Front Mounted Intercooler

[ross_broughton]

How easy is it to modify the front bumper in order to fit a front mount.

Just about to purchase one and debating whether to try and fit it myself but I am NO KIND of mechanic!

Any how to guides or any tips from anyone would be greatly appreciated!

 

[s3dave]

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?75425-AH-Fab-Ebay-Forge-S3-FMIC-(image-heavy)

 

[finesse]

tuffty, makes it look easy, am sure you could too

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?75425-AH-Fab-Ebay-Forge-S3-FMIC-(image-heavy)

 

[ross_broughton]

Cheers nice one guys!

 

[ross_broughton]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FMIC-AUDI-A3-1-8T-INTERCOOLER-KIT-96-03_W0QQitemZ200445477310QQcategoryZ72205QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D20%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8561836483892364251

Would this one fit the bill?

 

[ALPINE]

never done one on a A3/S3 but i did on my scooby. take your time is the only tip i can give. its really quite easy.

 

[adam8747]

My ebay one turned up today. Looks like an alright bit of kit for £200!

 

[ross_broughton]

My ebay one turned up today. Looks like an alright bit of kit for £200!

Is it the same one I have put a link up for?

If not could you let me know which one it is you have bought coz id like to go for one that other people have found to be good.

 

[adam8747]

Yes thats the one. Just needs some brackets, I cant find any in the box! All looks pretty high quality.

Should be pretty straight forward to fit. Think the bumper needs cutting regardless of what kit you get from what i read on here.

 

[ross_broughton]

Cool im gonna go for the same one then

cheers.

 

[S3BAM]

If you would of bought a Forge kit then you wouldnt of had to cut anything but a fair bit more than what youve paid here bud...

Just make sure u do the pipes up tight..!!! Ask Welly..!!!

 

[1animal1]

why not just buy the AH fab one for £250.....we can pretty much guarantee it will spank the quality of the ebay ones hands down and comes with custom brackets too!! and it fits without hassle as per tuftys thread....

Tim

 

[<tuffty/>]

Are we talking about an A3 or an S3 here? different fitment....

<tuffty/>

 

[1animal1]

good question

 

[Welly]

Are we talking about an A3 or an S3 here? different fitment....

<tuffty/>

Also different costings involved.

 

[ross_broughton]

I'm talking about an A3. Thought I read an AH one could cost more like £350?

 

[Welly]

If it's an A3, get the Turborevs kit. It's £50 cheaper to start with, and a very good kit.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-AUDI-A3-A..._CarParts_SM&hash=item5884b27c3d#ht_525wt_939

Make an offer of £185

 

[<tuffty/>]

I'm talking about an A3. Thought I read an AH one could cost more like £350?

The FMIC itself is about £250 then another £100 ish for hoses, clips and alloy bends...

The FMIC should fit an A3 although this as yet is unproven but the pipe work would be different...

<tuffty/>