hi i was watching and saw this FMIC, would it fit on our r60s?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/inter...502788063.html
seems like a good idea to save 500-700 bucks

 

I can't believe that guy did an entire 13 minute video from his seat

 

anything on that FMIC?

 

Google aliexpress.....
Many stories of scams, etc....basicly a Chinese e-bay...little or no recourse..many many stories of scams...good luck.

 

Just buy the JCW version, it's a lot cheaper than the aftermarket ones.

 

oh ok, is it up there with the aftermarket ones though? i dont mind paying a bit more if worth it

 

More....about $600 give or take...and you want the GP...has 2 more rows of fins...
JCW is the same....be sure to get the new under hood diverter and the cover diverter to replace the current one...
Only drawback is it must be removed to get at the sparkplugs...so maybe an extra 15 minutes...
Most aftermarket units test WORSE than the stock...
And remember, an ic does not MAKE power in a supercharged motor, but let's you MATAIN it under challenging conditions.... Such as a hot day and or high rpms....
Due to the location, ALL will heatsoak...
Light ones like the OEM cool down fast....Near instant recovery....some heavy ones take a bit longer to heatsoak, but take much linger to recover...for most the OEM or go is the best...other are mostly bling...and many do WORSE than stock.....

 

From his seat, while parked in the garage even : )

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thank you for that man, i am a noob. i will get that. i live in NC and its crazy hot and humid here. miss the power my r60s has in the winter.
i dont know what the under hood diverter and cover diverter are, trying to find the part number on mini.sewell

 

Note that Zippy is talking about the R53 with the top mounted intercooler and not the 2nd gen+ front mounted intercooler. A lot of what he posted has nothing to do with your MINI (under hood diverter, cover diverter, spark plugs, supercharger, etc).

There's a thread on the JCW intercooler here (price $300-$375): https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-question.html

 

True....could have sworn that was the info he was looking for....but I see the group this thread us in..not sure how I missed that....
So some more info...
Check out helix/forge..their stepped intercooler is the best..think they make r60 offerings ....a bit $$, but sometimes you can find them used....
A few threads on various Chinese ic are around....usually they look OK...but performance is subpar...sometimes looking like a clone of the good product for folks who want to be a bit of a poser, but if you look at the construction... It is apparent....
Good luck...there are a couple more options for you, sorry if I derailed you with the wrong info...must have been speed reading and missed your car type that night!! Sorry again!!

 

Thanks I'm sold on the jcw r60 fmic. Great price and looks as good as aftermarket ones in terms of specs.