Where to get FMIC fixed

mastershakewrx · 01-29-2006, 05:19 PM

ok i got one of the xs power (txs knockoff) intercooler kits and for the life of me i cant get the stock bumper back on. everything is bolted down but when i go to put the bumper back in the sides keep popin out. the bumper will sit perfectly but when i go to pop in the sides the other side pops out. my car is an 02 sedan wrx. where could i take it locally to hav looked it? im really frustrated i know its something simple i just dont see it right now... im in the frederick , md area

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scoobyimprza · 01-29-2006, 05:22 PM

www.gearboxtech.com

complacent · 01-29-2006, 05:24 PM

If you can only get one side in at a time, you might want to double check the clearance around the intercooler itself.

And a +1 for Andrew's shop.

Colin84 · 01-29-2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastershakewrx

ok i got one of the xs power (txs knockoff) intercooler kits and for the life of me i cant get the stock bumper back on. everything is bolted down but when i go to put the bumper back in the sides keep popin out. the bumper will sit perfectly but when i go to pop in the sides the other side pops out. my car is an 02 sedan wrx. where could i take it locally to hav looked it? im really frustrated i know its something simple i just dont see it right now... im in the frederick , md area

Not to be an ass but you trimmed the bumper to fit over the intercooler, yes?

leon · 01-29-2006, 06:17 PM

Can anyone get Andrew to pop in on this thread and comment on MISC work? On the website it makes ZERO mention of misc auto work. IE does he install gauges and what not as well as trimming bumpers for FMIC's?

-Leon

mastershakewrx · 01-29-2006, 06:50 PM

"Not to be an ass but you trimmed the bumper to fit over the intercooler, yes?"

i deff trimmed it enough think i cut a little more then i shouldve. i think one of the pipes just isnt lined up perfectly or something. i shouldnt hav done it myself its hard to get them lined up perfectly. i previously installed a turboxs stealthback and uppipe, that went smooth but this fmic install kicked my butt. ill call andewtech tommorrow see if they got some time to look at it

POS_WRX · 01-29-2006, 07:04 PM

after making sure that everything is ok with the clearance, rather than using the black plastic screws that just snap in, I actually used a screw and bolted it down to make sure it wouldnt move. It doesn't matter what size as long as the nut is wider than the hole and won't slide through. I had the same problem for a while, but after doing that, it seemed to take care of it.

jmj1112 · 01-29-2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leon

Can anyone get Andrew to pop in on this thread and comment on MISC work? On the website it makes ZERO mention of misc auto work. IE does he install gauges and what not as well as trimming bumpers for FMIC's?

-Leon

Andrew will do just about anything except body and paint work!!!!!

Just give them a call......

240-683-1000

AndrewtechAutomotive · 01-30-2006, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leon

Can anyone get Andrew to pop in on this thread and comment on MISC work? On the website it makes ZERO mention of misc auto work. IE does he install gauges and what not as well as trimming bumpers for FMIC's?

-Leon

Yes, the website does suck at the moment. We are in the process of getting ANOTHER person to change things over on it. We do almost anything on these cars. Like Jay mentioned, we don't do body work (other then ft mounts). If you need anything give a call. If we can't help, we'll point you in the right direction to someone we trust.
Andrew

mastershakewrx · 01-30-2006, 01:03 PM

my car is now in the capable hands of Andrewtech, looks like there were 2 little pieces i didnt trim enough, who knows. anyways they hav a pretty sweet shop and are very friendly which u dont find alot in "tuner" shops. im very impressed with them and cant wait to get my car back. ill deff hav any other work i need to get done there.

subyrally · 01-30-2006, 01:09 PM

glad to hear it turned out well. gotta swing by the store and show it off man, id like to see it now that you got it done.

mastershakewrx · 01-30-2006, 01:23 PM

ill hav it back either tonight or tommorrow, ill deff stop by the store. just normal driving im really happy with it compared to the hyperflow tmic i prev had. people cry lag as soon as someone mentions the stock turbo and a fmic, i noticed a little delay in the transition from vacuum to boost but thats it. i didnt really get on it either. after i upgrade the drivetrain i plan on getting a FP 18g or FP 16g turbo with the ev03 wheel so i decided to upgarde to a fmic now, plus i love the fact the tmic isnt in there to get in the way of working on the car now. the hyperflow tmic was a pain to get in and out and the sucker is heavy! lol... im goin2 hav2 tweek the turboxs stage 3 map soon though probly, either goin2 hav it tuned or try to find someone local to help me.

leon · 01-30-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewtechAutomotive

Yes, the website does suck at the moment. We are in the process of getting ANOTHER person to change things over on it. We do almost anything on these cars. Like Jay mentioned, we don't do body work (other then ft mounts). If you need anything give a call. If we can't help, we'll point you in the right direction to someone we trust.
Andrew

Cool thanks for the post. I need a few things done and it's nice to have options.

-Leon

mastershakewrx · 01-31-2006, 03:07 PM

well ive got my car back from andrewtech and all i can say is wow. there might be a small transition from vacuum to boost but im lovin the fmic over the hyperflow v2 tmic. im just running the off the self txs stage 3 map with 16 psi and it feels much better then the same map w/hyperflow tmic at 17 psi. thanx to the guys at andrewtech, if i ever dont feel like tackleing a project my car is goin there. hopefully ill be able to save some money to get a set of PPG gears b4 i upgrade to a FP18G.

Colin84 · 01-31-2006, 07:33 PM

What was keeping the bumper from going on?

MrH00nel2 · 01-31-2006, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobyimprza

www.gearboxtech.com

+2...

mastershakewrx · 01-31-2006, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin84

What was keeping the bumper from going on?

im not sure. think there were two little tabs i didnt see left on that needed trimed plus i think they used screws where the bumper connects to the fender. i was trying to use the horrible oem plastic clips.

Colin84 · 01-31-2006, 08:45 PM

As long as it works...

CaptinMorgan97 · 01-31-2006, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastershakewrx

im not sure. think there were two little tabs i didnt see left on that needed trimed plus i think they used screws where the bumper connects to the fender. i was trying to use the horrible oem plastic clips.

Jes, I just replaced those plastic clips this past weekend with screws aswell. Yea, it was a beotch for me to spot the trimmings on my bumper aswell. I had a hell of a time back in november when I did mine. Good to hear your FMIC is on and well.

01-29-2006, 05:19 PM	#1
mastershakewrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 80120 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: maryland Vehicle: 2002 Wrx sedan MBP	Where to get FMIC fixed ok i got one of the xs power (txs knockoff) intercooler kits and for the life of me i cant get the stock bumper back on. everything is bolted down but when i go to put the bumper back in the sides keep popin out. the bumper will sit perfectly but when i go to pop in the sides the other side pops out. my car is an 02 sedan wrx. where could i take it locally to hav looked it? im really frustrated i know its something simple i just dont see it right now... im in the frederick , md area * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-29-2006, 05:22 PM	#2
scoobyimprza Scooby Guru Member#: 24956 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Littlestown PA Vehicle: 1997 Impreza WRX Steel Blue Mica	www.gearboxtech.com

01-29-2006, 05:24 PM	#3
complacent Scooby Specialist Member#: 51370 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: teh city Vehicle: a tostr, a yamie DCAWD	If you can only get one side in at a time, you might want to double check the clearance around the intercooler itself. And a +1 for Andrew's shop.

01-29-2006, 06:17 PM	#5
leon Scooby Newbie Member#: 17123 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Ahhhlington, VA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Silva	Can anyone get Andrew to pop in on this thread and comment on MISC work? On the website it makes ZERO mention of misc auto work. IE does he install gauges and what not as well as trimming bumpers for FMIC's? -Leon

01-29-2006, 06:50 PM	#6
mastershakewrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 80120 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: maryland Vehicle: 2002 Wrx sedan MBP	"Not to be an ass but you trimmed the bumper to fit over the intercooler, yes?" i deff trimmed it enough think i cut a little more then i shouldve. i think one of the pipes just isnt lined up perfectly or something. i shouldnt hav done it myself its hard to get them lined up perfectly. i previously installed a turboxs stealthback and uppipe, that went smooth but this fmic install kicked my butt. ill call andewtech tommorrow see if they got some time to look at it

01-29-2006, 07:04 PM	#7
POS_WRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 69447 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: RVA/NOVA Vehicle: 2002 Stage 4 WRX WRB	after making sure that everything is ok with the clearance, rather than using the black plastic screws that just snap in, I actually used a screw and bolted it down to make sure it wouldnt move. It doesn't matter what size as long as the nut is wider than the hole and won't slide through. I had the same problem for a while, but after doing that, it seemed to take care of it.

01-30-2006, 01:03 PM	#10
mastershakewrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 80120 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: maryland Vehicle: 2002 Wrx sedan MBP	my car is now in the capable hands of Andrewtech, looks like there were 2 little pieces i didnt trim enough, who knows. anyways they hav a pretty sweet shop and are very friendly which u dont find alot in "tuner" shops. im very impressed with them and cant wait to get my car back. ill deff hav any other work i need to get done there.

01-30-2006, 01:09 PM	#11
subyrally Scooby Specialist Member#: 52662 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: frederick, maryland Vehicle: 2009 dgm WRX hatch 86 & 87 rx, 1985 brat	glad to hear it turned out well. gotta swing by the store and show it off man, id like to see it now that you got it done.

01-30-2006, 01:23 PM	#12
mastershakewrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 80120 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: maryland Vehicle: 2002 Wrx sedan MBP	ill hav it back either tonight or tommorrow, ill deff stop by the store. just normal driving im really happy with it compared to the hyperflow tmic i prev had. people cry lag as soon as someone mentions the stock turbo and a fmic, i noticed a little delay in the transition from vacuum to boost but thats it. i didnt really get on it either. after i upgrade the drivetrain i plan on getting a FP 18g or FP 16g turbo with the ev03 wheel so i decided to upgarde to a fmic now, plus i love the fact the tmic isnt in there to get in the way of working on the car now. the hyperflow tmic was a pain to get in and out and the sucker is heavy! lol... im goin2 hav2 tweek the turboxs stage 3 map soon though probly, either goin2 hav it tuned or try to find someone local to help me.

01-31-2006, 03:07 PM	#14
mastershakewrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 80120 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: maryland Vehicle: 2002 Wrx sedan MBP	well ive got my car back from andrewtech and all i can say is wow. there might be a small transition from vacuum to boost but im lovin the fmic over the hyperflow v2 tmic. im just running the off the self txs stage 3 map with 16 psi and it feels much better then the same map w/hyperflow tmic at 17 psi. thanx to the guys at andrewtech, if i ever dont feel like tackleing a project my car is goin there. hopefully ill be able to save some money to get a set of PPG gears b4 i upgrade to a FP18G.

01-31-2006, 07:33 PM	#15
Colin84 Scooby Specialist Member#: 57113 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Annapolis, MD Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Ram Blue	What was keeping the bumper from going on?

01-31-2006, 08:45 PM	#18
Colin84 Scooby Specialist Member#: 57113 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Annapolis, MD Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Ram Blue	As long as it works...