HPF FMIC & XI, bracket modification question

Maxicooper · 05-20-2011, 07:56 AM

I'm interested in the intercooler for 335xi. HPF is one of the choice I'm looking at. On HPF's website, they said the support bracket would need to modify on the XI.

Any xi owner has HPF FMIC on? What kind of modification needed? and how dificult it is?

Thank you.

Avery · 05-21-2011, 10:43 PM

I actually called them Friday and they are getting a xdrive in this weekend to work on. They told me to check back Wednesday to see if they got it figured out.

Maxicooper · 05-22-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Avery

I actually called them Friday and they are getting a xdrive in this weekend to work on. They told me to check back Wednesday to see if they got it figured out.

Thank you for the update.

I'm looking at buying a FMIC from a fellow member here, but not really sure if it will fit.
I'm afraid, I might have to wait for the words from HPF.

O HELLA BMW · 05-22-2011, 08:53 PM

^just buy mine dude, you wont find a bnib hpf fmic for cheap anywhere else

Maxicooper · 05-22-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by O HELLA BMW

^just buy mine dude, you wont find a bnib hpf fmic for cheap anywhere else

Seriously, I would, if you could hold it for me until I heard back from HPF.

I just want to make sure it will fit my xi.

39nas-t · 05-23-2011, 07:27 AM

I just installed my HPF front mount and it was easy as pie. Some trimming and some patience and not a problem. I am also designing up some brackets like I said before and sending the prints over to HPF. I will let you know how mine ends up.

Maxicooper · 05-23-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 39nas-t

I just installed my HPF front mount and it was easy as pie. Some trimming and some patience and not a problem. I am also designing up some brackets like I said before and sending the prints over to HPF. I will let you know how mine ends up.

The brackets is what I heard that need to be fabricated. Hopefully they will come out with ones soon.

E90Brad · 09-08-2011, 11:05 AM

OP what ever came of this? I like HPF's intercooler because of the ease of install but the lack of mounting brackets for the 335xi has holding back from grabbing one. Did they get the brackets figured out?

39nas-t · 09-08-2011, 03:58 PM

How are you doing I have an XI and the HPF intercooler. I am in manufacturing and i understand weight loads tensil strengths and things like that. The factory screws are more than enough to hold the intercooler up. The added supports are over kill so unless you plan on rallyeing your car you will be fine. I have about 7,500 miles on the intercooler and they are great. No problems.

39nas-t · 09-08-2011, 03:59 PM

We have been really busy at work but if you want I will design up some brackets and sell them to you. I could do it no problem if you want.

MJR63 · 09-08-2011, 10:26 PM

I have the Helix on my 2011 335 x-drive. Installed with zero trimming! Fits perfectly!

turbolover · 09-24-2011, 10:39 AM

I'm so glad I live by HPF. They are 12 minutes away! WOOT WOOT!

2Times · 02-09-2012, 10:23 AM

I'm curious, what was the answer to this? On their site, it says:

"Additional support mounting brackets will not bolt directly to the sway bar mounts in the XI models.
Additional bracket modification may be required. Call for more details."

edit: Had a quick conversation with HPF: they originally had assumptions about the installation of the FMIC on the xi... since then they have designed brackets especially for the xi. For that installation about the only thing which needs to be modified is trimming the front bumper a bit which is the same modification needed for any 335i or xi.

nailer335 · 02-09-2012, 05:34 PM

What are the dimensions of this intercooler?

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Maxicooper Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 238 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Elicott City, MD iTrader: (2)	HPF FMIC & XI, bracket modification question I'm interested in the intercooler for 335xi. HPF is one of the choice I'm looking at. On HPF's website, they said the support bracket would need to modify on the XI. Any xi owner has HPF FMIC on? What kind of modification needed? and how dificult it is? Thank you. __________________
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Avery Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 2010 335i, 2010 X5 Join Date: May 2007 Location: US iTrader: (5)	I actually called them Friday and they are getting a xdrive in this weekend to work on. They told me to check back Wednesday to see if they got it figured out. __________________
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O HELLA BMW I <3 My E93 180 Rep 3,259 Posts Drives: 12” 335is vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (21)	^just buy mine dude, you wont find a bnib hpf fmic for cheap anywhere else __________________ Bagged and Wrapped E93 335i
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39nas-t Work Smarter! 15 Rep 105 Posts Drives: TBSS, X5M(Wife's) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester, MI iTrader: (0)	I just installed my HPF front mount and it was easy as pie. Some trimming and some patience and not a problem. I am also designing up some brackets like I said before and sending the prints over to HPF. I will let you know how mine ends up.
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E90Brad Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 263 Posts Drives: SQ5 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	OP what ever came of this? I like HPF's intercooler because of the ease of install but the lack of mounting brackets for the 335xi has holding back from grabbing one. Did they get the brackets figured out?
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39nas-t Work Smarter! 15 Rep 105 Posts Drives: TBSS, X5M(Wife's) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester, MI iTrader: (0)	How are you doing I have an XI and the HPF intercooler. I am in manufacturing and i understand weight loads tensil strengths and things like that. The factory screws are more than enough to hold the intercooler up. The added supports are over kill so unless you plan on rallyeing your car you will be fine. I have about 7,500 miles on the intercooler and they are great. No problems.
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39nas-t Work Smarter! 15 Rep 105 Posts Drives: TBSS, X5M(Wife's) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester, MI iTrader: (0)	We have been really busy at work but if you want I will design up some brackets and sell them to you. I could do it no problem if you want.
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MJR63 Lieutenant 21 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2011 335i X-Drive Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tolland, CT iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i x-drvie [0.00]	I have the Helix on my 2011 335 x-drive. Installed with zero trimming! Fits perfectly! __________________ 2011 335 X-Drive E90 MTECH 6MT • AST4100's • Vishnu 3.5" DP • Helix FMIC • Procede V5 • M3 Strut Brace • M3 Trunk Lip • LUX H8 • 19" Alufelgen SF-71: 8.5' front, 9.5' rear • Continental ExtremeContact DW Tires
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turbolover Private 16 Rep 84 Posts Drives: '08 335XI 6 Speed Manual Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	I'm so glad I live by HPF. They are 12 minutes away! WOOT WOOT! __________________ *2008 335xi 2 door 6 speed manual!!!!*
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2Times I'd hit it 1065 Rep 1,106 Posts Drives: G82 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin iTrader: (3) Garage List 2023 BMW M4 xd [10.00]	I'm curious, what was the answer to this? On their site, it says: "Additional support mounting brackets will not bolt directly to the sway bar mounts in the XI models. Additional bracket modification may be required. Call for more details." edit: Had a quick conversation with HPF: they originally had assumptions about the installation of the FMIC on the xi... since then they have designed brackets especially for the xi. For that installation about the only thing which needs to be modified is trimming the front bumper a bit which is the same modification needed for any 335i or xi. Last edited by 2Times; 02-09-2012 at 10:31 AM..
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