMS for a steal of a deal on eBay so figured I'd install it. Good gracious, what a PITA! This has to be the most frustrating job I've ever done on this car. Makes the VCG seem like child's play! I've been working on it for 8 hours and will have to finish tomorrow. If I ever have another e90, I will NEVER use an intercooler that uses silicone couplers. Just had to rant because I'm frustrated as all get out over being defeated by such a stupid task.
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10-10-2018, 10:16 PM	#2
Will 335 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 30 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Lmfao I love the jobs that make me reconsider everything and wonder if it's all worth it lol so rewarding in the end though. Why did you sell the Mishimoto intercooler?
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BM3Rrrr Davy Jones, Giant Squid 271 Rep 913 Posts Drives: a Pirate Ship Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: The Isle of Tortuga iTrader: (0)	+1 for Mishimoto, don't care that its overpriced compared to the others on the market. Took me 20 minutes to install __________________ 2010 e90 335i LCI - xHP - Mishimoto - BMS - CPe - Turbosmart - MHD - Eibach - Koni - VMR - LUX
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10-11-2018, 09:56 AM	#4
boostvibes Private First Class 16 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	lol just installed a vrsf 7". It took me two (lazy) days to get it right lol. First day I was too stubborn to take the bumper off. Second day spent most of my time trying to get the lower CP clamp on. If I had to do it again it'd take me an hour or two tho, great learning experience and practice in patience lol.
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10-11-2018, 10:36 AM	#6
mweisdorfer Major General 1903 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	I have the 5" stepped ARM FMIC and it took me 20 min to install. Very easy.
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10-11-2018, 02:54 PM	#8
torrque Banned 298 Rep 650 Posts Drives: Ferrari F430, E92 M3, 335xi Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Newton, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Ferrari F430 [9.08] 2009 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	My Helix (which nobody wanted to buy, by the way) went up in 30 min, just from the bottom, no bumper came off.
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10-11-2018, 09:53 PM	#9
Jklad Lieutenant Colonel 421 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palatine, IL iTrader: (0)	Sometimes the small jobs can turn into a long mess. My vrsf 7in took me about 3-4 hours, it was my first time ever using a dremmel and I was a little freaked out about cutting all the plastic, in hindsight it's no big deal. I didn't have to remove the bumper at all on my e92, just bent it downward. My dad held the fmic up for me while I tightened the clamps down and it was good to go. Several weeks later one of the connections loosened when I hit a speed bump bc I didn't tighten it down enough, but other than that it's been solid for more than 5 years. __________________ 2007 E92 335i MT
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10-12-2018, 01:19 PM	#10
mweisdorfer Major General 1903 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	I have the 5" stepped ARM FMIC and it took me 20 min to install. Very easy.
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10-13-2018, 02:17 AM	#11
valibad Enlisted Member 5 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 335i e92 07 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	I got me an vrsf 7.5 race and it took me 6 hours to get it on. I cutted ALOT of plastic behind the bumper to fit it. But it was all worth it. My iat are super low on wot now!
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