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31st330i
08-28-2004, 05:27 PM
I want to keep as stock / stealth of a look as possible and prefer not to have the intercooler visible beind the grill. Painting it is probably out of the question because I suspect it reduces efficiency. But what about anodizing or something like that? Is this possible and if so, where can you get it done?
Cali6869
08-28-2004, 06:06 PM
I dont see why not..... give it a try and tell us...
31st330i
08-28-2004, 07:00 PM
hmmm... I wonder if it's even visible when installed on a 330i with sport package. :dunno:
omes
08-28-2004, 10:14 PM
Yep mine is and well hidden.
Nt_loader
08-28-2004, 10:19 PM
I have a 330 with he sport package and you can clearly see it. I woud like to paint my black also, anyone have any info for us?
omes
08-28-2004, 10:39 PM
I painted mine flat black with bbq paint (not for any heat reason, just because it lasts longer and can withstand bugs and washing.
BMW330xi01
08-28-2004, 10:42 PM
somethign about the intercooler gives me a stiffy i want mine to be seen once i get the turbo from ATP and the RD tornado kit
Nt_loader
08-28-2004, 10:43 PM
by the time you get the turbo from ATP you will need to repaint your car because bmw paint job only lasts 22 years
BMW330xi01
08-28-2004, 10:52 PM
by the time you get the turbo from ATP you will need to repaint your car because bmw paint job only lasts 22 years


:lmao: :lmao:

i feel ya man well i got other mods on top of my list b4 a T/C or S/C so when the other mods are done and i get an extra $6K if ATPs is out im gettign it if not then AA it is
wyu
08-28-2004, 11:13 PM
by the time you get the turbo from ATP you will need to repaint your car because bmw paint job only lasts 22 years


:rofl: :rofl:
Cali6869
08-28-2004, 11:45 PM
by the time you get the turbo from ATP you will need to repaint your car because bmw paint job only lasts 22 years
:lmao: :lmao:
ACS3 A.R.T
08-29-2004, 06:17 AM
i would paint it black if I had an intercooler. =)
richbmw323
08-29-2004, 10:55 AM
I painted mine with Krylon flat black, and my oil cooler too.
31st330i
08-29-2004, 11:33 AM
I painted mine with Krylon flat black, and my oil cooler too.

How long has it been painted and is there any chipping due to the road debris?
richbmw323
08-29-2004, 11:53 AM
How long has it been painted and is there any chipping due to the road debris?

Since March and no chips
tim330i
08-29-2004, 01:33 PM
ideally it would be better to have it anodized than painted as the paint is going to have a slight effect on the efficiency of the intercooler (but is probably negligible).

Tim
Bimmerfan
08-29-2004, 03:51 PM
I wouldn't think a thin coat of paint would affect the intercooler too much
Solid
08-30-2004, 01:41 AM
Hey Omes, I noticed that black border blocking some of the intercooler airflow on your front grill..

Did you know that's a 2 piece grill? You can snap off the back part of it, and make it fully exposed... :)

I painted mine flat black with bbq paint (not for any heat reason,
just because it lasts longer and can withstand bugs and washing.
silicuda
08-30-2004, 01:54 AM
I painted mine flat black with bbq paint (not for any heat reason, just because it lasts longer and can withstand bugs and washing.

hehehe bbq paint :thumbup:

no offense but the yellow calipers look cheesy IMO :cry:
omes
08-30-2004, 02:42 AM
Hey Omes, I noticed that black border blocking some of the intercooler airflow on your front grill..

Did you know that's a 2 piece grill? You can snap off the back part of it, and make it fully exposed... :)


No i didn't know, thanks, I will pull it off this week!
omes
08-30-2004, 02:44 AM
hehehe bbq paint :thumbup:

no offense but the yellow calipers look cheesy IMO :cry:


No more yellow calipers and I don't give a flying fart about your cheese, got brembos now and just haven't update my sig.
Alan L.
08-30-2004, 09:54 AM
I had my intercooler polished out. Quite the opposite affect you guys are trying to achieve :)

I get the funniest jaw drops when people see the front of my car with the polished intercooler. Seeing a front mount intercooler is rare enough on the east coast but seeing it on BMW is extremely rare.
omes
08-30-2004, 10:36 AM
I had my intercooler polished out. Quite the opposite affect you guys are trying to achieve :)

I get the funniest jaw drops when people see the front of my car with the polished intercooler. Seeing a front mount intercooler is rare enough on the east coast but seeing it on BMW is extremely rare.

Beautiful job on you IC Alan, I just like the stealth factor and with the mtech keeps the car looking clean.