how come FMIC's cant look THIS sick on b6's

**hyperspeed** · 08-10-2004 07:34 PM

and why cant our cores look like this?

something like that would be so much sexier... and fitment would be like 1000x nicer

***RippleChip*** · 08-10-2004 07:37 PM

That is one nice looking ride, that's for sure.

**G_A4** · 08-10-2004 07:38 PM

Originally posted by RippleChip
That is one nice looking ride, that's for sure.

i second that. sick ride.

**boysan** · 08-10-2004 07:50 PM

Originally posted by hyperspeed
and why cant our cores look like this?

something like that would be so much sexier... and fitment would be like 1000x nicer [/B]

Yeah, you'd think that there are enough B6s out that there would be a better AM offering.

**hyperspeed** · 08-10-2004 07:51 PM

someone should actually make FMICs that FIT our AM kits.. and dont look all puny n crap

**hyperspeed** · 08-10-2004 07:57 PM

wouldnt this be sexy.

**boysan** · 08-10-2004 08:01 PM

The lack of options keeps the Greedspeed twin SMIC high on my list. It's $850 but at least I know I could probably install it myself

**DLSJ5** · 08-10-2004 08:04 PM

Originally posted by hyperspeed
[B]wouldnt this be sexy.

Jeff,

So what are you saying I'm not sexy?!!! What do you think?

***Anthony*** · 08-10-2004 08:05 PM

Don't forget, FMICs aren't really for looks.

That GReddy one does look damn nice though.

**HyperM3** · 08-10-2004 08:10 PM

That Jetta is one beautifully clean ride. Paint/Wax job is perfect.

DLSJ5-which fmic is that?

**sweettalker** · 08-10-2004 08:13 PM

I really like the OCT one that DLSJ5 has but it's so damn expensive. The Ecode one IMHO looks like shit, it doesn't even fit the openings of the AM bumper very well at all. It looks too square and not rectangle enough. The core is too tall and not wide enough as well as the end tanks that are edged off whereas the round one would probably be better in looks and performance wise. I wish we had something like a spearco core premade to fit our cars. I think I might work something out on that..hehe hopefully :)

**DLSJ5** · 08-10-2004 08:13 PM

Originally posted by HyperM3
That Jetta is one beautifully clean ride. Paint/Wax job is perfect.

DLSJ5-which fmic is that?

OCT, got a great deal on it, works great.

**hyperspeed** · 08-10-2004 08:18 PM

actually ur OCT is one of the better ones ive seen on our cars. nice way of reppin. but its too damn expensive for my tastes at least.

notice how urs fills the center grilling perfectly..thats what id want on mine!

**DLSJ5** · 08-10-2004 08:19 PM

Originally posted by sweettalker
I really like the OCT one that DLSJ5 has but it's so damn expensive. The Ecode one IMHO looks like shit, it doesn't even fit the openings of the AM bumper very well at all. It looks too square and not rectangle enough. The core is too tall and not wide enough as well as the end tanks that are edged off whereas the round one would probably be better in looks and performance wise. I wish we had something like a spearco core premade to fit our cars. I think I might work something out on that..hehe hopefully :)

Sweet,

Thanks for the compliment, I got a great deal on it much less than advertised.

The Ecode one I think, is a Spearco core, the end tanks aren't actually square they angle in, you can't tell straight on, but from the side they taper down to the tubing. They actually got 8Hp on the dyno with it as well. The only thing I'm not crazy about is that it wouldn't cover the whole mouth of my Caractere bumper, you're right it's not as wide, but it is thick, thicker than my OCT, but it works well with the stock bumper.

**hyperspeed** · 08-10-2004 08:22 PM

chk out his spearco. fugly as hell lol....but i think thats cuz

1. its too small
2. its crooked. lol

http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/users/52591.phtml

**giago** · 08-10-2004 08:57 PM

OCT??
how much is one?
where i can get one?

**SignatureJames** · 08-10-2004 09:01 PM

just custom one...that is what i plan on doing...skyline or silvia intercooler core baby!!! time to hack up the rieger!!!

**imajn34** · 08-10-2004 09:06 PM

It's a Jetta, it's a girls car.

**JetBlue** · 08-10-2004 09:11 PM

Originally posted by DLSJ5
Jeff,

So what are you saying I'm not sexy?!!! What do you think?

All you would have to do is remove the grill to get the same look. The lack of a grill would probably open the FMIC to a lot of damage on the road though.
MO

**1sicknickel** · 08-10-2004 09:21 PM

What about the FMIC from SPP that one is nice

**Silvant** · 08-10-2004 09:27 PM

well we all know a fmic performs better if it looks dope... shit, look how ugly my apr fmic is...
you guys are good for some laughs though...

**JetBlue** · 08-10-2004 10:06 PM

Originally posted by Silvant
well we all know a fmic performs better if it looks dope... shit, look how ugly my apr fmic is...
you guys are good for some laughs though...

Silvant,
Were you in Encinitas a couple of weekends ago? I swear I saw your car at Leucadia and El Camino Real.

Sorry for the threadjack.

MO

**gearhead** · 08-10-2004 11:02 PM

Originally posted by DLSJ5
Sweet,

Thanks for the compliment, I got a great deal on it much less than advertised. The Ecode one I think, is a Spearco core, the end tanks aren't actually square they angle in, you can't tell straight on, but from the side they taper down to the tubing. They actually got 8Hp on the dyno with it as well. The only thing I'm not crazy about is that it wouldn't cover the whole mouth of my Caractere bumper, you're right it's not as wide, but it is thick, thicker than my OCT, but it works well with the stock bumper.

This is correct, the Ecode FMIC end tanks have a trapezoidal cross section. But i do wish it was a little wider to cover the width of the lower grrlle also. Ahh, with my stock bumper it's not that visible.

**hyperspeed** · 08-10-2004 11:22 PM

Originally posted by Silvant
well we all know a fmic performs better if it looks dope... shit, look how ugly my apr fmic is...
you guys are good for some laughs though...

who ever said performance could not be achieved with beauty? i mean jeez i COULD slap in one helluva core in there and hack up my bumper or not have one at all.. then id prolly outperform every other FMIC out there.. whats wrong with adding to the visual aspect?

u pay for something to yield gains but does that automatically mean that it has to be ass ugly?

**foofighter** · 08-10-2004 11:32 PM

but form should always follow function!!!!

**bugzy** · 08-11-2004 12:09 AM

Originally posted by JetBlue
Silvant,
Were you in Encinitas a couple of weekends ago? I swear I saw your car at Leucadia and El Camino Real.

Sorry for the threadjack.

MO

there is a silver S4 Avant with blacked out kinesis wheels in carlsbad ... he runs a extreme sports shop

**JMG** · 08-11-2004 12:12 AM

Originally posted by hyperspeed
who ever said performance could not be achieved with beauty? i mean jeez i COULD slap in one helluva core in there and hack up my bumper or not have one at all.. then id prolly outperform every other FMIC out there.. whats wrong with adding to the visual aspect?

u pay for something to yield gains but does that automatically mean that it has to be ass ugly?

actually running without a bumper might hurt your aerodynamics

**bbaudi382** · 08-11-2004 12:34 AM

but i bet you'd get a better 1/4 time

**hyperspeed** · 08-11-2004 12:35 AM

weight reduction. while we're on the topic. u might as well rip off everything else that is practical

**bbaudi382** · 08-11-2004 12:46 AM

yeah, no sides, chop trunk, chop doors, chop roof, no hood(for better airflow)

i fail to see why some of you hardcore performance guys that scoff at people who like to ride in style arent driving fast gokarts. (sti???)

our cars are not performance machines, but a decent blend of performance, styling, and practicality...there is NOTHING wrong with trying to find more power out of your cars but you dont see people who like their cars to look good shitting on the performance threads by laughing that even with thousands in go mods you still lose to stock SRT-4.

maybe i should start posting in the headlight threads...

"ecodes?!?! **** ecodes...**** headlights, take it out, better airflow! why spend money on something that slows your car down. see at night? **** seeing at night. what are streetlamps for. you can see at night while i go drive faster than you into a wall."