VRSF N55 F15 FMIC install and review

Shoop405 · 08-09-2021, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

Curious to know why Wagner as well. Seems like both would have fitment issues without the clamp fix.

I am of the opinion the Wagner will not have the same fitment issues with the LIC that required the vanjen clamp.

sukhk527 · 08-09-2021, 01:34 PM

Fair point! Let's hope for the best.

piotrj · 10-02-2021, 01:53 PM

Curious if there are any alternatives for VRSF and Wagner FMICs? Or are these two the only reliable?

M302_imola · 10-03-2021, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by piotrj

Curious if there are any alternatives for VRSF and Wagner FMICs? Or are these two the only reliable?

I know of no other options than these two. I've seen cheap ebay models floating around on ebay, but I'd be suspect of fitment issues.

Xstar · 10-03-2021, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

I know of no other options than these two. I've seen cheap ebay models floating around on ebay, but I'd be suspect of fitment issues.

Intercoolers sold at AliExpress look nearly identical to VSRF. So to save a few bucks, I ordered one from AliExpress. Delivery took about 3 weeks. Quality seems good and there were no fitment issues. I'm happy with it.

ggunn9 · 10-04-2021, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Xstar

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

I know of no other options than these two. I've seen cheap ebay models floating around on ebay, but I'd be suspect of fitment issues.

Intercoolers sold at AliExpress look nearly identical to VSRF. So to save a few bucks, I ordered one from AliExpress. Delivery took about 3 weeks. Quality seems good and there were no fitment issues. I'm happy with it.

how much did you pay for it? keep us updated on it.

M302_imola · 10-04-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Xstar

Intercoolers sold at AliExpress look nearly identical to VSRF. So to save a few bucks, I ordered one from AliExpress. Delivery took about 3 weeks. Quality seems good and there were no fitment issues. I'm happy with it.

Thanks for reporting this finding and if you will link it here please.

Xstar · 10-04-2021, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ggunn9

how much did you pay for it? keep us updated on it.

$550 shipped.

Xstar · 10-04-2021, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

Thanks for reporting this finding and if you will link it here please.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...7c564c4dWW6C0d

The ad shows for X5 E70 but its the same as their F15 intercooler.

WOT808 · 10-04-2021, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Xstar

$550 shipped.

I got my VRSF for $550 shipped from EuroKlasse.
Ordered it Tuesday night at 6p, was at my door Friday.

Xstar · 10-04-2021, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WOT808

I got my VRSF for $550 shipped from EuroKlasse.
Ordered it Tuesday night at 6p, was at my door Friday.

Good Deal.

M302_imola · 10-05-2021, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WOT808

I got my VRSF for $550 shipped from EuroKlasse.
Ordered it Tuesday night at 6p, was at my door Friday.

I was thinking this was right around the price of the VRSF. Although, when I was interested in order the FMIC I couldn't get anyone from VRSF customer service to contact me back. I seriously emailed them 3-4 times and nothing. I'll give you a million dollars if you can find their landline #.

WOT808 · 10-05-2021, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

I was thinking this was right around the price of the VRSF. Although, when I was interested in order the FMIC I couldn't get anyone from VRSF customer service to contact me back. I seriously emailed them 3-4 times and nothing. I'll give you a million dollars if you can find their landline #.

Same thing happened to me. I contacted Sam from EuroKlasse on FB and he answered my question same day. Also, gave me a better price than advertised on his site. FMIC was at my door within 3 days.

X5Brian · 01-25-2022, 07:15 PM

Can anyone elaborate on the clamps needed for VSRF fmic please

WOT808 · 01-26-2022, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by X5Brian

Can anyone elaborate on the clamps needed for VSRF fmic please

The VRSF FMIC uses the factory spring clips.

yupetc · 02-17-2022, 10:41 AM

Rather than checking fitment and compatibility to our vehicle, I'd kindly suggest you call them up and see when they will have these available. I've placed my order last year in September, then month after month, the "back-order" status just keeps getting pushed. As of mid-January I cancelled my order and went with Wagner Tuning FMIC. Great build and quality, of course you'd be shelling more bucks for it, but at least it's available and great in fitment.

Not bagging VRSF, they are great, but when stuff is out of stock, I've been misled too many times on each of their updated availability dates, it's very discouraging because I couldn't plan around it at all. To be fair, I also purchased a catless DP at the same time I ordered their FMIC, and the DP came in quickly, great quality and build. I've put on some Cerakote inside and out to manage exhaust temperature. So that should fare very well on my build.

M302_imola · 02-22-2022, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by yupetc

Rather than checking fitment and compatibility to our vehicle, I'd kindly suggest you call them up and see when they will have these available. I've placed my order last year in September, then month after month, the "back-order" status just keeps getting pushed. As of mid-January I cancelled my order and went with Wagner Tuning FMIC. Great build and quality, of course you'd be shelling more bucks for it, but at least it's available and great in fitment.

Not bagging VRSF, they are great, but when stuff is out of stock, I've been misled too many times on each of their updated availability dates, it's very discouraging because I couldn't plan around it at all. To be fair, I also purchased a catless DP at the same time I ordered their FMIC, and the DP came in quickly, great quality and build. I've put on some Cerakote inside and out to manage exhaust temperature. So that should fare very well on my build.

How'd you get VRSF on the phone?!?! I literally couldn't find a landline # for them. I emailed them several times and they were so vague in their responses and took at least a week for them to reply. I decided w/ that poor of customer service they wouldn't be getting any of my money.

yupetc · 03-01-2022, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

How'd you get VRSF on the phone?!?! I literally couldn't find a landline # for them. I emailed them several times and they were so vague in their responses and took at least a week for them to reply. I decided w/ that poor of customer service they wouldn't be getting any of my money.

I didn't get to call them. I've been able to only get their responses over the email; but each response takes several days. And as their continual delay ensues, it became unmanageable because my build will be done much sooner than their estimated in-stock date. So I gave up on them and went with Wagner. My opinion in gauging this company, I'd say their parts are of great quality, but their customer service is next to none.

X5Brian · 03-02-2022, 01:08 PM

My FMIC arrives tomorrow. Anyone have the part numbers for the o rings that connect both sides of the FMIC?? Wouldn't mind having on hand if I damage one.

Monkeypoop · 10-01-2023, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WOT808

I used my jack to raise the VRSF, I then had to trim about an inch off of the plastic radiator support to get the VRSF into position (easy, did it with a razor blade).

What plastic needed to be trimmed? The support piece under the FIMC and radiator that comes out? I just wanna make before I execute it...

TIA

08-09-2021, 01:34 PM	#24
sukhk527 Captain 2195 Rep 815 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 XDrive35i [10.00]	Fair point! Let's hope for the best. __________________ 2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line \| Sophisto Grey \| MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned \| Mosselman Turbo\| Sutphin Tuning TCU \| Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP \| ER Charge Pipe \| BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet \| ApexBuilt Catted DP \| VRSF FMIC \| Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit \| KateCool Oil Cooler \| Variant Wheels \| Conti DWS06+ \|
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piotrj New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	Curious if there are any alternatives for VRSF and Wagner FMICs? Or are these two the only reliable?
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X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	Can anyone elaborate on the clamps needed for VSRF fmic please
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02-17-2022, 10:41 AM	#38
yupetc Captain 399 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2015 X535i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Rather than checking fitment and compatibility to our vehicle, I'd kindly suggest you call them up and see when they will have these available. I've placed my order last year in September, then month after month, the "back-order" status just keeps getting pushed. As of mid-January I cancelled my order and went with Wagner Tuning FMIC. Great build and quality, of course you'd be shelling more bucks for it, but at least it's available and great in fitment. Not bagging VRSF, they are great, but when stuff is out of stock, I've been misled too many times on each of their updated availability dates, it's very discouraging because I couldn't plan around it at all. To be fair, I also purchased a catless DP at the same time I ordered their FMIC, and the DP came in quickly, great quality and build. I've put on some Cerakote inside and out to manage exhaust temperature. So that should fare very well on my build. __________________ 2015 X535i - CP Piston, Manley Rod, ACL/King bearings, MILVs VRSF full charge Pipe, Wagner FMIC, Hybrid Turbo, MHD2+ VRSF DP, UR Front/Rear Sway Bars, Eibach springs, Bilstein B6 2015 MINI COOPER - Mahle Pistons, Max Rods, BMS intake, CTS charge pipe, Wagner Intercooler, ByteTronik Tune, VRSF DP 2017 540i - MHD2+, VRSF DP, TU Pump
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03-02-2022, 01:08 PM	#41
X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	My FMIC arrives tomorrow. Anyone have the part numbers for the o rings that connect both sides of the FMIC?? Wouldn't mind having on hand if I damage one.
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