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GSXBlackBetty
03-04-2009, 12:00 PM
well lets start
http://www.mitsu-media.com/picture.php?albumid=119&pictureid=1255

front clip off
http://www.mitsu-media.com/picture.php?albumid=119&pictureid=1254

Bumper off
http://www.mitsu-media.com/picture.php?albumid=119&pictureid=1256

Power steering going in right now, more pics when cooler is in place
Siclanevo
03-04-2009, 12:20 PM
Good luck. Which kit are you installing?
DOMINIC
03-04-2009, 12:25 PM
I hope you have something to trim you bumper with. Dremel or somthing.
95TSIAWD$
03-04-2009, 12:35 PM
I hope you have something to trim you bumper with. Dremel or somthing.

More like a sawzall or something to cut the crash bar.
PandaMan
03-04-2009, 12:47 PM
Yeah, I hate installing fmic's. Good luck!
Tyler
03-04-2009, 02:33 PM
You're missing a headlight......and have fun installing that, lol. sucks
GSXBlackBetty
03-04-2009, 02:38 PM
Well I have a sawsall or however you spell it and I now have the tiny power steering cooler installed, but I have to wait till tomorrow to get the actual cooler in, too much cutting shit out
DOMINIC
03-04-2009, 03:03 PM
What set up is your intercooler?
Carbonfiberhooded
03-04-2009, 04:18 PM
I used a circular saw on one of my DSMs. It worked really well actually. Just like notching wood.

The bumper is a bitch. I used a razor blade. It was a pain in the dick.
91_6bolt
03-04-2009, 05:13 PM
FMIC's are a love & hate relationship. They are beneficial and help make power, but they suck ass trying to install. Good luck and post some more pics.
Team-DSM
03-04-2009, 05:41 PM
If you need install instructions, I have a write up for the FMIC Install on the 2g.
sleek2g
03-04-2009, 05:51 PM
GL on the install and just get over it. Once its all done and set you will have a big smile on your face.
GSXBlackBetty
03-04-2009, 06:04 PM
Its an XSPower cooler
FenixTX717
03-04-2009, 06:13 PM
Fmic ftl! I hate installing mine....still haven't got it perfect yet....grr

Good luck though! Man looks like you clean up after yourself, I've got my car all torn apart and stuff laying everywhere! lol
DsmRob
03-04-2009, 06:23 PM
Why dont you just get rid of the p/s cooler, you dont need it. Just loop the lines at the resivior.
95TSIAWD$
03-05-2009, 12:28 AM
Why dont you just get rid of the p/s cooler, you dont need it. Just loop the lines at the resivior.

That's what I did but the SOB whines like hell when I turn at all.
DsmRob
03-05-2009, 05:14 AM
That's what I did but the SOB whines like hell when I turn at all.

Really, mines like that and I have no issues.
GSXBlackBetty
03-05-2009, 02:48 PM
Well it was a really easy deal, its a deral miny power steering cooler it only took about 15 min to install, and it was 27 bucks shipped brand new so I thought it was just the safer route to go.
GSXBlackBetty
03-05-2009, 02:59 PM
and as of today

http://www.mitsu-media.com/picture.php?albumid=119&pictureid=1272

and the rest of the trimming will come tomorrow
http://www.mitsu-media.com/picture.php?albumid=119&pictureid=1273
kandyinmyvan
03-05-2009, 03:32 PM
Lookin' good. Moar pics. Go faster
boostinpower
03-05-2009, 03:39 PM
Ya i just rerouted my power steering by the resivoir.. Seems to have worked well so far. Looks good.. Your still missing your headlight ;)
Siclanevo
03-05-2009, 03:47 PM
on the FMIC install on did on a buddys 2g we didn't relocate the PS line...
DsmRob
03-05-2009, 04:16 PM
Looks really good.
GSXBlackBetty
03-05-2009, 04:23 PM
on the FMIC install on did on a buddys 2g we didn't relocate the PS line...

hmm really? well I had to this sits pretty snug against the frame and its THICK!!!! 3.5" so I def needed the room, the new ps cooler sits against the a/c condensor
Siclanevo
03-05-2009, 10:00 PM
yeah the kit my buddy had was not that thick.
silent_kreeper
03-05-2009, 10:13 PM
Looks good....Just did a fmic install on a 95 gst....Hanh fmic kit...PS cooler lines is sitting behind the fmic.....I have a pic on my phone of the fmic bolted up but can't find my damn card reader...The car will actually be on the forums soon...
GSXBlackBetty
03-06-2009, 04:14 PM
couldn't fit the fog lamp back in

http://www.mitsu-media.com/picture.php?albumid=119&pictureid=1281

Definitely Cleans up the look

http://www.mitsu-media.com/picture.php?albumid=119&pictureid=1280

http://www.mitsu-media.com/picture.php?albumid=119&pictureid=1279



Oh and Rob if your looking dont worry, I'm still doing that thing I said I was going to do, just had to get the measurements so I could get a good size
bustedTSI
03-06-2009, 09:13 PM
looks good, It shouldnt be to hard to make the fog fit.
97 GSX 97
03-14-2009, 01:12 PM
Looks good. I'll be attempting my install early next week.