New Wheels , and AWE FMIC

[Six Speed Turbo]

I finally got some new wheels. I'll take more pics later when the car is clean. I also took a pic of the FMIC peeking through the grille, and a pic of the wife's MK5 GTI.

I know the car(s) need to be lowered but I will do that when spring rolls around. The wheels are Enkei Wheel Rsv (anthracite) wrapped in Falken Ziex 912 - 235/40ZR18 W95









All coments welcome, even though most of them will be about how low the car(s) needs to be.

[Elohite]

you should look into thinner sidewalls for a more aggressive look

[MAlby7]

you should look into thinner sidewalls for a more aggressive look

That's the stock tire size for the 18" wheels.

[Geoffafa]

well you said it, so ill play along, Those wheels are nice, they just would look so much nicer if you lower the car. otherwise car looks awesome!! that intercool is retarded huge!

[Elohite]

That's the stock tire size for the 18" wheels.

who doesnt what to upgrade to wider/ lower profile tires with new rims?

[nnnick]

who doesnt what to upgrade to wider/ lower profile tires with new rims?

Lots of people - maintaining the same diameter as stock ensures your speedo is still correct and prevents any excessive wear that would result otherwise. Keeping a larger sidewall helps maintain ride quality, whereas thinner sidewalls make the ride stiffer and rougher...

[Hyphy]

that intercool is retarded huge!

x1100000

[aaron1085]

now, here is a question. I'm not automotive expert. With larger intercoolers such as yours peaking through. When driving in snow storms or rain storms, does that hurt the car in anyway?

[Six Speed Turbo]

now, here is a question. I'm not automotive expert. With larger intercoolers such as yours peaking through. When driving in snow storms or rain storms, does that hurt the car in anyway?

Only if you have a leak in the system, maybe....... some water could get sucked into the piping if that were the case.

Maybe Alex from AWE will chime in on this matter.

[Glassnpowder98]

Lots of people - maintaining the same diameter as stock ensures your speedo is still correct and prevents any excessive wear that would result otherwise. Keeping a larger sidewall helps maintain ride quality, whereas thinner sidewalls make the ride stiffer and rougher...

Ride quality is definitely noticeable. I put my 17in stockers back on for the winter and the ride is a lot better (coming from 245/35/19). However, I'm not going to increase the sidewall when I need new summer tires because in my opinion the look and increased handling outweighs the rougher ride.

[Six Speed Turbo]

The tires ride really nice even in hard turning situations. It has a very stiff sidewall for a 40 series tire.

[JRMSLINEA4]

Looks good.

[Six Speed Turbo]

Thanks!

[BriAnders]

All coments welcome, even though most of them will be about how low the car(s) needs to be.

you hit that nail on the head. although i can't really say anything because i'm quilty of that too

[Six Speed Turbo]

you hit that nail on the head. although i can't really say anything because i'm quilty of that too

I know. I have been on this forum long enough to know what to expect. Alot of people are guilty of owning a 4X4 instead of an AWD car. But I wanted to concentrate on the performance of the car before I worked on looks of it. I am getting there but a little slower than I would like to.

[Six Speed Turbo]

x1100000

Yes it is, but check out my other thread titled "New Best Track Times". It is worth the money, and it works as advertised.......very well.

[BriAnders]

I know. I have been on this forum long enough to know what to expect. Alot of people are guilty of owning a 4X4 instead of an AWD car. But I wanted to concentrate on the performance of the car before I worked on looks of it. I am getting there but a little slower than I would like to.

thats the way to do it. afterall, what's more important... having a car that LOOKS fast, or having a car that IS fast?

[04Ultrasprt]

Car looks great, a drop will help but it works for now. My car is all jacked up too, keeping it that way for the winter though. Great choice on the FMIC, looks real agressive with that grill

[EMAXX]

Car looks good. Hopefully I'll have a AWE FMIC here pretty soon.

[Spiff69]

Looks good, man - a side shot would be nice :)

[Six Speed Turbo]

Looks good, man - a side shot would be nice :)

I'll take some more pics when I wash it!

[pw211]

you should get some mesh and put it in your bumper to match your grill, that would look sick and its a really cheap mod to do!

[Sharkfin]

I don't really care about the drop but I just don't like those wheels, they just don't do it for me. Did you get a good deal or something?

I like the FMIC though, I want one!

[Six Speed Turbo]

I don't really care about the drop but I just don't like those wheels, they just don't do it for me. Did you get a good deal or something?

I like the FMIC though, I want one!

Yes, brand new wheels and tires were 1100 shipped to the front door. Inflated, balanced, all the hardware needed and I was ready to roll in 30 minutes.

I like the FMIC too, it keeps the IAT way down with the cold air we have here in KY.

[Sal_B7]

the front mount looks crazy through the grille!!

[Six Speed Turbo]

the front mount looks crazy through the grille!!

Is your Stage 3 coming with a FMIC or is it the baseline kit?

[Quattro]

sick! once it goes a bit lower its golden

[Six Speed Turbo]

I know me and the wife both agree the mod is coils.

[Six Speed Turbo]

the front mount looks crazy through the grille!!

I'll trade you my grille for your stage 3 straight up no cash. It's a good deal only for a limited time. Times running out act now.

Some people get all the luck, with my luck I will win another all expense paid trip to IRAQ. Lucky me huh!!!

[audidrver]

I'll trade you my grille for your stage 3 straight up no cash. It's a good deal only for a limited time. Times running out act now.

Some people get all the luck, with my luck I will win another all expenses paid trip to IRAQ. Lucky me huh!!!

All expense?

[Alex/AWE]

Only if you have a leak in the system, maybe....... some water could get sucked into the piping if that were the case.

Maybe Alex from AWE will chime in on this matter.

Did someone call for me?

now, here is a question. I'm not automotive expert. With larger intercoolers such as yours peaking through. When driving in snow storms or rain storms, does that hurt the car in anyway?

I'm not exactly sure what you mean here. Are you asking if the water/snow will get into the intercooler and the motor?

If thats the case, no water will not get into the system.

Look at this photo:



See how the face of the intercooler has alternating rows of fins and solid sections (charge rows)? The air flowing into the end tanks goes into the charge rows and gets cooled as it passes through the core. Any water from rain that goes into the fins will not affect the performance of the car/IC.

If the install was faulty and there was a leak somewhere in the piping, that is a different story.

Is that what you were asking?

[Six Speed Turbo]

All expense?

Yes... thank you for correcting me.