LCR Custom FMIC guide FINISHED and TESTED

[Nev_LCR]

this is only a guide to follow, i will not be held responsable for any problems you may have,

ok its really easy this is what i orded.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=400027411991&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=027
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=350159382508&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=022
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=400027412306&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=027 X 5
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120367946049 X 2
http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=190202&product=FMMAPT

first i followed the forge guide for removing everything, i didnt remove the headlight as there is no need,
first task is the MAP pipe, this is a bit of a pain, i removed the battery and tray, fitted the map pipe and then started to put the battery tray back, you will then find it wont fit, start cutting bit at a time, as per pic. i used a dremal for this.

on the battery tray there is a bolt where the bracket goes to hold the battery in, you will need to grind the bracket down and also the mount

you will then be able to put the tray and battery back in,

i then cut a bit of the battery cover, again bit a a time, its not worth rushing, most of the time taken is trying fitting and removing it again,

i then used a crap piece or hose to wrap round the map tube, to stop it rubbing and knocking on the battery bracket.

MAP pipe done

 

[Nev_LCR]

MOUNTING THE COOLER,

its grinder time, there is no need to remove the crash bar for this, put the cooler in place, use a tool box to get it to the correct level,

you will see the bottom pipes are rubbing on some metal, again bit at a time remove this with a grinder, (you dont have to but im fussy and dont want any pipes rubbing or in the way) dont forget to spray the bare metal with an anti rust

the cooler should sit fine then, there are luckely some holse drilled in the upside down V metal bits in front of the rad, these holes line perfect with the monting holes on your cooler, you will need to buy some L shapled brackets and its as easy as bolting it on,

ROUGHTING THE PIPES

i started at the cooler, with the 45 degree on both side, followed with the 90 degree and then the 75 degree into the car,

sorry no pics yet as im at this stage,

hope it helps so far

 

[Phillc]

Looking good Nev i will be doing this as soon as the funds are available but sub £200 for the mod it should'nt be long, although you have the benefit of a garage well an empty one i might have to do some clearing out to get the car in mine

 

[Nev_LCR]

ye thats why im taking my time, its perfect in the garage.

it really is simple and im sure people looking at this thinkin " is that it, easy as that", and ye it is that easy,

 

[paul-murphys]

Lookin good so far mate, im just waiting for map sensor mounting tube.... How long it take to get bumper off mate?

 

[Nev_LCR]

not long, i followed this guide http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/media/FMINTLCR.pdf

the sides are a pain, you have to give them a tug to come off, will need 2 people to get it back on,

 

[Phillc]

Did you use any of the pipe joiners supplied with the pipe kit? also do you think there is room for a dump valve out let on the forge pipe as when you look at the pick with it in but no plastics back on it looks ok.

 

[Phillc]

will need 2 people to get it back on,

some of us dont

 

[Nev_LCR]

phil should fit fine, but wouldnt be able to put the plast light cover on,

to be honest i was goin to get the missus to give me a hand putting it back on, but think i would be better on my own with one arm tide behind my back,

 

[paul-murphys]

nev you pay 36 for the forge pipe mate?

 

[Nev_LCR]

no, about £25 delivered,

 

[paul-murphys]

did you pm forge i went on site an its 36 delivered .

 

[stucupra r]

looks good nev thats my next mod to do. top work mate

 

[Nev_LCR]

ye, go on forge section of the forum and you will see my post,

i then called and and orded, they will charge £4 postage,

 

[paul-murphys]

what are thise ths top hoses? do i need to get some of them?

 

[Nev_LCR]

no they are from THS performance £80 for a set,

 

[CupraMVR]

Looks good so far Nev pal. great guide for all the others wanting to do this mod. im sure you will feel a when your back on the road. i did well worth it i think

 

[CupraMVR]

Oh i forgot....

Are you going to paint NEV FMIC on the front of yours so you can see it thru your bumper ? ?

 

[Nev_LCR]

Oh i forgot....

Are you going to paint NEV FMIC on the front of yours so you can see it thru your bumper ? ?

was thinking of putting eBaY on it,

got a track day at the end of the month so want it ready for that.

 

[Avant4me]

Very impressed with you work and desire to do it yourself. Pitty they don't sell a variant of the intercooler with both pipes on one side suitable for the LC or i would have considered this seriously.