*OFFICIAL Chicagoland Chat Thread* (#5)

UdubBadger · 08-08-2012, 09:04 PM

w/e... better on a dyno pull that means dick than on a racetrack for all to see.

Markyd83 · 08-09-2012, 10:09 AM

Have any of you guys read up on the vsrf 7 inch intercooler? any thoughts that it might be any good?

I kind of want to give it a shot especially for the group buy price currently running

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 10:22 AM

people say their downpipes are really good, I'd expect the fmic to be pretty good quality as well, can't be worse than the stock one and the price is right

CubanJJ09 · 08-09-2012, 12:49 PM

Dont really know much about it. I'd either go spearco, HPF or helix. Then again I'm too lazy to research it all again.

CubanJJ09 · 08-09-2012, 01:04 PM

"gold" up up and away. +$8 since monday

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 01:09 PM

welp that means its time to short the US dollar

Markyd83 · 08-09-2012, 01:29 PM

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people say their downpipes are really good, I'd expect the fmic to be pretty good quality as well, can't be worse than the stock one and the price is right

thats kind of my thought as well but there is alot more to an intercooler than downpipes.

mkPOTO · 08-09-2012, 01:45 PM

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thats kind of my thought as well but there is alot more to an intercooler than downpipes.

not really, they buy the core, they wend end tanks, the biggest issue would be whether or not its going to run stock plumbing or aftermarket. Dp's need to fit just right to make them work

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 01:53 PM

yeah downpipes are definitely more difficult to make, fmic they just weld on some end tanks and send out some silicone couplers and clamps

Markyd83 · 08-09-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Markyd83

thats kind of my thought as well but there is alot more to an intercooler than downpipes.

not really, they buy the core, they wend end tanks, the biggest issue would be whether or not its going to run stock plumbing or aftermarket. Dp's need to fit just right to make them work

Well they give the option of stock couplers or giving you bigger ones. Going bigging couplers only makes sense then.

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 02:00 PM

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Well they give the option of stock couplers or giving you bigger ones. Going bigging couplers only makes sense then.

didn't know they were offering that, I have the hpf with the stock couplers, I think it's only useful if you plan on installing yourself, if not just get the silicone

Markyd83 · 08-09-2012, 02:04 PM

ok good to know. I will give it a shot. Worst comes to worst ill just sell it

CubanJJ09 · 08-09-2012, 02:14 PM

Now the insurances are trying to stuff me with a $556 rental fee on the first accident.

gary88 · 08-09-2012, 02:25 PM

F30 is fun. Steering in sport+ mode is almost the same as e92. 8 speed auto is tits. Seats are better than e92.

mkPOTO · 08-09-2012, 02:49 PM

I would go with the stock setup on the FMIC, the aftermarket hoses tent to expand and pop off.. and don't get me started on the HPF fmic, I learned some things about that ...

Gary, is that the test drive thing where if you buy a new one they discount you 1k?

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 03:00 PM

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I would go with the stock setup on the FMIC, the aftermarket hoses tent to expand and pop off.. and don't get me started on the HPF fmic, I learned some things about that ...

Gary, is that the test drive thing where if you buy a new one they discount you 1k?

What's wrong with it? Mine works like a champ my iats are always pretty close to ambient temp, it does weigh like 30 pounds though

gary88 · 08-09-2012, 03:01 PM

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Gary, is that the test drive thing where if you buy a new one they discount you 1k?

Also my ugly mug will be on laurel's fb page with the fire orange M3 next week.

Mr. Nice · 08-09-2012, 03:02 PM

local celeb

mkPOTO · 08-09-2012, 03:26 PM

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Also my ugly mug will be on laurel's fb page with the fire orange M3 next week.

haha can i get your autograph?

UdubBadger · 08-09-2012, 04:17 PM

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local celeb

J cut status

Ricer X · 08-09-2012, 05:35 PM

lots of rattling when my ac is on....

gary88 · 08-09-2012, 06:35 PM

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lots of rattling when my ac is on....

Sounds serious, time for Porsche I guess.

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08-09-2012, 10:09 AM	#90
Markyd83 Captain 28 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	Have any of you guys read up on the vsrf 7 inch intercooler? any thoughts that it might be any good? I kind of want to give it a shot especially for the group buy price currently running
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CubanJJ09 Banned 170 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	Dont really know much about it. I'd either go spearco, HPF or helix. Then again I'm too lazy to research it all again.
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08-09-2012, 02:04 PM	#100
Markyd83 Captain 28 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	ok good to know. I will give it a shot. Worst comes to worst ill just sell it
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08-09-2012, 02:25 PM	#102
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Ricer X noted crusty old man 99 Rep 7,859 Posts Drives: like a man late for work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: of what? iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [6.76]	lots of rattling when my ac is on.... __________________ Photoshoot: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448667 Ihsanshaik - X/Vasillalov - X/Nood1es - X/Countless more I can't recall - X Nobama 2012
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