Vrsf 5" Fmic V2

heist_tub · 07-16-2014, 11:58 AM

So just being on the safe side, but I finally received my fmic today and was actually surprised at how heavy it was.

No issue there, just my worry is that it doesn't have bottom support brackets like I have seen on some of the older 7" fmic. Will the clamps and two bolts on the sides really be enough for a safe install and not have to worry about it falling off or sagging down?

just curious before install. cheers!

Rogo · 07-16-2014, 12:03 PM

Subbed, I have one ordered...curious as well

DietTab · 07-16-2014, 01:24 PM

your bumper will hold it up (lol). serious.

135Pats · 07-16-2014, 01:28 PM

It'll be fine. I was one of the first 10 or so people to run the 7" core way back when - it's been doing just fine solely supported by those screws ever since.

heist_tub · 07-16-2014, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the replies fellas, looks like I will just go ahead and install. If a 7" hasn't fallen yet, I'm not too worried about a 5" then haha.

Miko226 · 07-17-2014, 02:04 AM

Yes the FMIC will be fine just use the new screws supplied with the FMIC. Installed mine tonight install went fine however i did not position/tighten a clamp on the passenger side coupler and blew it off while testing

07-16-2014, 11:58 AM	#1
heist_tub Private First Class 23 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2009 135i - Crimson Red Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NM iTrader: (1)	Vrsf 5" Fmic V2 So just being on the safe side, but I finally received my fmic today and was actually surprised at how heavy it was. No issue there, just my worry is that it doesn't have bottom support brackets like I have seen on some of the older 7" fmic. Will the clamps and two bolts on the sides really be enough for a safe install and not have to worry about it falling off or sagging down? just curious before install. cheers! __________________ __________________________________________________ ____________________ 09' Crimson Red 135i - FBO, E50, PTF tune, cool stickers
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Rogo Private 6 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2012 135i DCT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Place iTrader: (0)	Subbed, I have one ordered...curious as well
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DietTab First Lieutenant 12 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Manhattan, KS iTrader: (2)	your bumper will hold it up (lol). serious. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast
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07-16-2014, 01:28 PM	#4
135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	It'll be fine. I was one of the first 10 or so people to run the 7" core way back when - it's been doing just fine solely supported by those screws ever since. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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07-16-2014, 01:32 PM	#5
heist_tub Private First Class 23 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2009 135i - Crimson Red Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NM iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the replies fellas, looks like I will just go ahead and install. If a 7" hasn't fallen yet, I'm not too worried about a 5" then haha. __________________ __________________________________________________ ____________________ 09' Crimson Red 135i - FBO, E50, PTF tune, cool stickers
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07-17-2014, 02:04 AM	#6
Miko226 Captain 61 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 11' 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	Yes the FMIC will be fine just use the new screws supplied with the FMIC. Installed mine tonight install went fine however i did not position/tighten a clamp on the passenger side coupler and blew it off while testing __________________ 11' m57 335d 165k Miles - JR 2, ATM Full Exhaust & Intake, Wagner FMIC, AAR Boost Pipe, AAR Swirl Delete, AAR EGR Delete 08' n54 135i FBO E85 - SOLD
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