who has removed the mesh in front of the intercooler?

AchtungF80 · 08-02-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

I don't see the point. The front looks unfinished. Leave the mesh grill in, or replace it with something zippier. It looks like someone added an intercooler that wasn't there, and couldn't afford to finish the job.

+1...are we trying to make our cars look like EVOs and STIs?

M3Newbie88 · 08-02-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jibaholic101

what is the point in removing the mesh?

I think #1 reason is the look no doubt about it.. 2nd reason will only be because its an aftermarket FMI and it won't fit the mesh...

randomquickness · 08-02-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by oneintheory

In order to DIY:

Find ramps or lift.
Put car on said ramps or lift.
Remove the 20,000 screws holding in the underpan.
Remove underpan.
Find said plastic mesh piece.
Pull on said plastic mesh piece.
Reinstall.

Or, find any intercooler install DIY.

all that just for the mesh or for the bracket behind it? I took the mesh out in 30 seconds...all you do is push those tabs down.

cagekicker · 08-02-2009, 09:50 AM

the mesh serves a purpose. why ruin a perfect car?

randomquickness · 08-02-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

I don't see the point. The front looks unfinished. Leave the mesh grill in, or replace it with something zippier. It looks like someone added an intercooler that wasn't there, and couldn't afford to finish the job.

this is strictly a matter of preference...I am doing it because I am putting in a custom finished Evolution Racewerks FMIC and don't want to hide it. Also, I like the open mouth look common on evo's and sti's.

oneintheory · 08-02-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cagekicker

the mesh serves a purpose. why ruin a perfect car?

perfect, my ass.

on the same note, why change the rims? or debadge? or tint? or add a tune?

Terrance28 · 08-02-2009, 12:50 PM

+1 why personalize your car when you can be a lemming and leave it stock and look like every other car on the road. Its his car let him do whatever he wants with it, unless you are willing to pitch in on his car note?

Lester · 08-02-2009, 02:06 PM

Having an open intercooler is cool for the cars which didn't come with one. The 135 did, so to 'show it off' therefore must be counter-cool.

Vaaaan · 08-02-2009, 03:46 PM

Is anyone else thinking that those brackets would be perfect mounting points for a custom intercooler water sprayer??

I'd keep the mesh on, though..

slog · 08-02-2009, 03:55 PM

I have to disagree with the people who claim it looks bad...

It looks really agressive without the mesh.

randomquickness · 08-02-2009, 04:37 PM

people have and always will disagree with things people do with their cars and anything else in life for that matter. I don't care that some don't like it. I bought the car for ME and I will do whatever I want to it. I don't mind the comments disagreeing with what I've done with my car because I know every morning when I walk into my garage I look at my car with a smile and drive it with a smile! My car makes me happy the same way I would hope those with 500+ hp or completely stock 1ers!

oneintheory · 08-02-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

people have and always will disagree with things people do with their cars and anything else in life for that matter. I don't care that some don't like it. I bought the car for ME and I will do whatever I want to it. I don't mind the comments disagreeing with what I've done with my car because I know every morning when I walk into my garage I look at my car with a smile and drive it with a smile! My car makes me happy the same way I would hope those with 500+ hp or completely stock 1ers!

+1.

...when it starts quickly and runs smoothly.

and besides, there's a difference between some minor visual mods that most people wouldn't even notice, and something as incredibly tacky as a twinturbo badge on the trunk.

AlBel1214 · 08-02-2009, 05:02 PM

^^^ Random and OneInTheory I think it looks awesome... good work

Lester · 08-02-2009, 05:20 PM

Sure, but it needs a little something. How about this?

oneintheory · 08-02-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lester

Sure, but it needs a little something. How about this?

do you think mine looks better?

EINSER M · 08-02-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lester

Sure, but it needs a little something. How about this?

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ok those look bad ass maybe you need to keep 'em teeth after all

randomquickness · 08-02-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lester

Sure, but it needs a little something. How about this?

That is PERFECT! exactly the aggressive look I was going for!

Hind · 08-02-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lester

Sure, but it needs a little something. How about this?

lmao

Pay2play · 08-02-2009, 08:07 PM

Yeah Matt this thread is all over the place. Glad they like the pics of all the cars.

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Originally Posted by Hind

lmao

randomquickness · 08-02-2009, 08:56 PM

FOR THE RECORD: I bought a dremel today. time to start hacking away at my once "perfect" car!

Pay2play · 08-02-2009, 10:07 PM

I would put painter tape over the areas to be trimmed, allow overlap on the areas you want to keep as not to chip the paint and be careful when you take the tape back off you just got that bumper repainted and the paint may not be fully cured. Which will cause it to chip when you take the tape off pull it straight back over itself.

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

FOR THE RECORD: I bought a dremel today. time to start hacking away at my once "perfect" car!

randomquickness · 08-02-2009, 11:03 PM

will do, thanks for the tips!

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Terrance28 Brigadier General 109 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	+1 why personalize your car when you can be a lemming and leave it stock and look like every other car on the road. Its his car let him do whatever he wants with it, unless you are willing to pitch in on his car note? __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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08-02-2009, 02:06 PM	#30
Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Having an open intercooler is cool for the cars which didn't come with one. The 135 did, so to 'show it off' therefore must be counter-cool.
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08-02-2009, 03:46 PM	#31
Vaaaan Private 6 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2009 Jet Black 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Is anyone else thinking that those brackets would be perfect mounting points for a custom intercooler water sprayer?? I'd keep the mesh on, though.. __________________ 2009 135i 6MT /// Jet Black \\\ Savanna Beige /// Premium \\\ M-Sport /// Active Steering \\\ Heated Seats /// Premium Hi-Fi \\\ iPod/USB adapter
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slog (.) 4 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I have to disagree with the people who claim it looks bad... It looks really agressive without the mesh.
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	people have and always will disagree with things people do with their cars and anything else in life for that matter. I don't care that some don't like it. I bought the car for ME and I will do whatever I want to it. I don't mind the comments disagreeing with what I've done with my car because I know every morning when I walk into my garage I look at my car with a smile and drive it with a smile! My car makes me happy the same way I would hope those with 500+ hp or completely stock 1ers! __________________
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08-02-2009, 05:02 PM	#35
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	^^^ Random and OneInTheory I think it looks awesome... good work __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Sure, but it needs a little something. How about this? Attached Images
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	FOR THE RECORD: I bought a dremel today. time to start hacking away at my once "perfect" car! __________________
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	will do, thanks for the tips! __________________
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