Need FMIC that won't distort lower bumper

drwillb · 06-12-2017, 08:17 AM

I'm currently running an AA FMIC but this pushes down on the lower edge of the front bumper so fitting a splitter is impossible.

I've looked at several vendor sites and different size FMIC but none state very clearly "this will not distort your bumper cover."

Does anyone have real world experience with an FMIC and splitter combo?

Thank you

digwm1 · 06-12-2017, 09:39 AM

+1

Tinsta · 06-12-2017, 11:36 AM

Forge is one of the better ones with no bottom tray touching, I run a slightly larger wagner one myself and works fine.

check this thread with pics

T1M · 06-13-2017, 09:18 AM

Wagner Evo Performance 1 or Competition 1

1&done · 06-13-2017, 08:22 PM

The FORGE FMIC sits slightly lower than stock IC. and rests on the lower underhood shield

Juggernaut135i · 06-13-2017, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drwillb

I'm currently running an AA FMIC but this pushes down on the lower edge of the front bumper so fitting a splitter is impossible.

I've looked at several vendor sites and different size FMIC but none state very clearly "this will not distort your bumper cover."

Does anyone have real world experience with an FMIC and splitter combo?

Thank you

Who installed it? Cuz I got mine installed at AA and it's perfect

drwillb · 06-14-2017, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Juggernaut135i

Who installed it? Cuz I got mine installed at AA and it's perfect

I had mine installed by a local race shop and I've been under the car quite a bit due to the 135-->1M conversion.

Seems the AA had light contact with the 135 Msport bumper but now has significant displacement of the 1M bumper.

I'm leaning towards the AD Engineering FMIC at this point.

UberWagon · 06-21-2017, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinsta

Forge is one of the better ones with no bottom tray touching, I run a slightly larger wagner one myself and works fine.

check this thread with pics

+1 on Forge. Touches the under tray panel but doesn't distort the bumper at all. I use one with a lightweight front splitter with no issues on the install.

1&done · 06-22-2017, 10:37 AM

^ I will be selling mine if anyone is interested. Less than 5k miles

drwillb · 06-22-2017, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1&done

The FORGE FMIC sits slightly lower than stock IC. and rests on the lower underhood shield

with the Forge, I see that it doesn't touch the bumper cover, which is great, but you mentioned that it does push on the undertray. Since the bumper screws together with the undertray, does that distort the bumper at all?

sorry for all the questions but I'd like to this once and do it right. my concern/goal is to be able to put a RZ style splitter under the bumper.

1&done · 06-22-2017, 07:47 PM

Regarding the the Forge, once you slide in the undertray the bumper does bulge slightly in the middle, it's not bad, however, it does make installing a lip a 2 person job in my case. If you are looking for a FMIC that absolutely doesn't interfere the tray then the Forge might not be the best choice.

drwillb · 06-23-2017, 11:20 AM

I just checked with two friends that track their 1Ms. Both have splitters and both run ER Competition FMIC without problems. However, they are over $1K.

hot-j · 06-23-2017, 01:28 PM

ADE

drwillb · 06-23-2017, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hot-j

ADE

I'm in. Just placed the order for AD Engineering FMIC

135j · 06-23-2017, 01:41 PM

I have the 5in ECS fmic on my N55, fits like stock.

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drwillb BMW Fan 289 Rep 838 Posts Drives: e30 M3, e30 M3, e46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: northern NJ iTrader: (4)	Need FMIC that won't distort lower bumper I'm currently running an AA FMIC but this pushes down on the lower edge of the front bumper so fitting a splitter is impossible. I've looked at several vendor sites and different size FMIC but none state very clearly "this will not distort your bumper cover." Does anyone have real world experience with an FMIC and splitter combo? Thank you __________________ 2012 135i Mods: air scoops, CP, K&N filter, PS1, ADE FMIC, BMW PE, JB4, 1M front body, full M3 suspension front and rear, M3 brakes front and rear, M3 rear subframe and LSD Owned so far: 88 M3 x 2, 95 325is, 95 M3 x 2, 06 Mini Cooper S, 08 335 xi, 09 Z4 35i, 01 M3, 12 135i
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1&done Lieutenant Colonel 247 Rep 1,585 Posts Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL iTrader: (28) Garage List 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 [10.00] 2021 BMW X5 SD40i [0.00] 2023 Toyota TRD Pro [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [9.83] 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2005 Ariel Atom 2 [0.00] 2008 135i SOLD [10.00]	^ I will be selling mine if anyone is interested. Less than 5k miles __________________ ///1M #643 of #740
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1&done Lieutenant Colonel 247 Rep 1,585 Posts Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL iTrader: (28) Garage List 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 [10.00] 2021 BMW X5 SD40i [0.00] 2023 Toyota TRD Pro [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [9.83] 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2005 Ariel Atom 2 [0.00] 2008 135i SOLD [10.00]	Regarding the the Forge, once you slide in the undertray the bumper does bulge slightly in the middle, it's not bad, however, it does make installing a lip a 2 person job in my case. If you are looking for a FMIC that absolutely doesn't interfere the tray then the Forge might not be the best choice. __________________ ///1M #643 of #740
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drwillb BMW Fan 289 Rep 838 Posts Drives: e30 M3, e30 M3, e46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: northern NJ iTrader: (4)	I just checked with two friends that track their 1Ms. Both have splitters and both run ER Competition FMIC without problems. However, they are over $1K. __________________ 2012 135i Mods: air scoops, CP, K&N filter, PS1, ADE FMIC, BMW PE, JB4, 1M front body, full M3 suspension front and rear, M3 brakes front and rear, M3 rear subframe and LSD Owned so far: 88 M3 x 2, 95 325is, 95 M3 x 2, 06 Mini Cooper S, 08 335 xi, 09 Z4 35i, 01 M3, 12 135i
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135j Member 23 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2011 135i w/ 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (0)	I have the 5in ECS fmic on my N55, fits like stock. __________________ 2011 BMW E82 135i 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 1998 BMW E36 328is [SOLD]
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