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well then FMIC it is...why does the forge fmic kit include a modified crash bar? does this mean the apr fmic kit requires no modification of the crash bar? -
why bother upgrading the smic? the problem with heatsoak is that not enough air can get to the place where the SMIC is, so upgrading the SMIC is a waste of money and time IMO. anything other than a nice sized FMIC is a waste of time.
just my thoughts.
there are good FMICs out there if you have a good look. (other than forge/apr)Leave a comment:
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hi guys, need your opinion on upgrading the stock SMIC...
i found two aftermarket SMIC (boostfactory, tyrolsport) for vw mk4 golf gti...our polo gti uses the same engine as the mk4 golf gti...do you guys think that it would fit?
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Effectiveness of the side mount on tune has been discussed in could weather it's fine but even in a melbournesummer the sidemount loses out to heaksoak very quickly you'll notice a significant drop in performance during hot days that the front mount will rectifyOriginally posted by break View PostLast edited by Whubbsie; 14-08-2009, 12:04 PM.Leave a comment:
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One interesting point that really hasn't been discussed is how effective is the side mount? Particularly in situations where the car is running one of the aftermarket reflash tunes on a hot summers day?
Has anyone had any issues with the standard side mount in these conditions? Obviously a lower intake temperature will assist with more consistent performance in these conditions, but is the side mount struggling to cope reliably in the heat of a Brisbane summer?Leave a comment:
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More lag? the FMIC from forge or APR is overkill as it is.. dont need both.Originally posted by jueshen View Post
Do the vent mod behind the intercooler. not a bad mod. cost ya all of $30.
I noticed the dump pipe contributed to less heat soak as well.Leave a comment:
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has any of you guys ever thought of keeping the smic as well as having an fmic..
thats what im gonna do when i finally install my FMIC...Leave a comment:
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bringing up a dead thread here,
sharkie, is it possible for you to still get these FMIC or put me onto the manufacturer? summers coming and polo wont like it i think.
Thanks
KielLeave a comment:
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Here is a comparison between stock and the FMIC. See the diffrence in size......
Imagine how much better the 1 is over the other ....... all that core exposed to cool air free flowing over it right at the front of the car....Leave a comment:
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See the for sale pages ....
Nobody ever complain again about how expensive FMIC setups can be ....Leave a comment:
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OK, I now have had 5 of these FMIC's arrive at my door ......
See pics on previous pages for the details. They look exactly like that.... Page 3 & 4 pictures are of it fitted to my car.
1st come 1st served.
Weight each is 6.75kg. Cost to be $295 + postage to your door.
Fitment & pipework in Brisbane to be around $700. So a decent FMIC with a perfect fit to a Polo GTI for under $1000 ....Leave a comment:
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Not a Passat but i know someone who can help
Just got my passat a front mount custom made and he did a great job. PM for the details. The guy is in Merrylands area and really good priced, not as much as APR but top quality.
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Why bother? you're adding more chances for air leak and extended piping of varying flow rates.
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