View Full Version : Fmic Came.....questions...
I got my hiboost stuff intoday.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Paul/FMIC/kit.JPG
look at the pipe and the flange, they don't look right to me.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Paul/FMIC/flange2.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Paul/FMIC/flange.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Paul/FMIC/pipe.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Paul/FMIC/pipe2.JPG
does that look right? the flange looks used.
sorry for the crappy pics.
and why does the instructions say to drill holes and cut stuff?
I thought no drilling was required for this kit...? (shrug)
mspeed101
05-04-2005, 01:02 AM
Looks fine to me. The pipes are mild steel thats why they look like that.
so will they rust after time?
mspeed101
05-04-2005, 01:07 AM
The outside wont cause its been chrome plated but the inside might
Striker187
05-04-2005, 01:10 AM
the inside will rust over time if it's not coated. there's always moisture in the air....
so i shouldn't worry about it then right?
also what about the whole cutting/drilling deal?
mspeed101
05-04-2005, 01:14 AM
the inside will rust over time if it's not coated. there's always moisture in the air....yea thats true
mspeed101
05-04-2005, 01:15 AM
so i shouldn't worry about it then right?
also what about the whole cutting/drilling deal?what does it say to cut and drill?
drill the metal piece that covers where the stock smic went.
and drill something off the bumper. spacers maybe. i gotta reread it, but i'm going to bed now.
Wiggles422
05-04-2005, 02:37 AM
is it just me or is that the new ic/tb pipe?
gfunkryan
05-04-2005, 03:20 AM
drill the metal piece that covers where the stock smic went.
is it just me or is that the new ic/tb pipe?
since the kit is shipping with the new radiator bracket, it would only make sense that the new pipe is in there as well.
so what did everyone cut when installing this?
Wiggles422
05-04-2005, 10:11 AM
it's been awhile but i cant remember cutting anything except i grinded down the three plastic "bars" behind the grill
the upper grill? what did u have to grind them down for?
and any tips before i start my install?
Wiggles422
05-04-2005, 10:47 AM
the bottom grill... after you take the bumper off look at the back of the grill and you'll see three bar things... i'll find a pic somewhere.
anyways i needed to grind mine down from the back so that the IC would fit without rubbing on the bumper.
the best tip i can give you is put cardboard in front of the radiator as soon as you take the fans out. as i was putting my fans back in a punched a hole in the radiator
Wiggles422
05-04-2005, 10:55 AM
pic off the three bars (hookedup240's car) http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/589000-589999/589278_38_full.jpg
TigrMsP
05-04-2005, 10:55 AM
I didn't cut anything.
does yours rub?
any words of advice?^^
VR RX7 R1
05-04-2005, 04:04 PM
In my experience, things will always fit differently from one car to the next. There are always slight differences in the production of cars as well as the aftermarket parts that are made. Stress, environmental considerations and other things will have to be factored in. Once you start removing things, test fit everything LOOSLY before getting too far into it. Measure twice and cut once. This will prevent things from looking like ass down the line. For example, I had to cut into some plastic wire loom to get my IC to fit on my 7. Some others didn't. All depends.
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