VRSF 7" FMIC question

livnpaintball2 · 08-02-2013, 08:27 PM

I bought a new 7" FMIC and it did not come with the bottom brackets or hardware, does anyone know what size the hardware is? Sent the vendor a pm but has not responded yet.

135Pats · 08-02-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by livnpaintball2

I bought a new 7" FMIC and it did not come with the bottom brackets or hardware, does anyone know what size the hardware is? Sent the vendor a pm but has not responded yet.

Hardware? Explain

As for the bottom brackets, they were a V1 part that have not been used since. Absolutely no reason to worry, the vast majority of intercoolers do not use them. So really, nothing to worry about on that front.

Everfly · 08-02-2013, 09:55 PM

We had customer came in today for VRSF 7" installed in his 335i N55. Take quite work to fit it in have to trim quite bit the front and we make 2 brackets to hold the bottom IC to the frame. There is mounting points on the IC but no bracket came with it. I recommend to use the bracket since it only hold by 2 screws to the plastic frame and coupler. I can snatch some pics tomorrow when I come to the shop.

adevangel84 · 08-02-2013, 10:36 PM

I installed mine without the brackets. And its holding up fine. Tiago told me its not required. There was considerable trimming but it fits perfect after that. Here are some pics.

Everfly · 08-02-2013, 10:54 PM

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I installed mine without the brackets. And its holding up fine. Tiago told me its not required. There was considerable trimming but it fits perfect after that. Here are some pics.

Should drill out the rest of holes on the side grill to get more air in

adevangel84 · 08-02-2013, 10:56 PM

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Should drill out the rest of holes on the side grill to get more air in

Thats a great idea, never thought of that. Got any pics of it done?

NORAGRETS · 08-03-2013, 02:54 AM

does any one make an aftermarket grill without the side parts blocked off?

xShadows · 08-03-2013, 10:39 AM

Mine fit fine and I'm not using any brackets.

Tiny Chainsaw · 08-03-2013, 04:45 PM

Can someone tell me which part are you supposed to trim off the car??

adevangel84 · 08-03-2013, 06:20 PM

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Can someone tell me which part are you supposed to trim off the car??

You need to trim the plastic bumper support and not the actual bumper. You will see what you need to trim when you look after you remove the stock intercooler. There is a great DIY thread somewhere here that highlights what to trim off.

livnpaintball2 · 08-04-2013, 12:51 PM

Bolts ( hardware ) are 8x1.25 if anyone wants to know.

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Everfly Brigadier General 154 Rep 3,143 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (51)	We had customer came in today for VRSF 7" installed in his 335i N55. Take quite work to fit it in have to trim quite bit the front and we make 2 brackets to hold the bottom IC to the frame. There is mounting points on the IC but no bracket came with it. I recommend to use the bracket since it only hold by 2 screws to the plastic frame and coupler. I can snatch some pics tomorrow when I come to the shop.
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adevangel84 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 (RIP) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (2)	I installed mine without the brackets. And its holding up fine. Tiago told me its not required. There was considerable trimming but it fits perfect after that. Here are some pics. Attached Images __________________ 2008 135i Mods: MHD/AFe/ER/Synapse/VRSF/Berk/Cobb
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