Neuspeed/Eurocustoms FMIC thoughts.. possible group buy

[Sirocco20348]

Intercooler options for the 1.8t... what a nightmare of a decision.

I have been researching possible intercooler kits for a looong time now. I have asked on here many times, and have received great advice and options from both Gav and KenDog.

What I was looking for in an intercooler:

1. Proven results
2. Easy fit
2. Minimal trimming of front bumper.
3. Zero trimming of crash bar.
4. Front Black vents to be able to be reinstalled if required with no trimming.
5. Fair price

I think I have decided on ordering the Neuspeed/EuroCustoms style intercooler. So ill show you what I have found and see if anyone else is interested in the kit.

The kit on first impressions looks like it has alot of piping. But I really dont think it has that much more than other intercooler kits that have piping that go up and over the engine to the turbo.

Here is a quality thread on VWvortex showing test results of the Eurocustoms FMIC (It Works):
VWVortex.com - Product Review: Euro Customs $450 FMIC kit for MKIV

Here is the original Neuspeed kit... so expensive
http://www.neuspeed.com/481090-fmic-golf-iv-jetta-iv-18t.html

Eurosport came out with a copy. which they dont sell anymore. This is a For Sale thread with good pictures.
VWVortex.com - EuroCustoms Front Mount Intercooler Kit

But I have found a supplier on Aliexpress that sells an identical looking kit. I would bet money on the EuroCustoms being a basic bar/plate intercooler just like the one provided from Aliexpress.

This is where I am thinking of ordering from:
03 05 GOLF JETTA MK IV 1.8T (NEUSPEED) Intercooler kit-in Cooling System from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group



Core size:
550*140*65

Cost:
$380AUD delivered for 1 kit (approx $190 for intercooler/ $190 for shipping)
Obviously if other people are interested in this kit, The cost of shipping becomes cheaper, and if we have 10 people the cost of the intercooler reduces aswell.

Colour options:
Silicon colours are no problem (Blue, black etc). The supplier also told me that if enough people are interested, they can produce the entire kit in black if wanted. Or even black pipes, silver intercooler. etc.

I have emailed the supplier, and they have told me basically 'What you see is what you get'. But I will be pushing for pictures of the core and bar/plate design before ordering.

Conclusion:
It may not be a WellyCooler with 2.5" pipes for maximum dyno figures, or the THS/OCD twinpass for the shortest pipe runs, but the kit is easy to install, drops temps, affordable.

If anyone else is interested here, express your interest here in this thread.

Fitment Pictures:










List of keen individuals:

1) Sirocco20348
2) dubster99 - pipes/silicon only
3) shami
4) elcono
5) caputo9
6) Persabi2