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29 November 2002, 09:43 AM
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Hi 
I thought some of you might like to see these pics, I've had our new APS Top Mounted Intercooler on for 2 months now and have been very impressed indeed, but my Australian colleagues sent me some details on the new front mount which has been specifically designed for the new Subaru WRX and STI.
It requires no cutting and offers the largest FMIC available for the new car! Also a lot of you will be happy to know that we now use mandrel bent steel pipes with a red STI stylee crackle finish! Wow I know what's on my Christmas list to myself!
Here is my interCOOLer as it is:
And how it is going to look soon, (hmm wonder if I should keep the street fighter look without the front bumper?)
I thought some of you might like to see these pics, I've had our new APS Top Mounted Intercooler on for 2 months now and have been very impressed indeed, but my Australian colleagues sent me some details on the new front mount which has been specifically designed for the new Subaru WRX and STI.
It requires no cutting and offers the largest FMIC available for the new car! Also a lot of you will be happy to know that we now use mandrel bent steel pipes with a red STI stylee crackle finish! Wow I know what's on my Christmas list to myself!
Here is my interCOOLer as it is:
And how it is going to look soon, (hmm wonder if I should keep the street fighter look without the front bumper?)
29 November 2002, 09:50 AM
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Jamie, they still look like silicone hoses on there!
How much heat soak do you get from not having your heatshield on, and t=with the intercooler sat so far over the turbo?
How much heat soak do you get from not having your heatshield on, and t=with the intercooler sat so far over the turbo?
29 November 2002, 09:58 AM
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The pipes are Mandrel Bent Steel with a red crackle finish, you cant really appreciate the pic, without seeing a closer shot, so this might help...
On average the inlet temps dropped by 2 degrees c (measured) on a 70 MPH cruise after fitting my Top Mount. Heat soak has not been a problem, even after a couple of trackdays, where I experience no brake fade due to over heating of the brake cylinder, which can sometimes be a problem.
The reason I do not have the turbo heat sheild on is that I have had our turbos on and off and simply did not have time to fit it back on, also the APS cast turbo collector has its own sheild, which doesnt interact well with the OEM sheilds.
The pipes are Mandrel Bent Steel with a red crackle finish, you cant really appreciate the pic, without seeing a closer shot, so this might help...
On average the inlet temps dropped by 2 degrees c (measured) on a 70 MPH cruise after fitting my Top Mount. Heat soak has not been a problem, even after a couple of trackdays, where I experience no brake fade due to over heating of the brake cylinder, which can sometimes be a problem.
The reason I do not have the turbo heat sheild on is that I have had our turbos on and off and simply did not have time to fit it back on, also the APS cast turbo collector has its own sheild, which doesnt interact well with the OEM sheilds.
29 November 2002, 10:03 AM
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You know what is coming next dont you
Why have they changed the design then? i notice that the pipes have brakets in them, in particular the one from the turbo to the intercooler.
Have they changed the design for the classic one? ie steel not silicone?
If so, can i change mine at no cost
Steven
ps its not an attack about the product, i just want to know why the sudden change!
Why have they changed the design then? i notice that the pipes have brakets in them, in particular the one from the turbo to the intercooler.
Have they changed the design for the classic one? ie steel not silicone?
If so, can i change mine at no cost
Steven
ps its not an attack about the product, i just want to know why the sudden change!
29 November 2002, 10:07 AM
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Steven
They havent changed the design of the MY92-00 Impreza Intercooler, only the design of the new WRX Intercooler, so I hope that clears things up?
Jamie
[Edited by Jamie Whitfield - 11/29/2002 10:22:14 AM]
They havent changed the design of the MY92-00 Impreza Intercooler, only the design of the new WRX Intercooler, so I hope that clears things up?
Jamie
[Edited by Jamie Whitfield - 11/29/2002 10:22:14 AM]
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29 November 2002, 10:12 AM
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Davie , all the prices are on my site, www.j-w-racing.com also if you need any help please let me know.
Prices on the D/R Series FMIC are to be confirmed in the next few days.
Jamie
Prices on the D/R Series FMIC are to be confirmed in the next few days.
Jamie
29 November 2002, 10:25 AM
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Hi jamie, had a look at the APS section of your site, but couldn't find any indication of prices. very impressed both by the look and and the fact you don't need to hack your car to bits to fit it!
29 November 2002, 10:37 AM
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Jamie, it still looks like you have to cut the bumper, hence the reason why there is the black finishing strips. It looks like you dont have to cut thebracket that the intercooler sits on because they provide a replacement one.
You only have to look at the grill on the aps website to see that there has been some cutting of the bumper IMO.
are you sure you dont have to cut the bumper?
steven
ps not attacking it, as i have one on my car although its a classic, and i am happy. just want to get things clear in my head, thats all.
You only have to look at the grill on the aps website to see that there has been some cutting of the bumper IMO.
are you sure you dont have to cut the bumper?
steven
ps not attacking it, as i have one on my car although its a classic, and i am happy. just want to get things clear in my head, thats all.
29 November 2002, 10:55 AM
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Doesnt look much / any bigger than mine
Edited to add, doing a track day... it aint going to be overheating brake fluid that gives you brake fade...
David
[Edited by David_Wallis - 11/29/2002 10:56:48 AM]
Edited to add, doing a track day... it aint going to be overheating brake fluid that gives you brake fade...
David
[Edited by David_Wallis - 11/29/2002 10:56:48 AM]
29 November 2002, 10:58 AM
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Yes you do have to cut the bumper on the WRX, but not the bar behnind it which other Intercoolers require.
If you don't think this is big, then you need to compare it to other new WRX intercoolers, its maffiss!
If you don't think this is big, then you need to compare it to other new WRX intercoolers, its maffiss!
29 November 2002, 11:01 AM
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Jamie, whilst i appreciate it is a large intercooler, and is certainly larger than the one on my car, it is not any larger than davids intercooler. I know as i specced the dimensions for him.
Steven
PS They do look good though
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PS They do look good though
29 November 2002, 11:12 AM
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LOL..
Looks soooooo much longer than mine...
Nice to see you offering some different products though jamie..
Keep up the good work... I Will be interested in seeing this one
Looks soooooo much longer than mine...
Nice to see you offering some different products though jamie..
Keep up the good work... I Will be interested in seeing this one
