edizio

I'm 320+ bhp on my classic STi v6 and I'm really going to need to change the intercooler to get to my goal of 400. I've seen a great post by Scott. T on fitting the STi 8 intercooler to the classic but saw there were a few problems with the strutt brace. I just find the front mounted intercoolers on the classic look so tacky and tend to just look like the kind of cars you'd see outside McDonalds.

I find front mounted intercoolers on the newage look quite sleek but the classics just make me not want one. This is probably the nicest one I've seen, (although I haven't seen a lot) http://media.fastcar.co.uk/wp-conten...08/4cdf_16.jpg

What are other people's opinions on front mounted intercoolers?

Willowsdad

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No problems at all with front mounts that sit behind the bumper, but I hate when people have big cut outs and the intercooler sits in or even Infront of the bumper!

BLU

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Spray it black, looks less obvious then

alcazar

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No.

edizio

That intercooler looks rather nice blu.. which one is it and did you hvae to cut out any of the bumper at all?

Is that number plate legal? I've wanted a small one but figured it's not worth the £1000 spot fine

alcazar

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It looks like a Hybrid GT or GT2.

Yes, you need to cut the bumper, quite a lot needs to be removed. I've watched it done and it's a skilled job.

tattoosi

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As long as it's a jdm import then a smaller number plate is not illegal. As for the looks on the classic I think they look smart but I'm gonna say that as I've just bought one lol

mickywrx

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That's the nicest you've seen?

Where have you been looking? The amount it underhangs the bumper is ridiculous for starters.

Mine since I've lost my splitter.



And one from not long before I lost it.

bustaMOVEs

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Flol @ venoms

BLU

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I think its a Hybrid or similar, don't actually know as I got it 2nd hand!!

As alcazar said there is a fair amount of cutting to be done. I just did it bit by bit until it fitted well. I added 2" to the bottom of my bumper to cover the bottom, no mean feat, but looks factory - bet you didn't even notice

scoobyman2007

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I like the fmic on them as long it's not over the top

CutMasterT

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that looks really good painted black

g7prs

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I'd agree and I'm going to get mine painted when the engines out.

Fat Boy

They don't stay black for long as every stone chip shows up silver. After years of black I've recently given up and left it natural alloy colour

joz8968

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I have a satin black metal mesh - with small 'honeycombs' whose shape ape the ones in the OEM MY99/00 grille - in front of mine. Professionally fitted by API.

Looks perfectly 'OEM' if you ask me (indeed, if you were none the wiser, you'd never know).

BLU

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Mine stayed black for years couple of coats of etch primer 1st is the key

mickywrx

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Pics or it doesn't exist!

mickywrx

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Christ! Nearly 3 years since me and Lisa met you at the NBO!

riiidaa

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yes they can be ugly and bumper can look toss if cut too much or mesh choice is poor

riiidaa

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see what i mean

gc8-r

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That's is minging....!!!!!!
Would go out in any light with that..

joz8968

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lol

It's at RCM at the mo. Been meaning to add more contemporary pics of her to My Garage, for ages.

I'll take some when I get her back.

BLU

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Yep hasn't time flown and Trails car still isn't on the road

riiidaa

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It's offensive isn't it, a p1 splitter, a screwdriver and a bin might rescue it.

night_51

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I prefer my top mounted

Kwik

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I found this the other day.....

alcazar

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Well at least he didn't have to cut his bumper...

53

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Some look shocking All depends on the installation The hybrids fit the best IMHO