who has removed the mesh in front of the intercooler?

bimmerboy · 08-02-2009, 11:32 PM

I think exposed FMICs look nasty if they are without all that extra shrouding. Also having a bigger aftermarket one looks pretty cool.. here is amsfotos car, its just too badass

randomquickness · 08-03-2009, 09:53 AM

^ love how that looks

Robert · 08-03-2009, 12:16 PM

I like the mesh on unless an FMIC won't fit otherwise. If I want the riceboy look I would have bought an evo or sti.

trashcan · 08-03-2009, 12:20 PM

I like how it looks with the mesh off. Much less boring.

randomquickness · 08-03-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

I like the mesh on unless an FMIC won't fit otherwise. If I want the riceboy look I would have bought an evo or sti.

riceboy...ouch! if I wanted an evo or sti I would have bought one...

Terrance28 · 08-03-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerboy

I think exposed FMICs look nasty if they are without all that extra shrouding. Also having a bigger aftermarket one looks pretty cool.. here is amsfotos car, its just too badass

Matt I told you you need to go with a huge front mount like this one(AA) or Stett. The opening on the 135i is huge and it looks brutal with a huge front mount that sits directly up front.

randomquickness · 08-03-2009, 07:41 PM

660 cubic inches is not exactly small...

http://www.evolutionracewerks.com/product.php?prodid=48

InlineSix · 08-03-2009, 08:41 PM

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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.

Agreed, it's there for a reason. Previous owning a Supra, and having an after market FMIC, a lot of us looked to install some type of mesh to prevent larger object from hitting the it. Not a good idea as my FMIC got pounded on over the years. But good luck to those who remove theirs.

Terrance28 · 08-04-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

660 cubic inches is not exactly small...

http://www.evolutionracewerks.com/product.php?prodid=48

Yeah but its also not a direct front mount, it still sits under the radiator not in front of it. Although it comes a little bit more forward than stock.

135forthewin · 08-05-2009, 03:44 PM

Has anyone done a DIY for this? I couldn't find it, and my center piece got kicked into pieces by some jackass. I guess it's time to take it out...

oneintheory · 08-05-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 135forthewin

Has anyone done a DIY for this? I couldn't find it, and my center piece got kicked into pieces by some jackass. I guess it's time to take it out...

read the previous page. I posted one earlier.

CrazyIvan · 08-06-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

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

Is this the look you going for?

deamon32 · 08-06-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Terrance28

+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?

Pshhh, should have just bought a Scion then

Yea I agree, if someone wants to customize their car then let them do it. Not everyone is going to like a modification but I absolutely love the way the exposed FMIC looks (althought that black bracket needs to be removed and the entire FMIC needs to be exposed IMO).
Makes the car look like its got teeth and the frontend looks more aggressive and I love seeing a car with their FMIC exposed in my side mirror. Looks badass.

deamon32 · 08-06-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerboy

I think exposed FMICs look nasty if they are without all that extra shrouding. Also having a bigger aftermarket one looks pretty cool.. here is amsfotos car, its just too badass

YES!!! That picture is orgasmic

Evolution Racewerks · 08-07-2009, 08:11 PM

BMW had a great idea on having the FMIC sit underneath the radiator. First time I've seen this on a production car. You don't block airflow to the radiator. The N54 engine runs very hot. If you track the car you will see that water and oil temps run very high. On our 135i race car in SoCal 100+ heat days, we see these temps. We were plagued with heat related limp modes from the very beginning so reducing radiator efficiency by blocking it with a FMIC was a big no no in the beginning of R&D. Thus, that's why our FMIC doesn't block the radiator.

The radiator fan shroud in the back also extends lower into the backside of the intercooler itself. This means that the radiator fans are also pulling air through the intercooler itself. Again, this is a great idea so why mess with it. Our FMIC sits in the same spot and retains this. If you have the FMIC sit in front of the radiator, this shroud does not extend that far and thus you lose this great feature.

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Originally Posted by Terrance28

Yeah but its also not a direct front mount, it still sits under the radiator not in front of it. Although it comes a little bit more forward than stock.

Terrance28 · 08-12-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Evolution Racewerks

BMW had a great idea on having the FMIC sit underneath the radiator. First time I've seen this on a production car. You don't block airflow to the radiator. The N54 engine runs very hot. If you track the car you will see that water and oil temps run very high. On our 135i race car in SoCal 100+ heat days, we see these temps. We were plagued with heat related limp modes from the very beginning so reducing radiator efficiency by blocking it with a FMIC was a big no no in the beginning of R&D. Thus, that's why our FMIC doesn't block the radiator.

The radiator fan shroud in the back also extends lower into the backside of the intercooler itself. This means that the radiator fans are also pulling air through the intercooler itself. Again, this is a great idea so why mess with it. Our FMIC sits in the same spot and retains this. If you have the FMIC sit in front of the radiator, this shroud does not extend that far and thus you lose this great feature.

I wasn't stating that your intercooler was inefficient or its not a good design. I was stating about the look he was going for. If he wants the looks that puts the fmic upfront and aggressive like the pic of the 135i in this thread he needs a direct front mount. but like I told him before its still gonna look good either way he goes.

randomquickness · 08-30-2009, 05:41 PM

here is a little teaser pic (unfinished) of what is to come. It gets here on Weds and I'm very excited!

mrgoochio · 08-30-2009, 06:12 PM

i hope it looks better when its finished.. ill reserve judgement

zamm3k · 08-31-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

here is a little teaser pic (unfinished) of what is to come. It gets here on Weds and I'm very excited!

core and end tanks look really nice!

miro2296 · 08-31-2009, 12:13 PM

NICE!

135forthewin · 09-07-2009, 06:44 PM

I removed mine a few days ago and took my dremel too it, I'll have pics up in a few days. Right now it needs a little more sanding...

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bimmerboy Captain 23 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I think exposed FMICs look nasty if they are without all that extra shrouding. Also having a bigger aftermarket one looks pretty cool.. here is amsfotos car, its just too badass __________________ *--2009 BSM 135i--* -Manual, Sport Package, BMW Assist
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08-03-2009, 09:53 AM	#46
randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	^ love how that looks __________________
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Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	I like the mesh on unless an FMIC won't fit otherwise. If I want the riceboy look I would have bought an evo or sti.
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trashcan Private First Class 12 Rep 128 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I like how it looks with the mesh off. Much less boring.
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08-03-2009, 07:41 PM	#51
randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	660 cubic inches is not exactly small... http://www.evolutionracewerks.com/product.php?prodid=48 __________________
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08-05-2009, 03:44 PM	#54
135forthewin Lieutenant 48 Rep 546 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Has anyone done a DIY for this? I couldn't find it, and my center piece got kicked into pieces by some jackass. I guess it's time to take it out... __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	here is a little teaser pic (unfinished) of what is to come. It gets here on Weds and I'm very excited! Attached Images __________________
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09-07-2009, 06:44 PM	#65
135forthewin Lieutenant 48 Rep 546 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	I removed mine a few days ago and took my dremel too it, I'll have pics up in a few days. Right now it needs a little more sanding... __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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