What color FMIC?

e90AW335i · 07-19-2008, 07:12 PM

If you had a choice of color for your FMIC what would it be? This question came about in another thread where members were discussing what colors FMIC would be best considering heat transfer, looks, etc....

VOTE!

Kev · 07-19-2008, 07:13 PM

Start a poll!

I want black

e90AW335i · 07-19-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

Start a poll!

I want black

Vote above....

GGreek5 · 07-19-2008, 08:40 PM

Montego?? To match? Might look kinda ricey. lol

uberschnell · 07-19-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GGreek5

Montego?? To match? Might look kinda ricey. lol

That's pushing it

Hallandale E92 · 07-19-2008, 09:28 PM

i voted other i think it should be black with the logo of the brand in colormatch

BES335xi · 07-19-2008, 09:34 PM

I think black!! Red? to match you're calipers? lmaoo

e90AW335i · 07-19-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hallandale E92

i voted other i think it should be black with the logo of the brand in colormatch

If it is black with a different colored logo than it would more than likely be the same color logo for all intercoolers. Something customized to each intercooler would raise price....

Hallandale E92 · 07-19-2008, 10:16 PM

true but it would look sick

GGreek5 · 07-19-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hallandale E92

true but it would look sick

I agree. It would look good.

Tuned335i · 07-20-2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90AW335i

If you had a choice of color for your FMIC what would it be? This question came about in another thread where members were discussing what colors FMIC would be best considering heat transfer, looks, etc....

VOTE!

Purely for performance, black transfers heat more efficiently than any other color. Would also be the most low-key color since it would disappear behind the bumper.

Vince@ V K Motorwerks · 07-20-2008, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuned335i

Purely for performance, black transfers heat more efficiently than any other color. Would also be the most low-key color since it would disappear behind the bumper.

Thats why I had mine as black.

ChaneRZ · 07-20-2008, 03:10 AM

i'd get black!

McLuVan · 07-20-2008, 03:15 AM

polish

e90AW335i · 07-20-2008, 09:51 AM

Wow, the results are much more even than I thought they would be. I am going to keep the poll open for another day or so to see if we can get a clear winner....

I guess the next question would be even if you wanted polished, would you buy a black FMIC if the price was right or vise versa (if you wanted black but only polished was available)?

BoostedBMW · 07-20-2008, 11:33 AM

I like the look of a polished intercooler, but black is a nice second option.

Lane · 07-20-2008, 11:53 AM

Black, but the color is the least important factor. Let's compare the pressure drops and efficiencies.

Trill335 · 07-20-2008, 12:00 PM

Annodized Black. I had my front mount heat exchanger annodized black on my E46 M3...looked very nice!

Mr. 5 · 07-20-2008, 12:27 PM

unpolished or black.
The stealth look is ideal!

ThePrinzeofcatz · 07-20-2008, 12:56 PM

polished

e90AW335i · 07-20-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. 5

unpolished or black.
The stealth look is ideal!

When I say polished I mean the look that is out there on the market right now. I dont make anything really shiny or anything like that....

I personally think Anodized Black would be best....

imaznumkay · 07-20-2008, 10:53 PM

anodized black for sure. it'd be mad stealthy + sleeper-like

View Poll Results: What color would you want?
Polished	40	40.40%
Anodized Black	50	50.51%
Anodized Red	6	6.06%
Other (please describe below)	3	3.03%
Voters: 99. You may not vote on this poll

07-19-2008, 07:12 PM	#1
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 494 Rep 8,824 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Start a poll! I want black __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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07-19-2008, 08:40 PM	#4
GGreek5 Olimpiakos 94 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mass iTrader: (10)	Montego?? To match? Might look kinda ricey. lol
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07-19-2008, 09:28 PM	#6
Hallandale E92 Lieutenant 37 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Titanium Silver Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hallandale, Florida iTrader: (2)	i voted other i think it should be black with the logo of the brand in colormatch __________________ ON Order: Crimson on Coral E92 335i RIP: Totaled 2007 335i Titanium Silver/ Coral Red : VIP Tuning Custom tune, VIP Tuning Intake, VIP Tuning charge pipes, VIP Tuning BOV, UR cat-less down pipes, OEM aero lip, OEM aero rear valence, 19" Iforged Daytonas
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07-19-2008, 10:16 PM	#9
Hallandale E92 Lieutenant 37 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Titanium Silver Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hallandale, Florida iTrader: (2)	true but it would look sick __________________ ON Order: Crimson on Coral E92 335i RIP: Totaled 2007 335i Titanium Silver/ Coral Red : VIP Tuning Custom tune, VIP Tuning Intake, VIP Tuning charge pipes, VIP Tuning BOV, UR cat-less down pipes, OEM aero lip, OEM aero rear valence, 19" Iforged Daytonas
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07-20-2008, 03:10 AM	#13
ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 100 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	i'd get black! __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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07-20-2008, 03:15 AM	#14
McLuVan Lieutenant General 313 Rep 13,094 Posts Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Socal~818~ iTrader: (1)	polish __________________
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e90AW335i Major General 145 Rep 6,608 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ...... iTrader: (4)	Wow, the results are much more even than I thought they would be. I am going to keep the poll open for another day or so to see if we can get a clear winner.... I guess the next question would be even if you wanted polished, would you buy a black FMIC if the price was right or vise versa (if you wanted black but only polished was available)? __________________ I install all tunes, intakes, o2 simms, and most cosmetic mods. PM me for a quote. Last edited by e90AW335i; 07-20-2008 at 10:37 AM..
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BoostedBMW Moderator 134 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	I like the look of a polished intercooler, but black is a nice second option. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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07-20-2008, 11:53 AM	#17
Lane Several N54 cars, V1,3, V2.0.2, and V3.1 12 Rep 778 Posts Drives: N54s Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK DE GR SW iTrader: (0)	Black, but the color is the least important factor. Let's compare the pressure drops and efficiencies.
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07-20-2008, 12:00 PM	#18
Trill335 انا خارج الكلبه 10 Rep 401 Posts Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Auburn iTrader: (0)	Annodized Black. I had my front mount heat exchanger annodized black on my E46 M3...looked very nice! __________________
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Mr. 5 Modder Raider 826 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	unpolished or black. The stealth look is ideal! __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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07-20-2008, 12:56 PM	#20
ThePrinzeofcatz Captain 52 Rep 642 Posts Drives: e92 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	polished __________________ Sleeper...
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07-20-2008, 10:53 PM	#22
imaznumkay Major 95 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	anodized black for sure. it'd be mad stealthy + sleeper-like __________________ 2007 E90 335i JB 2010 E90 M3 JRB
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