Wagner Intercooler broke....

[Bmwbreed]

Originally Posted by cooler2442

Great for Wagner to step up but this shouldn't have happened in the beginning. Seems like quality control just isn't there.

I'm with this guy. They shouldn't even make you pay the difference for the evo II considering how the evo I failed miserably but at least they ate compensating you some

[Lifestyler]

Originally Posted by Tuned1M

That's crazy. Maybe you received an early protype? Good thing they're replacing it.

Thats true.wagner say to me
My evo1 was 1 of the first
Ever made fmic for n54!

Yesterday i install the evo 2,i must
Cutting some
Plastic stuff off! Post some pics later

[Cozy]

Originally Posted by TheRuss

Hi mate - why did you choose the ETS and where did you get it from? Shipped across from the US, or is there a UK supplier?

I bought it in from the US like all my stuff. I get hit with tax and duty all the time but there just isn't a market for tuning this car over here and besides, I like to be different to all the rest of you UK folk.

[TheRuss]

Originally Posted by Cozy

I bought it in from the US like all my stuff. I get hit with tax and duty all the time but there just isn't a market for tuning this car over here and besides, I like to be different to all the rest of you UK folk.

Hah, you say that but I've had enough things form over there. Just wondered why you chose the ETS, as I'm fairly sure I saw a direct comparison with the Forge unit and the Forge performed a tiny bit better (and is available in the UK).

I'm still on the fence altogether with intercoolers, but I think I'd go for the Helix unit if I was importing from the US.

[Cozy]

Forge = Forge tax. Show me day to day runs in the same circumstance and environment to prove that. If you ask me a bigger and more efficient IC on this engine is going to help it no matter what the brand as it simply runs too hot.

I chose ETS for the fact it is one of the largest (deepest) 5" intercoolers (non-stepped) which also comes with additional piping and lower charge pipe that DOES NOT require cutting of any trim. Others require cutting except for this Wagner unit, VRSF & Forge which is important to me with my warranty. The ETS is more than suitable for FBO albeit past that (RB Turbo's for example) will be insufficient which is fine for me as I won't go that far. If that was my plan or if I was happy with cutting trim from the get go I'd have gone for a 7" intercooler at the start.

Anyway, that's largely off topic but you need not worry, I know what I am doing.

[TheRuss]

Originally Posted by Cozy

Forge = Forge tax. Show me day to day runs in the same circumstance and environment to prove that. If you ask me a bigger and more efficient IC on this engine is going to help it no matter what the brand as it simply runs too hot.

I chose ETS for the fact it is one of the largest (deepest) 5" intercoolers (non-stepped) which also comes with additional piping and lower charge pipe that DOES NOT require cutting of any trim. Others require cutting except for this Wagner unit, VRSF & Forge which is important to me with my warranty. The ETS is more than suitable for FBO albeit past that (RB Turbo's for example) will be insufficient which is fine for me as I won't go that far. If that was my plan or if I was happy with cutting trim from the get go I'd have gone for a 7" intercooler at the start.

Anyway, that's largely off topic but you need not worry, I know what I am doing.

I'm not worried - just curious. I'm still totally undecided on an intercooler - hence my asking. Any info I can glean from somebody in the UK that's already made a choice is going to help me in my decision in getting my own IC. Will drop you a PM, as this is totally off topic!

[Lifestyler]

here some pics,










youre see some cutting on the plastic

[Tiago@VRSF]

Dang, hopefully they start pressure checking these before sending them out now.

I'm glad Wagner was able to get this squared away for you.

[RimasRS]

Originally Posted by Lifestyler

here some pics,










youre see some cutting on e plastic

I would cut/trim a bit more. For IC would not touch the plastic as vibrations + rubbing can cause IC to fail

[ken1137]

Actually, if you look closely at the weld it is terrible and more than likely the root cause for failure. That is one reason why everyone needs to consider weld quality on the FMICs.

[RoninE82]

Any pics installed with bumper on, looking for a front mount

[mike@x-ph.com]

Yikes

[kleach18]

I know I'm bringing this back from the dead but I'd like to post a update.

Even with this failure on his car I went with the Wagner Evo 1 shortly after I posted this. I have a 25,000 HARD miles on mine and I have had no issues with the overall build of the intercooler. My only complaint is the painting process they use for their units. The paint was chipping very badly on the front face of the unit. I stripped it with a dremel and resprayed it was some high temp paint. All is good now.