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Old 27 April 2009, 10:05 PM
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Default JAPSPEED FMIC, ANY GOOD?

I may have got one cheap on ebay, just wondering if they are any good? It comes with the mikalor clamps which is good i suppose.
Ive done a search and from what i gather the pipework on some kits is better than others.
Any experiences welcome!

Ps: its going on a 99 type r if this makes any difference
Old 27 April 2009, 11:26 PM
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I saw that intercooler too, was a good price!
As far as i know japspeed are just a supplier, so that intercooler could be anything, i did ask him as i was interested, but got no reply. Could be autobahn,hybrid, ect.
Old 28 April 2009, 07:43 AM
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I jumped in and 'bought it now' for £150 He just said its from japspeed unsure what make I'll get it and let you all know what it fits like
Old 28 April 2009, 02:24 PM
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I'd be tempted to stick to known brands personally.

If theres anything amiss with the core or it fails physically the only place for the bits to go will be your engine.
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I fitted a japspeed FMIC to a mate's car a few weeks ago, the pipework was terrible the worst i have seen. The pipe to the throttle body and the pipe to the turbo were complete the wrong shape along with most of the clips being the wrong size!
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Great! Well its to late now, its on its way. Best case scenario 'it fits and is ok' or worse case it goes back on ebay. Maybe even make a profit!
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It was the worse case scenario, the intercooler didnt look too bad but the pipe work looked like it had been welded by chimps Not all bad though, i sold it on for more than i paid for it
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I was going to buy one from them in the next couple of weeks. Will give it a miss I think.
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Originally Posted by Beastra
I was going to buy one from them in the next couple of weeks. Will give it a miss I think.
Im getting a hybrid from Harvey now, i dont envisage such proplems with that
Old 15 May 2009, 10:48 PM
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There should be no problems whatsoever with the Hybrid if it is fitted properly. Hundreds of people have them and we must average fitting one a week so we know all the little foibles you may come across on differing installations.
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I have a Hybrid from Harvey, and it fitted 100%, i would say it fitted better than the old autobahn88 kit i use to have.
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