Side or front mount? - SEAT Cupra.net

*blackturbo* · 15-08-2006, 10:04

Is there any benefit to buying a new alloy side mount intercooler or just go the whole hog for a front mount?

*Molehill_Mike* · 15-08-2006, 10:07

FMIC!!!

Cheaper than upgrading SMIC if you go Laguna

Like SOO many others, I have joined the clan...its fantastic, do a search...

I know someone that will supply and fit one for £350...

Mike

*acidstrato* · 15-08-2006, 10:17

its not really worth it for the improvement over standard as it wont be much

go for the laguna if ya on a budget

i want a forge for looks aswell as performance

*Molehill_Mike* · 15-08-2006, 10:29

Heres mine with Laguna....just as an idea...

Mike

*blackturbo* · 15-08-2006, 10:31

My car already looks like I have an FMIC bcoz I have a new condensor lol!

*Molehill_Mike* · 15-08-2006, 10:33

Well mine cost me £130, not £700....

Are looks really worth another £570?? When the Laguna doesn't look out of place...

Just an idea...

Mike

*blackturbo* · 15-08-2006, 10:51

At the end of the day im just thinking about investing once I have my remap, and I completely agree, I dont think I would pay £500+ for form over function

*Molehill_Mike* · 15-08-2006, 10:57

7 hours to fit, with a little help, but like I said, I know someone that will happily supply all req'd parts and fit for circa £350...

350/7 = £50 an hour labor and you get the parts free haha

Mike

Munky · 15-08-2006, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_IbizaCupra

7 hours to fit, with a little help, but like I said, I know someone that will happily supply all req'd parts and fit for circa £350...

350/7 = £50 an hour labor and you get the parts free haha

Mike

When is he free?

*Molehill_Mike* · 15-08-2006, 11:15

I'll speak to him and let you know...

Mike

*seli_babe* · 15-08-2006, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackturbo

At the end of the day im just thinking about investing once I have my remap, and I completely agree, I dont think I would pay £500+ for form over function

If you're only getting Stage 1 (revo for example) you wouldn't need to upgrade it.. only if you go stage 2.. I dunno about the other re-maps tho..

*Molehill_Mike* · 15-08-2006, 11:17

I used to think that, but with the FMIC on, its so much better, the Cupra's should of come with them or similar as standard IMHO!!

Mike

15-08-2006, 11:40

Laguna FMIC is the way forward if your not wanting to spend mega bucks!

Theres no difference in air flow, temps , it just looks OE when the mesh is in.

Wouldnt bother with a SMIC, you will laugh whenyou see the difference in size between the Laguna FMIC and the SMIC.

If i knew how good a frount mount was going to be, id have got one before my first remap, but i did before my second remap cos i knew how poor aggressive maps are with the SMIC.

YOu will always find somebody that says a bad thing about the Laguna conversion, but its either ebcause they have an expensive one and dont want people "out doing them" with a cheaper unit, or because they are stuck in their ways.

Sam, Nick and Me have all done it before the main laguna post, and all swear by them

high on dirt · 15-08-2006, 11:55

flashbsd did i see you at vagtech yesterday? Mine was the blue Ibiza cupra? Yours was looking nice and shinny!

Nick

15-08-2006, 11:59

you sure did! Cambelty had just been changed by Greig

Its obnly just started running right after 2 years of problems!

They washed it for me! hadnt done it in months!

Yours was looking mint also matey!

*Molehill_Mike* · 15-08-2006, 12:03

We should have a Vagtech Customers meet, do a photo for the chaps up their..

Mike

*acidstrato* · 15-08-2006, 12:07

re: is it worth the extra money for the looks then imo yes it is...this is my opinion and nobody can change it...but i think the laguna item looks absolute shite, its overboard, it looks like a bodge...as said thats my own opinion of it

now the forge model looks oem, just the right size and theres just something about it that appeals to me alot more than the laguna intercooler does.add that to the fact that it comes with monumental customer service and so if anything at all went wrong with it I know the forge guys would sort it out no question as per their previous service

and then theres the fact I've had enough trips to forge before and bought enough products from them that I'm more than happy to pay it.. not just because of their service but alsoI feel loyal to them and I am happy to have the forge logo under my bonnet and when the time comes (hopefully in the next few weeks as Im lining up a new job now) I'll be on website to place the order

high on dirt · 15-08-2006, 12:09

GREAT IDEA MIKE!
im a graphic designer and can print in house at A0 width!

why thank you i was just looking at my new exhaust miltek with down pipe and high flow cat!
Got problems with my boast bouncing everywhere so Jon has let me try a few different N75 valves.
There great lads!
I think my cambelt will also need doing! I seem to go in there with a big list for them everytime!

*Molehill_Mike* · 15-08-2006, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidstrato

re: is it worth the extra money for the looks then imo yes it is...this is my opinion and nobody can change it...but i think the laguna item looks absolute shite, its overboard, it looks like a bodge...as said thats my own opinion of it

now the forge model looks oem, just the right size and theres just something about it that appeals to me alot more than the laguna intercooler does.add that to the fact that it comes with monumental customer service and so if anything at all went wrong with it I know the forge guys would sort it out no question as per their previous service

and then theres the fact I've had enough trips to forge before and bought enough products from them that I'm more than happy to pay it.. not just because of their service but alsoI feel loyal to them and I am happy to have the forge logo under my bonnet and when the time comes (hopefully in the next few weeks as Im lining up a new job now) I'll be on website to place the order

Couldn't agree more with having your own opinion...

Mike

15-08-2006, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidstrato

re: is it worth the extra money for the looks then imo yes it is...this is my opinion and nobody can change it...but i think the laguna item looks absolute shite, its overboard, it looks like a bodge...as said thats my own opinion of it

now the forge model looks oem, just the right size and theres just something about it that appeals to me alot more than the laguna intercooler does.add that to the fact that it comes with monumental customer service and so if anything at all went wrong with it I know the forge guys would sort it out no question as per their previous service

and then theres the fact I've had enough trips to forge before and bought enough products from them that I'm more than happy to pay it.. not just because of their service but alsoI feel loyal to them and I am happy to have the forge logo under my bonnet and when the time comes (hopefully in the next few weeks as Im lining up a new job now) I'll be on website to place the order

Thats fine to have your own opinion mate,

with the extra money i saved i got a new custom remap for the k03s and a full tank of petrol

what i wanted to do

15-08-2006, 10:04	#1
blackturbo Full Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fleet, Hants Posts: 1,053	Side or front mount? Is there any benefit to buying a new alloy side mount intercooler or just go the whole hog for a front mount?

15-08-2006, 10:07	#2
Molehill_Mike Rollin' on 20s Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 2,764	FMIC!!! Cheaper than upgrading SMIC if you go Laguna Like SOO many others, I have joined the clan...its fantastic, do a search... I know someone that will supply and fit one for £350... Mike __________________ Current - Mk1 FL Platinum Leon Cupra Stg1 / Mustang GT Previous - Stage 1 Leon PD150 FR+ / IHI MK3 Cupra / Stage II K03S MK3 Cupra / MK5 Eco SC / MK3 Cupra Std Last edited by Molehill_Mike; 15-08-2006 at 10:58.

15-08-2006, 10:17	#3
acidstrato My Fast says shut up! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 6,204	its not really worth it for the improvement over standard as it wont be much go for the laguna if ya on a budget i want a forge for looks aswell as performance __________________ beezer cupra turbo Arctic - GONE....NOW - Milano Civic Type R

15-08-2006, 10:29	#4
Molehill_Mike Rollin' on 20s Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 2,764	Heres mine with Laguna....just as an idea... Mike __________________ Current - Mk1 FL Platinum Leon Cupra Stg1 / Mustang GT Previous - Stage 1 Leon PD150 FR+ / IHI MK3 Cupra / Stage II K03S MK3 Cupra / MK5 Eco SC / MK3 Cupra Std

15-08-2006, 10:33	#6
Molehill_Mike Rollin' on 20s Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 2,764	Well mine cost me £130, not £700.... Are looks really worth another £570?? When the Laguna doesn't look out of place... Just an idea... Mike __________________ Current - Mk1 FL Platinum Leon Cupra Stg1 / Mustang GT Previous - Stage 1 Leon PD150 FR+ / IHI MK3 Cupra / Stage II K03S MK3 Cupra / MK5 Eco SC / MK3 Cupra Std Last edited by Molehill_Mike; 15-08-2006 at 10:40.

15-08-2006, 10:31	#5
blackturbo Full Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fleet, Hants Posts: 1,053	My car already looks like I have an FMIC bcoz I have a new condensor lol!

15-08-2006, 10:51	#7
blackturbo Full Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fleet, Hants Posts: 1,053	At the end of the day im just thinking about investing once I have my remap, and I completely agree, I dont think I would pay £500+ for form over function

15-08-2006, 10:57	#8
Molehill_Mike Rollin' on 20s Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 2,764	7 hours to fit, with a little help, but like I said, I know someone that will happily supply all req'd parts and fit for circa £350... 350/7 = £50 an hour labor and you get the parts free haha Mike __________________ Current - Mk1 FL Platinum Leon Cupra Stg1 / Mustang GT Previous - Stage 1 Leon PD150 FR+ / IHI MK3 Cupra / Stage II K03S MK3 Cupra / MK5 Eco SC / MK3 Cupra Std

15-08-2006, 11:15	#10
Molehill_Mike Rollin' on 20s Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 2,764	I'll speak to him and let you know... Mike __________________ Current - Mk1 FL Platinum Leon Cupra Stg1 / Mustang GT Previous - Stage 1 Leon PD150 FR+ / IHI MK3 Cupra / Stage II K03S MK3 Cupra / MK5 Eco SC / MK3 Cupra Std

15-08-2006, 11:17	#12
Molehill_Mike Rollin' on 20s Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 2,764	I used to think that, but with the FMIC on, its so much better, the Cupra's should of come with them or similar as standard IMHO!! Mike __________________ Current - Mk1 FL Platinum Leon Cupra Stg1 / Mustang GT Previous - Stage 1 Leon PD150 FR+ / IHI MK3 Cupra / Stage II K03S MK3 Cupra / MK5 Eco SC / MK3 Cupra Std

15-08-2006, 11:40	#13
flashbsd Guest Posts: n/a	Laguna FMIC is the way forward if your not wanting to spend mega bucks! Theres no difference in air flow, temps , it just looks OE when the mesh is in. Wouldnt bother with a SMIC, you will laugh whenyou see the difference in size between the Laguna FMIC and the SMIC. If i knew how good a frount mount was going to be, id have got one before my first remap, but i did before my second remap cos i knew how poor aggressive maps are with the SMIC. YOu will always find somebody that says a bad thing about the Laguna conversion, but its either ebcause they have an expensive one and dont want people "out doing them" with a cheaper unit, or because they are stuck in their ways. Sam, Nick and Me have all done it before the main laguna post, and all swear by them

15-08-2006, 11:55	#14
high on dirt Full Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 88	flashbsd did i see you at vagtech yesterday? Mine was the blue Ibiza cupra? Yours was looking nice and shinny! Nick

15-08-2006, 11:59	#15
flashbsd Guest Posts: n/a	you sure did! Cambelty had just been changed by Greig Its obnly just started running right after 2 years of problems! They washed it for me! hadnt done it in months! Yours was looking mint also matey!

15-08-2006, 12:03	#16
Molehill_Mike Rollin' on 20s Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 2,764	We should have a Vagtech Customers meet, do a photo for the chaps up their.. Mike __________________ Current - Mk1 FL Platinum Leon Cupra Stg1 / Mustang GT Previous - Stage 1 Leon PD150 FR+ / IHI MK3 Cupra / Stage II K03S MK3 Cupra / MK5 Eco SC / MK3 Cupra Std

15-08-2006, 12:07	#17
acidstrato My Fast says shut up! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 6,204	re: is it worth the extra money for the looks then imo yes it is...this is my opinion and nobody can change it...but i think the laguna item looks absolute shite, its overboard, it looks like a bodge...as said thats my own opinion of it now the forge model looks oem, just the right size and theres just something about it that appeals to me alot more than the laguna intercooler does.add that to the fact that it comes with monumental customer service and so if anything at all went wrong with it I know the forge guys would sort it out no question as per their previous service and then theres the fact I've had enough trips to forge before and bought enough products from them that I'm more than happy to pay it.. not just because of their service but alsoI feel loyal to them and I am happy to have the forge logo under my bonnet and when the time comes (hopefully in the next few weeks as Im lining up a new job now) I'll be on website to place the order __________________ beezer cupra turbo Arctic - GONE....NOW - Milano Civic Type R

15-08-2006, 12:09	#18
high on dirt Full Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 88	GREAT IDEA MIKE! im a graphic designer and can print in house at A0 width! why thank you i was just looking at my new exhaust miltek with down pipe and high flow cat! Got problems with my boast bouncing everywhere so Jon has let me try a few different N75 valves. There great lads! I think my cambelt will also need doing! I seem to go in there with a big list for them everytime!

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