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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #15 on: August 13, 2014, 09:09:24 am »
If your going to go beyond Stg 2+ then I would speak to Alex and see whether he thinks the THS will suffice or whether giving this Peron(i) is worth a shot.
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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #16 on: August 13, 2014, 03:10:25 pm »
If your going to go beyond Stg 2+ then I would speak to Alex and see whether he thinks the THS will suffice or whether giving this Peron(i) is worth a shot.

Def going beyond stage 2+!!! I'll PM Alex

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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2014, 10:12:33 am »
Id change the car if going beyond stage 2+. I looked at the cost involved for the setup and I could get an Evo 8 with more power as std for less money, including the sale of my car. I only mildly tune cars now and if I want a faster car.  I buy them already fast, as it works out cheaper in the long run.
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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #18 on: August 14, 2014, 05:07:31 pm »
Id change the car if going beyond stage 2+. I looked at the cost involved for the setup and I could get an Evo 8 with more power as std for less money, including the sale of my car. I only mildly tune cars now and if I want a faster car.  I buy them already fast, as it works out cheaper in the long run.

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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #19 on: August 17, 2014, 10:28:15 pm »
I have a Eurojet and am currently running around 500bhp. No issues at all on mine, but I run WMI too.

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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #20 on: August 18, 2014, 06:11:10 pm »
I've just brought a THS seems like a great bit of kit, good enough for me! Got it for a steal at just over £400 too brand new!
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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #21 on: August 18, 2014, 08:20:52 pm »
I've just brought a THS seems like a great bit of kit, good enough for me! Got it for a steal at just over £400 too brand new!

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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #22 on: August 18, 2014, 08:50:03 pm »
Have you considered a Wagner intercooler?

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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #23 on: August 18, 2014, 09:12:11 pm »
Have you considered a Wagner intercooler?
No I haven't, I'll go look it up now... What's your experience with them?

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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #24 on: August 19, 2014, 08:16:22 am »
Decision made.... THS

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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #25 on: August 19, 2014, 08:30:13 am »
If you want direct fit, then it doesn't get much better than the Wagner or THS cooler. Infact the THS is possibly THE best direct fit. However if you are handy with tools etc. how about fitting an upgraded TTRS in front with a modified x member?
It will require some bumper cuts etc and custom pipe work but would work the best being a true FMIC. I went for the THS cooler as I wanted OEM looking car. But it is a slight compromise if your are trying to get the maximum cooling effect (if you retain the AC)
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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #26 on: August 21, 2014, 08:50:49 pm »
Have you considered a Wagner intercooler?
No I haven't, I'll go look it up now... What's your experience with them?
They are the number one selling intercooler at my place of work. They look very OEM and fit fantastic, providing 50% more volume than the original one. Wouldn't recommend anything else bud
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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #27 on: August 22, 2014, 08:34:08 am »
Have you considered a Wagner intercooler?
No I haven't, I'll go look it up now... What's your experience with them?
They are the number one selling intercooler at my place of work. They look very OEM and fit fantastic, providing 50% more volume than the original one. Wouldn't recommend anything else bud

Already pulled the plug on the THS one, I got a really good deal, 400 notes new.

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Re: FMIC - help with decision please
« Reply #28 on: August 22, 2014, 08:49:28 am »
Have you considered a Wagner intercooler?
No I haven't, I'll go look it up now... What's your experience with them?
They are the number one selling intercooler at my place of work. They look very OEM and fit fantastic, providing 50% more volume than the original one. Wouldn't recommend anything else bud

They seem incredibly expensive.