New AWE FMIC & Gloss Black Grille installed...

**buzzsaw** · 09-09-2009 03:10 PM

Just finished installing my new AWE Intercooler, Gloss Black Grille and Chrome Fog Light Rings last weekend and wanted to share a few pictures.

I gathered up all the parts for one BIG install!
With the help of all the advice I found on this forum and some pictures from a German site, everything went great! No surprises.

1. The before picture:

2. After pulling the Bumper cover:

3. You can see the old IC at the bottom:

4. Complete Destruction:

5. The new AWE Intercooler:

6. Now for the new Gloss Black Grille:

7. New Chrome Fog surrounds and ready to Rock & Roll:

**MiracleWhips** · 09-09-2009 03:12 PM

Photos no work.......

**buzzsaw** · 09-09-2009 03:15 PM

Doh!!!
Now they are there.

**MiracleWhips** · 09-09-2009 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by buzzsaw

Doh!!!
Now they are there.

All but pic #7 that is....

The GB grill looks great on Grey.

Looks like the hardest part of this install is just getting behind the front bumper.....

**buzzsaw** · 09-09-2009 03:58 PM

Thanks, MiracleWhips.
I can't get the last photo to post. Must of hit my limit.

Looks like the hardest part of this install is just getting behind the front bumper.....

The bumper cover was a bit of work, but not too bad.
It would go twice as fast if I had to do it again.

**ddun** · 09-09-2009 04:00 PM

how does the FMIC feel? night and day difference?

**buzzsaw** · 09-09-2009 04:15 PM

So far, with my Butt-dyno, it feels like the Torque is stretching out further, especially on my everyday commute. I feel more pull getting on the freeway and from the stop lights.
Next weekend I will get more of a chance to test in out.

**sakimano** · 09-09-2009 04:40 PM

I think if I ever added an FMIC I'd get it painted black somehow. They stand out WAY too much through the grill.

**aznpxdd** · 09-09-2009 05:09 PM

How much did the gloss black/filler plate run you?

**Alkivar** · 09-09-2009 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by sakimano

I think if I ever added an FMIC I'd get it painted black somehow. They stand out WAY too much through the grill.

I have to agree, fortunately they sell a black spray paint specifically for radiators/intercoolers that wont affect their heat dispersion.

**JasonR** · 09-09-2009 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by sakimano

I think if I ever added an FMIC I'd get it painted black somehow. They stand out WAY too much through the grill.

That photo certainly makes it stand out. It doesn't look anywhere near that obvious under normal lighting conditions.

**buzzsaw** · 09-09-2009 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by aznpxdd

How much did the gloss black/filler plate run you?

They were only $280 w/tax from the dealer. I was lucky enough to receive a 20% off coupon plus another $25 off.
Regular price from the dealer would have been like $370.
That is for both the Grille and the Filler Plate.

**buzzsaw** · 09-09-2009 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by JasonR

That photo certainly makes it stand out. It doesn't look anywhere near that obvious under normal lighting conditions.

JasonR is right. The pictures I took really focus on the IC. All the light was coming from behind me. It is not as noticeable when the car is out in the sun light.
I plan on taking some more pictures this weekend and I will post them here.