XP-H Black Friday FMICs

nOEMm · 11-23-2016, 04:14 PM

In the market for a better FMIC. Extreme Power House currently has specials on two that im considering.

VRSF 5in Stepped FMIC - $407 (w/upgraded lower CP) down from $449

Active Autowerke Sport FMIC - $425 down from $699 (from what I see does not include lower CP upgrade)

What would you guys do? Ideally I wouldnt want to do any trimming on install. Will just do a pro MHD tune with it currently until I eventually go PS2.

CantCatchMe · 11-23-2016, 05:12 PM

VRSF 7".

Tiago@VRSF · 11-23-2016, 05:16 PM

The VRSF is going to outperform the AA in this example due to the larger size and similar fin pack.

nOEMm · 11-23-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CantCatchMe

VRSF 7".

Doesnt this require trimming of the front bumper??

Fundguy1 · 11-23-2016, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nOEMm

Doesnt this require trimming of the front bumper??

7" requires trimming of plastic piece behind the bumper. Stepped doesn't but isn't as effective with bigger hp applications.

Manberg · 11-23-2016, 07:41 PM

I had to trim the plastic behind the bumper. You don't have to actually cut into your bumper though. Just the little plastic shroud with slats that funnel air into your FMIC, only because its wider than the stock. The 5'' should be a direct fit if that's something you're worried about.

CantCatchMe · 11-23-2016, 08:42 PM

Just cut off the shroud it's easy.

nOEMm · 11-23-2016, 08:50 PM

it was my impression that the 7 inch isnt "necessary" unless your trying to push 500 hp. Feel like even with pump gas and PS2 that target would be hard to achieve with the N55. Correct me if im wrong.

nOEMm · 11-23-2016, 08:51 PM

Also should say that the 7 inch is the same price...

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 11-23-2016, 08:54 PM

A majority of people get the 7" VRSF FMIC. It performs better then the 5".

Bours · 11-24-2016, 05:15 AM

Is it important to get the race vrsf 7" its really better than normal vrsf 7" ?

Manberg · 11-24-2016, 08:35 AM

The Race 7'' is only necessary if you have done every single last engine upgrade to the point of top mount single. The norm 7'' is the go to for most people because its a 1 and done for almost every set up. It will carry you through your tuning days.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-28-2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nOEMm

In the market for a better FMIC. Extreme Power House currently has specials on two that im considering.

VRSF 5in Stepped FMIC - $407 (w/upgraded lower CP) down from $449

Active Autowerke Sport FMIC - $425 down from $699 (from what I see does not include lower CP upgrade)

What would you guys do? Ideally I wouldnt want to do any trimming on install. Will just do a pro MHD tune with it currently until I eventually go PS2.

What did you end up getting?

nOEMm · 12-06-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

What did you end up getting?

Got the 7 incher from you guys. Install to come in Spring can't wait!

mike@x-ph.com · 12-06-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nOEMm

Got the 7 incher from you guys. Install to come in Spring can't wait!

Awesome, congrats

11-23-2016, 04:14 PM	#1
nOEMm Lieutenant 172 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 e92 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	XP-H Black Friday FMICs In the market for a better FMIC. Extreme Power House currently has specials on two that im considering. VRSF 5in Stepped FMIC - $407 (w/upgraded lower CP) down from $449 Active Autowerke Sport FMIC - $425 down from $699 (from what I see does not include lower CP upgrade) What would you guys do? Ideally I wouldnt want to do any trimming on install. Will just do a pro MHD tune with it currently until I eventually go PS2.
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11-23-2016, 05:12 PM	#2
CantCatchMe Lieutenant Colonel 339 Rep 1,744 Posts Drives: 2012 335i xdrive msport(E92) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: West Bloomfield, MI iTrader: (2)	VRSF 7".
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11-23-2016, 07:41 PM	#6
Manberg Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I had to trim the plastic behind the bumper. You don't have to actually cut into your bumper though. Just the little plastic shroud with slats that funnel air into your FMIC, only because its wider than the stock. The 5'' should be a direct fit if that's something you're worried about. __________________ M-Sport, 6MT, PPK, JB4 ISO + Rev.3, VRSF 7'' FMIC, VRSF Catless DP, BMS Charge Pipe, MFactory LSD, Öhlins R&T, M3 Control Arms, Rogue 6MT Bushings, Remus Exhaust, Duke Dynamics CF Diffuser, Cyba Scoops, VMR VB3 19s, BMS Clucth Stop
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CantCatchMe Lieutenant Colonel 339 Rep 1,744 Posts Drives: 2012 335i xdrive msport(E92) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: West Bloomfield, MI iTrader: (2)	Just cut off the shroud it's easy.
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nOEMm Lieutenant 172 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 e92 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	it was my impression that the 7 inch isnt "necessary" unless your trying to push 500 hp. Feel like even with pump gas and PS2 that target would be hard to achieve with the N55. Correct me if im wrong.
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nOEMm Lieutenant 172 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 e92 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Also should say that the 7 inch is the same price...
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Bours Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 2011 335i x-drive LCI sedan Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Is it important to get the race vrsf 7" its really better than normal vrsf 7" ?
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11-24-2016, 08:35 AM	#12
Manberg Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	The Race 7'' is only necessary if you have done every single last engine upgrade to the point of top mount single. The norm 7'' is the go to for most people because its a 1 and done for almost every set up. It will carry you through your tuning days. __________________ M-Sport, 6MT, PPK, JB4 ISO + Rev.3, VRSF 7'' FMIC, VRSF Catless DP, BMS Charge Pipe, MFactory LSD, Öhlins R&T, M3 Control Arms, Rogue 6MT Bushings, Remus Exhaust, Duke Dynamics CF Diffuser, Cyba Scoops, VMR VB3 19s, BMS Clucth Stop
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