7" VRSF Intercooler, front number remove??

dragazn · 04-28-2013, 03:43 PM

Do we need to remove the front bumper for the 7" VRSF?? I know we need to trim the back of the bumper but do we need to remove?? Want enough info before I get this install.

ksalih · 04-28-2013, 04:18 PM

Yes I did when I installed on friends 335i. and we cut some plastic. its really not difficult.

Wescuddles · 04-28-2013, 05:48 PM

It's much easier with the bumper off. You're not trimming the bumper at all just the shrouding around the intercooler. After you remove the stock IC just put the VRSF IC up to where it would fit and you'll see what needs to be trimmed. You can literally use a butter knife to trim the shroud it's very flimsy.

Good luck

jaykayelemenohpee · 04-28-2013, 06:26 PM

No you dont need to.

AK 335i · 04-28-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wescuddles

You can literally use a butter knife to trim the shroud it's very flimsy.

wellll..... maybe a warm butter knife

JC335xi · 04-28-2013, 07:09 PM

I did it without removing the bumper. I didn't think to do it at the time but pulling the radiator fan would have made it a lot easier and it only takes a couple minutes to do.

You can also watch these two videos that HPF made showing the whole process.

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Mike@N54Tuning.com · 04-28-2013, 07:16 PM

You don't have to remove the bumper....

Mike

solow · 04-28-2013, 08:51 PM

I know it can be done without removing the bumper,but to make your life easier that day i would recomend removing the bumper thats only exta 15 min off work that will save you atleast an hour in the long run. If we were talking about a 5inch then its a diffrent story but the 7inch is harder to wiggle around with.

Wescuddles · 04-28-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by m54

I know it can be done without removing the bumper,but to make your life easier that day i would recomend removing the bumper thats only exta 15 min off work that will save you atleast an hour in the long run. If we were talking about a 5inch then its a diffrent story but the 7inch is harder to wiggle around with.

That's my point. Everyone says no don't remove bumper but its 10-15 minutes and makes life MUCH easier. Don't be lazy take the extra time to remove the bumper your first time you'll be happy you did! If you're just on jack stands or ramps it will also make it much easier.

jlcf22 · 04-28-2013, 11:50 PM

i did it without removing the bumper and i cut the shroud with a regular knife it was pretty easy..took about 2 hours

dragazn · 04-29-2013, 12:12 AM

Thanks you everyone for the tips, my research said that the passenger clamp is hard to remove , any tips or specific tools to make it easier??

Tiago@VRSF · 04-29-2013, 02:13 AM

The dremel is the best option

JC335xi · 04-29-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

The dremel is the best option

+1

Rookie83 · 04-29-2013, 09:49 AM

I did the trimming with a sawzall lol. took like 20 seconds but i also had a lift which made this job a hell of alot easier

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dragazn Major 43 Rep 1,071 Posts Drives: i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: "" iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [5.76]	7" VRSF Intercooler, front number remove?? Do we need to remove the front bumper for the 7" VRSF?? I know we need to trim the back of the bumper but do we need to remove?? Want enough info before I get this install.
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Wescuddles Captain 32 Rep 644 Posts Drives: bsm 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	It's much easier with the bumper off. You're not trimming the bumper at all just the shrouding around the intercooler. After you remove the stock IC just put the VRSF IC up to where it would fit and you'll see what needs to be trimmed. You can literally use a butter knife to trim the shroud it's very flimsy. Good luck __________________ BSM 2008 135i -VRSF 7" IC -VRSF DP's -n55 mids -BERK race -ER CP -TIAL BOV -BMS DCI -JB4 G5 ISO -ST coils -STOPTECH slotted rotors & pads -SLeK lip Follow me on instagram: wescuddles
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jaykayelemenohpee First Lieutenant 9 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Phoenix iTrader: (0)	No you dont need to.
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JC335xi Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	I did it without removing the bumper. I didn't think to do it at the time but pulling the radiator fan would have made it a lot easier and it only takes a couple minutes to do. You can also watch these two videos that HPF made showing the whole process. . __________________ 2007 335xi 6AT \| Cobb Stage1+ \| BMS DCI \| VRSF 7" IC \| FA 500 400#F/600#R \| ARC8 17x9 et30 \| RE-11a 255/40/17 Parting out car. For sale thread here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1167583
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solow Just to sweet 20 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I know it can be done without removing the bumper,but to make your life easier that day i would recomend removing the bumper thats only exta 15 min off work that will save you atleast an hour in the long run. If we were talking about a 5inch then its a diffrent story but the 7inch is harder to wiggle around with.
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jlcf22 Lieutenant 100 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 335i09 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: bakersfield CA iTrader: (0)	i did it without removing the bumper and i cut the shroud with a regular knife it was pretty easy..took about 2 hours
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dragazn Major 43 Rep 1,071 Posts Drives: i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: "" iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [5.76]	Thanks you everyone for the tips, my research said that the passenger clamp is hard to remove , any tips or specific tools to make it easier??
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Rookie83 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2009 335i 6mt cpe Join Date: May 2011 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	I did the trimming with a sawzall lol. took like 20 seconds but i also had a lift which made this job a hell of alot easier __________________ 09 tasman 335 6mt cpe, jb4 g5, bms dci, bms 3" catless dp's, 7"vrsf fmic, e85+93
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