new age FMIC
28 January 2006, 06:20 PM
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new age FMIC
ok I know this has been done loads of time's before but as the seach is still down
im looking at the blitz, hks and APS - ive been told that some stick out of the bottom which i don't want
could do with it to fit well with out to much hastle
and last ... whos going to do me the best deal
Thanks in advance
Rich
im looking at the blitz, hks and APS - ive been told that some stick out of the bottom which i don't want
could do with it to fit well with out to much hastle
and last ... whos going to do me the best deal
Thanks in advance
Rich
28 January 2006, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX_Rich
ok I know this has been done loads of time's before but as the seach is still down
im looking at the blitz, hks and APS - ive been told that some stick out of the bottom which i don't want
could do with it to fit well with out to much hastle
and last ... whos going to do me the best deal
Thanks in advance
Rich
im looking at the blitz, hks and APS - ive been told that some stick out of the bottom which i don't want
could do with it to fit well with out to much hastle
and last ... whos going to do me the best deal
Thanks in advance
Rich
Why not be Harvey's guinea pig for the new age FMIC he has sourced?
harveysmith1@btopenworld.com IIRC
28 January 2006, 07:24 PM
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did think about it, but after spending the whole day replacing the manifold because I picked the cheaper option last time round has put me in the mood to buy the best that I know will last
plus its a long way with car with new injectors and turbo that hasn't been mapped yet
cheers any hows
plus its a long way with car with new injectors and turbo that hasn't been mapped yet
cheers any hows
28 January 2006, 07:29 PM
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off that list i would pick APS myself - for no other reason than the fact that most people seem to have them over than the others!
31 January 2006, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Ninnybobs
I have the APS FMIC on my bugeye WRX.
Expensive....... but fantastic quality and results
Martin
Expensive....... but fantastic quality and results
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02 February 2006, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bpm1588
hi,was thinking of aps myself.what results will i expect martin?i have just bought a full aps decat and i have the ppp but will be going for a remap(ecutec)when the intercooler is fitted.mines an 04 wrx by the way,b
03 February 2006, 01:19 AM
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A TD04 does not need a FMIC. IMHO. ...............unless you want to pose.
I am fitting a New Age FMIC for the first time at the beginning of next week with lots of photos, notes and an assessment on any additional parts not supplied in the kit. The reason for this is that I want to check the kit over BEFORE offering it for sale at reasonable, competitive prices, including a same day fitting service.
If you want more info after 08 February.......................................... .......
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I am fitting a New Age FMIC for the first time at the beginning of next week with lots of photos, notes and an assessment on any additional parts not supplied in the kit. The reason for this is that I want to check the kit over BEFORE offering it for sale at reasonable, competitive prices, including a same day fitting service.
If you want more info after 08 February.......................................... .......
harveysmith1@btopenworld.com
03 February 2006, 07:30 AM
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Only thing is the APS one is big... 4,5" thick - so large turbo is preferreble.. I agree with harvey, oe turbo, no need for fmic, unless for show, which also is a good reason 
Harvey> Is it the hybrid one for the new age? - They seem to stick out from beneath the lip, doesn't look nice imho. Can't be effective when 1/3 is blocked by the lip, and possible by another frontlip, if you mount one.. ?
http://i18.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/dc/00/90_1_b.JPG
But if not, I would be interested in hearing more
Harvey> Is it the hybrid one for the new age? - They seem to stick out from beneath the lip, doesn't look nice imho. Can't be effective when 1/3 is blocked by the lip, and possible by another frontlip, if you mount one.. ?
http://i18.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/dc/00/90_1_b.JPG
But if not, I would be interested in hearing more
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03 February 2006, 11:31 AM
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I will be quite happy to share my views some time after 8 February if you want to mail me.
The quality looks good and the basic kit is complete but I will need a pipe for the BOV and possibly throttle body. There is a good bit more work than with the GC8 93-00 but it does come with a cold air kit less filter.
The quality looks good and the basic kit is complete but I will need a pipe for the BOV and possibly throttle body. There is a good bit more work than with the GC8 93-00 but it does come with a cold air kit less filter.
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went for the APS
cheers for the help guys
does anyone know if I will need to change the dump valve? as all the pic's I see show the forge item
cheers for the help guys
does anyone know if I will need to change the dump valve? as all the pic's I see show the forge item
10 February 2006, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by harvey
I will be quite happy to share my views some time after 8 February if you want to mail me.
The quality looks good and the basic kit is complete but I will need a pipe for the BOV and possibly throttle body. There is a good bit more work than with the GC8 93-00 but it does come with a cold air kit less filter.
The quality looks good and the basic kit is complete but I will need a pipe for the BOV and possibly throttle body. There is a good bit more work than with the GC8 93-00 but it does come with a cold air kit less filter.
10 February 2006, 09:24 PM
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Rich
The OEM dump valve will fit but some people worry about how robust it can be with higer boost.
I went for a Forge recirculating jobbie.........looks nice too !!
Shaun
The OEM dump valve will fit but some people worry about how robust it can be with higer boost.
I went for a Forge recirculating jobbie.........looks nice too !!
Shaun
11 February 2006, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
Any news on this Harvey
Have a look here
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=491700
I will try and arrange some pics tommorrow.
11 February 2006, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SPEN555
Have a look here
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=491700
I will try and arrange some pics tommorrow.
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=491700
I will try and arrange some pics tommorrow.
12 February 2006, 03:50 PM
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Hi Granby,
As you can see Spen555 has posted pics on another thread.
This is the first one of these kits we have fitted and here is a broad assessment.
The quality of the kit is very good as was the general fit but we did have to use a narrower battery to clear the pipe through the inner wing that then runs towards the turbo compressor down the side of the engine by the washer bottle.
We fitted a Forge dump vale VTA simply because we were unable to connect with the original recirc pipe which was now partially covered by one of the FMIC kit hard pipes. The kit included a bung for this pipe.
Not included in the kit was the cone filter and we used a suitable K+N.
As can be seen from Damien's photographs, the FMIC protrudes slightly below his bumper but that will not be an issue and will depend on what front air kit you have.
As the MAF sensor is relocated to allow for the cold air kit which with the exception of the filter is all included in the kit I would not recommend fitting without a remap.
Bearing in mind that this was the first of these kits that we have fitted I would assess that they are more difficult to fit and more time consuming than the Classic kits. As a comparison we charge £180 to fit the Classic but would want £250 to fit the New Age. It is not a job for an amateur unless he has plenty time, patience and resourcefullness.
I am putting together a complete fitting kit, partly for our own benefit and this will include Blow Off Valve, BOV silicon joiner, air filter, battery, and edging trim. It would be useful if Damien could post photographs showing the edging trim on the inner wing. This could also be used on the front bumper.
Driving impressions were very good and without any additional insulation work the car runs easily in the cruise with throttle body temperatures 2 degrees over ambient but this can be improved.
Regards,
Harvey.
As you can see Spen555 has posted pics on another thread.
This is the first one of these kits we have fitted and here is a broad assessment.
The quality of the kit is very good as was the general fit but we did have to use a narrower battery to clear the pipe through the inner wing that then runs towards the turbo compressor down the side of the engine by the washer bottle.
We fitted a Forge dump vale VTA simply because we were unable to connect with the original recirc pipe which was now partially covered by one of the FMIC kit hard pipes. The kit included a bung for this pipe.
Not included in the kit was the cone filter and we used a suitable K+N.
As can be seen from Damien's photographs, the FMIC protrudes slightly below his bumper but that will not be an issue and will depend on what front air kit you have.
As the MAF sensor is relocated to allow for the cold air kit which with the exception of the filter is all included in the kit I would not recommend fitting without a remap.
Bearing in mind that this was the first of these kits that we have fitted I would assess that they are more difficult to fit and more time consuming than the Classic kits. As a comparison we charge £180 to fit the Classic but would want £250 to fit the New Age. It is not a job for an amateur unless he has plenty time, patience and resourcefullness.
I am putting together a complete fitting kit, partly for our own benefit and this will include Blow Off Valve, BOV silicon joiner, air filter, battery, and edging trim. It would be useful if Damien could post photographs showing the edging trim on the inner wing. This could also be used on the front bumper.
Driving impressions were very good and without any additional insulation work the car runs easily in the cruise with throttle body temperatures 2 degrees over ambient but this can be improved.
Regards,
Harvey.
12 February 2006, 04:17 PM
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Harvey,
I have put pics of the pipework into the wing showing the edging trim along with a pic showing the battery with the pipework passing the battery highlighting the closeness of fit.
Damian.
link;
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=491700
I have put pics of the pipework into the wing showing the edging trim along with a pic showing the battery with the pipework passing the battery highlighting the closeness of fit.
Damian.
link;
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=491700
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Rich, Silver pipes are the latest ones, no more crackle red ones anymore
When you come to fit the APS you'll be surprised by how much your standard bumper beam weighs which you remove and replace with the one that came with the APS so in reality all the weight of that kit isnt added to your car as some of your existing parts are removed/replaced as well.
Conrad
When you come to fit the APS you'll be surprised by how much your standard bumper beam weighs which you remove and replace with the one that came with the APS so in reality all the weight of that kit isnt added to your car as some of your existing parts are removed/replaced as well.
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