VRSF 7" or Active Autowerke Sport

JDrago1926 · 06-29-2013, 10:13 PM

What are everyones opinions? Is it worth it for a cheap intercooler at $419 or would I just be better off with Active Autowerke's sport version for $650?

dfjaws · 06-29-2013, 10:23 PM

I can't speak for the VRSF IC but I have the AA sport and I like it. Install was easy with a minimal amount of trimming.

E90Company · 06-29-2013, 10:25 PM

AA products are great. I'd go with them.

Deep_Blue · 06-29-2013, 10:32 PM

I just did my VRSF DIY today. A lot of trimming but it fit really well and I'm satisfied so far. Definitely go 7"

WesleyC · 06-29-2013, 10:43 PM

OP, I think you're talking about the 5", not the 7", correct? The 5" is $420 and the 7" is $450.

If your car is only lightly modified and you don't drive it too hard, nor plan on driving it hard, stick with the 5". It's a cleaner install and you don't have to worry about cutting up anything.

If you're willing to spend $650, I would look into the Wagner Evo 1 that HPA sells. It's a direct fit and is a very nice unit.

JDrago1926 · 06-29-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

OP, I think you're talking about the 5", not the 7", correct? The 5" is $420 and the 7" is $450.

If your car is only lightly modified and you don't drive it too hard, nor plan on driving it hard, stick with the 5". It's a cleaner install and you don't have to worry about cutting up anything.

If you're willing to spend $650, I would look into the Wagner Evo 1 that HPA sells. It's a direct fit and is a very nice unit.

Yes $450 correct, I was planning on having a shop doing the install and paying the extra $300-400 to have it installed.

WesleyC · 06-29-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JDrago1926

Yes $450 correct, I was planning on having a shop doing the install and paying the extra $300-400 to have it installed.

That's a lot of money. Shop around. I think you're getting ripped off.

JDrago1926 · 06-29-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

That's a lot of money. Shop around. I think you're getting ripped off.

That was a rough guesstimate in my head, how long does it take for an intercooler install usually? $200-300 sound more around the right range?

Greatdane84 · 06-30-2013, 12:42 AM

You live in NY. You can survive on 5".

JDrago1926 · 06-30-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Greatdane84

You live in NY. You can survive on 5".

I can't find the 5" being sold anywhere.

Greatdane84 · 06-30-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JDrago1926

I can't find the 5" being sold anywhere.

The Sexiness of the VRSF 7" (iphone pic) right after install. The 5" will not be that noticeable. So if you want sexiness spend the extra $60 and go 7".

JDrago1926 · 06-30-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Greatdane84

The Sexiness of the VRSF 7" (iphone pic) right after install. The 5" will not be that noticeable. So if you want sexiness spend the extra $60 and go 7".

I'm going 7"

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JDrago1926 335i Owner 58 Rep 839 Posts Drives: BMW 335i 4 Door Join Date: May 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	VRSF 7" or Active Autowerke Sport What are everyones opinions? Is it worth it for a cheap intercooler at $419 or would I just be better off with Active Autowerke's sport version for $650?
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dfjaws Lieutenant 58 Rep 535 Posts Drives: E90 M3 / E86 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (5)	I can't speak for the VRSF IC but I have the AA sport and I like it. Install was easy with a minimal amount of trimming. __________________
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E90Company Major General 196 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	AA products are great. I'd go with them.
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Deep_Blue First Lieutenant 70 Rep 374 Posts Drives: Montego 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: internet iTrader: (1)	I just did my VRSF DIY today. A lot of trimming but it fit really well and I'm satisfied so far. Definitely go 7"
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WesleyC Colonel 54 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (20)	OP, I think you're talking about the 5", not the 7", correct? The 5" is $420 and the 7" is $450. If your car is only lightly modified and you don't drive it too hard, nor plan on driving it hard, stick with the 5". It's a cleaner install and you don't have to worry about cutting up anything. If you're willing to spend $650, I would look into the Wagner Evo 1 that HPA sells. It's a direct fit and is a very nice unit.
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Greatdane84 Leeeroy Jankins 31 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 335i e90 LCI Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i [10.00]	You live in NY. You can survive on 5". __________________ e90 LCI w/ -= VRSF 7" FMIC =- -= Cobb: Stg1 +FMIC Aggressive ST =- Last Install: BMS DCI + Caliper/Drum Paint "If you're not 1st, you're last" -Ricky Bobby
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