Darkside Developments FMIC

[Wesley]

Looking at a FMIC for my Polo.
Was considering the following FMIC piping with the SEAT Intercooler from Darkside Developments (DD):
http://www.onlychargeddubs.co.uk/products/hard-pipework-kit-to-fit-1-8t-seat-ibiza-vw-polo-with-seatsport-fmic.html

I was looking at using the Forge FMIC install guide to help with the bumper removal etc. But it looks like the above DD FMIC kit requires the removal of the entire plastic cradle (if that is even the correct term) from behind the crash bar whereas the Forge kit does not.

Any issues with removing this entire front subsection of the car?
Am I correct in researching that most FMIC installs require some form of trimming etc behind the bumper?

Has anyone installed or have feedback on this particular FMIC kit?

[NGT18T]

No matter what intercooler you get the bumper and crash bar will need trimming, not hard to do just time consuming. That is a pretty big price for not much piping and postage still needs to be added.
If your gonna go that route i suggest you look at some local shops to do it probably work out cheaper or source the parts yourself and you will save a ton.
There is also a seat sport replica intercooler on ebay which is thicker than the real thing and great quality. I have this unit on my car.
This link has all the info for DIY.
Polo THS intercooler install part number thread

[triplej3]

hey mate

i recently did an airtec fmic on my polo! came out really good and everything you need for install, even instructions but the pictures are very dark its pritty easy install without. you will need a 6inch grinder with cutting disc and a drill with bits i had to redrill out the bracket holls as they didnt line up. i also glued the top honeycomb grill on the bumper and you will need at a minimum right and left

Honeycomb Style Front Lower Grille Right Side For VW Polo 9N3 GTI 2005-2009 B4 | eBay

[Stuwey]

No matter what intercooler you get the bumper and crash bar will need trimming

I had the large Forge FMIC on mine - the crash bar did not need to be modified.

[simon k]

There is also a seat sport replica intercooler on ebay which is thicker than the real thing and great quality. I have this unit on my car.

this one? from Portugal?

FMIC SEAT CUPRA Seat Sport Ibiza Front Mounted Intercooler TDi PD160 PD130 PD150 | eBay

[NGT18T]

thats not the people that i got mine from, i cant find the link now but it looks exactly the same and the description is the same as i have.

[rgvlee]

I run the darkside IC
I did get it when the conversion was better though
It's a seat sport copy, works well, has been on a few years now
Airtec is the same as far as I know
Requires trimming to fit like all the seat sport copies. Don't need to trim the crash bar, just plastic. Mounts to existing holes on the car.
2 beer job, 3 if you're pedantic about the plastic trimming