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Hope I'm not too late to get on the second round list.
THX,
doberai98
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Originally Posted by Mark@Helix Hey Guys,
For those on the current GB, we are about to start shipping so if you could please call Helix and pay your balance your FMIC will be shipped out ... These things look GOOOOOD We have 14 sellable units so the 1st 14 people on the list will be getting their units!
For those on the backup list
We about to go to production on the backup list GB Ralph will be calling all on the list for your deposits, if anyone wants to get in this group buy please do so NOW as we only have a week to add to our end tank production
1) Arnel - paid 2) uMouse - paid 3) masterd78 - paid 4) BoomerMCS via orangecrush - paid 5) apudapus - paid 6) Krut - paid 7) santiage - paid 8) fignewton - paid 9) countryboyshane - paid 10) ThumperMCS - paid 11) old81 - paid 12) canvasmonkey - paid 13) Mach V - paid 14) D Unit (tentatively claiming this spot for now)
Backup List
1) Steve P. 2) Don S. 3) Mini Fireman 4) Aboss2566 5) msim 6) Bor 7) rasputinj 8) java6673 9) Thomas S 10) doberai98 11) 12) 13)
We about to go to production on the backup list GB Ralph will be calling all on the list for your deposits, if anyone wants to get in this group buy please do so NOW as we only have a week to add to our end tank production
1) Arnel - paid 2) uMouse - paid 3) masterd78 - paid 4) BoomerMCS via orangecrush - paid 5) apudapus - paid 6) Krut - paid 7) santiage - paid 8) fignewton - paid 9) countryboyshane - paid 10) ThumperMCS - paid 11) old81 - paid 12) canvasmonkey - paid 13) Mach V - paid 14) D Unit (tentatively claiming this spot for now)
Backup List
1) Steve P. 2) Don S. 3) Mini Fireman 4) Aboss2566 5) msim 6) Bor 7) rasputinj 8) java6673 9) Thomas S 10) doberai98 11) TerryTCL 12) 13) 14) 15)
Last edited by Mark@Helix : 07-08-2009 at 02:10 PM.
Just got mine in the mail today! I cannot wait to install it Saturday afternoon!
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Midnight Black 2009 MCSm. Mods: Riss Racing Downpipe, DDMWorks Exhaust w/Magnaflow Muffler, Alta Turbo Inlet Tube, Alta Hot Side Boost Tube, Exhaust Depot hard throttle body tube w/HKS SSQV, DDMWorks Race Intake System, Helix FMIC, H&R lowering springs, M7 strut tower defenders, 8% rear window tint w/28% front tint, NM Engine Bushings. Can't forget the Alta 2" antenna... VERY important!
"Ok, install done...and wow. I recommend this IC 110%!!!
After installed, I took it for a drive not expecting to feel too much of a difference, especially considering its 110+ here today. But wow, the difference is very noticeable!
The IAT's on my scanguage show a big improvement. Prior to the install I went for a spin with the stock IC and saw IAT's reach up all the way up to 155 F at some points. (after a 1, 2, 3 WOT run). It did recover fairly quickly given its small size, but temps still hovered around 125, even once I returned to 'normal' driving.
With the Helix IC, I went and drove the crap out of the car...and the ambient air temps were probably higher at this point of the day also, and I almost thought my scan guage was broken....IAT's barely rose. They hovered around 115 F (which is about 5 above ambient, give or take a few degrees) no matter what I did. After a 1, 2, 3 WOT run the highest I saw was 120 F....remember this is where I saw 155 F with the stock IC...and ambient temps were a few degrees lower at that time!
Naturally, it does not recover as quickly as stock, given its larger size...but it still recovers remarkably quick given how much bigger than stock it is.
The car pulls really hard, and it is a very noticeable difference. Torque steer is more evident post-install, so that an indication it definitely did something!
Can't wait to get it to some cooler temps, in the mountains or in CA, I'm sure it will really shine more than it already has.
Everybody who is running increased boost, this is a MUST have mod. For those that are stock...I'm sure you'll see an improvement, but stock always worked just fine for me, until I got tuned.
I have a couple of questions for the next production run:
What is the group buy price? Still $580?
What is the expected shipping date?
Thanks.
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Price is still $580 for this GB and we are shooting for shipping these in a **tentative** shipping time of 5-6 weeks.
5-6 weeks depending on when we have finalized this sale. We want to end it soon so we can get these coolers out...
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This thing is sweet!! After reading all the reviews from the people in the last group buy (the one I was in) I decided to actually do the install. Once in, I noticed the same as others have posted. Decreased AIT as read by my scangauge, and it seems to have quicker throttle response. Two way up on the fit, finish, and gains of this product!!!!
__________________ 2007 MCS - 256 ft/lbs torque & 226 hp = Jan Tuned, DoS Intake, E.D. Boost Tubes w/HKS BOV & E.D. DP, Invidia Exhaust, Helix Intercooler, Alta Intake Tube, & PnP Head to produce above posted numbers!! WAHAHAHA
This thing is sweet!! After reading all the reviews from the people in the last group buy (the one I was in) I decided to actually do the install. Once in, I noticed the same as others have posted. Decreased AIT as read by my scangauge, and it seems to have quicker throttle response. Two way up on the fit, finish, and gains of this product!!!!
Guys we have put in our final production tally for 20 FMIC's, to be safe lets say 18 will pass our QC. If you want a FMIC please add your name and Helix will be in touch for your deposit!
Guys we have put in our final production tally for 20 FMIC's, to be safe lets say 18 will pass our QC. If you want a FMIC please add your name and Helix will be in touch for your deposit!