I just ordered the fmic from ultimate racing.
Does anyone in the forums have it installed?
I'm planning to do the install by myself...
Hopefully I can pull it off.
Any cutting or mods that I have to deal with?? or is it all bolt on?
Also what's the most difficult part installing an fmic?

Thanks in advanced

 

well i woulda assume the most difficult part of install and fmic would be, installing the fmic

but really, from what i heard it can be done w/o taking off the front bumper which makes it a bit tricky. If you take the front bumper off you will have an easier time.

 

no cutting that i remember when i watched one get installed.

i assume you got it with the upper pipe as it wont fit our stock piping.

 

Yeah lol I'm just wondering about the fittings of the UR fmic. Hope I don't have to cut or modify anything...
Any tips on installing the fmic would be great!

 

Nope... got it without the upper pipe... guess I have to give them a call...

 

The pipe we have doesnt fit because the new intercooler is taller than the old one, i went through the same problem when i installed my evo x intercooler

 

Thanks for the info. I thought that would be the case...
Do u think there's a workaround for the pipes to fit?? How did u install yours??

 

You wont have to modify anything when you put it on. But yes you will need a new uicp

 

I just picked up a UR IC for my X a couple weeks ago... the first one showed up damaged, the second one showed up fine. They're very nice, but I've spent some time polishing the top and bottom of the core because they don't have a nice finish from garret...

The install isn't hard on an X, but it does require you to remove a bracket by popping some plastic rivets I believe... I still haven't installed it yet. I'm not sure on your RA. GL with your build

 

Its definitely necessary to take off the front bumper which takes like 20 minutes to remove. With the bumper out of the way, you can access the mounting points and attach the new intercooler to the licp.

 

I have not heard of any work arounds with the stock pipe but if you can you should get a hard pipe. it will really boost the numbers

 

Thanks for all the input. Don't know if I'll get the fmic for sure now... I'll let you guys know what i'll be doing tho.

 

i thought you already ordered it?

 

Yeah but it's only in processing state.
I guess it's a d*ck move... but I could probably call in first thing in the morning tomorrow and cancel.

 

Why cancel it, i love it
You guys are all tripping, i have the UR FMIC with stock piping and its fine, idk what all the fuss is about. And actualy no the hardest part is not installing the FMIC, i could do that with my eyes closed lol the hardest part is the removal of the bumper , which isnt even that hard to begin with. Any other questions