Tcarbon FMIC vs Forge Motorsport FMIC 180 HP Quattro
#21
07-27-2007, 07:23 PM
RE: Tcarbon FMIC vs Forge Motorsport FMIC 180 HP Quattro
ORIGINAL: neur0tic
I guess if you're looking for pure aesthetics, you could go one further and get a FMIC sticker and put it behind the grille for like $40. I think for a medium to semi-high end setup, the tCarbon will suit you fine.
If it completely filled up the grille and you couldn't see anything but the center of the core... people WOULD think it was a radiator. lol Since they wouldn't be able to see any hoses or end caps.
just my $.02
I guess if you're looking for pure aesthetics, you could go one further and get a FMIC sticker and put it behind the grille for like $40. I think for a medium to semi-high end setup, the tCarbon will suit you fine.
If it completely filled up the grille and you couldn't see anything but the center of the core... people WOULD think it was a radiator. lol Since they wouldn't be able to see any hoses or end caps.
just my $.02
Price-wise (new), there's a clear advantage. Advantage tCarbon.
Performance-wise, probably a minimal difference.
Fitment- tCarbon requires to delete the aliens. Advantage Forge.
R&D- No contest, advantage Forge.
Aesthetics- No contest, advantage Forge.
If there weren't any used Forge FMICs floating around the market (people de-modding their cars), I'd be more in favor of the lower cost alternative. I guess, if you get lucky, you get lucky.
#22
07-27-2007, 07:33 PM
RE: Tcarbon FMIC vs Forge Motorsport FMIC 180 HP Quattro
the tCarbon vs. Forge debate can be compared to lets jus say...
diode mod vs. chipping
they serve the same/similar purpose, but once againit goes down to getting the most bang for you buck vs. aesthetics.
diode mod vs. chipping
they serve the same/similar purpose, but once againit goes down to getting the most bang for you buck vs. aesthetics.
#23
07-27-2007, 07:42 PM
RE: Tcarbon FMIC vs Forge Motorsport FMIC 180 HP Quattro
ORIGINAL: .clipse
the tCarbon vs. Forge debate can be compared to lets jus say...
diode mod vs. chipping
they serve the same/similar purpose, but once againit goes down to getting the most bang for you buck vs. aesthetics.
the tCarbon vs. Forge debate can be compared to lets jus say...
diode mod vs. chipping
they serve the same/similar purpose, but once againit goes down to getting the most bang for you buck vs. aesthetics.
#24
07-28-2007, 01:48 AM
RE: Tcarbon FMIC vs Forge Motorsport FMIC 180 HP Quattro
I didn't have to remove my aliens.
I DID remove my aliens after I took everything apart again. I was trying to mod them to spray my intercooler though. lol
As for the lower grille, I gave it away for free to one of the guys on here because I really didn't want it anymore. That wasn't a fitment issue.
Btw... it took me just under 3 hours for the entire install of the tCarbon one. (that's with the fact that I have NEVER pulled my bumper in the past either.) Plus,
if you were to compare the tCarbon to a USED Forge... definitely go with the forge. I think the biggest drawback of the forge is the price. Otherwise... the two intercoolers really aren't that much different.
I DID remove my aliens after I took everything apart again. I was trying to mod them to spray my intercooler though. lol
As for the lower grille, I gave it away for free to one of the guys on here because I really didn't want it anymore. That wasn't a fitment issue.
Btw... it took me just under 3 hours for the entire install of the tCarbon one. (that's with the fact that I have NEVER pulled my bumper in the past either.) Plus,
if you were to compare the tCarbon to a USED Forge... definitely go with the forge. I think the biggest drawback of the forge is the price. Otherwise... the two intercoolers really aren't that much different.
#25
07-28-2007, 03:29 AM
RE: Tcarbon FMIC vs Forge Motorsport FMIC 180 HP Quattro
You want a nice small turbo, get a t3 60 trim kit. Spools almost like stock and can make up to 300whp
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-T4...QQcmdZViewItem
#27
07-28-2007, 07:10 PM
RE: Tcarbon FMIC vs Forge Motorsport FMIC 180 HP Quattro
ORIGINAL: gravitt
R&D- No contest, advantage Forge.
R&D- No contest, advantage Forge.
#28
07-29-2007, 01:40 PM
RE: Tcarbon FMIC vs Forge Motorsport FMIC 180 HP Quattro
ok here is the response i got from Tcarbon on the FMIC 180HP Quattro
The product doesn't have a description or pictures because the kit isn't officially launched to the public. We're currently working on the instructions which is why the other information hasn't been added to the site. The 180 and 225 kit is very different since the 225 has a different turbo, and a completely different tubing set-up.
#29
07-29-2007, 01:43 PM
RE: Tcarbon FMIC vs Forge Motorsport FMIC 180 HP Quattro
cincy the link to the trubo doesnt work
i found this though http://www.pwrhaus.com/products.html#garrett60trim
there are 4 turbos there along with a bunch of other stuff. scroll down and let me know if im looking at the right thing there.
i found this though http://www.pwrhaus.com/products.html#garrett60trimthere are 4 turbos there along with a bunch of other stuff. scroll down and let me know if im looking at the right thing there.
