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      03-04-2010, 01:52 AM   #529
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Do we get the rigid IC pipes in US kits? Or just the extra radiator and bigger fan?
No idea, but I also had a new Charge pipe with a rigid coupling to replace the soft rubber one at the FMIC end.
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No idea, but I also had a new Charge pipe with a rigid coupling to replace the soft rubber one at the FMIC end.
Hey, if you are based in England, that would mean our cars are both Euro spec. I am having my PPK installed and should be able to pick it up tmr. I read that you also have Forged FMIC installed. That happens to be the next performance mod i have in mind. Have u been able to verify any gains from the FMIC? How is the fitment?
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      03-04-2010, 07:58 AM   #531
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Hey, if you are based in England, that would mean our cars are both Euro spec. I am having my PPK installed and should be able to pick it up tmr. I read that you also have Forged FMIC installed. That happens to be the next performance mod i have in mind. Have u been able to verify any gains from the FMIC? How is the fitment?

I had a before and after Dyno done the day the Forge FMIC was fitted.
Without the BMW upgrade I got 12BHP and 13.75 Ft lbs
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Do we get the rigid IC pipes in US kits? Or just the extra radiator and bigger fan?
The installation instructions state the following that implies no rigid IC pipes are in the kit. From the instructions:

Specifically, the following components have been modified and/or retrofitted:
1. Additional radiator with holder
2. Air guides on additional radiator
3. Cooling water supply hose
4. Cooling water return hose
5. Electric fan
6. Fan relay with holder
7. Electric fan wiring harness with 125 A fuse
8. Spark plugs
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      03-04-2010, 01:40 PM   #533
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The installation instructions state the following that implies no rigid IC pipes are in the kit. From the instructions:

Specifically, the following components have been modified and/or retrofitted:
1. Additional radiator with holder
2. Air guides on additional radiator
3. Cooling water supply hose
4. Cooling water return hose
5. Electric fan
6. Fan relay with holder
7. Electric fan wiring harness with 125 A fuse
8. Spark plugs

Interesting. Anyone got the specs on these? I wonder if they're running a cooler plug?
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Interesting. Anyone got the specs on these? I wonder if they're running a cooler plug?
not sure. but the instructions say this:

Spark plugs (only for automobiles built before 3/09 or with more than 60,000 km / 45,000 miles on the clock)
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Spark plugs (only for automobiles built before 3/09 or with more than 60,000 km / 45,000 miles on the clock)
OK, so it's just a regular plug replacement then.
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I had a before and after Dyno done the day the Forge FMIC was fitted.
Without the BMW upgrade I got 12BHP and 13.75 Ft lbs
I got back my car fitted with the PPK. My service advisor warned me that the car is very torquey. When i drove the car out of the service center, i was surprised by how much torque is available when moving off from idle. Seems like they have indeed sharpened up the throttle response tremendously! I have yet to give it WOT due to traffic consideration, but will give it a proper shake down later. So far, the improved response alone is worth the money in my book Will be ordering the FMIC soon...
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I got back my car fitted with the PPK. My service advisor warned me that the car is very torquey. When i drove the car out of the service center, i was surprised by how much torque is available when moving off from idle. Seems like they have indeed sharpened up the throttle response tremendously! I have yet to give it WOT due to traffic consideration, but will give it a proper shake down later. So far, the improved response alone is worth the money in my book Will be ordering the FMIC soon...
Do you have a manual or automatic?
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Does everyone that has a stock auto 135 feel that the 1st gear take-off is a little sluggish in D mode? Im pretty sure that that is a part of the gas-saving features of the regular Driving mode of this auto tranny, hence also when your at a stop and switch over to manual and it automatically starts you at 2nd gear.
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Do you have a manual or automatic?
Automatic.
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Does everyone that has a stock auto 135 feel that the 1st gear take-off is a little sluggish in D mode? Im pretty sure that that is a part of the gas-saving features of the regular Driving mode of this auto tranny, hence also when your at a stop and switch over to manual and it automatically starts you at 2nd gear.
I don't think the auto tranny ever launches in 1st gear unless you put it in manual mode.
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Ok, again a lil off topic. WHERE can i find aluminum pedals for my 10' 135 that FIT??
I just tried these //M aluminum pedals I got from someone on here, thinkin that each pedal have a rubber cover that pulled off n then the bare pedal underneath would have drill holes to match the alum. pedals...well no such luck, the brake pedal is solid steel under the rubber cover, and the accel pedal doesnt even have a cover, just a one-piece rubber pedal. Im sure as hell not drilling holes to match these pedals into the solid pedals I have now, so are there any alum. pedals anyone sells that either slip over these or stick..i dunno.

Kinda ticked cuz i was thinkin since I got the m sport package n all, that the car would come with all alum pedals, whereas I got just a half alum. dead pedal, thats it

Sucks cuz i was REALLY lookin forward to gettin these installed..
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Ok, again a lil off topic. WHERE can i find aluminum pedals for my 10' 135 that FIT??
I just tried these //M aluminum pedals I got from someone on here, thinkin that each pedal have a rubber cover that pulled off n then the bare pedal underneath would have drill holes to match the alum. pedals...well no such luck, the brake pedal is solid steel under the rubber cover, and the accel pedal doesnt even have a cover, just a one-piece rubber pedal. Im sure as hell not drilling holes to match these pedals into the solid pedals I have now, so are there any alum. pedals anyone sells that either slip over these or stick..i dunno.

Kinda ticked cuz i was thinkin since I got the m sport package n all, that the car would come with all alum pedals, whereas I got just a half alum. dead pedal, thats it

Sucks cuz i was REALLY lookin forward to gettin these installed..
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I bought some off ebay, pretty sure they are the same but I'm not very impressed with the quality. Also, I didn't know the brake pedal was solid metal!! No luck drilling through it, not really keen to either
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I bought some off ebay, pretty sure they are the same but I'm not very impressed with the quality. Also, I didn't know the brake pedal was solid metal!! No luck drilling through it, not really keen to either
Does the accel pedal u bought have drill holes as well?

I just dont wanna hafta DRILL thru anything down there. The only way I could see it happening would be if someone manufactured THIN rubber covers for the pedals that had drill holes on the outter corners going just past the actual pedal, so once put on, a set of aftermarket pedals could then be drilled on and stay put without having to actually drill THRU the stock pedals...anyone??

And has anyone found a way to remove the accel pedal or find out if the accel pedal actually has a cover too? Cuz i know it doesnt have the same kind as the brake pedal does
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