VRSF 7" Intercooler DIY Done: Need Advice on Trimming Results (PICS)

Deep_Blue · 06-29-2013, 10:38 PM

Hey guys,

Did my VRSF 7" intercooler install today. It went well aside from a stripped screw threading issue

Anyways, based on what I've read here the goal was to trim as little of the front support away as possible. I did this successfully but the results look odd as the stock support is now going straight across the middle of the intercooler.

What have you guys done? Just cut off the black plastic support altogether?

Also, this intercooler sits a lot lower than the factory unit, but the mounting points are touching the stock mounting locations so i guess its just that this unit is a lot taller than the stock one?

Help appreciated

WesleyC · 06-29-2013, 10:42 PM

Just cut that center piece off. It's not serving a purpose anymore.

psmitty95 · 06-29-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Just cut that center piece off. It's not serving a purpose anymore.

+1. I just took mine off entirely

Greatdane84 · 06-30-2013, 12:40 AM

Remove that junk covering that sexy intercooler.

Make sure it's flush against radiator

guwakjai010 · 06-30-2013, 01:08 AM

i cut it off all the way... trimming takes too long

secretsquirrel · 06-30-2013, 08:14 AM

What everybody else said

TheStig · 07-02-2013, 09:24 PM

RIP IT OUT! lol na bro just cut the center thingy lol

E90Company · 07-02-2013, 10:02 PM

With the pre-LCI E90 bumper you don't even see it. You don't need to cut it out. I have a Helix FMIC, didn't cut a thing out, and I don't see it.

E92BA · 07-02-2013, 10:43 PM

agreed man, I have the same one & I just took everything off. that plastic part only serves a purpose for supporting the stock intercooler. you don't need that anymore & looks way better without!

Deep_Blue · 07-09-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Company

With the pre-LCI E90 bumper you don't even see it. You don't need to cut it out. I have a Helix FMIC, didn't cut a thing out, and I don't see it.

I have an M3 rep so you can see the whole thing. Cutting it out this weekend and will post pics of the results.

06-29-2013, 10:38 PM	#1
Deep_Blue First Lieutenant 70 Rep 374 Posts Drives: Montego 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: internet iTrader: (1)	VRSF 7" Intercooler DIY Done: Need Advice on Trimming Results (PICS) Hey guys, Did my VRSF 7" intercooler install today. It went well aside from a stripped screw threading issue Anyways, based on what I've read here the goal was to trim as little of the front support away as possible. I did this successfully but the results look odd as the stock support is now going straight across the middle of the intercooler. What have you guys done? Just cut off the black plastic support altogether? Also, this intercooler sits a lot lower than the factory unit, but the mounting points are touching the stock mounting locations so i guess its just that this unit is a lot taller than the stock one? Help appreciated
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06-29-2013, 10:42 PM	#2
WesleyC Colonel 54 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (20)	Just cut that center piece off. It's not serving a purpose anymore.
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06-30-2013, 12:40 AM	#4
Greatdane84 Leeeroy Jankins 31 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 335i e90 LCI Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i [10.00]	Remove that junk covering that sexy intercooler. Make sure it's flush against radiator __________________ e90 LCI w/ -= VRSF 7" FMIC =- -= Cobb: Stg1 +FMIC Aggressive ST =- Last Install: BMS DCI + Caliper/Drum Paint "If you're not 1st, you're last" -Ricky Bobby
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06-30-2013, 01:08 AM	#5
guwakjai010 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 42 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	i cut it off all the way... trimming takes too long
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06-30-2013, 08:14 AM	#6
secretsquirrel Colonel 130 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Far North Dallas iTrader: (2)	What everybody else said
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07-02-2013, 09:24 PM	#7
TheStig Captain 52 Rep 794 Posts Drives: Alot of everything. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Potomac MD iTrader: (4)	RIP IT OUT! lol na bro just cut the center thingy lol __________________ Gone But Not forgotten: -07 Shelby GT500 W/ Full Bolt on E85 -08 335i 6MT W/ Full Bolt On E85/Meth -08 M3 DCT W/ Full Exhaust / Tune -13 B8 Audi S4 APR Stage 2+
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07-02-2013, 10:02 PM	#8
E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	With the pre-LCI E90 bumper you don't even see it. You don't need to cut it out. I have a Helix FMIC, didn't cut a thing out, and I don't see it.
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07-02-2013, 10:43 PM	#9
E92BA FBO + e85 335i 3 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	agreed man, I have the same one & I just took everything off. that plastic part only serves a purpose for supporting the stock intercooler. you don't need that anymore & looks way better without!
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