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Interesting. So an eBay seller was able to send you the correct brackets, no hassle or BS in an acceptable time frame, but VRSF still can't produce the correct brackets (going on a month and a half) even though testing and production have been going on for over a year?
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04-22-2019, 09:57 PM | #50 |
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Not sure if this is what happened here, but it most likely is. A lot of times companies send over specs to manufacturers in China (or other cheap labor countries) to produce their product, and the manufacturer either copies the specs down and starts producing their own, or produce extra stock and brand it as their own. Either way, they produce a near carbon copy of the same item, just without the markup due to no R&D and branding costs. I'd be willing to bet this IC performs pretty similarly to Wagner one.
One good giveaway that they're made in the same factory is the brand stamp. They're both in the same area, at roughly the same offsets if measured from center. Most likely just a stamp head being swapped out and that's it. The part I find the most funny about the g plus one (and the main reason I finally registered an account) is if you look at the ebay item descriptions for both gplusmotor and yellowspeed. They literally ripped it straight from Wagner's website, with some hilariously bad attempts to make it look different. They even list it under the same part number as the Wagner one, 200001069 Wagner: ...providing a 92% larger frontal area and 97% more volume compared to the original intercooler. Our engineers have increased the intercooler core size and efficiency, as well as improved the end tank design to remove any OEM bottlenecks, resulting in increased flow rating and charge cooling properties. WAGNERTUNING Performance Core with high cooling performance and a weight of 11,7kg. Combined with cast aluminum end tanks which are optimized by CFD for.best possible internal airflow. This intercooler is the best choice when it comes to performance gains and low intake temperatures. Less pressure drop then OEM Intercooler. Anti corrosion protective coating with perfect thermal heat dissipating character. Optimal cooling with clearly more power. Kit is ready for installation, 100% perfect fit. Fitment is easy, replacing the OEM intercooler. All of our products undergo rigorous quality control. yellow: ...providing a 92% larger frontal area and 97% more volume compared to the original intercooler. Our engineers have increased the intercooler core size and efficiency, as well as improved the end tank design to remove any OEM bottlenecks, resulting in increased flow rating and charge cooling properties. The Competition Core with high cooling performance and light weight combined with cast aluminum optimized by CAD. Flow analyses and simulations were created to optimize the design for best possible internal airflow. This intercooler is the best choice when it comes to performance gains and low intake temperatures. Less pressure drop then OEM Intercooler. Anti corrosion protective coating with perfect thermal heat dissipating character. Optimal cooling with clearly more power. Kit is ready for installation, 100% perfect fit. Fitment is easy, replacing the OEM intercooler. All of our products undergo rigorous quality control. If you're trying to saving money, there's really no reason to not buy the g-plus, it's great bang for the buck. My only concern would be QC, but even then, Ebay has buyer protection and if you can show definite manufacture defect they will refund you. Last edited by Unspec; 04-22-2019 at 11:23 PM.. |
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Of course, if money isn't a major concern, Wagner is probably better since you definitely know what you're getting. Either way, clone or real, both are better than stock lol |
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05-18-2019, 09:40 PM | #53 |
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Just ordered mine today, Ebay had a 10% off coupon, got it for $218.00 bucks!!!!!! Can't Wait!! Hopefully it's as good as the Wagner!!! I'll let you guys know!
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Sweet! Me too, what year? I was class of 1999. And yes, I will take pics when it arrives. Going to have my buddy that works at BMW come by and install. Suppose to be coming on Friday the 24th. We shall see! |
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Just Got it in yesterday, found the brackets on the inside flap sitting on top as if they just tried to throw it in there last minute. Looks to be good quality! Having my BMW buddy install next week, i'll post some install photos! But I did email the buyer right when I bought it to "don't forget the brackets" lol
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ah comon' take off the plastic and show us the goods!
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I ordered 5/18, shipped out 5/20 and it arrived 5/24, came from Miamisburg, OH
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Unwrapped it just for you! lol!, didn't want to unwrap it until the install, but here you go! S#!T is clean son!! sorry, my little girl's feet and toys in the background lol!!
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It does and it's doesn't, the purpose of an upgraded FMIC is to keep the air going into the engine cooler and denser, potentially making more horse power on colder days, but during normal driving it can keep the HP consistent, while driving, since the stock FMIC is a heat soaker, heat will potentially cause HP loss since the air is less dense, upgrading the FMIC will get cooler air into the engine and will keep the HP consistent while your driving and will lessen heat soak.
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Very nice. Are you able to get pictures during the install or maybe a good DIY
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