FMIC

iBoost · 05-28-2012, 12:30 PM

Im waiting on VRSF (or is it VSRF?) to launch theirs, they said it be close to $400 iirc.

ZJP · 05-28-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by iBoost

Im waiting on VRSF (or is it VSRF?) to launch theres, they said it be close to $400 iirc.

E90SoFlo · 05-28-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by iBoost

Im waiting on VRSF (or is it VSRF?) to launch theres, they said it be close to $400 iirc.

I was waiting for those like 3 months ago, kept being told the beta is almost done.

vereak82 · 05-28-2012, 01:30 PM

$350 shipped (ebay) heres the specs fwiw sits perfect does not hang low
ive had it on for 4-months now and have been happy with my "ebay intercooler" purchase.. if this is robbing me from running 11's id fork up the 3x asking price for a name brand unit for sure.. but i highly doubt it.
•Brand new universal 27''x6''x6'' front mount intercooler. Made of high quality T6061 aluminum.
•Bar and Plate design.High flow and light weight.Support up to 500HP and 35PSI.
•Compress air flow rate: 700cubic feet/min.
•Pressure drop: 0.2-0.5 at 15PSI, 2-5 at 35PSI.
•Full size: 27''x 6''x 6''.Inlet/Outlet: 2.5''/2.5''
•Core size: 22''x 6''x 6''.

Pete Schweaty · 05-28-2012, 02:33 PM

If $350 can get you as much as $900 why the price difference? Not doubting just curious. How was the install? All hardware either used from OEM or supplied?

cvc 22349a · 05-28-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by upss

I Want To Know A Good Fmic For 335i Thanks

!!! It's ridiculous to start yet another thread about fmic's! There's more than enough info on this forum

cvc 22349a · 05-28-2012, 03:05 PM

[QUOTE=benzy89;12045795]On stock settings, the car is completely fine. The minute owners start increasing the boost & pursuing more power, the "weak" points start to reveal themselves. The intake becomes restrictive, the FMIC doesn't meet the car's cooling needs, the DVs + CP crack/break under high boost, turbos get burnt out from being over worked. But that's why when you start seriously modding, it's nearly impossible to keep it a small expense. But IMO, I'd rather put a dent in my bank account then break the bank fixing the engine.

I disagree. My ecu was pulling timing on long/hard uphill climbs in hot weather w/o a tune due to high iat's. ETS fmic has prevented that from occurring ever since I installed it 3 yrs ago.

BMdblU · 05-28-2012, 03:53 PM

Have my ER FMIC en route and I'm pumped!!

vereak82 · 05-28-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Schweaty

If $350 can get you as much as $900 why the price difference? Not doubting just curious. How was the install? All hardware either used from OEM or supplied?

The Install was cake walk it came with all the hardware t-bolt clamps pipes and all charge pipe elbows, it does require trimming witch was pretty easy and. Quick. Maybe 1hr at most it took me to install it

benzy89 · 05-28-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Schweaty

If $350 can get you as much as $900 why the price difference? Not doubting just curious. How was the install? All hardware either used from OEM or supplied?

Biggest difference between the $350 IC and the $900 IC is the brand the IC is associated with. Obviously with a branded IC (Helix, ETS, ER, etc), there's a guarantee in quality, the customer service (most of them are active on this forum) & will stand behind their product. On an eBay IC, you're getting exactly what's advertised: parts. Another plus is when you buy a mainstream kit, you know that everything has been made to fit perfectly.

If you really want the best "bang for buck" FMIC, go with the Big Tom DIY. It's as effective as the $900+ kits, but cost ~$300 (without labor).

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-28-2012, 07:21 PM

PM me and I can run you through some options. The core, where it is made, and other things factor into the cost of an FMIC.

need4doors · 05-28-2012, 07:41 PM

Search first, ask questions later.

I have a RPI FMIC and it is within 20 degrees of ambient most of the time. If I sit in traffic it goes a little higher and on the highway at speed it's 10-15 above ambient. All at 6500ft+ above sea level.

Simple5 · 05-28-2012, 07:46 PM

-Still waiting on VRSF's offering but so far havent seen pics or anything. Kind of starting to give up hope.

-Leaning towards the Big Tom style DIY Intercooler (cheapest so far priced out to 300 or so shipped)

-Possibly go for the AA Intercooler GB going on right now (a 5'' core with no cutting involved?)

-The ebay intercooler by vereak82 sounds tempting too...

decisions, decisions...

ar design II · 05-29-2012, 02:06 PM

+1 for ETS FMIC

eyim1988 · 05-29-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kai @ AR Design

+1 for ETS FMIC

that is what im planning on getting

e1001usa · 05-29-2012, 02:41 PM

+1 ets

benzy89 · 05-29-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Simple3

-Still waiting on VRSF's offering but so far havent seen pics or anything. Kind of starting to give up hope.

-Leaning towards the Big Tom style DIY Intercooler (cheapest so far priced out to 300 or so shipped)

-Possibly go for the AA Intercooler GB going on right now (a 5'' core with no cutting involved?)

-The ebay intercooler by vereak82 sounds tempting too...

decisions, decisions...

PM/call VRSF & see if you can get a time frame out of them. Otherwise the Big Tom or eBay IC is prob best "value".

BMWsky · 05-29-2012, 03:08 PM

You know, I was just sitting around thinking to myself "I wonder what the best FMIC is". I'm so glad this thread popped up.

Now that this issue is solved, I find myself sitting around thinking "should I install Dinan or perhaps some other tune...I wonder if anyone else has ever discussed it on the forums".

Wedge1967 · 05-29-2012, 04:16 PM

HaHa - Did anyone see E90Company actually came out and said the Dinan has the best FMIC....

I half way agree, he did say they were the most expensive.

Sorry, but I've never seen a side by side that would indicate Dinan being the best for anything other then putting a race me I'm slow badge on your car and charging 2 to 3x more for parts.

OP, save yourself some time and money and talk to Jeff@topgearsolutions. Good luck and have fun.

Wedge1967 · 05-29-2012, 04:18 PM

You're joking right?

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Originally Posted by BMWsky

You know, I was just sitting around thinking to myself "I wonder what the best FMIC is". I'm so glad this thread popped up.

Now that this issue is solved, I find myself sitting around thinking "should I install Dinan or perhaps some other tune...I wonder if anyone else has ever discussed it on the forums".

benzy89 · 05-29-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

HaHa - Did anyone see E90Company actually came out and said the Dinan has the best FMIC....

I half way agree, he did say they were the most expensive.

+1, you buy Dinan anything (tune, intake, fmic) if you hate money + performance.

BMWsky · 05-29-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

You're joking right?

05-28-2012, 12:30 PM	#23
iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	Im waiting on VRSF (or is it VSRF?) to launch theirs, they said it be close to $400 iirc. Last edited by iBoost; 05-28-2012 at 01:24 PM..
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vereak82 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 6-spd e92 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: michigan iTrader: (0)	$350 shipped (ebay) heres the specs fwiw sits perfect does not hang low ive had it on for 4-months now and have been happy with my "ebay intercooler" purchase.. if this is robbing me from running 11's id fork up the 3x asking price for a name brand unit for sure.. but i highly doubt it. •Brand new universal 27''x6''x6'' front mount intercooler. Made of high quality T6061 aluminum. •Bar and Plate design.High flow and light weight.Support up to 500HP and 35PSI. •Compress air flow rate: 700cubic feet/min. •Pressure drop: 0.2-0.5 at 15PSI, 2-5 at 35PSI. •Full size: 27''x 6''x 6''.Inlet/Outlet: 2.5''/2.5'' •Core size: 22''x 6''x 6''. __________________ 2008 135i 6-speed current stock for now 1995 e36 M3 5-speed Jb4 G5//CM-FX400//FBO//Meth// 12.06@118 6-speed manual sold summer 2013 Last edited by vereak82; 05-28-2012 at 01:40 PM..
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05-28-2012, 02:33 PM	#27
Pete Schweaty Captain 39 Rep 641 Posts Drives: 2014 750li Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	If $350 can get you as much as $900 why the price difference? Not doubting just curious. How was the install? All hardware either used from OEM or supplied? Last edited by Pete Schweaty; 05-28-2012 at 02:40 PM..
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05-28-2012, 03:05 PM	#29
cvc 22349a Colonel 166 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	[QUOTE=benzy89;12045795]On stock settings, the car is completely fine. The minute owners start increasing the boost & pursuing more power, the "weak" points start to reveal themselves. The intake becomes restrictive, the FMIC doesn't meet the car's cooling needs, the DVs + CP crack/break under high boost, turbos get burnt out from being over worked. But that's why when you start seriously modding, it's nearly impossible to keep it a small expense. But IMO, I'd rather put a dent in my bank account then break the bank fixing the engine. I disagree. My ecu was pulling timing on long/hard uphill climbs in hot weather w/o a tune due to high iat's. ETS fmic has prevented that from occurring ever since I installed it 3 yrs ago. __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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05-28-2012, 03:53 PM	#30
BMdblU Brigadier General 154 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Have my ER FMIC en route and I'm pumped!!
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05-28-2012, 07:21 PM	#33
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3472 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	PM me and I can run you through some options. The core, where it is made, and other things factor into the cost of an FMIC.
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05-28-2012, 07:41 PM	#34
need4doors Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2010 x5m Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	Search first, ask questions later. I have a RPI FMIC and it is within 20 degrees of ambient most of the time. If I sit in traffic it goes a little higher and on the highway at speed it's 10-15 above ambient. All at 6500ft+ above sea level.
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05-28-2012, 07:46 PM	#35
Simple5 Major 383 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: F90 M5 and E84 X1 Xdrive35i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (8)	-Still waiting on VRSF's offering but so far havent seen pics or anything. Kind of starting to give up hope. -Leaning towards the Big Tom style DIY Intercooler (cheapest so far priced out to 300 or so shipped) -Possibly go for the AA Intercooler GB going on right now (a 5'' core with no cutting involved?) -The ebay intercooler by vereak82 sounds tempting too... decisions, decisions...
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05-29-2012, 02:06 PM	#36
ar design II Captain 45 Rep 773 Posts Drives: which one? Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1)	+1 for ETS FMIC
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05-29-2012, 02:41 PM	#38
e1001usa Private First Class 1 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	+1 ets
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05-29-2012, 03:08 PM	#40
BMWsky Major 25 Rep 1,244 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Webster NY iTrader: (1)	You know, I was just sitting around thinking to myself "I wonder what the best FMIC is". I'm so glad this thread popped up. Now that this issue is solved, I find myself sitting around thinking "should I install Dinan or perhaps some other tune...I wonder if anyone else has ever discussed it on the forums".
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05-29-2012, 04:16 PM	#41
Wedge1967 Banned 125 Rep 2,172 Posts Drives: '07 e92 AT Sport Montego Blue Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (3)	HaHa - Did anyone see E90Company actually came out and said the Dinan has the best FMIC.... I half way agree, he did say they were the most expensive. Sorry, but I've never seen a side by side that would indicate Dinan being the best for anything other then putting a race me I'm slow badge on your car and charging 2 to 3x more for parts. OP, save yourself some time and money and talk to Jeff@topgearsolutions. Good luck and have fun.
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