I hope the production versions of the pipes fit better. I'm actually really disappointed with the upper IC pipe fitment from the above pictures. Is Helix going to end up coming out with a version 2 like they did w/ the downpipes? Cuz if they are, I'll just wait.

 

well like people were saying it doesnt seem to fit to well with the stock battery i garuntee with a mini bat it would fit great.... just stinks that you would have to go with a mini bat since this kit was made not to have to do that......... o well ill have mine installed in a few days and let u guys know how it goes!

 

version 2 like the downpipes, that sound llike it

 

eh i really dont think thier will be a version 2 worst case they will require a mini bat and im pretty sure the pics he was showing were from the testing ones the rough designs they were mocking up ... i dont know though

 

Good Morning,
Does that mean that my shinny pipes are "out the door shipped"..?

And how about the PM quote request for flywheel/clutch...?

MachC5

 

Hey guys,

The ones pictured are the prototype ones (notice how they're unpolished). The production versions have that bend resolved. There is no rubbing against any portion of the chassis. That being said, unfortunately with the stock batter, it's just going to be a super tight squeeze, simply because the USDM battery is fairly large. We've installed several of the Ralliart and various other brand IC pipes, and they all push up against the battery. I'll try to get some pics of the production versions shortly.

Thanks

Gary
Gruppe-S

 

Hey gary mind talking to Max and asking him if he sent out the parts for Richard Clark in littleton shoot me a PM plz thanks man as soon as i get those ill have a full write up and install pics!

 

Hi Richard already shipped as of 12/22, I"ll PM you with your tracking number. Thanks

Gary
Gruppe-S

 

Hi! For the rubbing on the frame rails, I think that might be the angle of the picture, we didn't have any fitment issues on the body of the car, only a tight sqeeze on the battery

Have a happy new year guys!

Gary
Gruppe-S

 

gary i know you probly wont be on today (holiday) but i pmed u back with some questions please get back as soon as u can thanks man

 

Bump waiting for a pm hehe thanks

 

Did they Ship Yet...?

 

Okay, I went ahead and got the Helix IC pipes. The production version of these pipes seem to fit better than the prototypes in earlier pictures. I've only installed the upper IC pipe so far using the OE hose clamps.

Of the 10 t-bolt clamps I recieved, only 2 of them fit over the couplings when they're installed on over the IC pipes. The other 8 were too small. Anyone else have this issue? I'll call Gruppe-S later today.

Overall, I am impressed with the fitment of these pipes! With my stock battery pushed all the way to the right, the upper pipe barely touches it but is not under tension in any way. It also barely touches the upper radiator hose. I'll probably get some heat wrap for the upper radiator hose. And lastly, it barely clears the fan controller and clears the frame by a lot.

 

Here are the pics. More to come once I install the lower pipes and get my hose clamp issue resolved. Props goes to Gruppe-s for another fine product!

 

Looks like it fits much better