[s-cars] FMIC - provide real answwers

[Brian Armstead]

Thanks Chris.  I have to cut some of the bumper anyway to install the LL
Tek lower bumper with fogs.  Anyone have a guide on the DIY route?

Brian

chris chambers wrote:
> 
> Ok, so just because you don't agree with what he wants why is it so
> hard to politely answer his question instead of making jokes? :-)
> 
> Brian,
> 
> Don't take their jokes to heart, you should have seen what they said
> when I inquired about cupholders! :-)
> 
> there are if I recall correctly 2 commercially available FMIC's
> for the UrS4. Unfortunately they both cost about $2000-$2500.
> Others have managed to use readily available intercooler cores,
> and stainless steel turbo piping to make their own. This DIY route
> has netted good results at a cost I believe of about $600.
> 
> As to getting any look you want, go look at the front of your car and
> you will quickly realize it will require cutting away of your bumper
> and perhaps the bumper core in order to be able to see the FMIC you
> install.
> 
> Due to the cost I personally wouldn't go this route just for a look,
> but
> that decision is obviously up to you.
> 
> --- pkrasusky at ups.com wrote:
> 
> >
> > Brian pitties da fool who busts on his gold chains:
> >
> > <<<Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:34:03 -0500
> > From: Brian Armstead <barmstea at IBB.GOV>
> > Subject: [s-cars] FMIC
> >
> > Been looking to upgrade my intercooler, more for looks than
> > performance
> > though.  I like the looks of the FMIC's and wanted to know if there
> > is a
> > specific brand that works well with our cars.
> >
> > Also, who makes the hoses needed to tie into the factory connections?
> >
> > THanks,
> >
> > Brian
> > 93 S4>>>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Wow it's April Fools already???
> >
> > Never thought I'd see this here.  First for everything I guess.
> >
> > Here you'll find more convos like the one Rossato & I had Sat. while
> > pondering Jimmy's wife's Smallroad's matte black roof (never knew),
> > with
> > hopes of maybe painting my entire car that color.  Possibly with some
> > radar / laser absorption quality, ala stealth planes.  Or maybe
> > Wonder
> > Woman's "Cloaking Device"???
> >
> > But back to your question...  remember I think it's necessary to add
> > whistle tips, hydropneumatic suspension, 22" spinners, neons, and
> > dash
> > carpet to achieve the full effect you seek.  You may have better luck
> > on
> > Audeewurld here.  Could always mock one up in cardboard maybe, spray
> > paint it and zip tie it in there?  Maybe add some nice plywood ground
> > effects while at it?
> >
> > 8-), of course.  YMMV.
> >
> > -Paul trying not to 'get looks' as hard as possible K.
> > '95 //S6 - antibling
> >
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