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sour97 · 12-30-2012, 04:34 PM

Hi guys just want to share some pics of instillation and review of Advan stage 2 oil cooler kit for anyone who is looking for a oil cooler that bigger than stock!
kits was installed by David @ EVO GARAGE in Richmond BC Canada. total installation time appx. 5 hours.
first impression of the oil cooler kit: High quality, good fitment overall (but need some improvement - for example, hose connect from oil outlet to external thermostat come about 1" too short, end up need to move thermostat away from bracket. )
oil temperature with new oil cooler
oil temp. stay around 85c during highway driving, stop and go traffic, around 95-100c, after WOT. a few runs, 100c.
please noted due to frezzer cold weather in west coast canada ( 3-7c) during test. the real test will need to wait till i bring the car to the track next year to see if it really help to cool down oil temp. during hard track condition.
MOD: Cobb accessport sport map. K&N drop in air filter. Engine oil Motal 8100

some pics during installing

Dmacc · 12-30-2012, 06:24 PM

Damn nice and clean install! Very nice!

xShadows · 12-30-2012, 07:46 PM

Damn, I like that. What's the price on something like this?

jsmonet · 12-31-2012, 01:44 AM

love the look of fatty oil coolers. very nice

Drawn05 · 12-31-2012, 04:14 AM

I have had the Advan Stage 2 oil cooler for the last 7 months and am always glad I got it. My car is FBO and I like to use the power it makes at every given opportunity - so a decent oil cooling system to match is the least you can do to keep the car happy.

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I also got them to make me an ATF cooler for the other side.

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Angerman · 12-31-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Drawn05

I also got them to make me an ATF cooler for the other side.

What was required for this to work? And what's ATF

Drawn05 · 12-31-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Angerman

What was required for this to work? And what's ATF

Rather than use the bottom ~15% of the radiator to exchange heat from the transmission (which is the factory method), a bracket and oil cooler are fitted to the left hand side for cooling of the "Automatic Transmission Fluid". As I can see you are manual, its of little benefit to you, but a second oil cooler could be fitted for maximum engine oil cooling for track days/FBO+Meth+upgraded turbos.

Angerman · 12-31-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Drawn05

Rather than use the bottom ~15% of the radiator to exchange heat from the transmission (which is the factory method), a bracket and oil cooler are fitted to the left hand side for cooling of the "Automatic Transmission Fluid". As I can see you are manual, its of little benefit to you, but a second oil cooler could be fitted for maximum engine oil cooling for track days/FBO+Meth+upgraded turbos.

Ah gotcha, thanks for clearing that up

sharkatron · 12-31-2012, 04:58 PM

So how does it compare to the ER competition cooler? Can't decide between the two!

Rukuss · 12-31-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by xShadows

Damn, I like that. What's the price on something like this?

+1^^

Ian///M · 12-31-2012, 05:21 PM

Nice install

. Advan fabricate quality stuff. Give them feedback on short hose, as may be a LHD thing

sour97 · 12-31-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drawn05

I have had the Advan Stage 2 oil cooler for the last 7 months and am always glad I got it. My car is FBO and I like to use the power it makes at every given opportunity - so a decent oil cooling system to match is the least you can do to keep the car happy.

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I also got them to make me an ATF cooler for the other side.

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ATF cooler is on my mod list too, have u track yours without ATF cooler?

Drawn05 · 12-31-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sour97

ATF cooler is on my mod list too, have u track yours without ATF cooler?

I certainly have tracked the car without an ATF cooler, which was the reason I got one.

After about 4x15 minute sessions at the track, my oil temps were ok (had the Oil cooler) but the transmission was shifting like a piece of ####. Power was down as well.

sour97 · 12-31-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkatron

So how does it compare to the ER competition cooler? Can't decide between the two!

the reason i choose ADVAN over ER because i like the external thermostat set up over using stock one, also I like the quality and component Advan using. The retail prices for this kits is $1295. plus shipping. I know is not cheap but IMO it worth the money.

sour97 · 12-31-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Drawn05

I certainly have tracked the car without an ATF cooler, which was the reason I got one.

After about 4x15 minute sessions at the track, my oil temps were ok (had the Oil cooler) but the transmission was shifting like a piece of ####. Power was down as well.

I am worry about my Auto tranny will over heating during track.
thanks for the Info.

m7ammed · 12-31-2012, 10:52 PM

would these kits fit BMW Performance front bumper?

sour97 · 12-31-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by m7ammed

would these kits fit BMW Performance front bumper?

To be honest , I don't know, get a hold with Justin from Advan performance. I am sure he can figure it out for u.

SneakyDeeky · 02-04-2013, 11:34 PM

Nice install - thanks for posting the pics. I'm going to keep looking, but has anybody figured out a way to use an aftermarket thermostat with the ER dual oil cooler kit? Or even with the OEM oil cooler?

BMW86 · 02-05-2013, 12:28 AM

OP - I have the same kit for 6+ months. How are you finding the Aeroflow fittings? Have you experienced any leaks?

sharkatron · 02-05-2013, 06:51 AM

Will this eliminate overheating limp mode?

sour97 · 02-05-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakyDeeky

Nice install - thanks for posting the pics. I'm going to keep looking, but has anybody figured out a way to use an aftermarket thermostat with the ER dual oil cooler kit? Or even with the OEM oil cooler?

maybe just add the Mocal thermotate with ER coolers

12-30-2012, 04:34 PM	#1
sour97 Private Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 71 iTrader: (2)	Advan Stage 2 oil cooler kit install and review Hi guys just want to share some pics of instillation and review of Advan stage 2 oil cooler kit for anyone who is looking for a oil cooler that bigger than stock! kits was installed by David @ EVO GARAGE in Richmond BC Canada. total installation time appx. 5 hours. first impression of the oil cooler kit: High quality, good fitment overall (but need some improvement - for example, hose connect from oil outlet to external thermostat come about 1" too short, end up need to move thermostat away from bracket. ) oil temperature with new oil cooler oil temp. stay around 85c during highway driving, stop and go traffic, around 95-100c, after WOT. a few runs, 100c. please noted due to frezzer cold weather in west coast canada ( 3-7c) during test. the real test will need to wait till i bring the car to the track next year to see if it really help to cool down oil temp. during hard track condition. MOD: Cobb accessport sport map. K&N drop in air filter. Engine oil Motal 8100 some pics during installing Attached Images Last edited by sour97; 12-31-2012 at 07:12 PM.
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12-30-2012, 06:24 PM	#2
Dmacc Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,860 iTrader: (1)	Damn nice and clean install! Very nice! __________________ thanks to MGallop

12-31-2012, 04:14 AM	#5
Drawn05 Captain Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left Posts: 736 iTrader: (0)	I have had the Advan Stage 2 oil cooler for the last 7 months and am always glad I got it. My car is FBO and I like to use the power it makes at every given opportunity - so a decent oil cooling system to match is the least you can do to keep the car happy. I also got them to make me an ATF cooler for the other side.

12-31-2012, 05:21 PM	#11
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,607 iTrader: (0)	Nice install . Advan fabricate quality stuff. Give them feedback on short hose, as may be a LHD thing __________________ BMW 1M VO - Cobb + PTF e-Tune, Remus muffler, MadDads midpipes, ETS 5" FMIC, ER CP, TurboSmart PB DV's, CDV, OCC, Michelin PSS

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m7ammed 1junkie Drives: Superman 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 791 iTrader: (0)	would these kits fit BMW Performance front bumper? __________________ Mod List: BMW Performance Parts: Front Bumper \| Suspension \| Exhaust \| Gear Knob \| Hand Brake \| Steering Wheel www.M7M-Photography.com

12-30-2012, 07:46 PM	#3
xShadows Private First Class Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 189 iTrader: (2)	Damn, I like that. What's the price on something like this?

12-31-2012, 01:44 AM	#4
jsmonet First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 135 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 397 iTrader: (2)	love the look of fatty oil coolers. very nice

12-31-2012, 04:58 PM	#9
sharkatron Second Lieutenant Drives: `09 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 275 iTrader: (0)	So how does it compare to the ER competition cooler? Can't decide between the two!

02-04-2013, 11:34 PM	#18
SneakyDeeky Major Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 1,076 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E90 [4.80]	Nice install - thanks for posting the pics. I'm going to keep looking, but has anybody figured out a way to use an aftermarket thermostat with the ER dual oil cooler kit? Or even with the OEM oil cooler? __________________ 6MT/Cobb St2+/KW V1/Spec2+ Clutch/ER Dual Oil Coolers/ETS FMIC/ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV/RPI Scoops/BMS DCI/AR DPs/Magnaflow/BSH OCC/CDV Mod/35% tint/ Drilled & Slotted Rotors/M3 Front-Rear-Sides-Control Arms & Air Ducts/Advan RS/Michelin PSS/SonicTuning CSL Trunk/LS3 AEs/6000K Xenons/P3 Vent Boost Gauge/Engine #2?

02-05-2013, 12:28 AM	#19
BMW86 Major General Drives: BMW 135i / Kawa Ninja Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 8,618 iTrader: (0)	OP - I have the same kit for 6+ months. How are you finding the Aeroflow fittings? Have you experienced any leaks? __________________ BMW 135i N54 TWIN TURBO Quarter Mile 12.173@113.70mph - Street Tyres Queensland Raceway Sprint 1:01:22 - Street Tyres Queensland Raceway Clubman 1:04:74 - Street Tyres Lakeside Raceway 1:03:97 - Street Tyres

02-05-2013, 06:51 AM	#20
sharkatron Second Lieutenant Drives: `09 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 275 iTrader: (0)	Will this eliminate overheating limp mode?

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