View Poll Results: V-mount Vs. FMIC
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V-mount Vs. FMIC
03-23-2004, 11:15 PM
#32
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ive had my front mount for a year now and i love it. Imagine what you could do with the other 800 you would be saving while not sacrificing any eficiency. I mean you could get a kaz lsd for around that...just my two cents! good luck
03-23-2004, 11:47 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by rfreeman27' date='Mar 23 2004, 08:17 PM
FD will never be a sleeper.
03-24-2004, 12:48 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by b@@sted_fd' date='Mar 24 2004, 01:49 PM
i did have overheating problems when i installed my fmic. i had to cut the stock bumper to make it fit. my power fc said it was anywhere between 95 deg celcius and 105 degrees which is too hot. i then crashed my car but i get it back pretty quick here and i put on the mazdaspeed gtc kit. it has a big mouth on it and should eliminate that issue. plus when i got enough dough im getting the feed vented hood...
I have NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER had overheating problems with a FMIC. Proper ducting and a fan temperature set at 85C. I NEVER have cooling issues.
03-24-2004, 07:51 AM
#37
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from what ive read on this issue, it seems that vmount is a little better but not by much and people who have done the fanmod shouldn't really worry about their radiator much. but im also wondering if it could be done with the stock hood and if it would lose much effectiveness.
and its not much of a sleeper. i think its the most beautiful car and thats why i got it. i have no wing, no outrageous body kit. just a nice front bumper, and a dark red paint job. thats the perfect look to me. and i really dont think anyone looking at the car will not think that it is fast, especially after i get my wheels. the only sleeperiness would be if someone thought the car was stock if thats what you meant. but even then its not much of a sleeper.
and its not much of a sleeper. i think its the most beautiful car and thats why i got it. i have no wing, no outrageous body kit. just a nice front bumper, and a dark red paint job. thats the perfect look to me. and i really dont think anyone looking at the car will not think that it is fast, especially after i get my wheels. the only sleeperiness would be if someone thought the car was stock if thats what you meant. but even then its not much of a sleeper.
03-24-2004, 09:28 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by blueskaterboy' date='Mar 24 2004, 05:51 AM
the only sleeperiness would be if someone thought the car was stock if thats what you meant. but even then its not much of a sleeper.
03-24-2004, 09:50 AM
#39
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Location: Frederick MD
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I never had real bad heatsoak with my SMIC, but it was just too small.. I got the FMIC for a GOOD price so I couldn't pass it up.. I like them both honestly, sure the VMIC sounds and looks nice, but I've never had problems, so I'm not going to dish out the skribble for something I don't need.. 
03-24-2004, 01:11 PM
#40
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Location: Panama City Beach, Florida
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ive had FMIC and SMIC.. i really looked into VMIC but its just too expensive and kinda cluttery looking. I prefer SMIC over all the types so far.. but i would only use a LARGE SMIC if i were to do it again.. looks cleaner.