Buy intercooler w/ bent fins?

oma3710 · 07-02-2012, 11:44 AM

Would u guys buy a helix intercooler if it had bent fins? And what is a good price for it used?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-02-2012, 11:46 AM

How bent is bent?

themyst · 07-02-2012, 11:49 AM

Road debris will dent those fins with the quickness. I wouldn't worry about it if it's minor.

But pics would help.

benzy89 · 07-02-2012, 11:51 AM

+1, if it's bad & just normal wear + tear (bent fins from stones kicked up during driving), you cn buy a Fin Straightener from ECS for $10

AU335i · 07-02-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by benzy89

+1, if it's bad & just normal wear + tear (bent fins from stones kicked up during driving), you cn buy a Fin Straightener from ECS for $10

damn wish i knew about this tool haha I just went in and fixed the most noticeable ones with a flathead

oma3710 · 07-02-2012, 11:55 AM

Thanks Guys. Its not that bad but that tool would definitely help. How much do u think is a reasonable price?

benzy89 · 07-02-2012, 11:57 AM

Depends on mileage & how long the seller has had the FMIC, if everything is included that originally camp with the kit (clamps, inlet/outlet hoses), how many bent fins are there.

I got mine $850 brand new & in the box from another forum user. So used w/ everything included I'd say ~$700 shipped

oma3710 · 07-02-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by benzy89

Depends on mileage & how long the seller has had the FMIC, if everything is included that originally camp with the kit (clamps, inlet/outlet hoses), how many bent fins are there.

I got mine $850 brand new & in the box from another forum user. So used w/ everything included I'd say ~$700 shipped

Its local so no shipping. I was going to offer $600 picked up.

benzy89 · 07-02-2012, 12:00 PM

Yea, $600 cash would be fair

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themyst Major General 195 Rep 6,631 Posts Drives: '16 MK7 GTI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (8)	Road debris will dent those fins with the quickness. I wouldn't worry about it if it's minor. But pics would help. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT
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benzy89 Banned 84 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [7.50]	+1, if it's bad & just normal wear + tear (bent fins from stones kicked up during driving), you cn buy a Fin Straightener from ECS for $10
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benzy89 Banned 84 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [7.50]	Depends on mileage & how long the seller has had the FMIC, if everything is included that originally camp with the kit (clamps, inlet/outlet hoses), how many bent fins are there. I got mine $850 brand new & in the box from another forum user. So used w/ everything included I'd say ~$700 shipped
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