There's been enough support for another GB that we're going to start one early this year. Once again, we'll ship immediately at the end of the Group Buy, which will be March 1, 2013. We'll honor the same price as the fall intercooler deal which was $599. To sweeten the pot, if we get 20 participants, we'll ship the intercoolers for free*, and if we get 30 participants we'll lower the price to $579. That's $170 savings from the normal price (plus free shipping). To get in on the spring group buy visit our site and buy a $75 non-refundable deposit, or you can always call Helix and order over the phone: 26Seven 33Five 4337.








*On orders within the CONUS. If you are outside of the lower 48, we'll make a deal on shipping on an individual basis.

 

Very generous to start another so soon! Quick question, if 20+ people sign up, but some back out when its time to pay, will the rest of the group still receive the free shipping?

 

Waaaait a munute, I smell a trick here. If they've paid their non-refundable deposit, they're on the list.

 

Nah no trick, just wanted to know if say 21 people pay in and say 2-3 people forefeit their deposit due to lack of funds at the end, does that mean the rest of us would then be charged shipping since technically there are less than 20? This happened to me on a group buy when I used to have a Subaru (not a helix gb). We had the min required for free shipping and reduced rate, a few backed out and everyone else ended up paying more plus shipping.

Oh and do you have pics of the black intercooler option? Will this be an option to upgrade again this time around? Thanks!

 

No, if it were one or two coolers either way, I might find it within my cold heart to let it slide. Here's a shot of the thermal coated coolers. As I have stated elsewhere, it did not pay to have this done. The coating costs us about $80/per and produces such a small change in performance that it falls within the 'noise' of our dyno and datalogging capabilities. I may try powdercoating a couple, which would be cheaper but with unknown results. As of now, we are offering the polished coolers.

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Best cold heart ever! It's reassuring to know if its close you'll take care of the group. Hopefully we can see the group get the the 30+ as the weather warms up. Alright you twisted my arm enough, I guess it'll be polished finish until further notice. Thanks again!

 

I have not done a group buy before. So I can just put 75 down now and then pay by when? Can I pay for it all the 599 and get the product right away or do I wait till the group guy ends? Sorry if it seem dumb but I'm a newbie! :D

 

A group buy gives people a chance to save money because it's a large group of people all buying one product. I'm not sure if you can pay for all of it up front Skitts. I'm game as long as it fits a 2013. I see no reason why it won't.

Not a bad installation video either

 

Almost ready to commit but I wanted to ask...

I studied the install videos and pictures but don't see any mounting tabs. Is the IC held in place solely by the end hoses and upper bumper mount? If so, doesn't a stiff suspension cause it to rattle about and make noise? Is there a rubber gasket or something?

Also, does the extra weight over OEM counteract some of the HP gains? That is I don't see weights advertized in the specs, so is it really of no concern?

Thanks for the early GP!

 

I'm IN!!!!

 

Good questions. The intercooler sits on the rad support and is sandwiched between the front of the support and the bumper cover. It doesn't move or rattle. Search this forum for many discussions and testimonials. There are pure race cars that run this intercooler with the exact same mounting hardware. The weight gain is about 10lbs. so yes, there is a performance compromise equivalent of .68 horsepower if you calculate the power to weight. Of course your performance gains will be between 10 and 20 times the loss due to the extra 10 lbs.

 

No questions are dumb, Skitts. The idea is that we can save if we produce in greater volume, so we pass the savings on. That's why we collect the $75 deposit (to be sure people are committed), do the production run, and deliver all the coolers at once.

We actually just had a run on these coolers and are temporarily sold out, so I couldn't send you one at any price at the moment. We will get a few in for grind and polish before the end of this GB, but right now, we're out.

 

I have an idiot question. Does the deposit knock off the already $599? So I'd look at $524? Thank you!

 

Thanks, you got my order!!

 

Yup, it's $75 deposit and then $524 (plus shipping) when we ship the intercooler.

 

Hopefully free shipping if we can get 20 people to order. I'd rather not have to pay shipping from PA to AZ. Come on everybody sign up!!

This is a great deal and almost a mandatory upgrade for anyone who has that skanky OEM FMIC. Summer is coming around the corner so don't stress out your turbo or engine any further. Looks like an easy install with no cutting necessary! Ok, I'll be quiet now.

 

Don't worry, I'm gonna put mine when I get home tonight! I'm so excited!!!

 

Thank you for your order.

Your order number is 14788

in there

Lets make this happen guys. I want to have this installed before I hit 2,000 miles

 

I'm in for one, will be placing my deposit over the phone next week after I make sure all the bills are paid! Gonna be a rough couple months waiting for the groupbuy to end!

 

I'm in and I will have you guy install the first week of March!

 

Just curious, when do we pay in the full amount? I'm about to put my deposit down once I get the answer so I know.

 

As he said earlier "Yup, it's $75 deposit and then $524 (plus shipping) when we ship the intercooler."

 

Thanks Carey, I misread it haha. It's been a LONG day.

 

I agree, lets do this. I'm order #14789!!!

 

I've read that some intercoolers have an issue fitting in 2012 Cooper S' due to some revised bumper support. Can someone confirm that this fits? I need an intercooler badly. LOL