"Big Tom" "God Speed" Type FMIC Install Guide (Video)

E90SoFlo · 03-18-2012, 08:36 PM

Hope this helps! If you have any questions about install or anything to do with these FMIC's Email me ******************************

Fred_Boosted · 03-18-2012, 09:48 PM

Watching it.

Thanks for post it.

E90SoFlo · 03-20-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred_Boosted

Watching it.

Thanks for post it.

Yeah its really an easy install!

mave198 · 03-20-2012, 09:46 AM

I had my local shop install a 4inch BTIC and they told me they had to trim the inside of the bumper and remove the center grill to make it fit.

Anybody else had to do this? I have a stock 2007 e90 front bumper.

secretsquirrel · 03-20-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mave198

I had my local shop install a 4inch BTIC and they told me they had to trim the inside of the bumper and remove the center grill to make it fit.

Anybody else had to do this? I have a stock 2007 e90 front bumper.

You have the trim the inside of the bumper for any of the larger FMIC's. I'm not sure what they mean about removing the center grill though.

mave198 · 03-20-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by secretsquirrel

You have the trim the inside of the bumper for any of the larger FMIC's. I'm not sure what they mean about removing the center grill though.

They told me they couldn't fit the bumper on without trimming some of the inside of the bumper off and removing the mesh grill to make it fit. Front of the car now looks like a Subaru with their huge ICs showing......

Lulz_M3 · 03-20-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mave198

They told me they couldn't fit the bumper on without trimming some of the inside of the bumper off and removing the mesh grill to make it fit. Front of the car now looks like a Subaru with their huge ICs showing......

You should be proud to display this badge of honor...

secretsquirrel · 03-20-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lulz_M3

You should be proud to display this badge of honor...

If a big noticeable FMIC is a turn off you're looking at the wrong product. A big FMIC is one of the things that differentiates the car from the millions of 3 series being driven by spoiled teenage girls.

mave198 · 03-20-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lulz_M3

You should be proud to display this badge of honor...

LOL!

Its not so much seeing it that bothers me, but the chance of either a M3 or Mtech bumper not fitting, which is next on my list to buy.

Lulz_M3 · 03-20-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mave198

LOL!

Its not so much seeing it that bothers me, but the chance of either a M3 or Mtech bumper not fitting, which is next on my list to buy.

I have an M3 front bumper and will be installing my intercooler soon. My core is 3.5, but i'll let you know how much room i have. From my preliminary mockups, i dont see where the grill insert or bumper would need to be trimmed.

mave198 · 03-20-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lulz_M3

I have an M3 front bumper and will be installing my intercooler soon. My core is 3.5, but i'll let you know how much room i have. From my preliminary mockups, i dont see where the grill insert or bumper would need to be trimmed.

And from other members installing this IC and the pics they posted they fit the IC without taking off the grills or trimming the inside of the bumper, leading me to believe the install wasn't done 100% right.

I'll take off the bumper this weekend to see exactly what was done and how the piping was done.

marv85 · 03-20-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SoFlo

Hope this helps! If you have any questions about install or anything to do with these FMIC's Email me ******************************

Good job!! Damn I wish you posted this two weeks ago

it would have been priceless

How do you like it so far? logs?
stage2+ now

?

E90SoFlo · 03-20-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by marv85

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Originally Posted by E90SoFlo

Hope this helps! If you have any questions about install or anything to do with these FMIC's Email me ******************************

Good job!! Damn I wish you posted this two weeks ago

it would have been priceless

How do you like it so far? logs?
stage2+ now

?

Stage 2+ I need to change plugs and coils then I will log

illrider · 03-20-2012, 02:45 PM

Any close up pictures of the cuts? Something that would help us DIYers get a good idea on what exact areas and how much is needed to cut away?

E90SoFlo · 03-20-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by illrider

Any close up pictures of the cuts? Something that would help us DIYers get a good idea on what exact areas and how much is needed to cut away?

Once you look at it, its really simple. Its just the bottom of the grill section, we actually did it underneath the grill section because its recessed a bit. If you pause the video at 8:25 you can see where the cut is.

Its really an easy install.

zeenon53 · 03-20-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mave198

I had my local shop install a 4inch BTIC and they told me they had to trim the inside of the bumper and remove the center grill to make it fit.

Anybody else had to do this? I have a stock 2007 e90 front bumper.

I don't think these guys are understanding you. You shouldn't have to trim the actual bumper. Just the plastic behind your bumper. You should still be able to use your grill. I had the huge IC on my STI showing proudly. I wouldn't want that on my bimmer though.

mave198 · 03-20-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zeenon53

I don't think these guys are understanding you. You shouldn't have to trim the actual bumper. Just the plastic behind your bumper. You should still be able to use your grill. I had the huge IC on my STI showing proudly. I wouldn't want that on my bimmer though.

Yeah it was the actual bumper. Not the shroud for the IC that needs to be cut.

Here's a pic.

Lulz_M3 · 03-20-2012, 05:30 PM

I think they mounted yours in front of the shroud rather than cutting it.

stilov · 03-20-2012, 06:20 PM

Glad it worked out for you!

E90SoFlo · 03-21-2012, 08:19 AM

Putting it in front of the shroud would require you to put it in front of the bumper. Which would be extremely difficult.

E90SoFlo · 03-22-2012, 08:16 PM

Should I put this in the DIY Forum? That would make more since. Sorry.

mave198 · 03-26-2012, 12:28 AM

Well I took the bumper off today and the shroud was cut properly and the IC was flush against the radiator.

Maybe the stock bumper just didn't have room for it? Maybe a M3 or Mtech bumper would clear? Or is my 4incher just too big and I should've gone with a 3.5 incher......

Some pics....

03-18-2012, 08:36 PM	#1
E90SoFlo Banned 196 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (9)	"Big Tom" "God Speed" Type FMIC Install Guide (Video) Hope this helps! If you have any questions about install or anything to do with these FMIC's Email me ******************************
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mave198 Lieutenant 11 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brooklyn NYC iTrader: (2)	I had my local shop install a 4inch BTIC and they told me they had to trim the inside of the bumper and remove the center grill to make it fit. Anybody else had to do this? I have a stock 2007 e90 front bumper.
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illrider Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (1)	Any close up pictures of the cuts? Something that would help us DIYers get a good idea on what exact areas and how much is needed to cut away?
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Lulz_M3 Banned 33 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: AW 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jax, Fl iTrader: (0)	I think they mounted yours in front of the shroud rather than cutting it.
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E90SoFlo Banned 196 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (9)	Putting it in front of the shroud would require you to put it in front of the bumper. Which would be extremely difficult.
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mave198 Lieutenant 11 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brooklyn NYC iTrader: (2)	Well I took the bumper off today and the shroud was cut properly and the IC was flush against the radiator. Maybe the stock bumper just didn't have room for it? Maybe a M3 or Mtech bumper would clear? Or is my 4incher just too big and I should've gone with a 3.5 incher...... Some pics.... Last edited by mave198; 03-27-2012 at 11:54 AM..
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