R60 Fmic question..
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Fmic question..
I just took delivery of my jcw mini and I noticed that the fmic on this car is huge?
It extends from the base of the radiator to half way up. I was under the impression that this would have the same tiny unit that was on my 07 r56???
I am curious to know if the other r60 cooper s have this large fmic or is it only with the jcw option?
Btw part number is 17517632764
Base r60 cooper S is 17512751277
R56 cooper s is 17512751277
Looks like an fmic upgrade is not required?..
It extends from the base of the radiator to half way up. I was under the impression that this would have the same tiny unit that was on my 07 r56???
I am curious to know if the other r60 cooper s have this large fmic or is it only with the jcw option?
Btw part number is 17517632764
Base r60 cooper S is 17512751277
R56 cooper s is 17512751277
Looks like an fmic upgrade is not required?..
Last edited by 5thscaleracer; 05-05-2013 at 10:53 PM.
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http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=17&fg=05&hl=4
Based on this picture it looks the same as what was stock on my 2012 R60S. Do you have a picture of yours?
Based on this picture it looks the same as what was stock on my 2012 R60S. Do you have a picture of yours?
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The pictures on real oem is identical that's why I started to look for a fmic upgrade but when I was tooling around with the car I noticed the fmic to be much larger.
When I get home tonigh I will take the dimensions of the core. It's basically the same width as the opening of the grill but extends from the bottom of the lower grill to the bottom of the top grill.
Looks to be a 2" or possibly a 2.25" core thickness either way a good upgrade for the r60s
When I get home tonigh I will take the dimensions of the core. It's basically the same width as the opening of the grill but extends from the bottom of the lower grill to the bottom of the top grill.
Looks to be a 2" or possibly a 2.25" core thickness either way a good upgrade for the r60s
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Confirmed...
Only draw back is plastic end tanks but its better than not having a fmic at all.
Dimensions +/- .5"
11" high
23" wide
2" thick
Made by bher South Africa.
These are rough dimensions because its tucked behind the front bumper but it is indeed much larger than my r56 IC. Looks like jcw took it into consideration to fit a proper fmic to help the jcw turbo perform much better.
Only draw back is plastic end tanks but its better than not having a fmic at all.
Dimensions +/- .5"
11" high
23" wide
2" thick
Made by bher South Africa.
These are rough dimensions because its tucked behind the front bumper but it is indeed much larger than my r56 IC. Looks like jcw took it into consideration to fit a proper fmic to help the jcw turbo perform much better.
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I looked at mine the other day when I took the grill off a second time to redo the plasti dip on my grill and the FMIC is huge compared to my old R56. About 1/2-2/3 the size of the radiator. Guess there's no need to replace it with something else.
I'm just disappointed that mini didn't give us the mono block brembo's like the other JCW's or the upgraded JCW intake.
I'm just disappointed that mini didn't give us the mono block brembo's like the other JCW's or the upgraded JCW intake.
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On the R56 MCS, circa 2007 the FMIC was about the size of the dark area at the bottom of the JCW unit shown. And while the new OEM unit is bigger than the original, it's still much smaller the the Helix unit. Maybe Helix could supply an internal cubic measurement plus total surface area for their unit vs. the OEM units for us Motor Heads to ponder over.....
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Interesting... that back cooler looks a lot bigger (taller) than the regular Countryman S cooler, perhaps that would be a good upgrade for the R60S owners as well...
Forge FMIC = around $900
R60 JCW OEM = around $375
The JCW OEM being taller, so the top section of the cooler will be blocked by the bumper without direct air going straight in, but with extra surface area, shouldn't that be extra cooling?
Kevin
Forge FMIC = around $900
R60 JCW OEM = around $375
The JCW OEM being taller, so the top section of the cooler will be blocked by the bumper without direct air going straight in, but with extra surface area, shouldn't that be extra cooling?
Kevin
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Interesting... that back cooler looks a lot bigger (taller) than the regular Countryman S cooler, perhaps that would be a good upgrade for the R60S owners as well...
Forge FMIC = around $900
R60 JCW OEM = around $375
The JCW OEM being taller, so the top section of the cooler will be blocked by the bumper without direct air going straight in, but with extra surface area, shouldn't that be extra cooling?
Kevin
Forge FMIC = around $900
R60 JCW OEM = around $375
The JCW OEM being taller, so the top section of the cooler will be blocked by the bumper without direct air going straight in, but with extra surface area, shouldn't that be extra cooling?
Kevin
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I'm going to research some more and confirm the dimensions, then give it a try. Will keep post updated.
For fellow members, please post your feedback if you have any info on this. Much appreciated
Kevin
#21
Sticking with OEM quality but beefing it up to the JCW fmic is a gd upgrade. Besides, still got warranty and is OEM and most likely be undetectable when and if you go in for service. Also if is a direct fit, thats even better since aftermarket ones almost always will need some trimming in order to fit
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hi guys,
another izzue i face. as pic shown the silver one is forge IC for r60 only.
but i want to order on forge IC for r56 for its cheaper price.
i have emailed the forge but reply is not sure!
have anyone tried?
BTW, i have checked the factory IC, it has the same part No. so it's surely can be mounted.
question is,will there be any problem when putting the front pumper back on?
another izzue i face. as pic shown the silver one is forge IC for r60 only.
but i want to order on forge IC for r56 for its cheaper price.
i have emailed the forge but reply is not sure!
have anyone tried?
BTW, i have checked the factory IC, it has the same part No. so it's surely can be mounted.
question is,will there be any problem when putting the front pumper back on?
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hi guys,
another izzue i face. as pic shown the silver one is forge IC for r60 only.
but i want to order on forge IC for r56 for its cheaper price.
i have emailed the forge but reply is not sure!
have anyone tried?
BTW, i have checked the factory IC, it has the same part No. so it's surely can be mounted.
question is,will there be any problem when putting the front pumper back on?
another izzue i face. as pic shown the silver one is forge IC for r60 only.
but i want to order on forge IC for r56 for its cheaper price.
i have emailed the forge but reply is not sure!
have anyone tried?
BTW, i have checked the factory IC, it has the same part No. so it's surely can be mounted.
question is,will there be any problem when putting the front pumper back on?