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started mounting the "nestercooler"

Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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I should be done with the brackets/hanging portion tomorrow and move on to piping by Friday. Also clocked the turbo today, to about 5 o'clock. With any luck I can get the downpipe, wideband, and exhaust on next week. Sorry about shitty pics:

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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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looks good ..i like that size of that intercooler... what are you doing for pipes
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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I have a bunch of miscellaneous pipes, couplers, and T-clamps I bought from drftem and lazzer that I'm going to figure something out with.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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I like seeing someone else rock the blinker remove into vent mod.....
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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sorry to let you down mang, I was just throwing the bumper on for the pic. The TSIs are on a cardboard tray nearby.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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car looks good, intercooler is great,// dimensions, price, where you bought?
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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22x9x3 core, bought from Nester, forgot ow much I paid.
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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got it mounted:

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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 01:01 AM
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Is nester selling these
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 01:23 AM
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He used to be, i'm sure if you wanted the same intercooler he could probably get it.
Or you can find a similar one on ebay or cxracing.com
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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well it's good to know what my own 22 x 9 x 3 will look like
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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I ordered some more piping and silicone last night, and got a new drain flange so I can clock straight down and take out some more piping. Also I cut out those little "fangs" visible in the first pic, then last night I got my GV lip from the painter.
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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Did you have to remove the front bumper cover to install this I/C? Did it fit with out any modifications to the car?
Old Oct 13, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Damn, that looks good.

Yes, I can get more of these, if anyone wants one.
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by nester
Damn, that looks good.

Yes, I can get more of these, if anyone wants one.
Maybe, how much?
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by nester
Damn, that looks good.

Yes, I can get more of these, if anyone wants one.
I am interested too...PM me with a price if you like!
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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I was selling them for 166 + shipping. varies depending on your location.. generally 20-25 bucks ground.
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Koto i know this is way off topic but why is there tape on your headlights? Also maybe time to integrate a scooper as well with that mounting hardware it would be simple.
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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I agree this IC looks nice.

How about fitting this intercooler with air conditioning? I presume it won't fit because of interference with the AC dryer, but the end tanks look like they have pretty generous clearance in that area.

Also, how is it mounted up top? Does it have tabs like the bottom?
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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damn that looks good...

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