AH Fab / Ebay / Forge S3/A3 FMIC installs (image heavy)

Not that i know of actually but there is a lot more room behind the TT bumper than the s3 in my experiance :)
 
So much more space :( Seems like the piping routes were better too. The AH V2 fits ok with 2x alloy 90s and 2x silicone 90s but it wasn't quite perfect and the hose to the charge pipe on the drivers side is rubbing on the back of the headlight.
 
Rosso TT said:
It's like dejawu haha.
Did you guys remove the aliens?
I didn't.
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were aliens an optional extra??


heres a sneak peak of my work today:
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welly cooler
63mm pipes, welded on to end tanks.
so far, very promising in keeping fogs, i've dont LOTS of measuring back and to my bumper.
will post everything when its finished.

god its warm!!
 
Did you find that alloy 90 degree pipe sits a bit ****** into the hose to the charge pipe?
 
Looking good Super K!

My only one concern would be how have you flushed / mated the 63mm pipe onto the 76mm tank on the exit side of the cooler?

On the way in, I don't think the step or lip would effect flow at all, but on the exit, if you've pushed the 63 inside say 15mm (as an example) then welded around the end, you've effectively created a little 10-15mm slot if that makes sense?
 
Prawn said:
Looking good Super K!

My only one concern would be how have you flushed / mated the 63mm pipe onto the 76mm tank on the exit side of the cooler?

On the way in, I don't think the step or lip would effect flow at all, but on the exit, if you've pushed the 63 inside say 15mm (as an example) then welded around the end, you've effectively created a little 10-15mm slot if that makes sense?
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im unsure of how dave did it, but, i imagine the 3inch hole was welded around its inside to reduce the diameter slightly, then the 2.5 inch bend place on/slightly in to this reduced hole, and the pipe and gap then welded. it certainly looks that way to me. i cant imagine the pipe being deep into that outlet at all.

here are my final pictures of it:
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as said in my thread, the 3inch outlets foul the fog grills, but they are secure.
i had no idea where the bumper would foul, but im more than happy with the outcome!

p.s. i want to paint the pipes black to stealth it a little. of course keeping the shiny core!
 
Best pull the plug to the pump behind the headlight as risk burning the pump out, could always set up an intercooler spray kit to run off of this pump I'm in the process of doing so ;)
 
superkarl said:
i've left y headlight washers in, but they are disconnected. they leaked a little so i just blanked the hose off
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Should mention that they are going to be part of the MOT as any car with Xenons need self levelling and washers... any bit of it that doesn't work will mean a failed MOT..

<tuffty/>
 
Should mention that they are going to be part of the MOT as any car with Xenons need self levelling and washers... any bit of it that doesn't work will mean a failed MOT..

<tuffty/>
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Same sort of thing as emissions....decat ;)
 
I like what you have done there Karl, but I would have the same concern as Prawn. What length 90deg pipes did you get. Gonna order some and fit mine your way so as to keep the fogs but with a slight difference. Gonna make some step down connectors so there is no gap between the pipe and cooler and weld it all together.
 
Sam_ said:
AH Fabs V2 fitting guide

Fittings:
- 2 x 63mm 90 degree alloy bends
- 2 x 63mm 90 degree silicon bends
- 10 JCS Hi Grip clips - I used 70-90mm but I'd go a size down if I done it again
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Hi all, where can I buy (online) the correct alloy and silicon bends and clips for fitting the AH Fabs V2 ? Good stuff please :)
 
Generally myself and a lot if people buy off of eBay through mr silicone and ap motorstore.......good stuff and generally good prices ;)
 
Ok, thank you !

And do I order 60mm or 63mm tubing ? Because original is 60mm I guess and the FAB V2 has 63mm bends ?
 
StevenS3 said:
Hi all, where can I buy (online) the correct alloy and silicon bends and clips for fitting the AH Fabs V2 ?
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StevenS3 said:
And do I order 60mm or 63mm tubing ? Because original is 60mm I guess and the FAB V2 has 63mm bends ?
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<tuffty/> said:
63mm as I told you in the PM you sent me at 9am this morning mate...
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Steven, ALL the information you need is in this thread, all the links to sellers, the sellers everyone has used, the lists of parts they have used, many people, Bill, Welly, Westy, Tufty, Karl, Sportstractor, myself, and many others have all taken the time to post up detailled write ups with links, pics, problems, solutions, everything. Please take time to read all 12 pages before posting any more FMIC questions.

There can be nothing more frustrating than being PM'd a question, and giving a full and thorough answer, only to find that exact question posted on the public board a few hours later. The original recipient of your PM has obviosuly been selected for a reason, so you've already in effect 'validated' the quality of the response before you've even pressed send!

If you're going to do something like that, you're best just asking in here first, that way people don't feel like they're wasting their time going to the trouble of writing a detailled PM direct to you, only for it to be ignored.
 
Did yours come with the dv and n75 fittings on the pipe or did you fab those on ?
 
Going to order a AH V2 soon hope fully got some in stock if not will he get one made ? going to get all my pipe work first though so just to check I get 2 x silicone 63mm 90 d hose and 2 x 63 mm 90 d alloy bend ? Is there anything else is it worth changing the top pipes
 
dre_S3 said:
Going to order a AH V2 soon hope fully got some in stock if not will he get one made ? going to get all my pipe work first though so just to check I get 2 x silicone 63mm 90 d hose and 2 x 63 mm 90 d alloy bend ? Is there anything else is it worth changing the top pipes
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Normally made to order but don't take too long IIRC... top hoses are always worth changing...

<tuffty/>
 
Make sure he welds the brackets on the correct way

But yeah, that's right plus I used one of the OEM hoses from MAP tube to alloy 90 on the passenger side.
 
Mr Prawn & Irish Dave, I hear your concerns.......;)

But do not worry, i built the rim of the pipes up with 15mm ali bands so it was the exact size, then ported them out to 2mm off the core size, then welded flush with the core...:o.k:
 
Sam_ said:
Have a look on eBay too. I got a pair of the (SFS?) upper two hoses (with dv relocation) for a bargain and seen as they don't really wear, it's no worse than new really.
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Yeah gonna get the SFS ones there based in Luton were I live, mate of mine knows someone that works there so waiting to see if he can get me discount :) what's the difference with dv hoses might just go for the normal hoses
 
Yeah, just go for normal. It makes a tiny bit of difference to the life of the diverter valve, supposedly. Downside is it's a bit more piping to do.

JtotheD said:
looks good sam, need to get mine ordered. I've already printed off your fitting guide for reference! cheers for posting it up!
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No worries! There's enough in this thread to cover most scenarios. Tufftys pictures were a major help to me. Report back after your fitting to improve my guide! :)
 
Hmm im begining to think buying a forge cooler wasnt a good idea :/
Could anyone copy the forge instructions as ive bought my secondhand and i dont know if ill get any
thanks
 
Collister said:
Hmm im begining to think buying a forge cooler wasnt a good idea :/
Could anyone copy the forge instructions as ive bought my secondhand and i dont know if ill get any
thanks
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You can download them from Forges website on the FIMC's product page

<tuffty/>
 
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